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Overview
Lafayette is a city located in the heart of Louisiana, United States. It is known for its vibrant Cajun and Creole cultures, which are reflected in its music, cuisine, and festivals. The city is surrounded by beautiful bayous, swamps, and rural landscapes, making it a great destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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When to visit
The best time to visit Lafayette is during the spring season, from March to May, when the weather is pleasant and many festivals take place. Festival International de Louisiane, one of the largest international music and arts festivals in the United States, is held annually in April and attracts visitors from all over the world. The fall season, from September to November, is also a good time to visit as the weather is mild and there are fewer tourists.
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Reasons to Visit
Lafayette offers a unique blend of cultural experiences and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the Cajun and Creole heritage through music and dance events, indulge in mouthwatering local dishes like gumbo and jambalaya, and immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere of festivals such as Festival International de Louisiane and the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. Outdoor activities in Lafayette include airboat swamp tours, kayaking through the Atchafalaya Basin, and hiking in nearby state parks.
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Nearby Attractions
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Vermilionville
Vermilionville is a living history museum and folklife park that showcases the Cajun and Creole cultures. Visitors can explore historic homes, attend cooking demonstrations, and enjoy traditional music performances.
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Acadian Village
Acadian Village is a reproduction of a 19th-century Cajun village. It features authentic wooden buildings, a blacksmith shop, a chapel, and a general store, providing visitors with a glimpse into the past.
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Atchafalaya Basin
The Atchafalaya Basin is the largest swamp in the United States and a haven for wildlife. Visitors can take airboat tours to spot alligators, birds, and other creatures, or go kayaking to explore the maze of waterways.
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Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is a stunning Gothic Revival cathedral dating back to 1916. It is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate woodwork.
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Rhythms on the River
Rhythms on the River is a free outdoor music concert series held on Thursday evenings from spring to fall. Visitors can enjoy live performances by local and regional musicians while relaxing by the Vermilion River.
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Hotels
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Best Western Lafayette Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming pr Next available price is 85.02 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Best Western Lafayette Inn
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Best Western Plus Vermilion River Inn & Suites
- Make yourself at home in one of the 97 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access kee Next available price is 82.65 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Best Western Plus Vermilion River Inn & Suites
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Blue Moon Guest House and Saloon
- Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you con Next available price is on .
Blue Moon Guest House and Saloon
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Boardwalk Suites Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on request. Next available price is on .
Boardwalk Suites Lafayette
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Candlewood Suites Lafayette - River Ranch, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wirele Next available price is on .
Candlewood Suites Lafayette - River Ranch, an IHG Hotel
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Central Lafayette location w/King Bed & Coffee Bar
- Located in Lafayette, 4.8 km from M.L. Tigue Moore Field and 4.9 km from Cajun Courts, Central Lafayette location w/King Bed & Coffee Bar offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the proper Next available price is on .
Central Lafayette location w/King Bed & Coffee Bar
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Comfort Inn Lafayette North I-10
- Make yourself at home in one of the 79 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available fo Next available price is 80.32 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Comfort Inn Lafayette North I-10
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Comfort Suites Oil Center
- Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access Next available price is 84.54 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Comfort Suites Oil Center
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Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette South
- Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 94 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, Next available price is 157.94 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette South
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lafayette Near Lafayette Airport
- Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and Next available price is 54.10 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Days Inn by Wyndham Lafayette Near Lafayette Airport
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lafayette Scott
- Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming pro Next available price is 71.25 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Days Inn by Wyndham Lafayette Scott
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 327 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with cable program Next available price is 112.91 on Sept. 14, 2025.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
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Ella's Vintage Cottage near Cajun field
- Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Ella's Vintage Cottage near Cajun field is situated in Lafayette. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of cha Next available price is on .
Ella's Vintage Cottage near Cajun field
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Express Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers fea Next available price is on .
Express Inn
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Lafayette I-10
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Lafayette I-10
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lafayette South
- Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access Next available price is 111.78 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lafayette South
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 95 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wired and Next available price is 108.30 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette
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Hampton Inn Lafayette-I-10
- Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable progra Next available price is 98.80 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Hampton Inn Lafayette-I-10
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Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome
- Make yourself at home in one of the 153 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 49-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet a Next available price is 122.55 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette South, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provid Next available price is 95.35 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette South, an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming Next available price is 113.05 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette, an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scott - Lafayette West, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 73 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available f Next available price is 118.15 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scott - Lafayette West, an IHG Hotel
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Parc Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-sc Next available price is 141.55 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Parc Lafayette
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette, LA
- Make yourself at home in one of the 129 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-scr Next available price is 117.80 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette, LA
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides ente Next available price is 63.18 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lafayette
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Scott Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite progr Next available price is 61.56 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Scott Lafayette
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Jazz House*King Bed*Lux Matt*Coffee Bar
- Situated in Lafayette, 3.9 km from Frem Boustany Convention Center at The Heymann Center and 4.4 km from The Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium, Jazz House*King Bed*Lux Matt*Coffee Bar o Next available price is on .
Jazz House*King Bed*Lux Matt*Coffee Bar
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
- Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available fo Next available price is 84.65 on Sept. 14, 2025.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
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Magnolia house*King Bed*Instant booking*Click now
- Set in Lafayette, 5.5 km from McNaspy Stadium and 6 km from Acadian Cultural Center, Magnolia house*King Bed*Instant booking*Click now offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property Next available price is on .
Magnolia house*King Bed*Instant booking*Click now
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott/Lafayette
- Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathro Next available price is 63.27 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott/Lafayette
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Mouton Plantation
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Mouton Plantation
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Pelican house*King bed*Fast WiFi*Book now
- Set in Lafayette in the Louisiana region, Pelican house*King bed*Fast WiFi*Book now offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 4.4 km from The Lafayette Natur Next available price is on .
Pelican house*King bed*Fast WiFi*Book now
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Plantation Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 83 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with Next available price is on .
Plantation Inn
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Residence Inn Marriott Airport
- Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch Smart televisions w Next available price is 128.15 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Residence Inn Marriott Airport
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Sleep Inn Scott/Lafayette West
- Make yourself at home in one of the 83 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you c Next available price is 77.88 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Sleep Inn Scott/Lafayette West
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Spark by Hilton Lafayette South
- Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Convenien Next available price is 80.75 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Spark by Hilton Lafayette South
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lafayette South at River Ranch
- Make yourself at home in one of the 103 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair drye Next available price is 141.21 on Sept. 14, 2025.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lafayette South at River Ranch
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Staybridge Suites Lafayette, an IHG Hotel
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Staybridge Suites Lafayette, an IHG Hotel
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Super 6 Inn
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Super 6 Inn
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T'Frere's Bed & Breakfast
- Located 6 km from Frem Boustany Convention Center at The Heymann Center, T'Frere's Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden and a shared lounge. This property offers acce Next available price is on .
T'Frere's Bed & Breakfast
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T'Frere's House
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T'Frere's House
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The Juliet Hotel
- Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for you Next available price is on .
The Juliet Hotel
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lafayette South
- Make yourself at home in one of the 102 guestrooms featuring MP3 docking stations and Smart televisions. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for Next available price is 122.55 on Sept. 14, 2025.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lafayette South
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Tru by Hilton Lafayette River Ranch
- Make yourself at home in one of the 98 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming pro Next available price is 99.75 on Sept. 14, 2025.
Tru by Hilton Lafayette River Ranch
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Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
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Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport