Hey Louisiana fans -

So in a completely unexpected turn of circumstances, I just bought a house in Lafayette and will be moving with my wife and 2 kids from North Carolina to Louisiana in September. I don’t know much of anything about Lafayette and what there is to do. I’ve been there twice to visit my in-laws... but we mostly hung out around the house and went to the Tabasco HQ.

I’ve lived in N.C. for 30 years (I’m 37) and don’t quite know what lies ahead. Hopefully some good food and maybe I’ll catch a few Cajun games over the next few years.

(05-31-2021 07:13 PM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Hey Louisiana fans -

So in a completely unexpected turn of circumstances, I just bought a house in Lafayette and will be moving with my wife and 2 kids from North Carolina to Louisiana in September. I don’t know much of anything about Lafayette and what there is to do. I’ve been there twice to visit my in-laws... but we mostly hung out around the house and went to the Tabasco HQ.

I’ve lived in N.C. for 30 years (I’m 37) and don’t quite know what lies ahead. Hopefully some good food and maybe I’ll catch a few Cajun games over the next few years.

Congratulations on your new home in Cajun land. You will enjoy living living in Lafayette. I lived in Broussard for many years then moved away for about 10.5 years with my job. I recently retired and moved to back to the area in Opelousas.

Eat, that’s what you do the first month in Lafayette. After gaining 20-30 pounds, you’ll may learn to control it.

Good luck!!!

Welcome to Lafayette, LA! I think you will be very happy living here. Louisiana has it's issues but Lafayette, and the area around Lafayette, is the place to be if you are moving here. You will find that there is quite a bit to do here, for a city this size. We have food, food, and food to go along with numerous festivals and night life. Now that COVID is behind us, I'm sure the The Cajundome and Heyman Performing Arts Center will again start bring in concerts, Broadway plays, etc. If you enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, it is plentiful. Although you are apparently an ECU fan, I think you will enjoy the Cajun experience if you choose to try it. However, beware of the LSU influences and avoid that temptation at all costs! LOL!!!

In summary, there are not many people that come here and don't like it. Hopefully, you will feel the same after making the adjustment!

Did you get a new job in the area?

(06-01-2021 11:24 AM)techdawg88 Wrote:  Did you get a new job in the area?

No, I actually work remotely for a NJ-based company, and I live in Asheville NC. My in-laws live in Lafayette (mother in-law works for the university). So, I'll continue working from home in Lafayette.

We have been considering the idea of moving closer to family for about a year now, but I never really thought it would happen. My wife really wants to be closer to her mom, as it is currently a 12 hour drive. We are renting right now, and the mortgage payment is going to be like $600 less than our current rent, and the house is MUCH nicer than the one we live in now. A perfect house came on the market, and within 48 hours we made an offer that was accepted. Whirlwind process.

We plan on at least living there for 2-3 years while we save money for a homestead with a lot of acreage. If we love it, the acreage might end up being in Louisiana!

(05-31-2021 07:13 PM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Hey Louisiana fans -

So in a completely unexpected turn of circumstances, I just bought a house in Lafayette and will be moving with my wife and 2 kids from North Carolina to Louisiana in September. I don’t know much of anything about Lafayette and what there is to do. I’ve been there twice to visit my in-laws... but we mostly hung out around the house and went to the Tabasco HQ.

I’ve lived in N.C. for 30 years (I’m 37) and don’t quite know what lies ahead. Hopefully some good food and maybe I’ll catch a few Cajun games over the next few years.

Its a good family friendly town festivals are kicking back up in the fall which is much needed.

https://developinglafayette.com/wp/phase...fall-2021/ Moncus park is set to open up this fall which I think everyone is town is excited.


also if you are into Heath and Fitness Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club probably one of the largest and nicest clubs in the south

'also if you are into Heath and Fitness Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club probably one of the largest and nicest clubs in the south"

And if not, I can give you the names of some great boudin stores.

