Rayne, LA

united states

Rayne lies along Interstate 10 about 15 miles west of Lafayette, making it a natural pit stop for cross-country travelers. The city sits in Louisiana's rice belt, surrounded by flat agricultural land that stretches to the Gulf Coast. Local routes include Highway 35 north and Highway 13 south, while I-10 handles the heavy traffic between Lafayette and Lake Charles. The town proudly calls itself the "Frog Capital of the World" and hosts frog races every September.