- The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Lafayette, Louisiana, including 34 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Art Museum, Historic Sites and Hiking Trails.
- From Evangeline State Park to Thomas Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lafayette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Iberia, St. Martinville, Opelousas and Breaux Bridge.
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The Church of St Martin de Tours is a 19th century Acadian church which operates as a multi-purpose venue playing host to a variety of events such as weddings, receptions and more.
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Locals and tourists both enjoy spending an afternoon in the Acadian Memorial and Museum. The museum spotlights the Acadian's who found refuge in Louisiana and allows those of Acadian background to track their ancestors.
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Speaking on the story of the arrival of African Americans into Southwest Louisiana is The African American Museum. The museum features a collection of exhibits that support the main attraction, a twenty six foot mural by a renowned artist in the area.
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Named for the early Spanish colonial settlers who lived around it, Spanish Lake is a local birdwatching destination being home to a variety of wildlife including rare bird and reptile species.
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5505 Rip Van Winkle Road, New Iberia, LA 70560
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The Rip Van Winkle Gardens is a 25 acres garden which surrounds the 1870 built Joseph Jefferson house. The several cottages from the premises can be rented, while the gardens themselves can host wpecial events, such as weddings.
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New Iberia's Acadian Park is a baseball stadium that serves as the home ballpark for a number of high school and recreational teams, including the New Iberia Rebels, Pelicans, Cardinals, and Indians.
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Evangeline Little League is the largest organized youth sports organization in the world. They offer a wide range of recreational activities including t-ball for boys and girls, machine pitch softball, minor league softball and minor and major league baseball.
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Enjoy interactive displays about the food, music, and overall culture of the area at the Bayou Teche Museum. Take a trip down the salt mine, watch informative videos, and learn about the Antebellum history among many other activities.
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Shadows on the Teche is a recently restored Georgian manor house which dates back to 19th century and houses a variety of period memorabilia and furnishings to depict the southern plantation lifestyle during the period.