Downtown Lafayette Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Cathedral of St John
This centuries-old cathedral is famous for its Romanesque architecture, beautiful stained-glass windows, ancient oak tree and museum of religious relics.
Alexandre Mouton House
Visit this early 19th-century antebellum house to discover original artifacts that showcase the history of south Louisiana and the pioneers of Lafayette.
Acadian Village
The fascinating life of the Acadians of Louisiana comes alive at a collection of historic buildings, including a blacksmith workshop and church.
Vermilionville Historic Village
You can study the exhibits at Vermilionville Historic Village, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Vermilionville
Experience the traditions of the Cajuns, Creoles and Native Americans, watch live bands and cruise along the Vermilion River at this folk museum village.
The Acadiana Center for the Arts
You can make plans for a show at The Acadiana Center for the Arts during your trip to Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Our pick of the best Downtown Lafayette Hotel Deals
The Juliet Hotel
It was a great experience. We live in Lafayette but decided to have a getaway for a night of downtown Lafayette experience and the Juliet was absolutely the cherry on top of the sundae!
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown
The home was beautifully decorated. Very soothing and calm and felt like home. The neighborhood was quaint and it was very easy to get around the area. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Buchanan Bungalow - Eclectic Mid-Mod Design DT
great stay
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
Nice quiet, clean and comfortable hotel room. Really appreciated free shuttle to the airport. Only issues, we had to ask for bath towels and coffee packets on the first night, it was as if housekeeping had been interrupted and hadn’t finished the room before we checked in after 9pm Friday, Oct ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Tru by Hilton Lafayette River Ranch
The hotel was clean and the employee that checked me in was very nice and super informative. I especially like the all day free coffee that was offered. The lobby was also extremely nice and also included a pool table. I would definitely stay at this location again.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Lafayette Airport
I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Fantastic hotel that has everything you need.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lafayette
Sterling Grove Historic District
If you're spending time in Sterling Grove Historic District, you might enjoy its live music and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center or The Acadiana Center for the Arts.
Freetown - Port Rico
Though Freetown - Port Rico may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Cathedral of St John.
McComb-Veazey
While there might not be top attractions in McComb-Veazey, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center and The Acadiana Center for the Arts.
River Ranch
River Ranch might not have many top sights, but Acadiana Mall and The Boulevard Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
