{"id":6061,"date":"2022-02-10T01:42:17","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T01:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=6061"},"modified":"2023-08-24T15:26:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T15:26:18","slug":"top-15-places-to-visit-in-breaux-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/top-15-places-to-visit-in-breaux-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Places to Visit in Breaux Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Breaux-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Breaux-Bridge.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Breaux-Bridge-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A small city in the parish of St. Martin in Louisiana, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, is home to about 8,139 residents as of the 2010 census. The city was home to 7,281 people at the 2000 census. The population of the city is part of the larger Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its location makes it convenient for people from nearby cities. There are many attractions in the area, such as the Lake Martin State Park. If you plan on visiting Breaux Bridge, make sure you check out its restaurants, shopping malls, and bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town has a rich history and a small, local charm. While visiting Breaux Bridge, be sure to stop by one of the many antique shops and galleries. The Lagniappe Antique Mall is one of the best places to find great items. The Cajun food at Pat&#8217;s Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf, in Henderson, is also worth the trip. The restaurant was founded in 1948 in a garage and still serves up fresh seafood and the most delicious gumbo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who enjoy seafood, the town hosts the annual Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, a traditional Louisiana celebration with more than 30 bands. The festival also includes a parade, heritage activities, crawfish etouffee cookoff, and arts and crafts vendors. The festivities take place on the first full weekend of May, and local restaurants host brunch dances. There is also a festival-friendly outdoor area, including a large public beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town&#8217;s annual Crawfish Festival is a popular event, drawing crawfish lovers from all over the state. More than 30 bands play in the town, and visitors can sample hearty Louisiana cuisine and crawfish races. The festival also features a carnival midway, crawfish races, a crawfish etouffe cookoff, and a clamming competition. It is also home to several award-winning brewpubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town&#8217;s most notable event is its Crawfish Festival, held during the first weekend of May. This festival is an homage to the mudbug and is among the most popular festivals in the Cajun region. Other highlights include a midway, three stages of live music, and crawfish eating contests. During this festival, you can sample some of the best Cajun food in the Bayou State. There are several festivals in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Martin is a wetlands and swamp environment. The lake is home to many species of wildlife, including alligators and gators. A number of restaurants and cafes in Breaux Bridge serve fresh and delicious seafood. For breakfast, you should try the zydeco omelet. Afterwards, you can also try some local cuisine. The town is also known for its historic architecture. A great place to spend a weekend is in the Bayou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is located in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Its population was 7,281 in 2000 and 8,139 in the 2010 census. It is part of the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town&#8217;s name is derived from an Acadian footbridge built by Scholastique Picou Breaux in 1729. The community was incorporated in 1859. The parish has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17 km2) and 0.1 square mile (0.26 km2).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A small city in the parish of St. Martin in Louisiana, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, is home to about 8,139 residents as of the 2010 census. The city was home to 7,281 people at the 2000 census. The population of the city is part of the larger Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. 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