Thursday, August 19, 2010

Lafayette Louisiana Heart of Cajun Country

Zydeco, crawfish and good times.  If you want to know what else Louisisana is all about besides the craziness of the French Quarter in New Orleans, plan a visit to Lafayette. 

Tour 1

Breaux Bridges (2 hours)
A delightfully charming town that is quickly becoming a suburb of Lafayette. Visit the antique shops and call ahead to get a reservation at

Café des Amis

An internationally recognized eclectic,artistic neighborhood restaurant located in a national historic register building.

140 E. Bridge St.

337-332-5273

Open Tuesday - Sunday



Vermillionville (1 – 1 1/2 hours for the tour, 3 hours for the music)

300 Fisher Road

Lafayette, LA 70508

Phone: (337)233-4077

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10 am to 4 pm (call for Holiday hours)

Admission: $8 adult

$6.50 Seniors

$5.00 Students ( 6 to 18)



Tour 2

Avery Island

Tabasco Factory (1 hours)

Jungle Gardens (4 hours)

Admission: $8.00 Adults

$5.00 for children 12 and under



Phone: 337-365-8173

Hours:

Admission: $1.00 toll to enter the island


Tour 3

Atchafalaya Experience

Are you like me and think the swamps are beautiful? How about taking a tour to see what it is all about?
Boat trips into the swamps featuring nature. Designed for photographers, birders & nature lovers. Featured on 36 national and foreign TV shows, many newspapers, travel books and guides.

337-261-5150

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