Cajun Country Food, Attraction Favs
Here is a list of some of our favorite picks from this trip. For full details and short reviews click on this link Cajun, Fun, Food and Music.
1. Vermillionville
Take the time to visit Vermilionville a Cajun-Creole settlement reconstructed on the bayou’s banks, where costumed staff and craftspeople demonstrate activities of 18th- to 19th-century daily life and musicians jam. While it sounds like a kitschy “Cajunland” theme park, it’s actually quite a good introduction to the culture. Vermilionville – 300 Fisher Road Lafayette, LA 70508
Site Link: Vermilionville
2. Savoy Music Center
Part music store, part Cajun accordion workshop, proprietor Marc Savoy’s factory turns out about five specialty accordions a month for people around the world. On Saturday morning, accordion players and other instrumentalists head here for jam sessions and musicians from all over the area drop in. Savoy Music Center – 4413 Hwy 190-E, Eunice, LA 70535
Site Link: Savoy Music Center
3. Tobasco Company Tour
Touring food factories can be a hit or miss venture. I understand that sometimes you get a really hands-on tour that gets you up close and personal to the action which can be pretty fun. That was not the case on Sunday mid-morning. The plant was as you would expect idol that day. I’m here to tell you, however, that taking a tour of the Tabasco Factory and then visiting Avery Island, is absolutely worth your time. Tobasco Factory – 32 Wisteria Rd, Avery Island, LA 70513
Site Link: Tobasco Company Tour
4. The French Press
Stopped for lunch on a Sunday at 11:15 and were seated right away. We decided on the Shrimp and Avocado Salad and Chicken and Waffles. The food and service were amazing. This is a must stop in downtown Lafayette.
Site Link: The French Press
5. Lake Martin Rookery
Fortunately, this lake is off the beaten path and as such, it is not overrun with tourists. It is truly unspoiled beauty. I can see why this is the most Instagrammed spot in LA. You will find abundant wildlife and flora, birds, gators, snakes, and wildflowers dot the landscape. There is a picturesque spot around every corner, with moss-laden trees and lake views.
Site Link: Lake Martin
Honorable Mention
Church Of St. Johns The Evangelist – 515 Cathedral St., Lafayette
This is a splendid Dutch Romanesque edifice done in red and white brick, with fine stained glass dating to 1916. Check out the 500-year-old live oak next door, it’s not hard to miss. St Johns Cathedral
Creole Lunch House – 713 12th St., Lafayette
Get a couple of stuffed bread and whatever’s been smothered that day (chicken thighs, pork chop, shoe, it’s all gonna be ridiculously good). Creole Lunch House
Johnson’s Boucherie – 1111 St. John St., Lafayette
The Johnson family has been smoking meats since 1937, and their brisket (and that crazy grilled cheese and boudin ball sandwich) should not be missed. https://www.johnsonsboucaniere.com
Buck and Johnny’s – 100 Berard St, Breaux Bridge, LA
Ginny and Caroline went to watch a band play on a Sunday night. They were totally surprised by the atmosphere & the great service and music. Buck and Johnnys
Pont Breaux’s Cajun Restaurant – 325 W Mills Ave, Breaux Bridge, LA
Located in a historic building and a little out of the way. Good crowd in on a Saturday night. Wonderful Cajun music from a bunch of young guys who had all us oldies on the floor. Great cajun food – gumbo, crawfish etouffee, shrimp and grits, baked potato, and delicious, lemony creme brulee Pont Breaux’s Cajun Restaurant
Pats Fishermans Wharf – 1008 Henderson Levee Rd, Henderson, LA 70517
Come see what all the excitement is about! For home-style cooking, Louisiana hospitality, and good times, just make your way to Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant in Henderson, LA. We’re a world famous, family-run, Bayou institution that has been serving up mouthwatering Cajun cooking since 1948.
Site Link: Pats Fishermans Wharf
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Travel Gallery
We had a great time in Lafayette, the unofficial capital of Acadiana. Here are a few of places we visited and the shots we took during our stay.
