Southern Louisiana, LA

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Denny Culbert /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Photo provided by Denny Culbert /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Photo provided by Philip Gould /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Lafayette featuring markets as well as a large group of people
New Iberia which includes a garden and a river or creek

Where to stay in Southern Louisiana

Lafayette which includes food

Downtown Lafayette

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lafayette, The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Cathedral of St John are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Lafayette
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River Ranch

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

While River Ranch might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Topgolf and Acadiana Mall.

River Ranch
The last free standing Borden's ice cream shop in the US.

Freetown - Port Rico

While Freetown - Port Rico might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alexandre Mouton House and The Acadiana Center for the Arts.

Freetown - Port Rico
Lake Charles Historic District featuring a sunset

Lake Charles Historic District

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the district boasts 281 contributing buildings with architectural styles like Colonial Revival and Queen Anne Revival. Explore the 1896-built Church of the Good Shepherd while admiring the historic charm.

Lake Charles Historic District
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Sterling Grove Historic District

Downtown Lafayette's historic district boasts 43 contributing properties, including the Charles H. Mouton House and Saint Genevieve Church. Explore the area's rich history, dating back to 1848, amidst charming residences.

Sterling Grove Historic District
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
4 out of 5
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 604 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
SAR 604
SAR 791 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lake Charles. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,010 reviews)
"Smooth experience"

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

Golden Nugget Lake Charles
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
4 out of 5
777 Avenue L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA
The price is SAR 405 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
SAR 405
SAR 560 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Lake Charles. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,854 reviews)
"The atmosphere was great!"

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Paragon Casino Resort
Paragon Casino Resort
3.5 out of 5
711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA
The price is SAR 371 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
SAR 371
SAR 476 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Marksville. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Front desk clerk very friendly up graded our room when we asked if there was a smoking room available we will come back great bartenders and big casino floor"

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Paragon Casino Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages
Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages
3 out of 5
2583 Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Grand Isle. Enjoy a beach locale, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Grand Isle Butterfly Dome and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
Great little motel / ownership -- room size so/so
"This was a great option in Grand Isle -- itself a pretty cool destination...there's not a ton to do there, but that's kind of the point...old school motels and restaurants and a nice, little used white sand beach on the gulf coast. Motel ownership was great -- really friendly, communicative, and ..."

Reviewed on 28 February 2025

Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages
Waterfront Home w/ 400' Fishing Pier. Crab & Fish off the Pier w/ Boat Access.
Waterfront Home w/ 400' Fishing Pier. Crab & Fish off the Pier w/ Boat Access.
Grand Isle
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Grand Isle Butterfly Dome and Elmer's ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Sweet
"Great times"

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Waterfront Home w/ 400' Fishing Pier. Crab & Fish off the Pier w/ Boat Access.
Charming cabin in Grand Isle - Perfect for a getaway
Charming cabin in Grand Isle - Perfect for a getaway
2 out of 5
Grand Isle
Stay at this cabin in Grand Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Isle Butterfly Dome and Elmer's Island ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Great location, very clean home!
"This was a great stay, went during the off season and enjoyed every bit of it. The hosts were great, easy to reach, and the house was clean and just as described. 10/10 recommend!"

Reviewed on 6 March 2025

Charming cabin in Grand Isle - Perfect for a getaway
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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