Lafayette, Louisiana
Also known as the Lafayette Museum, this antebellum home was built by the founder of Vermilionville (now Lafayette). It showcases local history and antiques.
Historic architecture; period furnishings; Mardi Gras costumes exhibit; Civil War artifacts.
Tour the historic home; learn about Lafayette's history; see the Mardi Gras regalia.
Tuesday to Saturday.
Admission fee required.
Gift shop; restrooms.
The Mardi Gras exhibit is colorful and fascinating.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist; Downtown Lafayette.