Things To Do
Swamp Tour at Lake Martin
Just 20 minutes from Lafayette, Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge is one of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in all of Louisiana. This stunning cypress-tupelo swamp is home to alligators, herons, egrets, roseate spoonbills, turtles, and one of the largest wading bird rookeries in the country. Tour guides take guests out on quiet, flat-bottomed boats powered by environmentally friendly outboard motors, offering an up-close, educational eco-journey through the swamplands of Cajun Country.
Get Boudin at The Best Stop
f there's one detour we insist you make, it's this one. The Best Stop in Scott, Louisiana is a beloved local institution that has been serving up Cajun specialties since 1986 — and has been voted best boudin and cracklins in Acadiana more times than we can count. Boudin is a uniquely Louisiana sausage made with seasoned pork, rice, and Cajun spices, stuffed into a casing and served warm. It's unlike anything you've had before, and The Best Stop makes some of the finest around. Grab a link, eat it in the parking lot, and thank us later.
Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House
One of America's premier venues for Cajun and roots music, this world-famous honky tonk is a home-grown place where all kinds are welcome, and has become a meeting place where world travelers, locals, families, artists, and musicians all rub elbows, dance, drink, and thank their lucky stars they're spending an evening in Lafayette.
Prejean's
If you'd rather have your live music with a plate of gumbo and a cold drink, Prejean's is your spot. Traditional Cajun music fills the air with live bands entertaining nightly, and the restaurant showcases the rich culture of Cajun French heritage with antique relics gracing the walls and rafters.