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Duson, LA is located in Lafayette Parish.
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Broussard, Carencro, Lafayette, Scott, and Youngsville are nearby cities within Lafayette Parish. Links lead to pages dedicated to these cities here on AcadianaNeighborhoods.com.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette plays a vitalUL Campus role for the Lafayette area.

From cypress trees draped with Spanish moss to historic and beautiful buildings like Moody Hall, UL is an exciting campusUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette Campus located in the heart of Lafayette just minutes from downtown Lafayette.

In recognition of the emphasis the city and parish places on education, THE 7 have provided links below to UL and the many other private and public educational institutions offered throughout Southern Louisiana.
Conveniently located on Interstate 10 and 49, the city of Duson is locatedlafayette approximately 230 miles East of Houston, 50 miles West of Baton Rouge,and 130 miles West of New Orleans.

This page provides information about schools, events, arts, cultural, demographic information and much, much more!

A list of Duson neighborhoods and subdivisions is provided at the bottom of this page with links to individual neighborhood pages.


The neighborhood pages  feature descriptions of the subdivisions and neighborhoods within the city of Duson. Most include statistics, photos, information about Homeowner's Associations and schools specific to the neighborhood.
EDUCATION


Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools
Public Schools

Private Schools

Diocese of Lafayette Catholic Schools
List and links to Private Schools In Lafayette

School Board
Dept of Education
Colleges,
Technical Schools, & Libraries
University of Louisiana at Lafayette ul_moodyhall
Louisiana Technical College, Lafayette Campus
Remington College
South Louisiana Community College

Other Colleges and Technical Schools:
Acadiana Area Career College, Delta College of
Arts and Technology, Hurst Education Center, Southwest Paralegal College

Lafayette Parish Public Library

CITY, PARISH, AND SUBDIVISION INFORMATION

Duson, LA

Duson is actually located in both Acadia and Lafayette Parish!

The Frog City RV Park is a popular stop for this growing mode of travel.

We know our way around Acadiana and love to introduce newcomer's to the richness and beauty unique to South Louisiana.


Events, Attractions, Arts & Culture
Attractions such as the Children's Museum, numerous theaters, and much, much more are highlighted and organized beautifully at CajunFun.com. The CajunFun site, sponsored by the Acadiana Educational Endowment offers a one-stop site for activities, including the performing arts, in and around Acadiana. It describes functions such as story times at local libraries and functions at the Heymann Center . Be sure to check out their "Just For Kids" list of events. Speaking of kids, The Kart Ranch is a popular local family center as is the Zoo of Acadiana and the folk life museum on 10 acres of gardens and woodlands offered at the Acadian Village.

Vermilionville receives high marks and lots of visitors! Be sure to visit the site to learn more about the programs and events such as their popular boat tours. The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park is a function of the National Park Service with an offering in Lafayette through the Acadian Cultural Center.
Music is an important element to life in Acadiana with a wide range of offerings throughout Acadiana. From the Acadiana Symphony to the Grant Street Dance Hall, The Festival International de Louisiane celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006. THE SEVEN suggest this popular event be placed on your "must do" list of April activities. In addition to the musical performances at the Festival International, Louisiana Crossroads offers a significant concert series in Acadiana and across the state.

SWMardiGras.com describes the annual Cajun Field activities tha
t include a carnival, live music, and other events that contribute to the success of Lafayette's Mardi Gras. The site lists the various parades complete with times and routes.

Cajuns take their sports seriously! This includes tailgating before a Saturday afternoon or evening football game or taking in the other college level sports offered by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Ragin Cajuns.
Parks and Recreation
golfThe Lafayette Golf Academy and Golf Tee Driving Range are two of several Driving Ranges. Hunting and fishing plays a major role in South Louisiana. If you are new to the Sportsman's Paradise and want to take part in serious hunting, a trained hunting dog is a must. In Duson, Bonin Boarding and Dog Training Center can assist you.

