Find Casinos in Lafayette, LA

If you’re heading to Lafayette for some gaming, you can roll the dice at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, located 21 mi (33.8 km) away, though it’s not the only place worth visiting while you’re here. Tourists speak highly of the sporting events and local cuisine.

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You might spend a lot of your vacation inside, but if you want to see more of the area, taking a look at local weather data can help you. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Lafayette is 56 inches.

You can head to Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center, Northgate Mall Shopping Center, or South College Shopping Center to shop for the perfect souvenir. Lafayette is known for its live music, festivals, and entertainment venues, and you can check out cultural spots such as Alexandre Mouton House and Vermilionville Historic Village. Additionally, you might find The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Children’s Museum of Acadiana worth a visit.

Getting around Lafayette is easier with these transportation options: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from the city center. To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Lafayette Station.