31 days in Lafayette Area Itinerary

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Get out of town with these interesting Lafayette side-trips: Palmetto Island State Park (in Abbeville), Ville Platte (Louisiana State Arboretum & Chicot State Park) and Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center (in Opelousas). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Vermilionville, soothe aching muscles at Red Lerille's Health & Raquet Club, contemplate the long history of Acadian Village, and take an in-depth tour of Acadian Cultural Center.

To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Lafayette trip planning site.

Chicago to Lafayette is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Chicago in September, with highs in Lafayette at 90°F and lows at 71°F. On the 9th (Fri), you'll travel back home.