lafayette

Lafayette, LA

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

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 Lafayette 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 French Press

Other things to do in Lafayette: ​​​

  • 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.