Tour Historic Vermilionville

4.6 (114 Viator reviews) 1 hr – 1 hr 30 min Lafayette area

Tour Historic Vermilionville
A blacksmith in our forge gets a bit of help from a student group in his work for the day.
Old Chief Sitting-Bear of the Avogel Tribe gives an introduction of the tomahawk.
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About this activity

Vermilionville sits on a beautiful tree-covered 23-acre site on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion with 19 attractions, including seven restored original homes with costumed artisans that provide demonstrations on crafts performed by Native Americans and early settlers. Vermilionville provides its guests with a place for history, music, food, cultural exchange, historic architecture and much more. This is a self-guided tour, where you can explore all of Vermilionville at your own pace.

Itinerary

  1. Vermilionville · 90 min

    Walking through our 23-acre living history museum and folklife park will transport you back in time, landing in Acadiana in the years between 1760 and 1890. Come and meet our costumed interpreters who are demonstrating trades and crafts exactly was they would have been performed in this era. You'll hear the stories of the Native Americans of the region, the Acadians, and the Creoles and people of African descent, learn about the region's history, and discover how their cultures developed into Acadiana's unique contemporary folklife.

What's included

  • Self-Guided walking tour of our 23 acre village

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Simply enter into the gift shop next to the parking lot.

End point: Simply enter into the gift shop next to the parking lot.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.6/5

114 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star81
  • 4 star27
  • 3 star5
  • 2 star1
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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Lafayette (Viator lists this tour under Lafayette; it has no meeting-point coordinates).