There is nothing better than an adventure filled getaway to Cajun Country! View the top things to do in Louisiana Cajun Country near our #1 rated bed and breakfast. There’s truly something for everyone! Be sure to check with the business for any updates to hours and offerings.
Music & Dancing
Americana Music Triangle
Explore the history, culture, and stories of our country’s unique musical genres: Zydeco, Blues, Country, Rock ‘N’ Roll, Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Southern Gospel, and of course, Cajun!
Vermilionville Sunday Dance
Check their calendar to see who is scheduled to play for their Sunday Dance Series. Starts at 1:00 p.m. authentic local food is available too!
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
La Maison De Begnaud Friday Night Jam Sessions
Enjoy free music on the 1st and 3rd Friday nights at this historic Cajun home in Scott, LA.
110 Benoit Patin Rd., Scott, LA | (337) 269-5155
The Grand Opera House
See live music events at this beautiful, historic theater in Crowley, LA.
505 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA | (337) 785-0440
Heymann Center
View live performances at this world-renowned theater.
1373 S. College Rd. Lafayette, LA | (337) 291-5555
Liberty Center for Performing Arts
Attend a historic music performance via their live radio-based performance of Zydeco and Cajun music.
Saturday 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | (337) 457-7389
Golf
Koasati Pines at Coushatta Casino
This challenging yet relaxing 18-hole golf course and driving range is set on 65 acres, with backdrops of pines, oaks and lakes.
777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder, LA
Open daily 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | (337) 738-4777
The Wetlands
This 18-hole golf course and driving range is perfect for any level of golfer!
2129 N. University Ave. Lafayette, LA | (337) 291-7151
Closed Tuesdays, Open (Summer) 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., (Winter) 7:00am – 5:00 pm
Hunting & Fishing
With your Louisiana Fishing License, there are countless places nearby to drop a line in the water. We’re happy to point out a few good ones!
Fish at Maison D’Memoire
Our own lake is stocked and ready to enjoy some catch and release fishing!
South Louisiana Redfishing Charter
Experience the best redfish fishing in the country! They also offer inland and salt marsh fishing too.
306 Beach Ln, Cypremort Point, LA | (337) 412-5950
Shepherd’s Sportfish and Fish Hatchery
A wonderful private stocked lake with largemouth bass, coppernose bluegill, hybrid coppernose bluegill, redear bream, native bluegill bream, giant Florida hybrid bream, and more!
3664 Hwy 343 Maurice, LA | (337) 230-0123
Cajun Wildlife Adventures
Experience top notch goose and duck hunting at this private club.
Area Dining
Here are a few of the top local Louisiana restaurants:
Chef Roy’s Frog City Cafe
1131 Church Point Hwy, Rayne
Closed Sunday & Monday
Fezzo’s Restaurant
2111 N. Cherokee Drive, Crowley | (337) 783-5515
109 Benoit Patin Road, Scott | (337) 261-2464
Closed Sunday
Imonellis Restaurant
4017 Johnston Street, Lafayette
Closed Sunday & Monday
Antoni’s Restaurant
1118 Coolidge Street, Lafayette
Closed Sunday
Hawk’s Restaurant
415 Hawks Rd, Rayne
Only Open During Crawfish Season
Prejean’s Restaurant
3480 NE NW Evangeline Throughway, Lafayette
Only Open During Crawfish Season
Hiking & Biking
There is an abundance of nature areas in our area. We would be happy to guide you to your perfect match!
Atchafalaya Basin Winderness Trail
Hike or bike on this 55 mile gravel trail that runs atop the levee.
Lafayette to Chretien Point Plantation Loop Tour
Ride from Lafayette to one of the most beautiful Plantation Homes in the area.
Acadiana Park
Open Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(337) 291-8448
- Nature Station Trails
Hike along this 6 mile trail focused on education and research. See a wide variety of flora and fauna. - Mountain Biking Trails
Bike this trail system of 8 trails that have unique challenges and fun runs!
Birdwatching
Atchafalaya Nature Areas
With landscapes ranging from coastal wetlands to rolling hills and prairies there are many ecosystems in which to spot hundreds of different types of birds.
View an interactive map | (225) 342-8164
Rip’s Rookery
The island is home to over 260 species of birds to spot.
5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, LA 70560 | (337) 359-8525
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Jungle Gardens Bird Tours
Schedule a tour to spot a wide variety of birds that change seasonally! So you’ll have to plan several visits year-round to catch them all. 48-hour notice required.
Hwy. 329, Avery Island | (337) 369-6243
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Museums & Churches
Cajun Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Artifacts and memorabilia related to Cajun music and culture on display.
