• Visitors to Lafayette, Louisiana, can enjoy a day of horseback riding.riding 4_1039 image by Robert Molnar from Fotolia.com
  
  Located on the Vermillion River in southern Louisiana, Lafayette offers a variety of nearby activities, including horseback riding, fishing charters, golf courses, the Zoo of Acadiana and the Avery Island Jungle Gardens. The city also is home to Purdue University. Visitors to the area find a variety of hotel accommodations to suit all needs.
  
  

Holiday Inn Express

• The Holiday Inn Express is conveniently located near the airport in Lafayette and offers a complimentary shuttle. Guest rooms at the hotel feature premium cable, wireless high-speed Internet access, a microwave and refrigerator. Guests also receive a free newspaper delivered directly to their guest room. A complimentary breakfast is also served in the dining area. Hotel amenities include a health and fitness center, an outdoor pool, guest laundry facilities and same-day dry cleaning services.
  
  Holiday Inn Express
  201 Kaliste Saloom
  Lafayette, LA 70508
  337-456-6900
  hiexpress.com
  
  

Carriage House Hotel

• The Carriage House Hotel is the ideal location for travelers who seek local culture. The hotel offers a variety of suites and extended-stay condominiums. Guest suites feature kitchenettes and spa-styled bathrooms. All guests at the hotel can enjoy concierge services, assigned parking and high-speed Internet access. An exclusive City Club also is offered, which include tennis, a pool and other fitness activities. Select suites offer a balcony. For an additional fee, small pets are allowed at the Carriage House Hotel.
  
  Carriage House Hotel
  603 Silverstone Road
  Lafayette, LA 70508
  866-657-8483
  thecarriagehousesuites.com
  
  

Drury Inn & Suites

• The Drury Inn & Suites offers accommodations with a variety of amenities. Guest rooms feature free wireless Internet, free local phone calls, expanded cable service, a microwave and refrigerator. Guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast in the morning and snacks and drinks in the evening. Other amenities at the Drury Inn include an outdoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room and a guest laundry facility. Business travelers have access to meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. The Drury Inn & Suites also provides same-day dry cleaning services to all guests.
  
  Drury Inn & Suites
  120 Alcide Dominique
  Lafayette, LA 70506
  337-262-0202
  druryhotels.com