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What you are reading: Tourist Attractions in Opelousas, Louisiana This Weekend
Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- The third oldest city in the state of Louisiana, Opelousas is the heart of the St. Landry Parish.
- The pretty town is a great place to explore on foot, strolling along the nineteenth-century brick sidewalks and possibly hearing Zydeco music playing during a festival or through the doors of local clubs.
- Visitors will find early twentieth-century, Victorian, and antebellum buildings, such as the "Hidden Capital of Louisiana."
- There is also plenty of delicious Cajun cuisine to be had in Opelousas as well.
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