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IFSA - NAFIPS 2019: About Lafayette and Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana is at the heart of Louisiana's Cajun and Creole Country, an area known for letting the good times roll, or as we say it laissez les bons temps rouler. A recent study, described in this Huffington Post article, named Lafayette as the "Happiest City in America". With our distinctive blend of food, music and culture it's no wonder people from all over are heading to Lafayette. Whether your passion is for our rich cultural history, the bustling culinary scene or distinctive blend of Cajun and Zydeco music, you can be sure you will leave beaming from ear to ear. Visit the Lafayette Travel website and learn more about our happy city.

Check out this recent New York Times article for an outsider's view of Lafayette and Louisiana.

From outdoor adventures and culinary experiences to cultured cities and picturesque towns, there's never a shortage of things to do in Louisiana.

Visit the Lafayette Travel website and learn more about Lafayette.

Outdoor Adventure - Lafayette Travel webpage

The Atchafalaya - Lafayette Travel webpage

Birding - Lafayette Travel webpage

Lake Martin- Lafayette Travel webpage

Food - Lafayette Travel webpage

Crawfish - Lafayette Travel webpage

Boudin - Lafayette Travel webpage

Things to do - Lafayette Travel webpage

Events - Lafayette Travel webpage

Nightlife - Lafayette Travel webpage

Visit the Louisiana Travel website and learn more about state.

About the University

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the second largest university in the state, with about 19,000 students, and the largest in the nine-member University of Louisiana System. As a public, selective admissions institution, UL Lafayette awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The University is dedicated to achieving excellence in education, research and public service. UL Lafayette is a national leader in computer science, environmental biology and nursing. UL Lafayette is located in a region known for extraordinary food, music, hospitality and joie de vivre that are hallmarks of its distinctive Cajun and Creole cultures.