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What BestPlaces Users Say about Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana is a charming city located in the heart of Cajun Country. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, lively music scene, and delicious food. Many people have chosen to make Lafayette their home, and their reviews provide valuable insights into what it's like to live there.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces, Lafayette is a great place to live for those seeking a balance between small-town charm and big-city amenities. One user, Sarah, describes it as a "hidden gem" and praises the friendly locals and abundance of festivals and events. Another user, Mark, highlights the low cost of living and diverse job opportunities, stating, "There's something for everyone here." However, not all reviews are glowing. John, a resident of Lafayette, notes the high humidity and lack of outdoor recreational activities as downsides. Similarly, Mary expresses her frustration with the traffic and lack of reliable public transportation options. Despite these criticisms, the majority of reviews show a strong appreciation for Lafayette's unique blend of southern hospitality and urban conveniences.
based on 37 ReviewsGet to know Lafayette with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lafayette
SOME NICE PEOPLE< NOT A NICE TOWN - 4/29/2006
I have lived here for 2 years. The people are friendly for the most part. In every town you will find jerks, no exception here. Cajun people are unlike any other and they seem to live in a world of there own. Culture and food is a big thing here, I don't like the food much and the folk music is horrible. There is not much to do here except eat out at the many restaurants. There is fishing, if you have a boat and can handle the mosquitoes and bugs. Did I mention the bugs, millions of mosquitoes and bugs?? As for the town itself I find it dull and boring, there is ZERO natural beauty, houses workshops, factories and trailer homes can share the same street, there is no order; very messy. The roads are outrageous, best suited to 4x4's, worst I have ever seen. It is VERY HOT and HUMID here, it is horrible. Food is a big thing here because there is nothing else to do especially when you are hiding from the heat. Heat brings bugs and mosquitoes!! I can not wait to get out of here. I have
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Ugly town some nice people - 4/28/2006
I have lived here for 2 years. The people are friendly for the most part. In every town you will find jerks, no exception here. Cajun people are unlike any other and they seem to live in a world of there own. Culture and food is a big thing here, I don't like the food much and the folk music is horrible. There is not much to do here except eat out at the many restaurants. There is fishing, if you have a boat and can handle the mosquitoes and bugs. Did I mention the bugs, millions of mosquitoes and bugs?? As for the town itself I find it dull and boring, there is ZERO natural beauty, houses workshops, factories and trailer homes can share the same street, there is no order; very messy. The roads are outrageous, best suited to 4x4's, worst I have ever seen. It is VERY HOT and HUMID here, it is horrible. Food is a big thing here because there is nothing else to do especially when you are hiding from the heat. Heat brings bugs and mosquitoes!! I can not wait to get out of here. I have
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Some nice people, not nice town - 4/28/2006
I have lived here for 2 years. The people are friendly for the most part. In every town you will find jerks, no exception here. Cajun people are unlike any other and they seem to live in a world of there own. Culture and food is a big thing here, I don't like the food much and the folk music is horrible. There is not much to do here except eat out at the many restaurants. There is fishing, if you have a boat and can handle the mosquitoes and bugs. Did I mention the bugs, millions of mosquitoes and bugs?? As for the town itself I find it dull and boring, there is ZERO natural beauty, houses workshops, factories and trailer homes can share the same street, there is no order; very messy. The roads are outrageous, best suited to 4x4's, worst I have ever seen. It is VERY HOT and HUMID here, it is horrible. Food is a big thing here because there is nothing else to do especially when you are hiding from the heat. Heat brings bugs and mosquitoes!! I can not wait to get out of here. I have
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Lafayette-pretty town--nice people. - 12/13/2005
Jack and Terri comments are totally wrong. I am not from Lafayette but I am here to tell you it is a beautiful city with great architecture and friendly people. Cajun people and people from the South are some of the nicest people--shame on you. Cajun food is the best tasting food in the USA. People from this area do everthing in excess--their food --architecture-- decorating and parties. To me that is great--if you got it flaunt it sugar. There are alot of educated people whom live here in Louisiana--they are not all illiterate, most of them have their teeth and most of them do not live in trailer parks. You encounter illiterate,toothless trailer trash in all 50 states not just Lafayette or
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Lafayette, LA - 11/20/2005
This is the Heart of Acadiana, Cajun Country. Great food, people and churches. Great health care can be found, caring doctors and nurses. Plenty of outdoor activities especially if you like hunting and fishing both fresh and salt water.
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"Come See" WATERBOY, live and in-person. - 8/25/2005
I was prompted to register to this site because of Terri's comments about Lafayette. As far as her
comments go, no truer words have ever been written! She hit the nail on the head.
You will never in your life find people who are more idiotic, racist, inconsiderate, and selfish as the
citizens of Lafayette, Louisiana. Everything these people do or say is done with such an arrogant
pretense. For one, their city is located several miles off the main freeway, as not to attract
passer-bys. If it weren't for the huge "LAFAYETTE: THIS EXIT" sign, people would undoubtably drive pass,
because the city is hidden away. And don't think that wasn't done on purpose. They won't accept your
kind unless you've lived there all your life. They can smell an outsider a mile away.
If you must go to Lafayette, develop a fake southern accent, knock out some of your teeth, wave the
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outsiders not welcome - 6/20/2005
cajuns accept only one way of doing things - their way. i guess with nothing else going for them, they can at least take the red-neck approach and say "if ya werent born here, ya aint good enough". no culture and all the fast food restaurants you could ever want. dull and
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