Have you ever thought about spending the day in a place you’ve never visited before? Louisiana is full of precious little towns that are ideal for tinkering around, spending the day shopping, eating, and exploring all the fun little quirks about the town. Next time you’re looking for something different to do, consider heading over to Breaux Bridge, where you can easily spend an entire day tinkering around, checking out all the sights, and, of course, eating some of the best Cajun food around.

Breaux Bridge is perhaps one of the most charming cities in Louisiana, and often one of the most overlooked.
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Due to its proximity to larger cities like Lafayette, it can easily get lost in the shuffle when you’re exploring Cajun Country.
Known as the “Crawfish Capital of the World,” Breaux Bridge has something for everyone.
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It’s a city with a rich history, local shops, and tons of delicious restaurants. It’s one of those places that, even though it has a population hovering around 10,000 people, it still has that small-town charm that’s so easy to fall in love with.
For nature lovers, Breaux Bridge is a gold mine.
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Between Lake Martin and Bayou Teche, you’ll practically have your whole day planned out with kayaking adventures, swamp tours, and scenic nature trails.
Whether you drive around it, hike the levee trail, or kayak it, Lake Martin is one of those places that quickly steals your heart and reminds you of why you love Louisiana.
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Those beautiful cypress trees with Spanish moss swaying in the wind just can’t be beat. Plus, wildlife enthusiasts will get a kick out of counting how many alligators they can find in the water.

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If shopping is more your style, you’re in luck.
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Breaux Bridge has several antique shops peppered around, and each one is filled with treasures just waiting for you to take home.
And, of course, there are the restaurants.
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You can’t call yourself the "Crawfish Capital of the World" without knowing your way around a kitchen.
Even if it’s not crawfish season, you’re still going to be feasting like a king.
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After all, you’re in Cajun Country, home of some of the best cooking in the Bayou State.
The bottom line is that no matter how you’re looking to spend your day, you can most likely do it in Breaux Bridge.
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Practically perfect in every way, so what are you waiting for?

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