Set on the banks of a swampy bayou, Vermilionville offers a fascinating glimpse at life in 19th-century Louisiana. The beautifully recreated Cajun village is manned by quirky costumed guides who offer an interactive overview of local history, culture and traditions. Downtown, you'll find the Acadiana Center for the Arts, a vibrant hub housing a contemporary gallery and a working theater. Drop by for the scoop on exhibitions, shows, lectures, workshops and other special events.
No spell in Lafayette would be complete without devouring your fair share of comfort food. The city is dotted with sumptuous Cajun diners and Creole restaurants, and eating your way through them is all part of the fun. For a change of scene, why not stock up on supplies and whip up your own Louisiana-inspired feast in the kitchen of your Lafayette vacation rental property? The Deep South is famous for its gators, and Cajun Country swamp tours offer a unique chance to get up close and personal with the toothy reptiles.
Thanks to its humid subtropical climate, Lafayette enjoys sultry weather throughout the year. Summers are hot and winters are mild, with plenty of rainfall. Luckily, there are plenty of museums to explore if the weather's not cooperating. Crowds soar during the annual Festival International de Louisiane, a Francophone event that sees over 300,000 attendees descend on the city. It spans 5 days over the last weekend of April and is the biggest international music and arts festival in the United States. Planning on attending? Central and stylish, Lafayette vacation rentals are ideal for pre-drinks and morning-after brunches alike.
Set on the banks of the Vermilion River, Lafayette is part of America's West Gulf Coastal Plain. It's crisscrossed with moss-draped cypress swamps and bottle-green bayous that make it a hotspot for American alligators. Acadiana Park is a great place to discover the local ecosystem, located in Lafayette's northeastern corner. It features a 6-mile trail system and a family-friendly Nature Station where you can learn about local flora and fauna.
Fly into Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional), the closest airport, located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from the city center.
If you prefer train travel, you can make your way to Lafayette Station.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 92 vacation rentals around Lafayette. From 18 condo and apartment rentals to 56 house rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
Vrbo offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Lafayette. From Vrbo travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
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