Opelousas is a great place to visit.  Whether it's a toe-tappin' festival, great cuisine, a night out for horse racing or just havin' fun ... we've got what you're lookin' for in Opelousas! 

Known as the Zydeco Capital of the World,  the fast-tempo beat of the accordion and washboard or "frottoir" fill the air in the many storefronts, restaurants, and homes of Opelousas.

Minutes away from Lafayette and an hour or so away from Alexandria or Baton Rouge, Opelousas is located in the heart of Acadiana.  Discover the history, eat delicious Cajun and Creole food and enjoy the numerous fairs, festivals and activities that celebrate the "joie de vivre" of Louisiana's third oldest city.