Tanya & Byron’s guidebook
Parks
Great place to go for a walk and watch local sporting tournaments.
6 locals recommend
Youngsville Sports Complex
801 Savoy RdGreat place to go for a walk and watch local sporting tournaments.
Nice Park with a small playground for the kids. You can also catch some kids baseball games when the season is right.
Foster Memorial Park
399 4th StNice Park with a small playground for the kids. You can also catch some kids baseball games when the season is right.
Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park
701 St Nazaire RdHuge park with bike paths and a splash pad for the kids.
Huge Public Park with basketball courts, bike and walking trails, splash pad, swings, disc golf, and fishing. (though i don't recommend eating the fish there). Located within walking distance to the University of Louisiana Lafayette (ULL...Go Cajuns!)
32 locals recommend
Girard Park Center
500 Girard Park DrHuge Public Park with basketball courts, bike and walking trails, splash pad, swings, disc golf, and fishing. (though i don't recommend eating the fish there). Located within walking distance to the University of Louisiana Lafayette (ULL...Go Cajuns!)
Grocery Stores
Clean store with a big variety. Located near Walgreens, CVS, McDonalds, Sonic, Smoothie King, and lots of other shops and local restaurants.
36 locals recommend
Rouses Market
601 Bertrand DrClean store with a big variety. Located near Walgreens, CVS, McDonalds, Sonic, Smoothie King, and lots of other shops and local restaurants.
NuNu's Market-Youngsville
509 Lafayette StOur local small town grocery store. Their daily plate lunches are amazing.
Billeaud Grocery
111 E Main StHole in the wall grocery store...but the boudin and cracklins are delicious.
Restaurants
Great place to eat with indoor or outdoor seating. Live music almost every weekend.
17 locals recommend
Agave Mexican Grill & Cantina
200 E Vermilion StGreat place to eat with indoor or outdoor seating. Live music almost every weekend.
Have to get the boiled crawfish when in season. Burgers are great when you can't get the crawfish.
Morvant's Bar & Grill
200 Lafayette StreetHave to get the boiled crawfish when in season. Burgers are great when you can't get the crawfish.
The smell of the fresh baked sweets blast your nose when you walk in. Stop in for a burger and leave with a handful of cookies.
6 locals recommend
Twin's Burgers & Sweets
103 Centre Sarcelle BlvdThe smell of the fresh baked sweets blast your nose when you walk in. Stop in for a burger and leave with a handful of cookies.
Fezzos Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar of Broussard
6701 Ambassador Caffery PkwyGreat Seafood and Steaks
Saketini Sushi & Hibachi
817 Albertson ParkwayOur favorite spot in town for Sushi!
If you are a fan of donuts or kolaches, it's worth getting up early to check out this place. If it's Mardi Gras Season, you HAVE to get a King Cake from here!
Rickey Meche's Donut King
2605 Kaliste Saloom RdIf you are a fan of donuts or kolaches, it's worth getting up early to check out this place. If it's Mardi Gras Season, you HAVE to get a King Cake from here!
SHUCKS!
701 W Port StIf you love oysters and/or seafood, this place is worth the drive.
Olde Tyme Grocery
218 W St Mary BlvdBest Poboy's in Lafayette Parish
Nightlife
Corner Bar Youngsville
1700 Chemin Metairie RdGreat place to grab a drink and watch a game.
Want an adult beverage but don't feel like getting down somewhere? They got you covered with there drive-through service.
Daiquiri Supreme
2761 East Milton AvenueWant an adult beverage but don't feel like getting down somewhere? They got you covered with there drive-through service.
Route 92
2600 E Milton AveLoud and kicking bar with live bands playing almost every weekend.
Legends Verot
2813 Verot School RdThis place is technically a bar...but you have to try there burgers and quesadillas.
Neighborhoods
Walk around the lake around sundown for some beautiful views. They also have some good restaurants and shops in the area. Nice place to bring a date.
Sugar Mill Pond
Walk around the lake around sundown for some beautiful views. They also have some good restaurants and shops in the area. Nice place to bring a date.
Upscale Dining and Shopping can be found here. During the Spring and the Fall try to catch Rhythms on the River on Thursday Evenings.
12 locals recommend
River Ranch
Upscale Dining and Shopping can be found here. During the Spring and the Fall try to catch Rhythms on the River on Thursday Evenings.
Family Friendly
Go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag... Kart Ranch is a great time for little and "big kids"
9 locals recommend
Kart Ranch
508 Youngsville HwyGo-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag... Kart Ranch is a great time for little and "big kids"
"Indoor Virtual Reality Amusement Park". Neat place to throw a birthday party for kids that are a little older.
Planet VR
2800 Iberia St"Indoor Virtual Reality Amusement Park". Neat place to throw a birthday party for kids that are a little older.
Zoosiana
5601 Hwy 90 EBecause who doesn't love the Zoo?
Bowling, Arcade Games, Sport Simulators...all sounds fun. But my favorite is the Karaoke! (just don't expect Drew Brees to show up)
Surge Entertainment Center by Drew Brees
2723 West Pinhook RoadBowling, Arcade Games, Sport Simulators...all sounds fun. But my favorite is the Karaoke! (just don't expect Drew Brees to show up)
Elevation Station Broussard
240 St Nazaire RdIf you like jumping on a trampoline, you will love this place.
For $2 you can launch your boat from here and do some great fishing. Didn't bring a boat? No worries, they have a road around the entire lake with dedicated spots to fish from the bank or just walk around and scope out the local nature.
Spanish Lake
For $2 you can launch your boat from here and do some great fishing. Didn't bring a boat? No worries, they have a road around the entire lake with dedicated spots to fish from the bank or just walk around and scope out the local nature.
Little bit of a drive to get here, but the views are stunning. Enjoy walking/biking trails, fishing, boating, or just getting close to nature.
18 locals recommend
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
5400 Levee RdLittle bit of a drive to get here, but the views are stunning. Enjoy walking/biking trails, fishing, boating, or just getting close to nature.
15 acres of semi-tropical gardens nestled among 350 year old oak trees. The branches of these old oaks drip with moss that shimmer in the sunlight.
45 locals recommend
Rip Van Winkle Gardens
10106 Jefferson Island Rd15 acres of semi-tropical gardens nestled among 350 year old oak trees. The branches of these old oaks drip with moss that shimmer in the sunlight.