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
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Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown
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Buchanan Bungalow - Eclectic Mid-Mod Design DT
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott/Lafayette
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
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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 Blackham Coliseum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.