Atchafalaya Basin Swamp Tour
America's largest river swamp, with cypress, gators and egrets.
Cajun Country
Lafayette, Atchafalaya swamp tours, Tabasco's island home and zydeco on Saturday mornings. Louisiana's other great region.
French-speaking Acadians settled here after their 1755 expulsion from Canada, and they've kept their language, food and music. Eat crawfish and boudin in Lafayette, dance at Fred's Lounge in Mamou, and visit Avery Island, where Tabasco is still made.
- Best Time
- February–May and October–November
- Time Needed
- 2–3 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- About two and a half hours by car west of New Orleans.
What to See
1 of 4 are freeAvery Island and Tabasco
A salt dome with a pepper factory and jungle gardens.
Vermilionville
A living history village of Cajun and Creole life.
Zydeco and Cajun Dancing
Saturday breakfast dances at Breaux Bridge, or Fred's in Mamou.
Know Before You Go
- The food is the point. Bring an appetite, and go for crawfish between January and May.
Where to Stay
Stay in Lafayette.
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Last checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Southeast list.