Southern Louisiana

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 showing a river or creek and a park

Where to stay in Southern Louisiana

Lafayette featuring food

Downtown Lafayette

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Lafayette, you might make a stop by sights like The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Cathedral of St John.

Downtown Lafayette
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River Ranch

River Ranch might not have many top sights, but Topgolf and Grand Marche Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

River Ranch
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Freetown - Port Rico

4/5(1 area review)

Though Freetown - Port Rico may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Cathedral of St John.

Freetown - Port Rico
Lake Charles Historic District which includes a sunset

Lake Charles Historic District

The panoramic lake views and first-class casinos highlight some of the most notable features of Lake Charles Historic District. Make a stop by Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu while you're exploring the area.

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Sterling Grove Historic District

If you're spending time in Sterling Grove Historic District, you might enjoy its live music and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center or The Acadiana Center for the Arts.

Sterling Grove Historic District
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
4 out of 5
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA
The price is €193 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
€193
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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! (3,023 reviews)
"Enjoyed a quick stay; certainly a top notch facility"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 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 €144 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
€144
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 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! (1,900 reviews)
"Loved our stay here. Everything was great and clean rooms. Will definitely be coming back to stay here."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 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 €117 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
€117
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The difference things to do"

Reviewed on 14 Mar 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! (149 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 Feb 2025

Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages
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 Mar 2025

Charming cabin in Grand Isle - Perfect for a getaway
Skip-A-Beat - Easy Beach Access - Island Realty
Skip-A-Beat - Easy Beach Access - Island Realty
Grand Isle
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Isle. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Grand Isle Butterfly Dome ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
So relaxing!
"Very comfortable, close to the beach, short distance to fishing pier."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Skip-A-Beat - Easy Beach Access - Island Realty
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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