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Road trip from Port Arthur to Lafayette
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ITINERARY
2h 45m134 miles10 stops
1
El Sido's Zydeco & Blues Club
This Lafayette club features a lot of zydeco, Creole boogeying music, guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and dancing.
2
Painting with a Twist
Painting with a Twist brings wine, art and fun together in a unique experience. Painting with a Twist has events every week, check out the calendar, or plan a private gathering for Birthdays, Team Building or Bridal Parties!
3
Red Lerille's Health & Raquet Club
The south's oldest and largest health and racquet club keeping the people of Lafayette, LA healthy for over 50 years. Red's facilities include: 2 large co-ed work-out areas, ladies only workout area, 20 outdoor and 3 indoor tennis courts, 4 racquetball courts, junior olympic outdoor pool, 2 indoor pools, kids water park, basketball court, MIT (maximum intensity training) facility, indoor and outdoor jogging tracks, indoor and outdoor bootcamp courses, and more.
4
Cajundome & Convention Center
5
Girard Park Center
6
Lamson Park
7
Urns of Justice
8
Lafayette Science Museum
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
9
Vermilionville
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
10
Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge and Monument
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Port Arthur to Lafayette
1
Start:El Sido's Zydeco & Blues Club
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
3.5
(7) review
This Lafayette club features a lot of zydeco, Creole boogeying music, guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and dancing.
2
Start:Painting with a Twist
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.0
(7) review
Painting with a Twist brings wine, art and fun together in a unique experience. Painting with a Twist has events every week, check out the calendar, or plan a private gathering for Birthdays, Team Building or Bridal Parties!
3
Start:Red Lerille's Health & Raquet Club
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
5.0
(68) review
The south's oldest and largest health and racquet club keeping the people of Lafayette, LA healthy for over 50 years. Red's facilities include: 2 large co-ed work-out areas, ladies only workout area, 20 outdoor and 3 indoor tennis courts, 4 racquetball courts, junior olympic outdoor pool, 2 indoor pools, kids water park, basketball court, MIT (maximum intensity training) facility, indoor and outdoor jogging tracks, indoor and outdoor bootcamp courses, and more.
4
Start:Cajundome & Convention Center
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(77) review
444 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506-4264
5
Start:Girard Park Center
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.0
(8) review
500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503-2623
6
Start:Lamson Park
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
5.0
(7) review
235 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506-4271
7
Start:Urns of Justice
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
8
Start:Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(96) review
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
9
Start:Vermilionville
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(880) review
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
10
Start:Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge and Monument
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(7) review
Atchafalaya Welcome Center On Interstate-10 at the Butte La Rose Exit 121, Lafayette, LA 70517
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Port Arthur and Lafayette?
The distance is 134 miles
What's the travel time between Port Arthur and Lafayette?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 45m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Port Arthur and Lafayette?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lafayette?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Lafayette
What’s the weather like in Lafayette?
The weather in Lafayette is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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