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Na t c h i t
“Nack-A-Tish”
o c h e s
Celebrating
LOUISIANA
Louisiana’s Oldest City
Celebrate • Discover • Explore
800-259-1714 • www.Natchitoches.com
Welcome to Louisiana’s Oldest City
Stay up to date on all the events at www.natchitoches.com
• Visitors to historic Natchitoches are
frequently heard stumbling over the
city’s name (pronounced Nack-a-tish).
Top Ten Must Do’s
It is a Caddo Indian word meaning the • Shop & Dine in the National Historic
“Chinquapin eaters.” Landmark District
• Natchitoches, the original French Colony • Snack on a famous Meat Pie
in Louisiana, was founded by Louis
• Enjoy guided tours of Creole
Juchereau de St. Denis in 1714.
Plantations along State Scenic Byway
• Natchitoches is located in Central • Interpretive tour of Fort St. Jean
Louisiana off Interstate 49. Baptiste State Historic Site, one of
three State historic sites in the area
• It’s the oldest city in Louisiana and home
to the Cane River National Heritage Area, • Complimentary Downtown Walking Tour
one of only two in the state of Louisiana. • Stroll along Cane River Lake
and Beau Jardin
• Natchitoches commemorated its 300th
anniversary in 2014, making it the oldest • See alligators up close and personal
permanent settlement in the entire at the Alligator Park
Louisiana Purchase. (Seasonal and weekends only)
• Experience the charm with
a bed and breakfast stay
• Visit Kaffie-Frederick General
Mercantile, Louisiana’s oldest
general store
• Visit Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
& Northwest Louisiana History
Museum
Come discover the little
Natchitoches
Area Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Contents
780 Front St., Suite 100 4 Our History
Natchitoches, LA 71457 5 Cane River National Heritage Area
Mon. - Sat.: 9am - 5pm
Closed Sundays 6-7 Discover our Plantations
(800) 259-1714 8 City of Lights
Natchitoches.com
9 Natchitoches Film Trail
10 Festivals and Events
Natchitoches 11-17 Take a Tour
Area Chamber
of Commerce 18 Art & Culture
(318) 352-6894 19 Community Libraries
NatchitochesChamber.com
20-21 Outdoor Activities
22-23 Historic District Map
City of
Natchitoches 24-25 Cane River National Heritage Area Map
(318) 352-2772 26-30 Bed & Breakfast
Natchitochesla.gov
31 Campgrounds and RV Parks
32-33 Hotels and Motels
Natchitoches
Main Street 34-36 Dining
(318) 352-2746 37-38 Shopping
39 Event Venues
Northwestern 40-41 Northwestern State University
State University
(800) 327-1903 42 Accolades
Nsula.edu 43-46 Rural Communities
city with a big history!
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Our History
Three Centuries of
Culture & Architecture
Three hundred years ago, Louisiana was an
exotic and somewhat unforgiving wilderness that
adventurer and entrepreneur Louis Juchereau de
St. Denis saw as an alluring opportunity. In 1714,
he established a trading post on the
banks Red River, now known as Cane
River Lake, making Natchitoches the
first European settlement in the
entire Louisiana Purchase.
As Louisiana’s original French colony
and the oldest city in the Louisiana
Purchase, Natchitoches is a unique
blend of French, Spanish, African,
American Indian and Creole which
is reflected in the culture and
architecture.
Natchitoches is a favorite destination
for visitors from around the world.
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 that
serves as a shopping and dining paradise
and a bed & breakfast lover’s dream.
Stretched along the banks of the beautiful
Cane River, Natchitoches is home to three
state historic sites and two National
Historical Park sites, Creole plantations,
and museums all within the boundaries
of the Cane River National Heritage Area.
Come discover the little city with a big
history, Natchitoches, Louisiana! Visit
www.Natchitoches.com to plan your
trip today!
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Cane River National Heritage Area
A Unique Creole Heritage
Cane River National Heritage Area
located in Natchitoches is a largely
rural, agricultural landscape known for
its historic plantations, Creole architecture
and multicultural legacy. Historically, this
116,000 acre region lay at the intersection
of French and Spanish colonial realms.
Today, it is home to a unique blend
of cultures, including French, Spanish,
African, American
Indian and Creole.
Experience the
stories of this
region as you
travel the Cane
River National
Heritage Trail,
a Louisiana
Scenic Byway.
Stretching from
the Spanish
presidio of Los
Adaes to the
southern tip
of Natchitoches
Parish, the highways and byways
of the Cane River region will
engage you whether your interest
is in historic plantations, military
history, Creole culture and
cuisine, or the scenic beauty
of the area’s lakes, rivers
and forest.
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Discover Our Plantations
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Cane River Creole National Historical were owned and operated by the
Park consists of Oakland Plantation same families for the next 200 years.
and the outbuildings at Magnolia Today, the landscapes contain 65
Plantation. These plantations are historic structures surrounded by
two of the most intact Creole 200 year old live oak trees. Visitors
plantations in the United States. to both sites will experience the
Both the plantations were evolution of plantation culture.
established in the 1700s and
Oakland Plantation
- Cane River Creole National Historical Park
4386 Hwy. 494,
Natchez, LA 71456
Oakland has 17 of its
original outbuildings still
remaining. Outbuildings
still on the plantation
include two pigeon-
niers, an overseer’s
house, massive roofed
log corn crib, carriage
house, mule barn (that
was originally a smoke-
house,) carpenter’s shop
and cabins. The historic Oakland Plantation
property is a National
Bicentennial Farm, only
one of two such Farms west of the Mississippi River, both of which are in
Natchitoches Parish. Part of the Cane River Creole National Historical Park,
Oakland was acquired by the National Park Service in 1998. Open daily
8 am to 4 pm, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Admission is free. (318) 356-8441. www.nps.gov/cari.
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Magnolia Plantation Complex
- Cane River Creole National Historical Park
5549 Hwy. 119, Derry, LA 71416
The Magnolia Plantation Complex, 18 acres
of outbuildings, is open to the public and
free to tour as a unit of Cane River Creole
National Historical Park. The Park includes
a blacksmith shop, plantation store, gin
barn, eight cabins, and former slave
hospital that at various times housed the
owners and overseer. The gin barn houses
a wooden screw-type cotton press, the
last such press remaining in its original Magnolia Plantation Co
mplex
site in the United States. (318) 356-8441.
Open daily 8 am to 4 pm with self-guided tours, closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is free.
Association for Preservation Historic Natchitoches
Melrose Plantation
3533 Hwy. 119, Melrose, LA 71452
Marie Thérèze Coin-Coin, an enslaved woman,
and Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer, her French
owner had many children together. On land
acquired by land grants, the Yucca House and
the African House were built. The Yucca House
remained the large structure on the plantation
until 1833 when the main house, known as
Melrose, was built. In 2015, the African House
was named a National Treasure by the National Melrose Plantation
Trust for Historic Preservation.
