Things to See & Do near Us
Explore Lafayette, Louisiana
Get to know the unique city of Lafayette. Cajuns are known for their hospitality & welcome travelers from all over the world! Your room at Maison Mouton Bed & Breakfast is only minutes away from the city’s downtown attractions, so you’ll have plenty of time to see it all. Click below for more details about the events happening during your stay and for suggestions on where to eat!
Take a Day Trip
The Bougie Bar
426 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 347-5036
A unique, hands-on DIY candle-making experience where you can custom-blend your own scents and pour your own candles. It’s a perfect, creative spot to enjoy some drinks and socialize with friends or family.
Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-7060
A vibrant cultural hub in downtown Lafayette that showcases regional and national talent. It features rotating visual art galleries, educational programs, and a theater hosting live music and performances.
Children's Museum of Acadiana
201 E Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-8500
An interactive, hands-on museum designed for kids to explore, play, and learn. The museum features creative exhibits that encourage imaginative learning through real-world scenarios.
Girard Park & Moncus Park
Girard Park: 500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
Moncus Park: 2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 291-8370
Two of Lafayette's premier green spaces offering beautiful walking trails, playgrounds, and scenic picnic spots. They serve as central community gathering points and frequently host local markets and events.
Hilliard Art Museum & Lafayette Museum
Located in the University of Louisiana Lafayette
710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 482-0811
A pair of distinct cultural stops highlighting the region’s creative spirit and history. Visitors can explore contemporary visual art at the Hilliard or dive deep into Acadiana’s past through local heritage exhibits.
Swamp Lake
Lake Martin & Henderson
1264 Prairie Hwy, St. Martinville, LA 70582
(225) 338-1040
Stunning natural swamp areas perfect for spotting Louisiana wildlife, including alligators and diverse bird species. You can explore the moss-draped cypress trees via peaceful walking trails or guided swamp boat tours.
Rock'n'Bowl de Lafayette
905 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 534-8880
A lively, high-energy venue that combines boutique bowling lanes with great food and drinks. It also features a large stage that frequently hosts live zydeco, swamp pop, and rock music.
Svendson Studios
109 Adair Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 344-9207
The creative workspace of local artist Lue Svendson, known for her vibrant and expressive oil paintings. Visitors can explore unique, colorful artworks that capture the spirit of Louisiana and coastal life.
Vermilionville Historic Village
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 233-4077
A living history museum and folklife park that preserves the rich Acadian, Creole, and Native American cultures from 1765 to 1890. Costumed artisans demonstrate traditional crafts, music, and cooking across 23 historic structures.
Swamp Tours
Cajun Customized Excursions
English & French Tours
905 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 534-8880
Cajun Customized Excursions offers exclusive, eco-friendly swamp tours through the Atchafalaya Basin. Led by Captain Mark, the guided boat safaris focus on an authentic, non-intrusive approach to viewing local wildlife—such as alligators, turtles, and migratory birds—while sharing the history and personal stories of the region.
McGees
Flat bottom & Air Boats
905 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 534-8880
McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours offers eco-sensitive and educational adventures through Louisiana's vast Atchafalaya Basin Swamp. Led by passionate Cajun guides, the business provides immersive experiences including traditional swamp tours, exhilarating airboat rides, photography excursions, and canoe rentals.
Champagne's Cajun Swam Tours
905 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 534-8880
Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours provides authentic, guided boat tours through the Cypress Island Preserve on Lake Martin, Louisiana. Get close to local wildlife like American alligators and over 200 species of birds while enjoying the comfort of the area's only tour facility equipped with an air-conditioned waiting area and public restrooms.
Cajun Country Swamp Tours
1209 Rookery Rd, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 319-0010
Cajun Country Swamp Tours offers educational and eco-friendly boat tours through the swamplands of Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Led by guides with backgrounds in botany and zoology, the company utilizes quiet, specialized skiffs to provide passengers with insightful wildlife viewing and authentic Cajun hospitality.