Long time ago before I moved to New York City from Louisiana, when my grandmother was still alive,…read moreour grandfather had this little "crawfish shack" (fishing cabin) near Breaux Bridge. I miss them so much. They were the best grandparents ever. My nanny was always cooking & needing fresh seafood, a fabulous Chef & my pawpaw always gave us $5 bucks & let us go fishing at his crawfish shack in Breaux Bridge. It wasn't unusual to have a crawfish shack or a fishing shack back in those days, everyone had one. In Louisiana, everyone learns to fish, go crabbin & has a favorite crawfish hole. They don't call Louisiana "sportsman paradise" for nothing lol Everyone goes fishing. Those were the days, my friend, those were the days. Anyhoo, moi, my brother & his BF would always go over to Breaux Bridge to pawpaw's crawfish shack "fishing" lol mostly we were drinking grandpaws beer or helping ourselves to a bottle of grandmas Montrachet, always gettin into all kinds of trouble, but we spent a great deal of time there, such an enchanted place full of natural beauty, aquatic ecological wonderment & of course, fantastic crawfish. Till this day I love fresh seafood, that's where my love of fresh seafood began, right here in Breaux Bridge. Breaux Bridge is not just a bridge it's also a cool little town. Just a tiny place, less than 7 square miles & has less than 8 thousand people living there. It has a tiny downtown, but a enormously interesting torrid history. A great read & I highly suggest researching its history if you are interested in Louisiana history & how Breaux Bridge, became the legendary Crawfish capital of the world. The quick background story about Breaux Bridge; in 1765 a man named Firmin Breaux arrived & built the first "foot bridge" for his family for easy crossing, then later on in 1817, Firmin's son Agricole built the first vehicular bridge. Breaux Bridge is also where the crawfish festival is located/held each year. If you haven't been to The Crawfish festival you don't know what your missing. By 1959, the Louisiana legislature officially designated Breaux Bridge as "la capitale mondiale des écrevisses" AKA "The Crawfish capital of the world." Another great thing about Breaux Bridge, "la capitale mondiale des écrevisses" is that they have amazing French food, duh! Less than 7 square miles, less than 8 thousand people & you can find the BEST Cajun food on the planet here. There are several Cajun restaurants near Breaux Bridge that will knock your freakin socks off. I always find a reason to visit. Mostly bc I am hungry! Lol I feel so blessed to have experienced this place, I got to grow up in two fantastic American cities, New Orleans & New York City, loved every second livin in the big Apple. Loved living over seas, loved living in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma etc., However, still to this day, nothing, anywhere, can compare to "la capitale mondiale des écrevisses" There is no place like home. "Miss you so much Nanny & pawpaw." Highly recommend.

Best city in Louisiana. Please come on down. If you watch news, I recommend KLFY 10 (Cox Channel…read more11).

Kelly and Robin are great. They are so talented and are very accommodating. Every time I go to…read morevisit the shop I find something for myself or for a gift. I mostly find something for myself. I enjoy talking with Kelly after I find a unique item and he explains his thoughts behind the art. The art work is detailed and prices are great.

Robin and Kelly Guidry adds to the fun and spunk of Breaux Bridge with the addition of the Pink…read moreAlligator Gallery in the heart of downtown! Kelly's artistry and Robin's creative curated selections make this gallery the perfect stop for a unique and inviting experience. They have created something that is more than a gallery..... it feels welcoming and comfortable enough to hang out and look at everything they have to offer. Their offerings are within reach for anyone looking for a small gift or they have larger pieces that move the soul. The Pink Alligator is definitely a special place!

I started going to this with my parents starting back in 1968. Now, it's gotten too expensive and…read moretoo commercial

Dirty tables overpriced poor service Restrooms not clean…read more Young underage little girl approached while they were still eating and ask to clear table. Same underage girl was serving beer.

Highly recommend this tour for anybody who wants to see and learn a lot! Bruce was an amazing guide…read moreand makes the tour interesting with constant facts and jokes. You will get to see a lot of alligators and get a glimpse of the peacefulness in the lake.

Bryce was the BEST! If you want a personal feeling swamp tour you've gotta come here! This is my…read moresecond time in a tour with Bryce and it only got better!! He's a one man show and it doesn't feel like a business that just wants your money. He's such a personable person and i had an overall amazing experience

