Although he never visited the area, Lafayette's large tract of property proved attractive to a large number of immigrants, ...

The French Opera House was a popular venue for Mardi Gras balls in the late 1800s. See where balls are hosted today.

Welcome to Mel’s Diner in Lafayette, Louisiana – a culinary time capsule that’s been flipping flapjacks and warming hearts for decades. Mel’s Diner: Where retro charm meets modern appetite. This ...

Lafayette’s Bicentennial Farewell Tour will end in June when, just as he did during his tour 200 years ago, he heads into ...

A culinary journey through the Pelican State brings swamp tours, karaoke and selection of North America’s most indulgent ...

Step inside Louisiana’s most iconic music venues, where jazz, blues, and zydeco come alive in the heart of the Pelican State.

The Special Event Assessment Rating, SEAR 1, has placed Mardi Gras at the highest level of national security concern for the ...

A series of lucky breaks led Queen Ruthie to her family and eventually, to the head of Sunday's French Quarter dog parade.

For a true taste of the Deep South, explore Louisiana’s West African, European and Native American flavours, writes Monica ...

AOL.com has compiled a list of Best Hole-in-the-Wall burger joints in America, and a Lafayette favorite has made the list as ...

THE FAREWELL TO NEW ORLEANS. IT’S TIME TO PASS THE GAME ON TO THE BAY AREA COMMITTEE. BUT OF COURSE, FIRST NEW ORLEANS WAS GIVING ITS FLOWERS FOR HOSTING A SUCCESSFUL SUPER BOWL. NOW LET’S TAKE A LOOK ...

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