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City in Louisiana, United States
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Opelousas is the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, and is one of the former capitals of Louisiana. Opelousas is in the south Louisiana area known as "Acadiana", the center of Cajun culture in Louisiana. Opelousas is also on the far eastern edge of the geographic region known as the "Cajun Prairie." This is due to the extensive prairie lands that extend from northeast of Lake Charles eastward to the edge of Opelousas.
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Collection of historic buildings and structures from 19th century Opelousas and onward, and museum depicting stories of orphans sent by train from New York to Louisiana. Schoolhouse, chapel, and homes are displayed. Personal items from Alamo legend Jim Bowie are on display inside the tourist center at the site.
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Greyhound Lines serves Opelousas several times a day. Northbound buses head to Alexandria and Shreveport, while southbound buses serve Lafayette.
Rideshare
Both Uber and Lyft serve the Opelousas area, but as many drivers come in from Lafayette, a rider could wait anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes for a ride.
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