After 1884, Melrose Plantation became a hub of art and education under the ownership
of John Hampton Henry and Miss Cammie Garrett Henry. Miss Cammie, as she became
known, made Melrose a haven for artists and writers.
Clementine Hunter was a field hand and cook
ead
at Melrose who also became known as a
of Thomas Whiteh
renowned artist. One of the South’s premier
primitive artists, began painting the people,
life, and scenes of Cane River. Clementine is
Photo Courtesy
Louisiana’s most famous folk artist, and her
paintings are on display at the plantation.
Melrose Plantation hosts the longest
running arts and crafts festival in the state of
Louisiana every Spring. (318) 379-0055. Open Tues. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm for tours.
$. Closed Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and
New Year’s Day. For additional information visit www.aphnatchitoches.net,
info@melroseplantation.org orwww.melroseplantation.org.
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City of Lights
Natchitoches Christmas
Named as the third best holiday light In November, Natchitoches is transformed
show in America by Yahoo.com, into a holiday wonderland with over
Natchitoches has been called the 300,000 brightly-colored Christmas lights,
“City of Lights” since 1926, when the more than 100 Christmas set pieces
city’s chief electrician, Max Burgdof, made by the City’s utility department
decided to string Christmas lights along and fireworks that light up the skies along
the brick Front Street. the riverbank every Saturday for six weeks
To complement the beginning the
lights, Burgdof and weekend before
Charlie Solomon Thanksgiving.
built the first set
piece, an 8-foot-tall Join us on the
Christmas star. His first Saturday
gesture has evolved in December
into six weeks of for the annual
Christmas called the Natchitoches
“Festival of Lights” Christmas
in Natchitoches. Festival.
For more information visit
NatchitochesChristmas.com
L. Hoyt
esy of Karen
Photo Court
Photo Courtesy
of Brad Ferguson
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Natchitoches Film Trail
In 1988, Natchitoches achieved national The movie was
spotlight with the filmed on location at
premiere of the Oakland Plantation
classic southern now a National
movie Steel Park along the
Magnolias. This historic Cane River
movie was based region. In the early
on a true story 90’s, Academy
about the citizens Award winning
of Natchitoches. Mr. actress Reese
Robert Harling, a Witherspoon
native of Natchitoches, made her acting
wrote about the bond debut in The Man
among a group of In The Moon.
women surrounding
the family
experience
with the death
of Harling’s
sister, Susan
Harling
Robinson
in 1985. The
title suggests
the main female
characters can
be both as
delicate as the
magnolia and
as tough as
steel. In 1988,
filming began in Natchitoches with
A-list actors such as Sally Field, Julia
Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly
Parton, Olympia Dukakis
and Daryl Hannah.
For more information:
Natchitoches has been the site for other 780 Front Street, Suite 100
movies such as the 1959 war film Natchitoches, LA 71457
The Horse Soldiers starring John Wayne, 1-800-259-1714 • www.Natchitoches.com
Constance Towers and William Holden. media@natchitoches.com
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Festivals/Events
February October:
Mardi Gras Robeline Heritage Festival
Fall Tour of Historic Homes
March: & Plantations
Bloomin’ on the Bricks Witch Way to Main Street
& Art Along the Bricks St. Augustine Church Fair
Ashland Spring Festival History Among the Tombstones:
St. Patrick’s Pub Crawl Stories from the American Cemetery
Dragon Boat Races Dark Woods Haunt
Cane River Film Fest
November:
April: Turn on the Holidays
Cane River Green Market - Festival of Lights Christmas Season
Jazz / R&B Festival Fleur de Lis Arts & Crafts Show
Spring Fest at Rebel State Provencal Fall Festival
Historic Area Christmas in the Park
Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival Les Amies Arts & Crafts Festival
May: December:
Cane River Green Market Natchitoches Christmas
June: Festival of Lights
LA Sports Hall of Fame Holiday Tour of Homes
Induction Ceremony Fireworks every Saturday
Cane River Green Market in December
Cookin’ on the Cane Visit Santa Claus Nightly
Natchez Heritage Festival Christmas on the Cane Celebration FSJB
Christmas in the Park
July:
Cane River Green Market
Natchitoches/NSU Folk Festival
Celebration on The Cane
September:
Cane River Zydeco Festival
Goldonna Saline Creek Festival
Meat Pie Festival
Marthaville Good Ole Days
Natchitoches Classic Car Show
Proud Partners in
For specific festival information Holiday Trail of Lights
please visit www.natchitoches.com ALEXANDRIA-PINEVILLE • MINDEN
www.holidaytrailoflights.com
or call (800) 259-1714.
MONROE-WEST MONROE
NATCHITOCHES
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY
10Take a Tour
National Historic Landmark District
At the heart of Natchitoches lies the “National
Historic Landmark District” that serves as a shopping
and dining paradise and a bed & breakfast lover’s
dream. This enchanting 33-block downtown historic
district is a classic show-and-tell of nearly 300 years
of Louisiana French colonial history. It encompasses
more than 50 historic homes, churches and buildings,
as well as unique spots like the American Cemetery.
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
Experience the French Colonial life as you are
guided through the fort by costumed interpreters.
The site, obtained for the replication of Fort St.
Jean Baptiste, is located on Cane River Lake
(formerly the Red River), a few hundred yards
from the original fort site, set up by Louis Open Wed. - Sun. 9a - 5p
Antoine Juchereau de St. Denis in 1714. Nearly Closed Thanksgiving,
2,000 treated pine logs form the palisade and Christmas Day and
approximately 250,000 board feet of treated New Year’s Day
lumber went into the construction of the
buildings. All of the hinges and latches were 155 rue Jefferson,
handmade at a nearby foundry. Natchitoches, LA 71457
www.crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-parks/historic- (318) 357-3101
sites/fort-st-jean-baptiste-state-historic-site/index (888) 677-7853
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest
Louisiana History Museum
Visit the impressive museum complex in historic
downtown Natchitoches. The Louisiana Sports Hall
of Fame’s collections celebrate the achievements
of more than 300 Louisiana athletes, coaches and
other sports figures. Other exhibits and interactive
media trace the history and importance of sports
to life in Louisiana. Open Tues. - Sat.
10a - 4:30p
The Northwest Louisiana History Museum
explores the unique cultural traditions from 800 Front St.
early native-American civilizations to the present. Natchitoches, LA 71457
The Internationally recognized and award winning (318) 357-2492
building designed by Trahan Architects of New
Orleans, evokes the region’s rivers and plowed
fields. lasportshall.com/museum
11Take a Tour
Natchitoches Carriage Company
Guided tours through the historic district and
“Steel Magnolias” filming sites. Available for
weddings and special events.
