TripAdvisor.com says these are the five best things to do in Lafayette based on user reviews.

Searching 'best things to do in Lafayette' on TripAdvisor.com brings up a list of 48 things to do in Lafayette. The following activities are the five highest - rated by users. These reviews are mostly from tourists and are a great reminder of the unique and fun things Lafayette offers.

5. Lake Martin Rookery: offers bird watching, kayaking, other outdoor activities.

4. Acadian Village: historic tours, boat trips, Christmas lights.

3. Food Tours: excursions to the best local restaurants from locals themselves.

2. Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist: tours of the cathedral, cemetery, and grounds. Museum and gift shop adjacent to church.

1. Vermilionville: inexpensive historical tours, lessons in Cajun cooking and other cultural traditions available.

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