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10 Coolest Coffee Shops in Louisiana

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Java Square Café, Opelousas, LA

This delightful café is in the historic Parish Trust and Savings Bank in downtown Opelousas. The building is originally from 1927 with the old vault being kept in tact and converted into a…
This delightful café is in the historic Parish Trust and Savings Bank in downtown Opelousas.…

Best Pizza in Louisiana: Our 10 Favorites

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Pizza Shack, Opelousas, LA

This shack has been independently owned by Tony & Elaine Pierrottie at the same location for over 24 years. The southern family dining atmosphere makes for an enjoyable lunch or dinner out of the…
This shack has been independently owned by Tony & Elaine Pierrottie at the same location for…

The 9 Best Antique Stores in Louisiana!

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Spotted Cat Antiques, Opelousas, LA

Ron and Lisa Ortega opened their doors to expand their 1920s country home on the Louisiana prairies when the antique passionate couple decided to have an auction on their property. Fourteen years…
Ron and Lisa Ortega opened their doors to expand their 1920s country home on the Louisiana prairies…

9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Louisiana

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Mama’s Fried Chicken, Opelousas, LA

If your mama made chicken like this, why did you ever leave home? And if your mama never made chicken like this, you owe it to yourself to stop and sample the tasty treat. There’s nothing…
If your mama made chicken like this, why did you ever leave home? And if your mama never made…

Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Louisiana

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Lastrapes Garden Center, Opelousas, LA

Personal attention and service is what you’ll get at Lastrapes Garden Center in Opelousas, Louisiana. That’s one of the ways that separate this family-owned business from the larger, more…
Personal attention and service is what you’ll get at Lastrapes Garden Center in Opelousas,…

Louisiana's Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels

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Evangeline Downs Hotel, Opelousas, LA

Connected to the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, this four story 117-room hotel is jam packed with entertainment. Live quarter Horse Races are available in the fall along with a full-on…
Connected to the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, this four story 117-room hotel is jam…

The 7 Best Caterers in Louisiana!

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Brent’s Catering, Grand Coteau, LA

This premier catering company specializes in keeping event planning simple and easy. Brent’s Catering, located in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, offers an award-winning menu of items that will make…
This premier catering company specializes in keeping event planning simple and easy. Brent’s…

The 7 Best Breweries in Louisiana!

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Bayou Teche Brewing, Arnaudville, LA

After spending six years in West Germany tasting the different local beers and how they paired with the local cuisine, the brew master of Bayou Teche returned home to Louisiana. His dream was to…
After spending six years in West Germany tasting the different local beers and how they paired with…

The 10 Best Brunch Spots in Louisiana!

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Little Big Cup, Arnaudville, LA

Make plans now to get to Little Big Cup in Arnaudville, Louisiana, for the best Boucherie brunch on the bayou. With many years of experience in the food industry, the creators of this Cajun cuisine…
Make plans now to get to Little Big Cup in Arnaudville, Louisiana, for the best Boucherie brunch on…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Louisiana!

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Lake Chicot Loop Trail, Chicot State Park, Ville Platte, LA

Located in Chicot State Park, this trail loops around a beautiful lake for approximately 19.2 miles. There is primitive camping along the way if you care to make it a two-day trip and simply…
Located in Chicot State Park, this trail loops around a beautiful lake for approximately 19.2…
Best Things In & Around Opelousas, LA
The 7 Best Breweries in Louisiana!

Bayou Teche Brewing, Arnaudville, LA

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After spending six years in West Germany tasting the different local beers and how they paired with the local cuisine, the brew master of Bayou Teche returned home to Louisiana. His dream was to… Read More
The 10 Best Burger Joints in Louisiana!

Judice Inn, Lafayette, LA

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The Judice Inn in Lafayette, Louisiana, has been in business since 1947. Their hamburgers, double burgers, cheese burgers, and double cheeseburgers have made them a Lafayette staple. All of their… Read More
Louisiana's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette, LA

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Fostering art and culture in Acadiana, this center for the arts has quite a theatrical lineup. Since their beginnings as an Arts Council in 1975, these folks have cultivated an impressive enthusiasm… Read More
The 9 Coolest Coffee Shops in Louisiana!