Natchitoches Carriage Co.
(318) 214-7733
Seasonal
Downtown Historic District
Call for tour times
Kaffie Frederick General Mercantile
Established in 1863, the Kaffie-Frederick
General Mercantile store of Natchitoches,
Louisiana is not only the oldest general store
in the state, but it’s an important landmark
for the entire community. The original freight
elevator still works, and the 1910 cash register
is not only in great condition, it is still used!
• Classic toys, Kitchenware, Home & Garden,
Hardware & Tools Open Mon. – Sat. 8a - 5p
• Shop At the Top – Christmas Store 758 Front St.
• Grady Harper Gallery Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2525
OldHardwareStore.com (877) 865-6681
Minor Basilica of the
Immaculate Conception Church
The church was established in 1728 and
consecrated as a cathedral 1854. Many of the
fixtures inside the church were imported from
European Christendom. French and German
arts are evident in the hand-painted Stations
of the Cross and the magnificent stained glass.
On January 10, 2010, the church was dedicated
a Minor Basilica, the second to be named in 613 Second Street
Louisiana and one of 63 across the nation. Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3422
12Beau Jardin Garden & Water Feature
Explore the City of Natchitoches’ newly
constructed water feature and garden area on
the downtown riverbank overlooking Cane River
Lake. This intimate outdoor setting is perfect
for weddings, family photos, picnics and other
outdoor events. Call the Natchitoches Main
Street Office at 318-352-2746 for more Open Daily
information.
781 Front St., P.O. Box 37
NatchitochesWeddings.net Natchitoches, LA 71458
(318) 352-2746
Walk of Honor
Marble Fleur de Lis set in the sidewalk honor
stars from the movies, as well as others
who have made significant contributions to
Natchitoches through sports, entertainment,
the arts and cultural activities. Visit them on
145 rue St. Denis Street.
Downtown Pocket Parks
• Susan Harling Robinson Memorial Park (corner of Cypress and Pine Street)
• Jefferson Street Park (corner of Jefferson and Keyser)
• Olive’s Garden (behind the Samuel Guy House)
• Dr. Mildred H. Bailey Memorial Park (Behind house on 550 Second Street)
• NSU Park (corner of University Pkwy and 2nd Street)
Bayou Pierre Alligator Park
Explore the unique and exciting world of the
American Alligator with a trip to Bayou Pierre
Alligator Park. It’s home to hundreds of alligators
who’ll entertain you. Feed them, touch them and
even have your picture taken with a baby gator.
Open April - October
Sat. & Sun. only
• Feeding Zoo • Gator Bite Snack Park Hours: 10a - 5p
• Bird Sanctuary Shop & gift shop 380 Bayou Pierre Rd.
• Reptile Habitat Natchitoches, LA 71457
• Jungle AlligatorPark.net (318) 354-0001
(877) 354-7001
13Take a Tour
Grand Ecore Visitors Center
From an 80-foot-high bluff, the J. Bennett
Johnston Waterway Grand Ecore Visitor Center
offers extraordinary views of the winding
Red River. Visitors can stroll the grounds for
a glimpse of native wildlife and see Civil War
entrenchments.
Call for Times
• 4 miles north of Natchitoches (318) 354-8770
• Interactive displays & historic exhibits
• Pavilion, picnic area and hiking trails 106 Tauzin Island Rd.
www.mvk.usace.army.mil/missions/ Natchitoches, LA
recreations/GrandEcoreVisitorCenter.aspx
Rebel State Historic Site & LA Country
Music Museum
Step back in time with the Louisiana Country
Music Museum at Rebel State Historic Site. The
Museum, shaped like a stringed instrument,
houses a wide collection of Country music.
• Costumes, music, memorabilia
of Louisiana legends By Request Only
• Outdoor amphitheater Call (318) 357-3175
• Annual Louisiana State Harmonica
Championship 1260 Hwy. 1221,
• Call for special programs & demonstrations Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6255
crt.state.la.us/parks/irebel.aspx (888) 677-3600
Los Adaes State Historic Site
This site was the capital of the province of
Spanish Texas for more than 40 years. Today,
the site outlines where the presidio once stood.
• On the El Camino Real de las Tejas
6354 Hwy. 485,
National Historic Trail
Robeline, LA 71449
• Tours by appointment only
Call for Tour Times
crt.state.la.us/parks/iLosAdaes.aspx (318) 357-3101
14Kisatchie National Forest
The forest is made up more than 604,000 acres
and spreads across seven parishes in Louisiana.
Come visit Louisiana’s only national forest!
Twelve miles of wilderness hiking trails.
• Visit Kisatchie Bayou
• 50 miles of multiple-use trails
• 17 mile National Scenic Byway Kisatchie Ranger District
• Panoramic vistas
• Primitive camping areas 229 Dogwood Park Rd.
• Offers swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, Provencal, LA 71468
horseback riding, picnicking, ATV trails
• National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Area Located 16 miles
• Bathroom facilities available at several sites west of Hwy. 6 West
(318) 472-1840
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/kisatchie/
Briarwood: Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve
The Caroline Dormon Sat. 9a – 5p &
Photos Courtesy of Lane Luckie
Nature Preserve Sun. 12p – 5p during
is located at the March, April, May,
Northeast corner of August, October and
Natchitoches Parish in November
the Kisatchie National Appointments during
Forest. This area was the week throughout
named after Caroline the year
Dormon, the first
woman employed in forestry in the United States 216 Caroline
and leader in the designation of Kisatchie as a Dormon Rd.
National Forest. Briarwood was recently named Saline, LA 71070
a National Historic Place. (318) 576-3379
Tip: April to May is a great time to visit the Nature www.Briarwoodnp.org
Preserve when most of the wildflowers are in bloom.
Dark Woods Haunt Christmas in the Park
Enter a mind-bending, terror-filled Stroll through 4 acres of enchanting
world in the twisted halls of Dark walkways and over 175,000 LED lights!
Carnival in 3D, the area’s first and Twinkling tree forms, candy cane lane,
only ChromaDepth® 3D attraction! singing Christmas trees, and our 128 ft.
Open the 3rd weekend in September lighted footbridge. Open last weekend
through Halloween night. in November through Christmas Day.
4343 University Pkwy.
www.DarkWoodsHaunt.com • www. ChristmasInTheParkLa.com
(318) 332-3088
15Take a Tour
Adai Caddo Indian Nation
Cultural Center
Experience a day in the life of the Adai Indian.