The Lafayette Consolidated Government's web page features a list complete with locations of the numerous parks and recreation centers throughout the parish. The same site also provides a detailed list of the neighborhood youth associations complete with contact names. Girard Park is centrally located in Lafayette. It is a popular picnic spot and offers a disc golf course.

Lafayette Convention and Visitor's Bureau website provides this list of public and private golf courses. Public Golf courses in Lafayette include Golfhaven, Gold D'Allie at the Farm, City Park Golf Course, and the North University Golf Center.
Dining
THE 7 offers a partial list of the excellence in dining options Lafayette Parish offers. Many do not have websites, but don't let that keep you from experiencing some of the best food in the country. While THE 7 recommends the Online Food Tour as the best site, other guides worth checking out are the area guide to restaurants at DiningChannel.com.

Be sure to visit Chef Paul Prudhomme's website is a great source of information, and inspiration and hunger pains!

Shopping
Lagneaux's Country Store and Wortman Pottery are examples of Duson shops.
Duson enjoys extremely close proximity to the regionally popular Shopping Mall of Acadiana. Also, nearby Lafayette offers dozens of strip malls, boutique and antique shops. THE 7 frequently recommend the Antique Mall, Odell Pottery the shops in the Oil Center, and Lafayette Shooters and Wildnerness.

Outfitting your new Acadiana home will be a piece of cake! National chains such as Home Depot and Lowe's thrive as well as long time local lumber yards like Doug Ashy. These are just a few of the stores providing home improvement.

The shopping opportunities in Lafayette and all of Acadiana are vast! So vast,THE 7 have dedicated a section "Shopping in Acadiana." Like our restaurant section, this is a phase that we'll be working on for a while! So many shops, so little time!

 

Shopping Grocery Stores

acadianagroceryshoppingAcadiana grocery stores often serve as dining hot spots! Boudin is a popular staple served in a variety of manners and available in most convenience and grocery store. For a fun education about Boudin, THE 7 suggest a visit BoudinLink.com.

Major grocery chains such as Albertson's and Market Basket have several locations.

 

Medical

HelloLafayette.com offers a page with listings of general Medical and Surgical clinics.

medical_son Major Hospitals and Clinics

Lafayette General Medical Center

Our Lady of Lourdes

Women's and Children's

Southwest General Medical Center

McCleod-Trahan-Sheffeld Physical Therapy Clinic

 

7links Getting to know a new community can be a challenge.

With the many wonderful communities in Acadiana, deciding where to settle can be a daunting task!

The following links have been compiled from a variety
of worthwhile sources. Each points directly to the web page relative to Duson or Lafayette Parish. Some of the information featured on these sites includes demographics such as population, major highways, a variety of maps, and more

Census Bureau Quick Facts

Wikipedia for City of Duson

Wikipedia for Lafayette Parish

Current and 10 day Weather Forecast

Map illustrating Duson and Lafayette Parish  

History

Photos of Lafayette Parish and Duson  

Lafayette's Consolidated Government


Zip Code: 70529

SUBDIVISIONS
Links lead to informative pages about the subdivision, generally including statistics courtesy COLDWELL BANKER Pelican. Directions, styles, and more are also included, courtesy of THE 7.

Home owners and/or Home Owner Association members are invited to submit information and photos regarding your subdivision or neighbhorhood to webmaster.
Acadiana Estates
June Park, Area F
Acadiana West
Kindo Acres, Area F
Agape Estates
Mar Le Farms
Amy Estates
Morgan Estates
Belmont Estates
Parkview Estates
Centurio, Area K Ridgeland Estates
Centurion Place, Area K  
Country Trail, Area K
Rustic Ridge
Fieldspan Heights
Wellington Ridge, Area F
Golden Grain Estates
Westbrook Estates, Area K

plane7This information was compiled courtesy of THE 7.

THE 7 are licensed real estate agents with COLDWELL BANKER Pelican Real Estate.

By combining our knowledge, expertise and resources, our goal is to deliver the most informative real estate website about the parishes we serve.

 
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