240 S.C.C. Duson, Eunice | (337) 457-6534
Open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Winter 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., FREE
Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum
C 1800 house museum and repository of Acadian history/culture. Originally built as a Sunday house of Vermillionville’s founder, Jean Mouton. Home of Governor Alexandre Mouton. Restored 1850’s Nat’l register.
1122 Lafayette St. Lafayette | (337) 234-2208
Open Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Liberty Theatre/Rendez-Vous Des Cajuns’ Music Show
Renovated 1924 movie house is home to a weekly radio music show with Cajun bands and dancing. Hosted in French and in the format of the Grand Old Opry and Louisiana Hayride.
200 W. Park Ave., Eunice | (337) 457-7398
Open Saturdays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Shadows-on-the-Teche
Overlooks Bayou Teche. Famous 1834 sugar plantation home-authentically restored and interpreted. The only National Trust Historic House Museum and Gardens in Louisiana.
317 E. Main St., New Iberia | (337) 369-6446 or (877) 200-4924
Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Sunday Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Academy of Sacred Heart
Built in 1821, the 2nd oldest institution of learning west of the Mississippi. Schedule tours: gardens, oak alley, museum & the shrine of St. John Berchmans, site of a miracle.
1821 Academy Road, Grand Coteau | (337) 662-5275
Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
C 1913 A prominent landmark of downtown Lafayette. The almost 500 year-old Cathedral oak tree, cemetery, museum & gift shop are on the church grounds. Pre-arranged tours available on Nat’l Register of Historic Buildings.
914 St. John St., Lafayette | (337) 232-1322
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – Noon & 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Acadian & Cajun Culture
Acadian Village
Lafayette’s original museum of authentic Acadian homes. Home to the annual holiday display featuring half-a-million lights, Noel Acadien au Village.
200 Greenleaf Dr., Lafayette | (337) 981-2364 or (800) 962-9133
Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Acadian Memorial
Mural depicts arrival of the Acadians, Wall of names lists LA Acadian refugees, Grand-Pré deportation cross replica, meditation garden w/ eternal flame, multimedia genealogy center, Museum of the Acadian Memorial. Gift Shop.
121 S. New Market St., St. Martinville | (337) 394-2258
Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment
Acadia Parish
Get a real Cajun experience in the heart of Cajun Prairie Country. The huge historic district offers museums, restaurants, an opera house and more. See the oldest recording studio in continuous existence in the state of Louisiana, best known for its Cajun, Zydeco and Country releases.
401 Tower Rd., Crowley, LA 70527 | (877) 783-2109
Vermillionville
Visit this 23 acre Cajun/Creole heritage and folklife park nestled on the banks of the Vermilion River in a living history museum setting. Self-guided tours, costumed craftspeople.
300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette | (337) 233-4077 or (866) 99-BAYOU
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jean Lafitte National Park Acadian Cultural Center
The Center, is a unit of the National Park Service, depicts the story of the Acadians who settled the prairies, bayous, and marshes of southern Louisiana. Also brief film on explosion of the Acadians.
501 Fisher Rd., Lafayette | (800) 346-1958 or (337) 232-0789
Open daily 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Movie 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Art & Antiques
Wortman Pottery, Studio & Showroom
View and purchase functional stoneware inspired by Cajun themes.
1769 Potters Road, Duson, LA | (337) 873-8584
“Frog Capital of the World” Art
Right here in Rayne, LA, see a variety of frog-focused art from murals to over 35 statues!
Antiques on the Avenue
Discover unique items at this must-visit shop for antique lovers. It’s right here in Rayne, LA and offers 4,000 square feet of ever-changing displays!
201 East Louisiana Avenue, Rayne, LA | (337) 334-2234
Open Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zoos & Animals
Zoosiana – Zoo of Acadiana
View over 1,000 animals on beautiful grounds. Participate in fun activities like train rides, giraffe feeding and more.
5601 Hwy 90 E. Broussard, LA 70518 | (337) 837-4325
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Rip’s Rookery
The island is home to over 260 species of birds to spot.
5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, LA 70560 | (337) 359-8525
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Jungle Gardens Bird Tours
Schedule a tour to spot a wide variety of birds that change seasonally! So you’ll have to plan several visits year-round to catch them all. 48-hour notice required.
Hwy. 329, Avery Island | (337) 369-6243
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Local Festivals
Tee Mamou Iota Mardi Gras: February
Prairie Cajun Mardi Gras at its best! Traditional groups singing, dancing and chanting 400 year old chant in French, all wearing hand made screen masks, costumes, and capuchouns. The “Mardi Gras” arrive about 2pm but festival is all day event in downtown Iota. Cajun crafts, live Cajun and Zydeca music all day on an outdoor bandstand and dance floor.
