The Baymont inn and suites hotel is conveniently located just south of the junction of Interstates 10 and 49. This Lafayette hotel provides easy access to local points of interest including the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the Lafayette Art Gallery and the Children's Museum of Acadiana. The nearby Acadian Village is a replica of a 19th century bayou town, depicting the life of Acadians in southern Louisiana. Buildings in the village include homes, a blacksmith shop, general store and chapel. Another Acadian attraction is Vermilionville, a 23-acre Cajun/Creole heritage park that contains period homes, costumed staff and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food. A variety of additional restaurants can be found in the surrounding area. Hotel guests are offered an abundance of amenities including free continental breakfast, free HI-speed internet, free coffee, free weekday newspaper and an beautiful swimming pool.