![]() ![]() Located 150 miles west of New Orleans, Lafayette is the heart of Acadiana, a region of southern Louisiana where many descendants of French Canadians settled after they were expelled by the British at the end of the French and Indian War in 1763. This new road trip would be my opportunity see more of the state and explore its fascinating history, culture, and scenic beauty, and it would begin with three perfect days in Lafayette Louisiana. I have visited New Orleans more times than I can remember, but only once prior did Jerry and I venture out of town, and that was for a one-day drive along Louisiana’s River Road Plantations. Three Perfect Days in Lafayette Louisiana ![]() 1 Three Perfect Days in Lafayette Louisiana.As a travel writer, the only downside for me is that gray skies don’t photograph as well as blue, but that’s small stuff, and the sun would return on day three. I am one of those strange people who love overcast, gloomy days, and rain would be a welcome addition to my three-day itinerary. I arrived safely in Lafayette, but the rainy weather would continue for two more days. The skies held steady for the first hour of my westbound drive across the state, but shortly after leaving Baton Rouge, the bottom fell out, and I drove I-10 across the 18-mile Atchafalya Basin Bridge with minimal visibility, following the taillights of a tractor-trailer at a distance. Fortunately, I was able to rebook my flight for later that afternoon, with arrival scheduled during a break in the inclement weather. I awoke at 4:00 AM to learn that my Tampa to New Orleans flight had been cancelled due to storms in the area. Lafayette would be my first destination on a week-long Louisiana fly-drive. UPDATE: Be sure to check out Design Your Own Louisiana Road Trip for a wealth of itinerary resources and planning hacks. I was a guest of Lafayette Travel , but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Three perfect days in Lafayette Louisiana, include a visit to Vermilionville, an airboat swamp ride, a Tabasco® factory tour, Jungle Gardens, and the best Cajun cuisine. ![]()
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