Location: Lafayette
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Top 5 Free Things to do in Lafayette, Louisiana (LA)
Founded by the Acadians in the 19th century, the legacy of Louisiana's French, Spanish and Caribbean ancestors comes together in Lafayette, creating a city with, amongst other things, a vast selection of restaurants serving everything from spicy po'boys to crawfish etouffee. With its lively street festivals, impromptu Zydeco concerts, historic plantations and food markets where locals still order their plate lunches in Louisiana French, Lafayette is the heart of Cajun country.
Restaurants in Lafayette
1. Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market
2. Cathedral of St John the Evangelist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 403 reviews
This quasi-Romanesque brick cathedral in Lafayette is worth a look.
Reviewed By sallyhZ267CK - Youngsville, United States
We were led to grounds of St John’s Cathedral in our downtown Lafayette scavenger hunt. We happened to see the cathedral the day before Easter. Unbelievably beautiful!
3. Acadiana Park Nature Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ToniaL72 - Lufkin, United States
My husband and I were looking for a place for an afternoon walk while on a mini-vacation in Lafayette. I read the reviews for this park but wasn't really sure what to expect. We were so surprised when we arrived. The nature walk is absolutely beautiful. It is secluded yet you are in the middle of town. The entire walkway is built over the marsh and you get to enjoy the beautiful foliage and also have access to the river in different locations. It really is something to see. We walked a total of 2 miles but you have different options as far as the distance you choose. We will definitely return the next time we are in the area.
