Located in the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, Lafayette is known as the best place to let the good times roll—or as locals like to say, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” While there are plenty of attractions from which to choose, be sure to schedule these stops on your next visit to the “Happiest City in America”:

THE NEW TABASCO® EXPERIENCE

From the greenhouse to bottling, learn how the world-famous TABASCO® brand pepper sauce is made. Then, sample some peppered products and pick up one-of-a-kind souvenirs at the Tabasco Country Store. tabasco.com/avery-island/visitor-information

VERMILIONVILLE

Experience the history and culture of the region at this nine-hectare folk-life park along the banks of the Bayou Vermilion, where you can explore Acadian, Creole and Native American cultures from 1765 to 1890. Enjoy guided tours, costumed artisans, live music, a cooking school, dance lessons and boat tours. vermilionville.org

DINNER & DANCING

The only thing Cajun Country folks like more than eating is dancing. So why not enjoy the best of both? Sample local flavours at favourite restaurants like Pont Breaux’s Cajun Restaurant, Prejean’s or Randol’s and two-step around the dance floor to local music. pontbreauxscajunrestaurant.com; prejeans.com; randols.com

Travel Planner

Plan your escape to the “Happiest City in America” at LafayetteTravel.com/Happy.