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Acadiana City Guide
Opelousas, Louisiana
Events yesterdayZydeco's hometown
Opelousas, Louisiana is the historic hometown of zydeco music and a cornerstone of Creole culture in Acadiana. Home of Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat Zydeco, it still hosts some of the region's best zydeco dance halls and the annual Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival.
Good to know: Opelousas is the third-oldest city in Louisiana.
Top-rated in Opelousas
Where to eat
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4.5
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S T DONUTS is a beloved Opelousas spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.5
Opelousas
Yam Country Pies is a beloved Opelousas spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.4
Opelousas
Yambliee Building is a beloved Opelousas spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.7
Opelousas
DezMeaux's Boudin is a beloved Opelousas spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.7
Opelousas
Java Square Cafe is a beloved Opelousas spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodLate Night
4.6
Opelousas
Stalwart, humble pizzeria with lunch specials & TVs & video poker in the dining area.
foodHidden Gem
4.5
Opelousas
Bri's Donuts is a beloved Opelousas spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
food
4.5
Opelousas
La Hacienda is a beloved Opelousas spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.5
Opelousas
Lee's Cajun Cuisine is a beloved Opelousas spot serving up authentic Cajun flavors and local comfort classics. Come hungry and leave happy.
foodHidden Gem
4.5
Opelousas
Informal restaurant offering fried chicken & seafood, plus burgers, biscuits & fries.
foodLate Night
4.5
Opelousas
Toby's Downtown (Formerly Toby's Lounge & Reception Center in Opelousas.
foodHidden Gem
4.4
Opelousas
No-frills Cajun kitchen providing jambalaya, gumbo, po'boys & other regional staples.
Live music & venues
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musicLate Night
4.4
Opelousas
Amy's Kozy Lounge is where Opelousas comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
musicHidden Gem
4.4
Opelousas
Slims Y-Ki-Ki is where Opelousas comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
musicLate Night
4.8
Opelousas
Club Heels Llc is where Opelousas comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
musicLate Night
4.6
Opelousas
Cupids Creswell Ln Daiquiris of Opelousas in Opelousas.
musicLate Night
4.4
Opelousas
Brass Rail is where Opelousas comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
musicLate Night
4.3
Opelousas
Chip's Daiquiris Original is where Opelousas comes alive with live music, dancing, and great local energy through the week.
Finds & hidden gems
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4.8
Opelousas
St. Landry Catholic Church is one of Opelousas's best-kept local treasures, full of character and absolutely worth discovering.
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2.5
Opelousas
Opelousas Historic District is one of Opelousas's best-kept local treasures, full of character and absolutely worth discovering.
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