NaTcHiToChEs,
LoUiSiAnA
In all of Louisiana, no other place is as unique as the Cane River Country. Estab-
lished in 1714, Natchitoches (Nack-a-tish ) retains its European flavor through its ar-
chitecture, heritage and lifestyle. At the heart of the National Historic Landmark
District lies Front Street, a brick thoroughfare where wrought iron balconies, restau-
rants and shops face beautiful Cane River Lake.
Chances are, the thing you’ll love most about
Natchitoches (aside from the famous meat
pies) is the charming 33-block Landmark dis-
trict - a shopper’s paradise and a bed &
breakfast lover’s dream. Natchitoches is the
Bed & Breakfast Capital of Louisiana with
over 25+ inns offering 125+ rooms, many
within walking distance of the historic district.
Take your taste buds on a tour of Cane
River Country! From starting the day with
a fresh ground coffee at Front Street Mar-
ketplace, snacking on a world-famous
Natchitoches meat pie from Lasyone's
Restaurant, to dining at one of our many
locally-owned restaurants; you can enjoy
it all! Natchitoches offers true Louisiana
cuisine, whether Cajun or Creole, home-
cooked or pub life, Mexican or Italian.
Natchitoches, well known for the filming
of Steel Magnolias , is also known as the
“City of Lights.” The world-famous Natchi-
toches Christmas Festival is held the first
Saturday in December. Events through-
out the year fill out the festival calendar
for a great time all year.
If plantations are your thing, we have that
covered as well. Plantations open daily
along the Cane River Road, including
Oakland and Magnolia at the Cane River
Creole National Historical Park, located
within the Cane River National Heritage
Area, 116 acres of history, culture and ar-
chitecture.
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and
Northwest Louisiana History Museum sits
at the edge of Front Street, honoring
more than 300 Louisiana athletes,
coaches and other sports figures, such
as Shaquille O’Neal, Terry Bradshaw, and
Tommy Hodson. You will be amazed by
the museum’s international award win-
ning architecture as well.