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Acadiana City Guide
Lafayette, Louisiana
Events yesterdayThe beating heart of Acadiana
Lafayette, Louisiana is the cultural capital of Acadiana — home to Cajun Country's best restaurants, oldest dance halls, and the annual Festival International de Louisiane. From downtown courtyards to strip-mall gumbo gems, this is where Cajun and Creole traditions run loudest.
Good to know: Lafayette is one of the most densely-populated restaurant cities per capita in the US South.
Top-rated in Lafayette
Upcoming in Lafayette
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APR22
Festival International de Louisiane 2026
All day · Free
Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette
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Grantstreet Dancehall, Lafayette
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APR25
TBA, Lafayette
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200 Greenleaf Dr, Lafayette
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APR29
Opportunity Machine, Lafayette
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The Ruins, Lafayette
eventbriteWhere to eat
All restaurantsfoodHidden Gem
4.9
Lafayette
LA Cheesecake Bakery is a beloved Lafayette spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.9
Lafayette
Lafayette Restaurant - Blazin' Hot Chicken in Lafayette.
foodLate Night
4.8
Lafayette
Snug spot with a patio for thin-crust pizzas, classic pastas & other Italian fare, plus cocktails.
foodHidden Gem
4.8
Lafayette
Crumbl is a beloved Lafayette spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
food
4.8
Lafayette
Five Mile Eatery is a beloved Lafayette spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.8
Lafayette
Lucia | Bakehouse is a beloved Lafayette spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.8
Lafayette
Strip-center bakery specializing in donuts, kolaches, coffee & king cakes during Mardi Gras.
foodLate Night
4.7
Lafayette
Gallery & performance venue presents visual art & film plus a variety of live music & theater.
foodHidden Gem
4.7
Lafayette
Caroline's Cookies Lafayette is a beloved Lafayette spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.7
Lafayette
Longtime po’ boy sandwich specialist with a down-home, counter-serve setup & some outdoor seating.
food
4.7
Lafayette
Parish Biscuit Company is a beloved Lafayette spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
food
4.7
Lafayette
Rêve Coffee Roasters is a beloved Lafayette spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
Live music & venues
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musicLate Night
4.0
Lafayette
Un Deux Trois Social Club is where Lafayette comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
musicHidden Gem
4.9
Lafayette
School of Rock is where Lafayette comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
musicLate Night
4.8
Lafayette
Brass Room is where Lafayette comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
musicLate Night
4.6
Lafayette
Funky guesthouse in a circa-1900 home featuring a cozy bar with regular live music.
musicHidden Gem
4.6
Lafayette
Heymann Performing Arts Center is where Lafayette comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
musicLate Night
4.6
Lafayette
PALMYRE is where Lafayette comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
Finds & hidden gems
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4.8
Lafayette
Circa-1916 Catholic cathedral with red & white brick & stained-glass depictions of the patron saint.
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4.7
Lafayette
Free Cajun history museum with artifacts, an educational film shown every hour & a gift shop.
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4.7
Lafayette
The Best Stop Supermarket is one of Lafayette's hidden local finds — full of character and worth adding to your next outing.
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4.5
Lafayette
Don's Specialty Meats is one of Lafayette's hidden local finds — full of character and worth adding to your next outing.
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4.4
Lafayette
Prejean's is one of Lafayette's hidden local finds — full of character and worth adding to your next outing.
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3.9
Lafayette
Topgolf Lafayette is one of Lafayette's hidden local finds — full of character and worth adding to your next outing.