EXPLORATORIUM

  This page directs you to extensive research captured in audio and video to explain the City of Rayne's unique affection to frogs.  The Exploratorium is located in San Francisco, California.

RAYNE REALTY COMPANY
Rayne Realty Company was established in 1956 and we pride ourselves in personal down home service. We specialize in residential and commercial sales and residential appraisals. Let us show you the charm of Acadiana.

LOUISIANA TOURISM INFORMATION
This page divides the state up into geographical areas and shows Louisiana's eclectic delights from Rayne's Frog Festival to fabulous Mississippi River plantations to New Orleans decadence.

ACADIA PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION
Visit the official Acadia Parish Tourist commission Web site for information on attractions, festivals, accommodations and regional history.

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, RECREATION, AND TOURISM
The State of Louisiana's official page devoted to tourism.

LOUISIANA SCENIC BYWAYS
A web page devoted to the scenic byways and back roads of Louisiana written for visitors who want to see the "real" Louisiana (especially useful for RV groups).

LOUISIANA TRAVEL
Where do you want to go besides Rayne? It's all on this web page!

ACADIA PARISH PAGE
Rayne is located in Acadia Parish; therefore, you might want to take a look at the area and see some of the other local attractions via this website.

LAFAYETTE CONVENTION & VISITOR'S COMMISSION
Adjacent to Rayne (and the largest city in the area), Lafayette has its diverse share of events that are of interest to RV groups and individual tourists, including an annual international art and culture festival (including music, food, and dancing) Festivals lnternationale--celebrating French culture throughout the world.

LOUISIANA EVENTS
An interesting site for annual and irregular events that occur in the Pelican state.

ACADIAN MEMORIAL
Located less than an hour from Rayne, the Acadian Memorial marks one of the spots where exiled Acadians arrived in Louisiana. A monument to Evangeline, the heroine of Longfellow's poem of lost love, and a park with an Acadian museum make this spot incredibly interesting for anyone who loves history. .or romance.

LOUISIANA FOODS
Okay. You've visited Rayne and Cajun Country. You're home and cannot find the ingredients you need to make a great etoufee'. This is the place. And if you cannot make that etoufee taste right, pre-prepared versions are available. You can even purchase alligator meat here!

RAYNE STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
We are continually growing, offering services with that personal banking style that many businesses have forgotten about.

MAISON D'MEMOIRE B & B COTTAGES
A unique rental alternative to local hotels and motels in overnight accommodations with irresistible Cajun charm and ambiance.  Our cottages are private, tranquil and very romantic.  All guesthouses are in the heart of "Cajun Country" in Rayne, Louisiana which is 15 minutes from Lafayette, Louisiana.  Rayne, Louisiana is a charming community known as the, "Frog Capital of the World" as well as, "The City of Murals".  Our cottages are conveniently located approximately one mile from Interstate 10.

ACADIANA TOURS "WITH ALICE" - Guided tours of Cajun Country such as Rice and Crawfish Farms (including home-cooked meal), Cajun Accordion Maker - Live Cajun Music, Swamp and Plantation homes, Acadian Home Museum & Antique Cars and Victorian Home & Church.

MOSS BLUFF ONLINE - Plan your next trip to Moss Bluff, Louisiana with this interactive site. Find recreation, events and local businesses on the Web at Moss Bluff Online.

HUMOR CAJUN STYLE - DAVID PETITJEAN - You've laughed at his pure Cajun humor. Dave's shows are upbeat, clean and suitable for mixed audiences.

MARY FONSECA'S LOUISIANA: GARDENS AND GETAWAYS - Preview the guides to over 50 beautiful gardens and great weekend getaways in the Pelican State.

ACADIANA SPORTSMEN'S LEAGUE - The Acadiana Sportsmen’s League is a local nonprofit affiliate of the Louisiana and National Wildlife Federations. The organization is an education, conservation and environmental oriented group whose primary goals are youth education and to assure wise conservation of all of our valuable wildlife and natural resources.

FEMA - This link will  direct you to FEMA's home page for information regarding disaster assistance relating to Hurricane's Katrina and Rita.

BEST WESTERN INN RAYNE- Come visit the Best Western Rayne Inn and discover the 'Cajun Way of life'. Located in the 'Frog Capital of the World', the Best Western Rayne Inn offers a warm and friendly welcome. Enjoy the wonderful murals adorning various businesses and landmarks in the area. 

DAYS INN RAYNE - Convenient location with easy access to Interstate 10.

LOUISIANA CRAWFISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION - Serving the Louisiana crawfish industry and Louisiana crawfish lovers everywhere.

P.O. Box 69       Rayne, Louisiana 70578      Phone: 337.334.3121      Fax: 337.334.6607      rayne@rayne.org