Adventure Outdoors Magazine Spring 2017 | Page 148

© Jamie Orillion

Plan your Outdoor Adventure in the Happiest City in America

© Lafayette Travel
LAFAYETTE , LA
Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana ’ s Cajun & Creole Country , an area known as the Happiest City in America by the Wall Street Journal ’ s MarketWatch . com . The region ’ s history dates back to the 18th century , when Canada ’ s Acadians were expelled in the late 1700s and settled in Louisiana . More than two centuries later , tourists come to Lafayette for a rare taste of the genuine Acadian experience . From traditional food fixings and music , to the warm hospitality that greets you at every turn , Lafayette epitomizes the uniqueness that is Louisiana .
Lafayette has a distinct culinary identity as the epicenter of Cajun cuisine that ’ s earned them such culinary acclaim as the Best Food City in the USA . Lafayette ’ s culinary scene is steeped in tradition and continues to evolve with a new generation of chefs making it an incredible place to eat . From white tablecloth to white paper napkin , all of it is incredible .
No matter what time of year you visit Lafayette , they will have something for you to celebrate . It doesn ’ t take long to get hooked on the captive rhythms of Lafayette ’ s Cajun , Zydeco and Creole music . Whether in a dance hall , local bar or at an outdoor concert there ’ s never a shortage of dance partners if you want to try your hand at a two-step or waltz .
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