Lafayette, LA is about 2.5 hours west of New Orleans and the heart of Cajun Country!

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Lafayette Tips: 

• A relatively small Southern town, you don't need to spend more than a weekend here to see it all!

• Check out my guides to New Orleans and Baton Rouge to complete your Louisiana adventure!

Adventures & Ales Top Recommendations: 

• Parish Brewing: Known for their hoppy IPA's such as Ghost in the Machine, definitely a must visit for beer lovers!

• The French Press: An extremely good brunch spot right in the center of downtown!

• The Wurst Biergarten: Outdoor beer garden with beers, food, live music, and an art market on certain weekends ​​

The Classic Tourist Spots Actually Worth Visiting: 

• Does Lafayette really have tourist spots? Not so much

Other ideas:​​​

• Bayou Teche Brewery: Located about 30 minutes outside of Lafayette in Arnaudville, the brewery is a hot spot for locals and has a nice patio to drink your beers on

• Jefferson Street Pub: A popular bar downtown with many beers on tap!

• Lake Martin: Just east of Lafayette, a great place to soak in the swampy side of Cajun Country.