Historic Natchitoches

Located in Northwest Louisiana, Natchitoches is a one-of-a-kind community full of culture, history, recreation, shopping and more! At the heart of Natchitoches lies the National Historic Landmark District, a 33-block area that serves as a shopping and dining paradise.

• Shop in the 33-block historic district

• Guided carriage tours

• Guided walking tours at the Tourism Information Office

• Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum

• Beau Jardin Water Feature & Garden overlooking beautiful Cane River Lake

• Taste the famous Natchitoches Meat Pie

• Kaffie Frederick General Mercantile - the Oldest General Store in Louisiana

• Tour 'Steel Magnolia' filming sites

• Take in a festival from our full Calendar of Events

• Visit the American Cemetery; oldest cemetery in the Louisiana Purchase

• Enjoy all the Christmas Festival Activities

• Oakland Plantation -Tours 

• Magnolia Plantation Complex 

• Melrose Plantation-Home to folk artist Clementine Hunter -Tours Available

• Home of the NSU Demons!

• The NEW Cane River Queen River Boat Tours

• Cane River Micro Brewery

• Trekking - 3 nature trails just opened at the Grady Erwin Nature Center.

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