With the profusion of rivers, lakes, ponds, and swamps surrounding Lafayette homes for sale, it's a perfect place to enjoy family outings on the water. Our real estate agents share fun times with family, friends, and visitors thanks to these great local activities. 

• McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours - 1337 Henderson Levee Rd., Henderson, LA 70517
  Your kids will wish all their science classes were as entertaining as a trip on one of McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours. Spend 90 minutes viewing the wonders of the famous Atchafalaya Swamp as guides share fascinating stories about life in and around the swamp ecosystem. If you prefer to blaze your own trail, McGee's offers two-hour canoe rentals. Tours take place seven days a week. Visit the website for times and prices.
  
  
• Girard Park - 500 Girard Park Dr., Lafayette, LA 709503
  Fishing is only one of the great activities available at Girard Park, the flagship facility of Lafayette Parks and Recreation. Once the kids are done fishing in the pond stocked with adult-sized catfish, they can cool off in the splash pad or outdoor pool. Other outdoor amenities in the dog-friendly park include tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts along with a baseball diamond, walking/jogging trail, playground, disc golf course, workout station, and picnic facilities. 
  
  
• Vermilionville - 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508
  With endless opportunities for entertainment and education, historic Vermilionville provides a different experience with every visit. The 23-acre site alongside the Bayou Vermilion, which includes seven restored original homes with costumed interpreters, affords a unique insight into local life in the 19th century. When you're ready to move from land to water, there is a kayak and canoe launch located on the grounds of the Living History Museum & Folklife Park with self-service rental kiosks on site. Vermilionville is open six days a week from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is $6-$10.
  
  
• Pack & Paddle - 601 E. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, LA 70501
  Pack & Paddle offers a wide variety of aquatic adventures that are bound to appeal to the whole family. Two-hour kayak tours through Lake Martin and the Cyrus Island Preserve are held at 2:30 p.m. daily for $69 per person. In addition, various themed tours include Lake Chicot Birding Paddle, Two O'Clock Bayou Paddle, and Kayaking 101. Private trips and classes in kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are also available. Store hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visit the website for the full schedule and prices.
  
  
• Palmetto Island State Park - 19501 Pleasant Rd., Abbeville, LA 70510
  Whether you're planning a day trip or a staycation, Palmetto Island State Park accommodates outings of any length. Situated on the Vermilion River, not far from Abbeville homes for sale, the park provides opportunities for fishing and boating. Take a kayak or canoe to explore the interior lagoons that are rich in plant and animal life, including the palmettoes from which the pet-friendly park gets its name. Extend your stay by reserving one of six cabins or 95 campsites. Park hours are 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.
  
  
• Southside Park - 2201 Robley Dr., Lafayette, LA 70503
  Don't have much time for a getaway? Head to Southside Park and cast your line off the fishing boardwalk. Leashed dogs are welcome at this popular spot, which also has a convenient launch for canoes and kayaks. Southside Park is open 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday through Monday, 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday.

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