Downtown Lafayette Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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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.
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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.
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Acadian Village
The fascinating life of the Acadians of Louisiana comes alive at a collection of historic buildings, including a blacksmith workshop and church.
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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.
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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.
Children's Museum of Acadiana
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Acadiana during your travels to Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Our pick of the best Downtown Lafayette Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025
![Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90240000/90237500/90237405/88719fec_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Dec. 2024
![The Cozy Haven near DT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110320000/110310700/110310670/4130e731_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![The Jefferson Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926800/100926739/b9f359d3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025
![Buchanan Bungalow - Eclectic Mid-Mod Design DT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95360000/95356200/95356142/599c7401_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Oct. 2024
![Stylish & Cozy Studio on Cedar Crest!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103527300/103527212/e59ad348_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 24 Jan. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lafayette
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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 Children's Museum of Acadiana.
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Freetown - Port Rico
Though Freetown - Port Rico may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Children's Museum of Acadiana and Cathedral of St John.
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River Ranch
River Ranch might not have many top sights, but Beaullieu Park and Broadmoor Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.