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Amusements

  • Kart Ranch
    508 Youngsville Highway 89 • Lafayette, LA 70508
    337-837-5278
    This family fun center offers go-karts, kiddie karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, batting cages, water wars, a huge game room, inside playground, private party rooms, and food, featuring fresh baked Perky's Pizza.  more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Alexandre Mouton House (circa 1800)
    1122 Lafayette Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
    337-234-2208
    The oldest part of this historic structure was built by Jean Mouton, the founder of Lafayette, as a Sunday house. The house operates as a museum with period pieces and local artifacts.  map

  • Cathedral of St John the Evangelist (circa 1916)
    515 Cathedral Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
    337-232-1322
    This cathedral was built in the Dutch Romanesque style. The Cathedral grounds include a 500 year old oak tree and cemetary dating from 1821, while the museum chronicles the parish history through artifacts, documents and memorabilia.  more...  map

Libraries & Research Centers

  • Edith Garland Dupré Library
    302 East Saint Mary Boulevard • Lafayette, LA 70503
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    337-482-6025
    Even if you are not planning on using the research facilities, stop by and check the changing exhibits in the library lobby. The library is one of the best sources of information on subjects relating to Cajun and Creole cultures, the oil industry, local history, genealogy and more. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

  • Children's Museum of Acadiana
    201 East Congress Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
    337-232-8500
    Developed especially for children, this museum offers hands-on displays of real life situations such as an operating room, television news room, and a bank. more...  map

  • Gallery 912, The
    912 Coolidge Boulevard • Lafayette, LA 70503
    Located Midcity in the Oil Center
    337-237-2915
    With "Fear No Art" as their motto, this gallery of original art by local artists features a variety of medias and is people-friendly. Browsers are welcome. They are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. more...  map

  • Grand Contemporary Art Gallery
    402 S. Buchanan Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
    located in downtown Lafayette
    337-235-5252
    Grand Contemporary offers the most diverse gathering of artists and the broadest price range in the heart of Acadiana. They specialize in private and corporate art consulting. Call them for a full range of curatorial services, art acquisition, documentation, framing, installation, restoration, appraisal and exhibition. Open only on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and of course, by appointment. more...  map

  • Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum
    710 East St. Mary Boulevard • Lafayette, LA 70504
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette Campus
    337-482-5326
    This museum features exhibits from Robert Rauschenberg, Darryl Pottorf, and Christopher Rauschenberg. The museum is the recipient of six architectural design awards. more...  map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

  • Jean Lafitte National Park Acadian Cultural Center
    501 Fisher Road • Lafayette, LA 70508
    337-232-0789, 800-346-1958
    The center is among the best places to learn history and folkways of Cajun and black Creoles in the region. They have displays on Cajun music, food and traditional pursuits. more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Girard Park
    500 Girard Park • Lafayette, LA 70503
    Enjoy the Girard Park Recreation Center outdoor pool (seasonal lessons), 1.25 mile jogging trail, work-out station, covered pavilion with restrooms and grill (reservations required), open play area, tennis courts, hitting wall, basketball courts, backstop ball diamond, covered picnic areas, restrooms, handicapped restrooms, water fountain, children's playground with baby equipment, 9-hole disc golf course, pond, natural wildlife, and historical or commemorative markers.   map

  • Vermilionville
    300 Fisher Road • Lafayette, LA 70508
    337-233-4077, 866-992-2968
    Truly a Cajun and Creole history lesson. Listen to music, taste baked goods and learn from craftsmen about long ago arts. more...  map

  • Zoo of Acadiana
    5601 Highway 90 East • Lafayette, LA 70501
    Located in Broussard
    337-837-4325
    The zoo is nestled on 45 acres of rolling grounds with a very natural setting and environment and houses more than 500 animals representing over 150 species. Guests are satisfied to see that the zoo's animals are happy and content - not bored or agitated. The zoo has the Critter Café Concession Stand, Jungle Junction Train Depot, George's Jungle Room, and the wild-and-crazy Zoovenir Gift Shop. more...

Science & Technology

Tours & Cruises

  • Acadian Village
    200 Green Leaf • Lafayette, LA 70505
    337-981-2364, 800-962-9133
    An entire 19th century bayou town which has been restored to depict the life of Acadians in southern Louisiana. Buildings include homes, blacksmith shop, general store and a chapel. There is a pavilion on the grounds for larger gatherings and the chapel is available for weddings and other services. more...  map

  • Atchafalaya Experience Atchafalaya Experience BOOK
    338 North Sterling Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
    337-277-4726
    A father-son team with many years of experience within the swamp, and knowledge of the fauna and flora of the Louisiana ecosystems. These trips are designed to expose guests to the wild portion of the Atchafalaya. Two trips are taken daily, seven days a week (weather permitting). Make you reservations today. more...  map

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