Southern Louisiana, LA

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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 Children's Museum of Acadiana 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 Woodland Village Shopping Center and Thomas Park.

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 The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Children's Museum of Acadiana.

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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McComb-Veazey

When in McComb-Veazey, you can plan a visit to Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center and Children's Museum of Acadiana, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

McComb-Veazey
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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
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

4 out of 5
777 Avenue L'Auberge Lake Charles LA
$117 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$135 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,215 reviews)
We were there for a military ball. It was beautiful, so much fun, and well maintained. We plan on coming back in the summer.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Golden Nugget Lake Charles

Golden Nugget Lake Charles

4 out of 5
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd Lake Charles LA
$170 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$197 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (3,549 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Wyndham Lake Charles Casino Area

Wyndham Lake Charles Casino Area

3 out of 5
2940 Lake Street Lake Charles LA
$61 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$71 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lake Charles. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Excellence sums up the entire stay. Thank you.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Wyndham Lake Charles Casino Area
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
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Grand Isle. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grand Isle Butterfly Dome ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (174 reviews)
The rooms were cute, the beds were fine and it was a nice quiet place to stay. Always at the top of my list. We didn't stay long enough to use the outdoor cooking facility, but it would have been fun to purchase some fish at a local shop and make fish tacos. Our room was missing hand/body soap and ...

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages
Maison D'Memoire Bed & Breakfast Cottages

Maison D'Memoire Bed & Breakfast Cottages

4 out of 5
8450 Roberts Cove Road Rayne LA
Stay at this cottage in Rayne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gossen Memorial Park and Candyland Cottage & Ice Cream ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Property was awesome…enjoyed everything about our stay Expedia gave the owner trouble with her getting paid…Expedia got paid by myself so why it was not like that for the owner to get paid!! I didn’t appreciate that at all

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Maison D'Memoire Bed & Breakfast Cottages
Red Shoes RV Park

Red Shoes RV Park

2 out of 5
777 Coushatta Drive Kinder LA
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Coushatta Casino and Kids Quest are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
Another great stay at the

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Red Shoes RV Park
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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