I admit, I've seen an abundance of these recreated villages, all across the US. Growing up, my…read moreparents were fond of them, so they've been a part of most vacations, and many of them tend to blend into one another. Vermilionville, however, stood out as one of the best, and is a memory I'll hang onto for a while. The attendants in period garb were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer our questions. The woman with her spinning wheel even gave us a demonstration. She had taught herself to spin whilst working there and explained the excessive amount of hours it took to finish even one sweater. She also made it possible for me to try the bread pudding I'd been eyeing on the restaurant menu; she warned me they were closing in just 15 minutes so we rushed over and put our order in. Now, I'm not sure if their restaurant has its own yelp page so I'll just review it here. That pudding was the most delicious, most perfect bread pudding I've ever had, and I've tried quite a lot from some of the best places in NOLA. The top was crisply caramelized, and the center was a buttery custard infused with vanilla and cinnamon--an aromatic taste sensation. The server brought me two containers to go (an extra as I'd only asked for one!) and I was so excited to try it, I devoured the first one while wandering between the houses. There were some rather beautiful little homes, furnished with accurate historic decor, and I appreciated that we were able to look at things on our own, at our own pace, free from having to follow a guide. We visited on a day it was set to storm, but we were able to see most of the buildings before the sky opened up on us. We foolishly forgot to bring umbrellas of any kind, so we ended up darting between structures, and eventually taking refuge in the old church while the worst of the rain passed. It was atmospheric and memorable. We found some charming animals in a little barn--a donkey and two sheep and we said hello. There were even mushrooms, and among them we found a single chanterelle, so keep an eye out, fellow mushroom hunters! Lastly, you must leave adequate time to check out the gift shop. They have something for everyone, and much of it made by local artisans! I would recommend Vermilionville to anyone with an appreciation for southern history.

We arrived on a Thursday when they opened at 10am. The historical preservation and restoration work…read moreis wonderful. We talked to people dressed in period clothes. They shared historical details in a fun way, bringing the old houses and artifacts to life. The restaurant is onsite so we ate lunch. The food was absolutely amazing! The etouffee arrived in a cup with great flavor and plenty of crawfish (which I forgot to take a picture of). The etouffee menu item comes with a choice of 2 proteins, we selected shrimp and fish. The picture was after we ate half, so you get plenty of food. Every thing we ordered was perfectly seasoned. The bread pudding with praline sauce was wonderful (also not pictured). We would definitely recommend the restaurant as its own destination! The restaurant hours are 11am-2pm and the historical views are available 10am-4pm. Enjoy!

Great tour. Really interesting and saw lots of wildlife. Highly recommended! We stayed with harvest…read morehost and it was awesome.

We had a great experience on this trip. We took a 4:30pm ride (close to sunset). Most of the trip…read morewas peaceful, quiet ride through the swamps watching birds, alligators and beautiful trees. We did get a few fast rides across the late which the kids loved! Our guide Brandon kept us entertained.

Super fun tour! Came as part of Cycle Zydeco and so glad I made this tour. Staff was super (thx…read moreChristina-you rock)! Captain Cal made it a great time showing us the beautiful swamp area and its inhabitants. So much fun!!! Book this one and then have lunch or dinner! Yummy!

The absolute best experience you can have while visiting the area. Captain Layne and his crew do an…read moreamazing job providing a fun, educational experience. I only wish the tour was longer, but well worth the price. We'll definitely be back.

I purchased a Groupon which allowed us to get more tokens on the card for less money . They have a…read moregood amount of games inside. There's mini golf as well as go kart racing. You can tell the go karts have been used a lot , nonetheless they still work. We enjoyed coming here after we left prehistoric park next door.

Will not be returned. Spent $300.00, got conned out of two "games" of laser tag and all of the SO…read moreCALLED SLICK TRACK they said they remotely turned down the speed on the cars. Any other folks out there who enjoy engine building? Hmmmm.... We drove a long way for the advertised adventure and to find the front desk rude, texting and sighing while being asked why the machines weren't available. Not good business. Broken laser tag, we can find much closer to home with a refund and an apology at least. No thanks. This was our second new margaritaville experience and second bad one. Thats on me I guess. Sorry for the long post.

I recently returned from Cycle Zydeco. Hear are my impressions. 1) Routes are flat, rough And not…read morescenic. I was also very windy but of course that may not always be the case. 2). Rides were poorly supported. First rest stop on day one was at 25 miles and they actually ran out of water.... 3). We stayed in Lafayette at one of the designated hotels and shuttled to and from the ride each day. They bill the shuttle as an extension of the party. Nope, you are stuck on a school bus for 30-40 minutes each way. No parties were happening on those buses. 4). The music was not during the ride rather afterwards. The bands were good however, you really didn't want to ha GE around and party after the rides so we caught An hour or so over a beer after each ride and then went off to dinner. 5). Don't shop your bike to them. They poorly packed my bike on the return and it arrived damaged and missing parts. I've reached out to them and have been ghosted. Par for the course. 6) The average age of the riders must be around 65-70. It's an old group. 7) Outside of the actual ride, Lafayette is a nice town with great music and food. My bottom line is there are far better rides Than this one. Lafayette is a very nice little town to visit if you are in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way.