• Visit historic dwellings
• Explore the Cultural Center
• View the historical artifacts found on site
• Visit historic St. Anne’s Catholic Church,
mass held each Sunday Call for times
• Food court and arts and crafts shop
• Traditional Indian dances 4460 Hwy. 485,
• Admission - Group Rates Robeline, LA 71449
(318) 472-1007
www.AdaiIndianNation.com (877) 472-1007
National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
One of 69 Federal fish hatcheries located across
the United States, and is the only Federal fish
hatchery located in Louisiana. Opened in 1931,
the hatchery has raised many different species
of fish over the years.
• 16 tank Aquarium
• Wood duck display Open 8a – 3p Daily
• Replica Caddo Indian Village diorama Closed Federal Holidays
• Mock archaeology dig site exhibit
• Group tours available/call for special events 615 South Dr.
• Hatchery tours available if staff permits Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-5324
fws.gov/natchitoches
Natchitoches Veterans Memorial Park
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1962 and
the Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial
Park Committee have partnered to develop
a site in Historic Downtown Natchitoches to
honor our service men and women. This place
of honor provides the community not only an
area for private reflection but a small gathering Located on Second
St. behind the Old
place for events honoring the fallen as well.
Courthouse Museum
Open Daily. (318) 357-3106
16St. Augustine Catholic Church & Cemetery
The church is the cultural center of Cane River’s
historic Creole community. The church was founded
in 1803 by freed slave Nicolas Augustin Metoyer.
St. Augustine is celebrated as the first church built
by and for free people of color in Louisiana and the
second oldest in the United States. It is designated 2250 Hwy. 484,
as a National Register Historic Property. Located Melrose, LA 71452
20 miles south of Natchitoches. (318) 379-2521
Roque House
Built by a freed slave named Yves in 1803,
this structure is a fine example of French Creole
architecture. Built with the traditional materials
used by the earliest settlers of the area, cypress
half-timbers and bousillage infill which is a mixture
of mud, Spanish moss, and deer hair. Constructed
on Yves 91-acre farmstead about 22 miles south of Natchitoches along
Cane River. Later the house was moved to historic district in downtown
Natchitoches where it sits on the riverbank of Cane River Lake.
El Camino Real
The “El Camino Real de los Tejas” has existed for
more than 300 years. From Natchitoches to Old
Mexico, its easternmost beginning in Natchitoches
and runs through Piney Woods, rolling hills and
the arid lands of Old Mexico. Historic cities
await visitors on the Texas stretch, including San
Antonio, Bastrop, Crockett, Alto, Nacogdoches
and San Augustine. www.VisitElCaminoReal.com.
Tour Guides Tour Natchitoches with Barbara
(318) 663-5468
Tours of Natchitoches
(972) 741-2996 • (318) 352-2021 Tours by Jan
(318) 471-9505 • (318) 352-2324
Natchitoches Carriage Company
(318) 214-7733 Cane River National Heritage Area:
Historic District Tours
The Fun Tour (318) 356-5555
(318) 357-8744
17Art & Culture
Natchitoches Art Guild & Gallery: Art Guild & Gallery:
584 Front Street, Suite 102, Displays works by area (318) 352-1626
artists. Open 10 am to 5 pm Monday – Saturday
and 11:30 am to 3 pm Sunday.
Cane River Gallery: Cane River Gallery:
558 Front St., Custom framing, prints & artwork. (318) 352-0034
Jokie’s Gallery: Jokie’s Gallery:
126 Rue St. Denis, Art from Louisiana Artist (318) 521-8001
Melrose Plantation Melrose Plantation:
3533 Hwy. 119, Cane River. Melrose Plantation (318) 379-0055
was the home to renowned folk artist, Clementine
Hunter. Her artwork is on display at the Plantation.
Open Tuesday – Sunday. Prints for sale in gift shop.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and NW Louisiana 800 Front St.
History Museum. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Natchitoches
and history, culture and area from Northwest (318) 357-2492
Louisiana.
Orville Hanchey Gallery at Northwestern State Orville Hanchey Gallery
University Located at Northwestern State 75 Sam Sibley Dr.
University, the gallery is a responsive, student- Natchitoches
oriented institution serving the residents of (318) 357-5476
Louisiana and the world. In 2013, the world’s
largest beaded mosaic was constructed at Mon-Thurs 8a-4:30p
Fri. 8a-noon
the gallery.
NSU CAPA and Natchitoches/Northwestern NSU CAPA and
Symphony Programs - Year round productions Natchitoches/
and symphonies, seasonal dinner theatres. Visit: Northwestern
http://capa.nsula.edu/ to view calendar of events. Symphony Programs
(318) 357-4522
18Community Libraries
Natchitoches Parish Library 450 Second St.
(318) 357-3280
Natchitoches’ community library offers internet www.youseemore.
services to the public. Look for the Matt DeFord com/natchitoches
art display on the Mon.- Fri. 9a-6p
second floor and and Sat. 9a-5p
the art exhibit in the
back entrance foyer
provided by the
Natchitoches Art
Guild & Gallery.
Cammie Henry 3rd Floor – Watson
Memorial Library
Research Center & Archives 913 University Pkwy.
(318) 357-4403
Louisiana books, rare books, archival materials, www.nsula.edu/
the NSU Archives, microfilm, maps, newspapers, watson_library/
and oral history tapes. Located in Watson CGHRC.HTM
Memorial Library. Call for Times
Natchitoches Genealogy 1st Floor Old
Courthouse
& Historical Association Library-Geneology
600 Second St.
Includes French records (318) 357-2235
dating back to 1776, Call for Tour Times
marriages, conveyances,
mortgages and books;
Natchitoches Parish
Census records
1820 through 1920;
miscellaneous census
All Things Sabine
records for other
Louisiana parishes
Photo Courtesy of
and states; IGI records,
and Natchitoches
Times microfilm
records for March 1903 - Oct 1996.
19Outdoor Activities
Fishing Natchitoches
fishing spots:
Fishing in Natchitoches Parish is an enjoyable Cane River Lake
experience with many fishing areas from which Sibley Lake
to choose. Whether you want to stay close to Red River
Natchitoches or venture into the outer lying Black Lake
areas of the parish, there is a place to drop your
fishing pole. Cane River Waterway
This area’s wildlife, bird watching, canoeing, and (318) 379-2878
swimming in one of the parish’s clear fresh water
rivers or slow moving bayous attract campers. Louisiana Wildlife
Trapping, fishing and hunting are available in the & Fisheries
many rivers, streams, bayous and lakes. There (888) 765-2602
are 129,174 acres of Kisatchie National Forest www.wlf.state.la.us.
contained in Natchitoches and Winn Parishes.
Red River Waterway
Fishing and hunting licenses may be purchased (800) 874-9431
at certain retail stores or parish sheriff’s offices. www.redriverwaterway.com
Boat Launches: • Commercial ramps @ Point
Place Marina, south of
• East side Bermuda Bridge.
