Downtown Lafayette Travel Guide
Lafayette
Visit Downtown Lafayette
Popular places to visit
Cathedral of St John
Find out about the history of Lafayette with a stop at Cathedral of St John. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Alexandre Mouton House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Alexandre Mouton House in Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Louisiana at Lafayette during your trip to Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Acadian Village
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Acadian Village in Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Girard Park
Girard Park is just one of the places to see in Lafayette, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Vermilionville
You can browse the exhibits at Vermilionville, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Lafayette
The Juliet Hotel
The check-in was very easy and the staff was extremely polite. The room was so clean and so was the entire hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Choo Choo Lofts, 3 br, 2 bath, Full Kitchen - Lafayette, LA
Great location! House was very clean and tidy. Definitely will stay here again when we come back!
Reviewed on 5 May 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Lafayette Airport
Room was very nice and a bargain! Staff was nice but hard to find at times.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
Always a great stay and great staff
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
WoodSpring Suites Lafayette
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Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
Friendly staff and clean room
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lafayette
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.
Freetown - Port Rico
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.
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.
River Ranch
River Ranch might not have many top sights, but Topgolf and Acadiana Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
