Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino 2235 Creswell Lane Extension, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-594-3000 , 866-4-RACINO, The casino features 1,627 of the latest slot machines, The Cajun Buffet, Mojo's sports bar, Blackberry's fine dining, Zydeco's casino lounge, and stables for 1,000 horses. Enjoy live thoroughbred racing every Wednesday through Saturday. more...

Le Vieux Village 828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-948-6263 , Created in 1988 by the Opelousas Tourism and Activities Committee, Le Vieux Village structures include the Palmetto African-American Methodist Church, Dr. Lafleur’s Office, the Whiteville Schoolhouse, and a replica of a typical Cajun, or Acadian style, home.

Michel Prudhomme Home (circa late 1700's) 1152 Prudhomme Circle , Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-948-6263 , This French Colonial home is believed to be the oldest structure in St. Landry Parish. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is available for meetings, receptions and tours by appointment.

Creole Heritage Folk Life Center 1113 West Vine Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-407-0250 or 337-948-9884, The Creole Heritage Folklife Center was founded by Ms. Rebecca D. Henry to promote the rich African-American heritage and culture of her ancestry. Visit the center to hear stories and learn about the African-American culture in South Louisiana. See "Designs by Rebecca" including handcrafted gourds, homemade soaps and potpourri, and okra angels.

Jim Bowie Display & Museum 828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Located in the Visitor & Welcome Center, 337-948-6263, Bowie memorabilia with local historical items. Jim Bowie is an Opelousas native.

Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center 315 North Main Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Located in Downtown Opelousas, 337-948-2589, Home of the Louisiana Video Collection Library and the Southwest LA Zydeco Festival archives, the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center preserves and interprets the history and culture of the area. Exhibits include information on agriculture, music, food, religion, Native Americans, folk culture, and the Civil War. 

Opelousas Museum of Art 106 North Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Located in the Historic Downtown District, 337-942-4991, The museum is housed in the Joseph Richard Wier Memorial Building, c. 1820. The Opelousas Museum of Art features loan exhibitions from major museums and private art collections.  

Historic District Walking Tour 828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-948-5227 , Whether you walk or drive, this tour can be easily managed in less than two hours. Although there are many historic homes on the tour, the highlights are the old commercial establishments and public buildings around the Courthouse Square.

Runyon Products, Inc. 1212 South Bullard Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-948-6252, The most interesting factory tour for the musically inclined is the workshop for Santy Runyon's Runyon Products, Inc. Runyan is an acclaimed musical and technical genius who has been manufacturing mouthpieces for horns and woodwinds since the early forties. more...

Savoie's Sausage & Food Products, Inc. 1742 Highway 742, Opelousas, LA 70570, Southeast of Opelousas, 337-948-4115, Savoie's has one of the best "plant tours" in Acadiana, provided of course that you are not shy about raw meat. The wood-frame grocery tells the story of Eula Savoie's entry into business back in 1949.

Tony Chachere's Creole Foods 519 North Lombard Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, 337-948-4691, This small factory makes some of the state's most popular seasoning mixes and barbecue sauces. Tours are offered by appointment only.