LA Hwy. 119; dam at south
• Washington St. – Hwy 6, Pratt’s Bridge, east side end of Cane River Lake.
1 mile north of downtown. of the Lake; gas available
at lakeside.
Golf & Tennis
Natchitoches is home to one golf course and one tennis facility:
Demon Hills golf course is open from 8 am to dusk.
Call for information on tennis times at Demon Hills.
Northwestern Hills, located on Hwy. 1 Bypass,
18-hole golf course
Golf: (318) 357-6300
Tennis: (318) 357-6300
A&A Farms Equine Sports Center
• Full service equestrian center 416 New Roads Rd
• Riding lessons in both English & Western disciplines Natchitoches, LA
• Training and facility rentals available for special
occasions www.louisianahorseplay.com
318.609.8292
20Natchitoches Shooting Range Located near
Red River & Grand
• Affiliated with NRA, NSCA, and NSSA
Ecore Bridge on
• Rifle, pistol and archery range
Tanzin Island Rd.
• Sporting clays, lighted skeet, and trap
• Shotgun practice and instruction
(318) 356-9457
• Hunting courses offered
• Guns available for rental
Grand Ecore Landing
• 4 miles north of Natchitoches on Red River
• Two lane boat launch
• 100 parking spaces
• Picnic area Red River Waterway
• Boat dock & Bank fishing Commission
• Fishing license required (800) 874-9431
Natchitoches - Hampton Hwy. 494, 8 miles
south of Natchitoches
Recreation Area on Red River
• Two lane boat launch
• 80 ft. Boat dock Red River Waterway
• Picnic facilities with grills & fire rings Commission
• 25 parking spaces (800) 874-9431
Red Bayou Recreation Facility Follow signs from
Cloutierville on
• 28 miles south of Natchitoches in Cloutierville LA Hwy 491.
• Two lane boat launch
• Picnic facilities with grills RedRiverWaterway.com
• Boat dock & Bank fishing (800) 874-9431
• Fishing license required
Cane River Paddle & Pedal Sports Tues-Fri 2-5,
• Stand up paddle boards (SUPs), kayaks, mirage drive Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5
SUP, mirage drive kayaks for rent and sale rue Beau Port
• SUP touring boards Natchitoches, LA
• Group rates available (318) 527-0066
Sibley Lake Sibley Lake Patrol
(318) 357-3387
Municipal water supply and recreational area.
• Fishing Sibley Lake Park
• Public access boat launches 5906 Highway 1
• Fishing license required Bypass
• Fishing fee accessed for lake Natchitoches, LA
21Historic Sites Around Town 22
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Visit Heritage Area Sites 24
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Bed & Breakfast
Natchitoches Historic District
# of
Property Name Rooms Pets Description
**Andre’s Riverview 3 No Overlooking Cane River Lake across from
Bed & Breakfast the downtown historic district. Private
612 Williams Ave. entrance, balconies, whirlpool baths,
(318) 581-0287 not handicap accessible.
www.andresriverview.com
Andrew Morris House 4 No Antebellum Historic District Home offering:
422 Second St. Early check-ins, WIFI, two person Jacuzzis.
(318) 352-9206 Complimentary beverages, two-course
(800) 441-8343 gourmet breakfast.
www.andrewmorrishouse.com
**Cabin on Cane River 1 No Log cabin house. Equipped kitchen and
614 Williams Ave. accommodations for two with one bath.
(318) 527-9248 On the banks of the Cane River Lake -
www.cabinoncaneriver.com downtown historic district.
**Creole Cottage 4 No Located on Cane River in the historic
on Cane River district. Amenities galore, private
319 rue Jefferson entrances, private baths, king beds
(318) 413-0579 • (318) 352-7490 and continental breakfast. No children
www.creolecottage.net under 12.
innkeeper@creolecottage.net
26 **Located on Cane River Lake.Bed & Breakfast
Natchitoches Historic District
# of
Property Name Rooms Pets Description
Ducournau Townhouse 4 No Historic townhouse with balcony
752 Front St. overlooking Front St. and Cane River Lake.
(318) 352-1774 Antique beds, private baths and breakfast.
www.ducournautownhouse.com
Elizabeth Lane Guesthouse 4 No Rent the whole house with 4 suites with
228 Henry Ave. private baths, internet, TV-DVD player and
(409) 489-9010 Netflix, back screened in porch with wicker
furniture and self-catering. Vacation home
rental, 2 night minimum.
Good House B&B 4 No Circa 1930, queen beds & Jacuzzi tubs.
314 Rue Poete Furnished with antiques, pool and patio,
(318) 332-5195 Continental breakfast.
rutledgepropertiesbandb.com
Green Gables & 3 No Queen Anne Victorian House. Camellia
Camellia Cottage Cottage is a perfect romantic retreat.
201 Pine St. Large porches, full breakfast and other
(318) 352-5580 amenities.
www.virtualcities.com/la/greengables.htm
H.A. Cook Guesthouse 3 No Two-story guesthouse with 3 bedroom
128 St. Denis suites with private baths, common living,
(225) 802-8704 kitchen, and dining area. Downstairs
kitchen adjacent to courtyard and
outdoor patio area.
**Located on Cane River Lake. 27Bed & Breakfast
Natchitoches Historic District
# of
Property Name Rooms Pets Description
**Jefferson House 5 Yes In the historic district on Cane River
229 rue Jefferson Lake. Antique furnishings, King size beds;
(318) 352-5834 Private baths; Plantation style breakfast.
(866) 254-7279 No children.
www.jeffersonhousebandb.com
Jefferson Street Townhouse 5 No 1920s bungalow, pool, gardens, perfect for
230 rue Jefferson parties and weddings. Full breakfast, cable
(318) 352-3957 • (318) 332-8471 TV; walking distance to downtown.
www.jeffersontownhouse.com
Judge Porter House 5 No 1912 B&B offering: Early check-ins,
321 Second St. WIFI, cable TV, queen beds, Jacuzzis.
(318) 352-9206 Complimentary beverages, gourmet
(800) 441-8343 breakfast.
www.judgeporterhouse.com
Maison Louisiane B&B 5 No Built in the 1880’s in Queen Anne style
332 Jefferson St. architecture. Multi-course breakfast; cable
(318) 581-3138 TV; WIFI; antiques; private bath; private
www.lamaisonlouisiane.com cottage sleeps up to six.
The Parsonage B&B 1 No Located in the heart of the historic district
307 Percy St. within walking distance of downtown.
(318) 214-9607 Gourmet breakfast, private entrance
www.parsonagebedandbreakfast.com and bath. Couples preferred.