Courir de Mardi Gras: February
Held Sunday prior to Fat Tuesday. Run begins at 8am ends downtown for a parade at 1:30pm. Colorful costumed horseback riders, wagons, buggies, and live music on the courir. Chase the chickens, catch the greased pig, spectacular events. Traditional gumbo, bouding, and beverages available.
Festival International de Louisiane: April
Five day festival last week in April in downtown Lafayette. Best in international music, dance and visual arts and cuisine from the Francophone world.
Crawfish Festival: May
First weekend in May held in Breaux Bridge. Enjoy crawfish prepared every way imaginable and multiple stages of live Cajun music.
Rayne Frog Festival: May
Mother’s Day weekend in May at Gossen Memorial Park. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Rayne Frog Festival! We will pay homage to all of the culture, memories, traditions, music, and food that have made our festival so wonderful throughout the years. So this year only seems fitting that we go back to our “roots” and celebrate how it all began.
Le Cajun Music Festival: August
The third weekend in August held in Lafayette. Events include Le Cajun Music Awards, crowning of Miss Le Cajun and plenty of live Cajun music.
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival: September
Third weekend in September New Iberia commemorates the Louisiana sugar cane industry, carnival, parades, boat parade, fireworks, fais-do-do, Blessing of the crop and harvest season, agricultural fair, coronation of queen sugar, art & flower shows. Free.
Roberts Cove Germanfest: October
First full weekend in October Roberts Cove just outside the Rayne city limits. German bands, singers, dancers, folklore and rice threshing demos, antique farm equipment, variety of German foods and kiddies land.
Festival Acadiens & Creole: October
Second week in October in Girard park & Downtown Lafayette. Celebrate the rhythm of Cajun life and dance to Cajun waltz or two step to the upbeat rhythms of accordions, fiddles, and ti fers (triangles). Step back in time as traditional crafters demonstrate their artistry.
International Rice Festival: October
Third weekend in October in Crowley one of the oldest and largest agricultural festivals in the south.
Kid’s Activities
Kart Ranch
Family entertainment. Go-kart, boats, kiddie karts, mini golf, batting cages, arcades and food. No admission, pay per activity.
508 Youngsville Hwy. 89, Lafayette | (337) 837-5278
Open Noon-10:00 p.m. Summer 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Acadiana
Dedicated to de-mystifying everyday life, cultures and human differences with hands-on exhibits such as a grocery store, a kids scale bank, recycle art projects and bubble exhibit. Admission currently requires pre-purchased timed entry.
201 E. Congress St., Lafayette | (337) 232-8500
Open Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Swamp & Eco Tours
Champagne’s Swamp Tours
View wildlife and take pictures as you travel through the swamp. Tours depart from the Lake Martin Landing, where you will drive into a flooded forest of cypress and trees draped with Spanish moss. The Flooded Forest is home to 197 different species of birds.
1151 Rookery Rd, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 | (337) 230-4068
Mcgee’s Landing & Atchafalaya Basin Tours
Restaurant and marina with swamp and airboat tours. Live music on weekends. Hunting and fishing guides available.
1337 Henderson Levee Rd., Henderson, LA | (337) 228-2384 or (800) 445-6681
Airboat Tours By Arthur Matherne
Our airboats are piloted by USCG approved captains. All tours are made by appointment. See hawks, herons, egrets, and occasionally bald eagles, plus you’ll see alligators during the warmer months of February – November.
4262 US 90 Des Allemands, LA 70030 | (504) 810-4756
Cajun Country Swamp Tours
This Louisiana swamp tour of Cajun Country is less than six miles from Interstate 10’s EXIT 109. From Exit 109 your personalized swamp tour is just 15 minutes away in a beautiful surreal Louisiana cypress swamp that is sure to charm and excite your imagination.
Lake Martin Rd & Rookery Rd | (337) 319-0010
Gardens
Jungle Gardens
170 acre gardens, bird sanctuary, flowers in season and a Buddhist temple.
Hwy 329, Avery Island, LA | (337) 369-6243
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Rip Van Winkle Gardens
Daily tours of gardens and mansion with café on site.
5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, LA | (337) 359-8525
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Vermilionville Healer’s Garden
A rare collection of plans used for medicinal purposes by Creole, Cajun, African-American & Native-American people.
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.am – 4:00 p.m.
Food Tours
Cajun Food Tours
Experience the authentic flavors of Cajun Country with a fabulous food tour! Join us for an incredible romantic and indulgent getaway in Louisiana.
(337) 230-6169
Tabasco Factory Tour
Take this self-guided tour to see the history of Tabasco® and how it’s made.
Hwy 329 Factory Rd, Avery Island, LA | (337) 373-6129