(06-01-2021 02:08 PM)CW Fishman Wrote:  'also if you are into Heath and Fitness Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club probably one of the largest and nicest clubs in the south"

And if not, I can give you the name of some boudin store.

I cant tell you how many times I left Reds to go straight to the bar to pound beer or tailgate ..Life is about balance

(06-01-2021 01:59 PM)Cajun_lannister Wrote:  

(05-31-2021 07:13 PM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Hey Louisiana fans -

So in a completely unexpected turn of circumstances, I just bought a house in Lafayette and will be moving with my wife and 2 kids from North Carolina to Louisiana in September. I don’t know much of anything about Lafayette and what there is to do. I’ve been there twice to visit my in-laws... but we mostly hung out around the house and went to the Tabasco HQ.

I’ve lived in N.C. for 30 years (I’m 37) and don’t quite know what lies ahead. Hopefully some good food and maybe I’ll catch a few Cajun games over the next few years.

Its a good family friendly town festivals are kicking back up in the fall which is much needed.

https://developinglafayette.com/wp/phase...fall-2021/ Moncus park is set to open up this fall which I think everyone is town is excited.


also if you are into Heath and Fitness Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club probably one of the largest and nicest clubs in the south

Moncus Park looks AWESOME. My kids will love that.

Welcome to Lafayette! Easily one of the hidden gems of the south. I don’t even know where to start but the woman are beautiful and the food is better. The activities are plentiful and the culture is second to nobody...you’re gonna love it!

I was there for Lundi Gras last year, right before everything shut down. It was a lot of fun and family friendly.

All this talk about food makes me wanna take a trip to Lafayette.

My family in Crowley refers to Lafayette as "the Big City."

The whole area is great. I love it when we visit. You are going to have a blast.

man this is going to be a culture shock.

(06-02-2021 12:19 PM)ballantyneapp Wrote:  man this is going to be a culture shock.

I've basically lived my entire life in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Greenville (NC), and Asheville, with a few years in Blacksburg, VA. I'm expecting it to be quite different, but I'm hoping for the best!

The guy is moving to his in-laws home town and y’all are suggesting food and entertainment places.
Give the man what he needs. A list of bars.

(06-02-2021 11:12 PM)Fanof49ASU Wrote:  The guy is moving to his in-laws home town and y’all are suggesting food and entertainment places.
Give the man what he needs. A list of bars.

Bars are also plentiful in the area, so that's not a problem either. If he doesn't want to frequent a bar, he can try one of the drive thru daiquiri shops! LOL!!!

(06-03-2021 07:55 AM)Duggie35 Wrote:  

(06-02-2021 11:12 PM)Fanof49ASU Wrote:  The guy is moving to his in-laws home town and y’all are suggesting food and entertainment places.
Give the man what he needs. A list of bars.

Bars are also plentiful in the area, so that's not a problem either. If he doesn't want to frequent a bar, he can try one of the drive thru daiquiri shops! LOL!!!

I have been to one drive-thru daiquiri shop in Lafayette when I first visited... I was blown away by the concept. I asked my father in-law how they get away with having essentially an open container in the car, and he said "as long as you don't put the straw in the cup, you're ok." What a place.

(06-03-2021 09:30 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  

(06-03-2021 07:55 AM)Duggie35 Wrote:  

(06-02-2021 11:12 PM)Fanof49ASU Wrote:  The guy is moving to his in-laws home town and y’all are suggesting food and entertainment places.
Give the man what he needs. A list of bars.

Bars are also plentiful in the area, so that's not a problem either. If he doesn't want to frequent a bar, he can try one of the drive thru daiquiri shops! LOL!!!

I have been to one drive-thru daiquiri shop in Lafayette when I first visited... I was blown away by the concept. I asked my father in-law how they get away with having essentially an open container in the car, and he said "as long as you don't put the straw in the cup, you're ok." What a place.

Technically if the straw has a portion of the paper wrapping covering the tip the straw can legally be used inserted...lol