Queen Anne 5 No Queen Ann style in Historic District: Early
125 Pine St. check-ins, WIFI, cable TV, king & queen
(318) 352-9206 beds, Jacuzzis. Free beverages, gourmet
(800) 441-8343 breakfast.
www.queenannebandb.com
Rusca House 4 No 1910’s bungalow. Multi-course breakfast;
124 rue Poete gardens; courtyard with fountain; private
(318) 356-7118 • (318) 238-2049 entrances; cable TV; private baths; Jacuzzi
www.ruscahouse.com tubs.
Samuel Guy House 7 No Greek Revival house circa 1850; cable;
309 Pine St. • (800) 984-1080 private baths with jacuzzi tubs; glassed in
www.samuelguyhouse.com living & dining rooms; multi-course breakfast,
www.facebook.com/SamuelGuyHouse collectibles, gardens tours available.
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**Located on Cane River Lake.Bed & Breakfast
Natchitoches Historic District
# of
Property Name Rooms Pets Description
Steel Magnolia House 5 No Historic home featured in movie Steel
320 rue Jefferson Magnolias; breakfast; amenities; WIFI;
(318) 238-2585 gardens, pool; antiques; private baths,
(318) 332-8780 TV/VCR.
www.steelmagnoliahouse.com
Sweet Cane Inn 7 No Victorian home, circa 1890s. Children
926 Washington St. welcome, walking distance to downtown,
(318) 352-5630 pool, full breakfast, room with two
www.sweetcaneinn.com queen beds.
The Cottage Guest House 2 No Suites have access to living, dining room
824 Second St. and kitchen. One block from Front St. and
(214) 908-1537 next door to Events Center. Whole house
rental.
**Violet Hill 5 No Elegantly furnished: Early check-ins, WIFI,
917 Washington St. cable TV, queen beds, 2 BR with Jacuzzis.
(318) 357-0858 • (866) 357-0858 Beverages & breakfast. Porch swing.
www.violethillbandb.com
**Located on Cane River Lake. 29Bed & Breakfast
Natchitoches
# of
Property Name Rooms Pets Description
**Cane River Cottage 6 No Located about nine miles south of
and Guest House downtown historic Natchitoches. Two
228 Pratt Lane unique well furnished homes with three
(318) 663-8239 bedrooms each and fully equipped kitchens,
www.canerivercottage.com outdoor gazebo and grill area located on
the Cane River Lake.
**Riverbend Bed & Breakfast 4 No Overlooking Cane River Lake, 10 min. from
3141 Highway 494 historic downtown. 1-3 couples with private
(318) 352-6500 • (318) 446-0027 baths, kitchen, den and sunroom. Quiet.
www.riverbendbedandbreakfast.com
**Starlight Plantation 2 No On Cane River Lake; 2 suites with private
2228 Highway 494 hot tubs; plantation breakfast, boat pier;
(Cane River Road) TV/VCR; 6.25 miles from downtown district.
(318) 352-3775
The Cabins of 6 No Cajun Style Cabins with a bedroom and
Horseshoe Hills Ranch a loft. It’s located just 5 minutes from
240 Bayou Pierre Cut Off Road downtown Natchitoches. Over 40 acres of
Natchitoches, LA 71457 beautiful scenery with nature trails, boat
(318) 352-2920 launch, great fishing...a great getaway.
www.horseshoehillscabins.com
Thorny Hill Cabin 1 No Cottage with wood burning stove, queen
2575 Posey Rd. sofa bed, pine floors & ceiling fans. Wildlife
(318) 472-6903 & bird watching. Complimentary beverages.
30 **Located on Cane River Lake.Campgrounds & RV Parks
PROPERTY # Sites Pets DESCRIPTION
Black Lake’s Country 28 Yes Located on Black Lake, Cabins, RV
Heaven RV Park Coverins, Boat Launch, Boat Dock,
5780 Hwy 9, Creston, LA and Full Hookups.
(318) 875-2288
Chandlers Camp RV Heaven 15 Yes Located on Black Lake. Includes a motel,
5779 HWY 9, Creston, LA camping, RV sites, and a lodge for groups.
(318) 875-2222
Christel Park, LLC 80 Yes
Full hookups. Bath house and washer-
Black Lake, at 152 Jim Bell Rd. dryers. Boat launch on site to Black Lake.
Campti, LA • (318) 875-2888
Country Living RV Park 27 Yes Full hookups. Stocked pond. Bath
1115 Hwy 174 (I-49 @ Ajax Exit) house facilities with washer/dryers.
(318) 796-2543 Picnic tables. 17 miles from
Email: countryliving@cp-tel.net downtown historic district.
Grand Ecore RV Park 59 Yes Minutes from downtown Natchitoches
1071 Tauzin Island Rd. water, sewer, electric hookups;
Natchitoches, LA • (318) 238-7446 playground; pavilion; fire rings/grills;
www.grandecorervpark.com Laundry; free Wi-Fi; bathouse; Activity
Center; Next to Red River boat launch.
Kisatchie National Forest 6 Yes Scenic overlooks, 12 miles of hiking
229 Dogwood Park Rd. trails 17-mile National Scenic
(16 miles south of Hwy. 6 on Hwy. 117) Byway. Primitive camping, tent (318)
472-1840 sites, restrooms, picnic areas, trash
www.fs.fed.us/r8/kisatchie disposal. Call for details and rates.
Magnolia Hill RV Park 20 Yes Lots of shade, private and secluded,
143 Bills Rd. (1.5 miles west of I-49) daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
(318) 471-3010 • (318) 471-6126 Washer/dryer, showers and
www.magnoliahillrvpark.com bathrooms.
Morgan’s Landing & RV Park 50 Yes Private boat launch. Quiet, clean
909 Tauzin Island Rd. and spacious, 4 miles to downtown
(318) 356-5640 historic district. Water, electricity,
and sewage hookups available.
Nakatosh RV Park 41 Yes Good Sam Park. Tent sites. Rec.
& Campgrounds building, picnic tables, bath house
5428 Hwy 6 w/washer-dryers. Adjacent to truck
(318) 352-0911 • (318) 352-2055 stop with restaurant, free RV dump,
www.nakatoshcampgrounds.com 4.5 miles to historic district.
Nakatosh Campground #2 27 Yes
5906 Hwy. 1 Bypass • (318) 352-0911
Plantation RV 25 Yes Full hookups. Bath house with
2588 Old King Hill Rd. washer-dryers and bath. Quiet,
(I-49 @ Allen Exit) clean, wooded area. Offer daily,
(318) 214-7190 weekly and monthly rates.
