Danielle's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful way to learn about the history and culture of the area.
77 locals recommend
Vermilionville Historic Village
300 Fisher RdWonderful way to learn about the history and culture of the area.
I absolutely love this place! It’s only about a 40 minute drive from the house but worth every minute!! They have day use passes so you can go hang out on the beach or lounge In the water worry free while the kids (young and old) play on the giant floaty things in the middle of the water. The office staff (because they are the only ones I’ve dealt with so far) are super amazing!! It’s always clean and an all around comfortable place to decompress.
Lakeview Park & Beach
1717 Veteran Memorial HwyI absolutely love this place! It’s only about a 40 minute drive from the house but worth every minute!! They have day use passes so you can go hang out on the beach or lounge In the water worry free while the kids (young and old) play on the giant floaty things in the middle of the water. The office staff (because they are the only ones I’ve dealt with so far) are super amazing!! It’s always clean and an all around comfortable place to decompress.
Go to the Tabasco factory and Avery Island...it’s breathtaking and the history is fascinating!
54 locals recommend
Avery Island
Go to the Tabasco factory and Avery Island...it’s breathtaking and the history is fascinating!
Lake Martin is absolutely beautiful! It’s a small lake with lots of wildlife and makes for an amazing backdrop for all your photos!
20 locals recommend
Lake Martin
Lake MartinLake Martin is absolutely beautiful! It’s a small lake with lots of wildlife and makes for an amazing backdrop for all your photos!
Cajun Fast Track
1145 N Barn RdWe always have a ton of fun when we go!
Kart Ranch
508 Youngsville HwyGreat for people of all ages!
Acadian Cultural Center
501 Fisher RdBoudin and Cracklin’
If you ask anyone what you MUST eat while in the area, chances are they’ll give you one of 4 boudin and cracklin’ names…..Billy’s, Best Stop, Don’s or Kartchners ....tell me which one is your favorite.
Billy's Boudin & Cracklins
1815 Apollo RdThe Best Stop Supermarket
615 LA-93Don's Specialty Meats
4120 NE Evangeline ThroughwayKartchner’s Specialty Meats
312 LA-93Food scene
Pat's Downtown
107 E Main StThe food is AMAZING!!
Olde Tyme Grocery
218 W St Mary BlvdBest Po Boy!!
I think it might just be a law that if you come to Louisiana you must hit the drive thru daiquiri!! This one is my favorite
Cupid's Daiquiri
109 Louisiana AveI think it might just be a law that if you come to Louisiana you must hit the drive thru daiquiri!! This one is my favorite
Best crawfish!! AND If you hit the timing right, they have all you can eat crawfish!!! SO YUMMY!!
13 locals recommend
Crazy Bout Crawfish
1905 Rees StBest crawfish!! AND If you hit the timing right, they have all you can eat crawfish!!! SO YUMMY!!
Prejean's Restaurant
3480 NE Evangeline ThroughwayBON TEMPS GRILL
1211 West Pinhook RoadShopping!!
Lafayette Jockey Lot
3011 NW Evangeline ThroughwayGreat place for everything! So many different vendors....So much fun!
Louisiana Marketshops at the 115
2942 Grand Point HwyBEST gift shop EVER!!!
boho
829 Napoleon AveOne of my favorite stores!
Things for everyday needs....
Here are a few of those close by everyday needs type places you may need
Super 1 Foods
3916 NE Evangeline ThroughwayClose by, easy to get to grocery store with great prices.
Walmart Supercenter
1229 NW Evangeline ThroughwaySuper Walmart!!
This Super 1 is next to Walmart. It’s much busier than the one in Scott, so that’s why I recommend the other one.
11 locals recommend
Super 1 Foods
3916 NE Evangeline ThroughwayThis Super 1 is next to Walmart. It’s much busier than the one in Scott, so that’s why I recommend the other one.
Quick little corner market with gas and a coin-operated car wash conveniently located next door. By the way, the chicken strips are SO GOOD!!
OSSUN MARKET VILLA
2627 Mills StQuick little corner market with gas and a coin-operated car wash conveniently located next door. By the way, the chicken strips are SO GOOD!!
Scott Oak Cleaners #2
3414 N University AveExcellent dry cleaners!!!