University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette residents are the happiest in the U.S. according to a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

We're consistently recognized for our great food, festivals, and economic development, so we definitely have a lot to smile about.

Lafayette was voted the No. 2 college town in America by Travel + Leisure magazine for its plentiful extracurricular activities.

It ranked No. 1 for both its concerts and live music scene and was named  No. 1 by USA Today editors as Best College Town Weekend.

Lafayette isn't only the happiest city, it's also one of the hippest!

ConventionSouth magazine named Lafayette a hip, historic college town in the South. There's so much to do and see at the University and in our community. Experience it for yourself.