Southern Louisiana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Denny Culbert /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Photo provided by Denny Culbert /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Photo provided by Philip Gould /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Lafayette which includes markets as well as a large group of people
New Iberia showing a garden and a river or creek

Where to stay in Southern Louisiana

Lafayette featuring food

Downtown Lafayette

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Lafayette, you might make a stop by sights like The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Children's Museum of Acadiana.

Downtown Lafayette
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River Ranch

River Ranch might not have many top sights, but Topgolf and Thomas Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

River Ranch
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Freetown - Port Rico

4/5(1 area review)

Though Freetown - Port Rico may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Children's Museum of Acadiana.

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McComb-Veazey

While there might not be top attractions in McComb-Veazey, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center and Children's Museum of Acadiana.

McComb-Veazey
Lake Charles Historic District which includes a sunset

Lake Charles Historic District

The panoramic lake views and first-class casinos highlight some of the most notable features of Lake Charles Historic District. Make a stop by Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu while you're exploring the area.

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Sterling Grove Historic District

If you're spending time in Sterling Grove Historic District, you might enjoy its live music and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center or Children's Museum of Acadiana.

Sterling Grove Historic District
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

4 out of 5
777 Avenue L'Auberge Lake Charles LA
The price is ฿3,070 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿3,070
฿4,334 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Lake Charles. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,115 reviews)
Bfast not included but thats OK. We went to the lobby bfast station and the SBUX at GN. Our 1st time here. We really enjoyed. So so comfortable. Spent time at the pool, the beach, walking the area. A great stay.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Golden Nugget Lake Charles

Golden Nugget Lake Charles

4 out of 5
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd Lake Charles LA
Stay at this beach resort in Lake Charles. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,547 reviews)
Nothing in particular

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Golden Nugget Lake Charles
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

4 out of 5
1521 W Pinhook Rd Lafayette LA
The price is ฿2,721 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
฿2,721
฿3,130 total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Been staying here for 34 years since first night I married my wife great then great now

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages

Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages

3 out of 5
2583 Highway 1 Grand Isle LA
Stay at this beach cottage in Grand Isle. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grand Isle Butterfly Dome and Grand ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
The rooms were cute, the beds were fine and it was a nice quiet place to stay. Always at the top of my list. We didn't stay long enough to use the outdoor cooking facility, but it would have been fun to purchase some fish at a local shop and make fish tacos. Our room was missing hand/body soap and ...

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages
Red Shoes RV Park

Red Shoes RV Park

2 out of 5
777 Coushatta Drive Kinder LA
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Coushatta Casino and Kids Quest are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
Clean room and nice staff

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Red Shoes RV Park
Maison D'Memoire Bed & Breakfast Cottages

Maison D'Memoire Bed & Breakfast Cottages

4 out of 5
8450 Roberts Cove Road Rayne LA
Stay at this cottage in Rayne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gossen Memorial Park and Candyland Cottage & Ice Cream ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Property was awesome…enjoyed everything about our stay Expedia gave the owner trouble with her getting paid…Expedia got paid by myself so why it was not like that for the owner to get paid!! I didn’t appreciate that at all

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Maison D'Memoire Bed & Breakfast Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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