Southern Louisiana

Travel 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 featuring markets as well as a large group of people
New Iberia featuring a river or creek and a garden

Where to stay in Southern Louisiana

Lafayette which includes food

Downtown Lafayette

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lafayette, The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Cathedral of St John are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Lafayette
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River Ranch

While River Ranch might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Beaullieu Park and Broadmoor Park.

River Ranch
The last free standing Borden's ice cream shop in the US.

Freetown - Port Rico

While Freetown - Port Rico might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Cathedral of St John.

Freetown - Port Rico
Lake Charles Historic District featuring 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.

Lake Charles Historic District
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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 The Acadiana Center for the Arts.

Sterling Grove Historic District
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
4 out of 5
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA
The price is P8,632 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
P8,632
P11,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lake Charles. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,969 reviews)
"It was convenient to have restaurants and casino all in one place. Valet parking was great."

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025

Golden Nugget Lake Charles
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
4 out of 5
777 Avenue L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,778 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
P6,778
P9,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,815 reviews)
"Recently renovated room in tor garden tower. Very nice and clean"

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Paragon Casino Resort
Paragon Casino Resort
3.5 out of 5
711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA
The price is P5,736 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
P5,736
P7,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Marksville. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was slow"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

Paragon Casino Resort
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 3-star beach cottage in Grand Isle. Enjoy a beach locale, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Grand Isle Butterfly Dome and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
Great Stay!!
"We stayed in a 2 bedroom camper on Grand Isle. It was a very clean and suitable place to stay for our vacation. The beds were clean, everything was pretty spacious. We will definitely use it again in the future."

Reviewed on Jan 5, 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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Coushatta Casino and Kids Quest are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
"atmosphere has digressed alongside economy"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024

Red Shoes RV Park
Jefferson Flat - Balcony Suite
Jefferson Flat - Balcony Suite
2 out of 5
Lafayette
Stay at this apartment in Lafayette. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Cajundome and Mouton Monument are located nearby.
Jefferson Flat - Balcony Suite
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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