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Small Cajun Style in Opelousas
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rating
By
Anonymous (
May 16, 2018)
Opelousas has a community feel and people are relatively friendly. It is a perfect place to raise a family. It's a town that values families and education. We have a few organizations that tutor children for free including Hope For Opelousas. We also have different recreational a ...Read More
ctivities that keep the kids busy particularly sports and other school activities. The schools are decent but could be better academically.
We don't have any type of nightlife, but we do have several restaurants including Cajun and American style restaurants. One of my favorite spots is Crawfish House and Grill on Union Street. They have more than just crawfish including other delicious Cajun flavored seafood. If you love fried chicken, I recommend Mama's Fried Chicken. The chicken is very crispy and not that greasy.
The best part about Opelousas is the homes. It is very easy to buy a home here as the prices are very low. I love the variety of homes in the area as well from old to new.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Opelousas?
Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.
Parks
Opelousas Historic District
South Park
South Park
North Park
North Park
Entertainment
Firemens Museum
Jim Bowie Museum
Rural African American Museum
St. Landry Cinema
Food & Drink
Mama's Fried Chicken
Don;s Drive Thru Daiquiris
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Commute
Is public transit available in Opelousas?
Of all people who commute,
0.3% take public transportation in
Opelousas.