Things To Do & Places to Eat

Things to Do...

Gator Chateau

Want a chance to hold Louisiana's most famous reptiles? Head to the Gator Chateau! It’s a fun, family-friendly spot where you can meet and learn about alligators!

McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours

For a thrilling taste of the bayou, take a ride with McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours! Glide through the wetlands and spot wildlife in their natural habitat—an unforgettable adventure!

TABASCO Factory Tour

If you’re up for a spicy adventure, don’t miss the Tabasco Factory tour! It’s a fun and flavorful way to experience how Louisiana’s favorite hot sauce is made.

Jungle Gardens

For a delightful escape, check out Jungle Gardens! It’s a charming tropical haven where you can wander through beautiful gardens and spot exotic wildlife, maybe even a gator or two! A perfect, serene adventure to enjoy before the wedding!

Rip Van Winkle Gardens

Discover the Joseph Jefferson Mansion, a delightful Victorian home built in 1870 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nestled among ancient oak trees and perched high on a salt dome all set within lovely gardens. There are also cottages for rent and a cafe on the grounds.

Shadows-on-the-Teche

Explore The Shadows, a historic plantation home with a captivating story!

Vermilionville Historic Village

Vermilionville Historic Village is a Cajun and Creole living history museum with a combination of restored and replica historic structures.

Places to Eat...

For a Variety of Fresh Seafood and Cajun dishes

Don’s Seafood (Lafayette) Prejeans Seafood (Lafayette) Old Tyme Grocery (Lafayette) Fezzo’s (Lafayette, Crowley, Broussard) Chef Roy’s (Rayne) Cafe Josephine (Sunset)

For an authentic Crawfish Boil experience

Crawfish Time (Lafayette) Cajun Claws (Rayne/Duson on I10) Mo’s Crawfish (Mowata/Crowley) C'est Bon (Mermentau)

For Live Music, Zydeco Dancing, and some great bites

Cafe Sidney Mae (Breaux Bridge) Buck and Johnny’s Zydeco Brunch (Breaux Bridge) Bon Ton Grill (Lafayette) Whiskey & Vine (Lafayette) Blue Moon Saloon (Lafayette)

For a Delicious Brunch

The French Press (Lafayette) Edie’s Biscuits (Lafayette) Hub City Diner (Lafayette) Dwyer’s Cafe (Lafayette) The Rice Palace (Crowley)

Best Boudin and Cracklins around

Scott, Louisiana is known as the boudin capital of the world and hosts a boudin festival in April each year. Many local gas stations and convenience stores sell their own recipes for boudin and cracklins. Johnson’s Boucaniere’ (Lafayette) Don’s Specialty Meats (Scott) Billy’s Boudin (Scott) The Best Stop (Scott) Kartchner’s (Scott, Lafayette and Crowley) Nonc Kev’s (Rayne) Mikey’s (Estherwood & Crowley)