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
Your Opinion of Lafayette Will Be Directly Related - 2/8/2011
Lafayette is UGLY. There are very, very few attractive places in relation to the vast majority of commercial and residential areas that are neglected.
If you have lived in a city that cares about it's impressions to visitors and potential residents, you will notice this immediately. Very few greenbelts or parks, virtually no attractive landscaping, and it has some of the ugliest shopping centers on the planet as you drive down Johnston (the major artery)unless you are passing the college. If you were raised in the area, you probably will not realize this absolute fact unless you have lived in an area where some funds are spent creating a modicum of pride in the city's appearance.
The people are very nice and polite on the surface. Underneath there is a pervasive prejudice against people of color. I have never heard the "n" word used with as much flippant use as I have living in this area, and correct or enlighten at your own risk. Again, is you have lived
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Lafayette-A Cajun's Point of View - 11/25/2009
I love my city. It is a part of America, and because of that Jack and Terri are allowed to write whatever their opinion is about Lafayette. That's called freedom. However, freedom does not promise wisdom or sensitivity. This is a truly wonderful city in which to live and raise your children. I have to ask this question about their comments, "What is wrong with you?" Our French culture is genuine; born of a people who were isolated from the rest of the country for a couple of centuries. I'll tell you what I tell anybody who comes to America and doesn't like. If you don't like it here go back to where you came from. We only want people who know how to enjoy themselves here. We won't mind because there are plenty of other people who also love this city. God Bless you on your merry
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Living in Lafayette - 11/8/2009
We have lived here two different time peiods in our lives. The people are unique, friendly, and independant. The city is very progressive, and has the only real net increase in populatin in the last 10 years in the state. We are far enough north, that hurricanes do not provide any tidal surge to Lafayette Parish.
This area is the heart of Acadiana, it is a cultural melting pot of french, creole, german'ss, spanish and cajuns.
There are many who have worked in the oil patch companies, who return to retire here. A great health care system exists, as well as innovative busniness have chosen to locate in Lafayette.
The cost of homes is higher than other places we have lived in, as the cajuns value their
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Not your ordinary... - 6/15/2009
...little big city. Lafayette has a strong grip on its heritage, that makes you wish you'd found it much
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decent place to live. festivals and outside music venues are
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MIssionary Baptist Church - 12/5/2008
I pastor a Missionary Baptist Church is Bossier City, La. Through recent surveys I have noticed that there are few Baptist works in general in this area and none that is associated with the A.B.A or the B.M.A. that I know of. If you are reading this and would be interested in starting a new baptist work affiliated with the American Baptist Association please respond and let me know. This would be a conservative work based on the Holy Bible. My email address in
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Pearl of Louisiana - 3/21/2008
I have lived in Lafayette for all my life and I must say that it is the pearl of Louisiana. My visits to all the other major cities in Louisiana leave my yearning to return home to Lafayette. The quality of life is much better than that of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The crime rate is low and the home appreciation, despite this site's information, has risen significantly. I was in awe to discover that a three thousand square foot house in the trendy neighborhood of River Ranch was on the market for 1.1 million. My house has more than doubled in value over ten years. The economy of Lafayette is very diverse, despite the factitious stereotype that it is oil-driven and reflects the predicament of petroleum market. Greater Lafayette is home to many hospitals, ten of which are located in the city proper. The southern suburbs of Lafayetee have seen tremendous growth in a period of ten years and the next ten years looks promising. From a transportation viewpoint, Lafayette is
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