Road trip from Lafayette to Gulfport

The south's oldest and largest health and racquet club keeping the people of Lafayette, LA healthy for over 50 years. Red's facilities include: 2 large co-ed work-out areas, ladies only workout area, 20 outdoor and 3 indoor tennis courts, 4 racquetball courts, junior olympic outdoor pool, 2 indoor pools, kids water park, basketball court, MIT (maximum intensity training) facility, indoor and outdoor jogging tracks, indoor and outdoor bootcamp courses, and more.

Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!

Museum provides a range of interactive exhibits designed to teach kids crafts & practical knowledge.

Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.

Painting with a Twist brings wine, art and fun together in a unique experience. Painting with a Twist has events every week, check out the calendar, or plan a private gathering for Birthdays, Team Building or Bridal Parties!

This Lafayette club features a lot of zydeco, Creole boogeying music, guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and dancing.

A thriving member of the Acadiana entertainment scene since 1984, Acadiana Lanes offers an amazing experience for everyone

New Orleans' first nanobrewery serves handcrafted, small-batch beers made on site as well as specialty draught from around the world.

An intimate and very popular bar, Pat O's is known for its Bloody Mary and the Hurricane, its signature drink.

We teach the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way you’ll never forget. Fun is a primary ingredient in our kitchen! Our Cajun / Creole experts teach New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines, seasoning them with history, trivia and tall tales! We offer demonstration classes and hands-on classes daily! DEMONSTRATION CLASS: Watch, learn & eat! Sit back and enjoy watching our skilled, entertaining chefs prepare a classic Cajun / Creole meal for you while learning about the vibrant history of New Orleans cuisine - enjoy all the demonstrated items, as well as local Abita beer with your meal! HANDS ON CLASS: Cook & eat an authentic Louisiana meal! In this highly interactive class, our guests prepare a complete dinner with one of our expert chefs, and afterwards they are able to sit down and enjoy the meal they have just created. Served with red & white wine.

Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.

The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.

Purveyors of the Strange & Unusual | Handmade Art & Artisan Wares | Victorian Home Decor | Esoterica & Occult Items "Where Everyday is Halloween"

A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.