St. Luke RV Park 24 Yes 30 to 50 amp sites, full hookups,
181 St. Luke Church Rd. bath house, washer-dryer.
Located off Posey Road Exit
(318) 332-0164 • (318) 352-1481
RV Dump Station - (318) 471-0337 31Hotel/Motels We suggest that groups, conferences, etc. call the local telephone numbers to negotiate rates and reserve a room during the holiday season. Please note that local rates are very affordable; rates do increase during the busy Christmas season and there are some weekends when there is a 2-night minimum. Enjoy your visit. PROPERTY # Pe B P M/R I DESCRIPTION Best Western 62 3 3 3 3 3 Conference facilities available. HBO, 5131 University Pkwy HC accessible. Adjacent to restaurants, (318) 352-6655 6 miles to downtown historic district. (800) 528-1234 Major credit cards accepted. www.bestwestern.com Chateau Saint Denis 87 3 3 3 Quaint hotel located in the Historic 751 Second St. District, across from Natchitoches (318) 951-4105 Event Center. French Quarter style 888.900.9937 courtyard. www.chateausaintdenis.com Church Street Inn 20 3 3 3 Located in Landmark Historic 120 Church St. District; upscale property with (318) 238-8888 amenities offered; Suites decorated (800) 668-9298 with Louisiana themes; HBO, HC www.churchstinn.com accessible; New Orleans style patio; adjacent to restaurants and shopping. Comfort Suites 80 3 3 3 3 Located off I-49, just minutes from 151 Hayes Ave. local businesses and attractions. Close (877) 424-6423 to Northwestern State University. (318) 228-8816 Days Inn 65 3 3 3 3 3 HBO, HC accessible. 6 miles to 5135 University Pkwy downtown historic district. Major (318) 352-0783 credit cards accepted. Econo Lodge & Suites 72 3 3 3 3 HBO, HC accessible. Adjacent to 5335 University Pkwy restaurants, 6 miles to downtown (318) 214-0700 historic district. Suites offer microwave (800) 4-CHOICE & refrigerator. Major credit cards www.econolodge.com accepted. Fairfield Inn & Suites 74 3 3 3 3 Six miles to downtown historic 150 Hayes Ave. district, with complimentary wireless, (318) 354-8007 complimentary on-site parking, www.Marriott.com/ Fitness Center. Major credit FairfieldInn cards accepted. # = Number of Rooms • Pe = Pets • B = Breakfast • P = Pool • M/R = Microwave/ Refrigerator • I = Wireless Internet 32
PROPERTY # Pe B P M/R I DESCRIPTION
Hampton Inn 74 3 3 3 3 Conference facility, fitness facility.
5300 University Pkwy HBO, HC accessible. Adjacent to
(318) 354-0010 restaurants, 6 miles to downtown
(800) HAMPTON historic district. Major credit
www.hamptoninn.com cards accepted.
Holiday Inn 80 3 3 3 3 Conference facility. HBO, HC
Express & Suites accessible. Adjacent to restaurants,
5137 University Pkwy 6 miles to downtown historic district.
(318) 354-9911 Major credit cards accepted.
(800) HOLIDAY
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Louisane Motel 20 3 3 Newly renovated with flat screen
340 South Dr. tvs, wifi and granite countertops.
(318) 730-1607
Motel 6 90 3 3 3 3 3 HBO, HC accessible. 3.5 miles to
7624 Hwy 1 Bypass downtown historic district. Major
(318) 357-8281 credit cards accepted.
(888) 252-8281
Quality Inn 59 3 3 3 3 Cable/Satellite TV. 6 miles
5362 University Pkwy to downtown Natchitoches.
(318) 352-7500 Major credit cards accepted.
(800) 4 CHOICE
www.choicehotels.com
Riverview Inn 35 3 3 3 3 HBO, HC accessible. .5 mile
1316 Washington St. to downtown historic district.
(318) 357-0423 Major credit cards accepted.
(800) 960-2267
Super 8 40 3 3 3 3 HBO, HC accessible. Adjacent to
5821 Hwy 1 Bypass restaurants, 1.5 miles to downtown
(318) 352-1700 historic district. Major credit cards
(800) 800-8000 accepted.
www.super8.com
# = Number of Rooms • Pe = Pets • B = Breakfast • P = Pool • M/R = Microwave/ Refrigerator • I = Wireless Internet
33Dining
HISTORIC DISTRICT DINING
All historic district restaurants are locally Maglieaux’s Riverfront Restaurant
owned and operated serving authentic 805 Washington St. – (318) 354-7767
Creole, Cajun and Southern dishes. All » Fine dining experience featuring Italian
restaurants in Louisiana are smoke free. style food with a Creole spin, including
steaks and seafood. Live weekend
The Breakfast Nook entertainment.
105 Church St. - (318) 352-4491 www.maglieauxs.com
» Anytime is Breakfast Time;
also serving daily lunch specials. Mama’s Oyster House
608 Front St. – (318) 356-7874
Cane River Bar & Grill » Authentic Louisiana food; groups and
1125 Washington St. – (318) 352-2600 private parties welcome; live music
» Specializing in BBQ and Cuban Friday nights. Patio dining available.
sandwiches. Deck overlooking www.mamasoysterhouse.com
Cane River.
Mayeaux’s Steak & Seafood
The Donut Hole 512 Front St. – (318) 521-8080
400 Second St. – (318) 521-5924 » Casual dining with a bar that serves
» Enjoy pastries and coffee at this “fine foods”, aged steaks and Louisiana
local establishment. cuisine with a Cane River flair.
Front Street Marketplace Merci Beaucoup
584 Front St. #103 – (318) 238-3030 127 Church St. – (318) 352-6634
» Coffee house atmosphere, free wifi, » Known for their Cajun Baked Potato and
espresso drinks, lunch, desserts. bread pudding; casual dining; catering,
groups and private parties welcome.
Hana Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill www.mercibeaucouprestaurant.com
750 Front St. – (318) 356-0989
» Features traditional Japanese cuisine Papa’s Bar & Grill
and sushi. Open lunch and dinner. 604 Front St. – (318) 356-5850
» Casual dining offers a wide variety
Landing Restaurant of sandwiches, poboys, fried seafood
530 Front St. – (318) 352-1579 and steaks. www.papasbarandgrill.com
» Featuring Creole, Cajun and southern
cuisine. Live jazz every Wednesday Pioneer Restaurant & Pub
evening. Catering available, groups 812 Washington St. – (318) 352-4884
and private parties. » Casual dining in historic 1830s building;
www.thelandingnatchitoches.com imported and domestic beer; live
entertainment every Thursday
Lasyone’s Meat Pie Kitchen evening. Open major holidays.
622 Second St. – (318) 352-3353
» Home of the Famous Lasyone’s Meat Sweet Fruit Delights
Pie and Cane River Mud Pie; open for 628 Front St. – (318) 352-5910
breakfast and lunch. Catering available, » A variety of chocolate cover fruits
groups and private parties welcome. and other goodies, edible fruit
www.lasyones.com bouquets & arrangements.