Java Square Café, Opelousas, LA

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This delightful café is in the historic Parish Trust and Savings Bank in downtown Opelousas. The building is originally from 1927 with the old vault being kept in tact and converted into a… Read More
The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Louisiana!

Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market, Lafayette, LA

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Providing for affordable food and consumer educational on seasonal products, this farmers market is in the Cajun capital city of Lafayette. Located in Lafayette Central Park, this market is a true… Read More
The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in Louisiana!

Menard’s Turn Around, Lafayette, LA

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Open Tuesday through Saturday, Menard’s Turn Around in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a great little gem in a big city. Much like a “Cheers” bar where everybody knows your name,… Read More
9 Best French Restaurants in Louisiana

Café Vermilionville, Lafayette, LA

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Another landmark restaurant located in Lafayette, Café Vermillionville leaves guests impressed with its southern charm and authentic Louisiana cuisine. You’ll dine in a restored Acadian… Read More
The 11 Best Doughnut Shops in Louisiana!

Gautreaux’s Donuts, Rayne, LA

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Open every day from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m., Gautreaux’s in Rayne, Louisiana, is the place to go for delicious doughnuts. This little coffee shop has been serving up glazed, sugared, sprinkled,… Read More
The 10 Best Cake Shops in Louisiana!

Nothing Bundt Cakes, Lafayette, LA

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All you have to do is step inside this bakery to smell the deliciousness. Using fresh ingredients and with a passion for creating great cakes at reasonable prices, Nothing Bundt Cakes was started in… Read More
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Events around Opelousas, LA
May
25

South Louisiana Songwriters Festival at Warehouse 535

2:00 PM
Warehouse 535, Layfayette, LA
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May
25

South Louisiana Songwriters Festival at Bluemoon Saloon and Guesthouse

3:00 PM
Bluemoon Saloon and Guesthouse, Lafayette, LA
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May
26

South Louisiana Songwriters Festival at Warehouse 535

2:00 PM
Warehouse 535, Layfayette, LA
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May
26

South Louisiana Songwriters Festival at Bluemoon Saloon and Guesthouse

3:00 PM
Bluemoon Saloon and Guesthouse, Lafayette, LA
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May
26

Cajun Heartland State Fair

5:00 PM
Cajundome, Lafayette, LA
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May
26

Dustin Dale Gaspard With Sweet Cecilia

7:30 PM
Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette, LA
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May
27

Cajun Heartland State Fair

5:00 PM
Cajundome, Lafayette, LA
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Louisiana Orphan Train Museum

Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
233 South Academy, Opelousas, LA
Mission Statement:The LA Orphan Train Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting and preserving those items that tell the history... Read More

Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center

Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center
315 North Main Street, Opelousas, LA
The Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center is a general history museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting those objects and ar... Read More

Acadiana Park Nature Station

Acadiana Park Nature Station
1205 East Alexander Street, Lafayette, LA
Mission: Our sole mission is to reacclimatize humans to their natural surroundings. Through this process of coming to know, to understand and fina... Read More

Lafayette Science Museum

Lafayette Science Museum
433 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA
Serving as a playful portal into a vast universe of discovery, The Lafayette Science Museum offers a fun, hands-on experience for curious minds of ... Read More

Children's Museum of Acadiana

Children's Museum of Acadiana
201 East Congress Street, Lafayette, LA
The Children's Museum of Acadiana (CMA) is a hands-on participatory museum serving children and their families, schools, and community organization... Read More

Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park

Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park
300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA
The Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park is a cultural development within the Bayou Vermilion District, serving to preserve the c... Read More

Cajun Palms RV Resort

Cajun Palms RV Resort
1055 North Barn Road, Henderson, LA
Cajun Palms RV Resort is a full service campground resort located in Henderson, Louisiana (St. Martin Parish), just 1/4 mile north of I-10. Our cam... Read More

Chicot State Park

Chicot State Park
3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte, LA
The park covers over 6,400 acres of rolling hills and water in South Central Louisiana. The cool, clear waters of Lake Chicot have yielded record f... Read More

Skate Spot

Skate Spot
4317 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA
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