Top 10 Things to do in , Lafayette Parish

December 23, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Evangeline State Park, Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Alexandre Mouton House, Cajundome & Convention Center, Vermilionville, Acadian Village, Lafayette Science Museum, Children's Museum of Acadiana, Acadian Cultural Center, Lake Martin Rookery.
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1. Evangeline State Park

Lafayette, LA +1 318-394-3754
Excellent
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Evangeline State Park

The park grounds include a museum, a Creole plantation and an 18th-century Acadian shack.

2. Cathedral of St John the Evangelist

515 Cathedral St, Lafayette, LA 70501-6701 +1 337-232-1322 http://www.saintjohncathedral.org/Welcome.html
Excellent
69%
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4.5 based on 403 reviews

Cathedral of St John the Evangelist

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. Alexandre Mouton House

1122 Lafayette St, Lafayette, LA 70501-6838 +1 318-234-2208 http://www.lafayettemuseum.com/
Excellent
59%
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Alexandre Mouton House

Built in 1800 by city founder Jean Mouton, this antebellum home later belonged to Jean's son, Alexandre, first Democratic governor of Louisiana, and now houses antiques, paintings and a collection of Mardi Gras costumes.

Reviewed By Bcooking - Queen Creek, United States

My last visit was 50years ago, in town for a high school reunion, it’s an education to see this building again and the restoration at hand. Outside, time seems to stand still, but on the inside there is much going on. This is a must see to understand the Lafayette experience and remember the past. Take the tour, fun.

4. Cajundome & Convention Center

444 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506-4264 +1 337-265-2100 http://www.cajundome.com/
Excellent
51%
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Cajundome & Convention Center

5. Vermilionville

300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-2028 +1 337-233-4077 http://www.vermilionville.org/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 807 reviews

Vermilionville

Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.

Reviewed By virginias729

One of the earliest settlements along the banks of the Bayou Vermilion. Two hundred years ago! Very historic and the interpreters are wonderful. They are in the time period wardrobe and give detailed history of life and crafts of the time period 1765 to 1890. We were totally impressed with this historic village! Spend as much time as you have in this place.

6. Acadian Village

200 Greenleaf Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506-7400 +1 337-981-2364 http://www.acadianvillage.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 391 reviews

Acadian Village

Step back in time to a small 19th-century Cajun bayou community, which includes genuine Cajun homes relocated and combined with recreated period buildings and a Native American museum.

Reviewed By sodabear2003 - DeRidder, United States

This is a very pretty place to visit, it is a step back in time. when we visited they had a wedding taking place, but you could still visit all the buildings except 2 where the wedding party was. charming, ducks, turtles, and fish are in the ponds and they have little food machine where you can feed all the animals. The store has all kinds of stuff you can buy and the staff is very helpful.

7. Lafayette Science Museum

433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013 +1 337-291-5544 http://www.lafayettesciencemuseum.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Lafayette Science Museum

The cultural heritage of Southwestern Louisiana is preserved at this combination museum and planetarium, which houses over 1,000 paintings, prints and sculpture of Louisiana artists and regularly changing exhibits and planetarium programs.

Reviewed By kellymB5695PA - Opp, United States

Downtown Lafayette so it's within walking distance of parking and other places to visit. Admission prices are reasonable, staff is very friendly and helpful. Lot's of hands on activities and interesting exhibits. Loved the Acadiana 360 virtual reality experience and the big screen that put you in the picture (forgot what the exhibit was called). A must do when in downtown Lafayette.

8. Children's Museum of Acadiana

201 E Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70501-6919 +1 337-232-8500 http://www.childrensmuseumofacadiana.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Children's Museum of Acadiana

Reviewed By Four_Points_Travel - League City, United States

We stopped in with the kids one day, there was plenty to do for both even with a pretty big age gap between them. Price is reasonable, and the staff is great!

9. Acadian Cultural Center

501 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-2033 +1 337-232-0789 http://www.nps.gov/jela/new-acadian-cultural-center.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Acadian Cultural Center

Reviewed By ebu63

Everyone who lives or is a visitor to Acadiana, must come and see the history of the Cajuns; Over 200 years masterfully set at this museum, along with a short film to highlight their journey! The staff is not only friendly but extremely knowledgeable about the history! And it is FREE! Best I have experienced in all my travels! A must on your agenda of things to do!!

10. Lake Martin Rookery

Rookary Road, Lafayette, LA 70517 3373422475 http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/louisiana/placesweprotect/cypress-island.xml
Excellent
77%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 181 reviews

Lake Martin Rookery

Reviewed By 218SD - Franklin, United States

April is the month to go to view the colorful Irises. We saw the blue, purple, yellow, white and 1 rust color. The white birds were nestled far back into the rookery. You can ride on the gravel road both right and left. The boat landing is closed, but there is a place to let down boats and kayaks. The flowers are past the boat landing on the left side a lone home is on the right. You have to turn around or park your car and walk around the lake. But NOT during alligator mating season. We did see a medium size alligator not in the lake but across the road in the ditch! It is a gravel road and does have many deep ruts, I don't recommend going when it has rained a lot. It is my peaceful place to go for a drive and enjoy the scenery

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