One of the best visitor info centers anywhere. 1400 NW Evangeline Thrwy 337-232-3808 800-346-1958US 800-543-5340Canada

Authentic recreation of an 19th century Acadian bayou settlement, general store, barn, chapel, and several historic homes. Guided tours. 337-981-2364

23 acre Cajun/Creole folklife park depicting life1765 to 1890. Guided tours of historic homes/buildings by local artisans/craftspeople. Creole cooking school, giftshop, restaurant, Cajun &Zydeco bands, art gallery, bayou ferry ride. 866-99-BAYOU

Built in 1831 on land granted in 1776, associated with pirate, Jean Lafitte. A staircase here was copied in "Gone With The Wind". 800-880-7050

America's oldest rice mill with old country store. 800-551-3245

Horse racing, video poker, off track betting. April to September. 866-472-2466

several operators offer guided swamp tours of theAtchafalaya Basin swamp. Alligators, wildlife, cypress trees, spanish moss galore. Angelle's 337-228-8567 Atchafalaya 337-233-7816 McGee's 800-445-6681

Tour the early 1900's factory where Tabasco sauce is still produced. 8 minute movie of the Tabasco story. Company store and gift shop. Weekdays 337-365-8173

more than 600 animals & birds. large parrot sanctuary and petting zoo. 337-837-4325

Full casino on Chitimacha Indian Reservation. 40 minutes from Lafayette 800-284-4386

Historic 1918 cathedral & above ground cemetary, huge 500 year old oak tree on grounds. 337-232-1322

250 acre tropical gardens. Bird and wildlife (alligator, nutria, etc)sanctuary. near Tobasco factory. 337-369-6243

Without a doubt, Lafayette has the most choices and finest authentic cajun and seafood restaurants, too numerous to list here. call us for our list of favorites.

The Grandaddy of Parties. Lafayette hosts the 2nd largest Mardi Gras celebration, after New Orleans, and much safer. Many parades, food, live music, the works! February 1 to 5(Fat Tuesday), 2008

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