34DINING AROUND TOWN
Almost Home
5820 Hwy. 1 Bypass – (318) 352-2431
» Overlooking Sibley Lake; home-style
buffet dining, Friday night catfish
buffet, open for lunch. Groups and
private parties welcome.
Cane River Commissary Fat Daddy’s Crawfish
4191 highway 494, Bermuda, LA 401 Texas St. – (318) 228-8761
(318) 238-6361 » Cajun catering, seafood plates
» Local Cane River Cuisine and more.
Grayson’s Barbeque
Chef Wok – located in Clarence
311 South Dr. – (318) 356-0006 (7.5 miles east of downtown Natchitoches)
» Casual dine in or take out available; 5849 Hwy. 71 – (318) 357-0166
oriental favorites, drive through window. » It’s been there for 50 years and for
good reason - named one of Southern
Chili’s Bar & Grill
Living Magazine’s Pit Stops for the
932 Keyser Ave. – (318) 357-0972
best Southern barbecue.
Dickey’s BBQ Hana Seafood & Hibachi Grill
936 University Pkwy. – (318) 238-4227 814 Keyser Ave. – (318) 352-6658
» Casual dining, BBQ and catering. » Casual dining with hibachi grill
and seafood menu.
El Nopal
117 South Dr. – (318) 214-0219 Huddle House
» South of the border favorites. 5306 University Parkway – (318) 352-7711
Groups and private parties welcome. » Casual dining. Any meal, any time.
El Patio IHOP
5421 University Parkway (Hwy 6) 5119 University Parkway – (318) 228-8860
(318) 602-9251 » Open 24 hours.
» Mexican food brought to you by
the owners of El Nopal and other Lakewood Inn Restaurant
restaurants in the Cenla region. – Creston, LA
(17.3 miles east of downtown Natchitoches)
El Patron Mexican Restaurant 5675 Hwy. 9 – (318) 875-2263
109 South Dr. – (318)352-2990 » Casual dining serving southern
» Casual Mexican dining serving specialties, catfish, steaks, expanded
Lunch and Dinner. salad bar. Groups and private parties
welcome. Open nightly for dinner and
Sunday brunch.
Lucky Village
929 Keyser Ave. – (318) 352-8588
» Super buffet serving Chinese and
oriental cuisine. Groups and
private parties welcome.
35Dining
DINING AROUND TOWN Sam’s Southern Eatery
303 South Dr. – (318) 352-6213
» Seafood of all kinds, burgers, poboys.
Mariner’s Seafood & Steakhouse
Parties and groups welcome.
5948 Hwy. 1 Bypass – (318) 357-1220
Carry-out available.
» Fine dining on Sibley Lake. Cajun/
Creole, fresh seafood and certified Angus San Luis Mexican Restaurant
Beef. Casual outside dining on The Docks, 302 South Dr. – (318) 354-6696
live entertainment every Friday and » Casual dining. Open lunch and
Saturday in Cove Lounge. Groups dinner. Groups and private
and private parties welcome. parties welcome.
www.marinersrestaurant.com
Sonny’s Donuts
Magee’s Patio Café 236 Keyser Ave. – (318) 352-4772
536 University Pkwy. – (318) 352-7200 » Hot fresh donuts and kolaches daily.
» Natchitoches Meat Pies, hamburgers,
steak & chicken baskets, ice cream treats Smoothie King
and more. Convenient drive through. 801 University Pkwy. – (318) 238-5464
» Smoothies, shakes and nutritious
Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant snacks.
4108 University Pkwy. – (318) 352-1538
» Casual dining. Open lunch and dinner. Trail Boss Steakhouse
Groups and private parties welcome. 301 South Dr. – (318) 352-2080
» Casual dining serving lunch
Peggy’s Homemade Pizza and dinner. Groups and
4116 University Parkway – (318) 356-9200 private parties welcome.
» Pizza, calzones, and pasta. Private
parties welcome. Delivery available.
Red’s Ribs
501 Texas St. – (318) 214-0901
» Casual dine in or take out.
Barbeque ribs, sausage and
chicken dinners available.
Catering available.
Photo Courtesy of Cheri Liefeld
36Shopping
HISTORIC DISTRICT Dickens & Company
524 Front St. – (318) 352-1993
SHOPPING » Louisiana and Natchitoches items.
City Barbershop Georgia’s Gift Shop
504 Front St. – (318) 352-9500 626 Front St. – (318) 352-5833
» A gentleman’s barbershop and » Largest selection of Natchitoches
men’s gift store for toiletries. and Louisiana gifts and souvenirs!
Bathhouse Soapery
Gift’s Galore & More
506 Front St. – (318) 238-7627
113 rue St. Denis – (318) 352-3831
» Handmade bath and body boutique;
» Over 40 local artists and crafts
specializing in foaming body scrubs,
under one roof.
mineral baths salts, and milk lotions.
Hall Tree
Bella Ann’s
600 Front St. – (318) 352-4177
780 Front St. Suite 102 – (318) 238-4510
113 South Dr., Suite 1
» Apparel, Shoes, Gifts and Accessories.
» Fashionable clothing for men
Brenda’s Clothing & Accessories and women; gifts and accessories.
584 Front St., Ste. 104 – (318) 356-0422
Hello Dolly
» Fashionable clothes and accessories.
520 Front St. – (318) 352-5828
Cane River Candy Company » Lots of variety! In-style clothes
760 Front St. – (318) 238-3024 and accessories for all ages.
» Local candy store offering a variety of
Jeanne’s Country Garden
chocolate covered treats, retro candy,
300 Jefferson St. – (318) 357-0102
custom popcorn, roasted nuts & more!
» Floral arrangements and gifts.
Cane River Gallery
Kaffie Frederick General Mercantile
558 Front St. – (318) 352-0034
758 Front St. – (318) 352-2525
» Custom framing, original artwork & prints.
» Louisiana’s oldest general store,
Cane River Kitchenware hardware, housewares, gifts and
732 Front St. – (318) 238-3600 nostalgic toys; Shop The Top for
» Kitchen gifts plus regional sauces, wedding and gift registry. Shipping
spices and mixes. Call for special available. www.oldhardwarestore.com
cooking classes.
Lagniappe Craft Market
Cane River Paddle & Pedal Sports 124 St. Denis St. – (318) 521-8101
rue Beau Port – (318) 527-0066 » Shop handmade craft items from
» Stand up paddle boards (SUPs), mirage Louisiana and Texas.
drive kayaks for rent and sale, attire for
Louisiana Purchase
water sports.
550 Front St. – (318) 352-0117
Cora’s Antiques & Gifts » Fresh fudge & creamy pralines
754 Front St. – (318) 354-7900 made daily. Louisiana products,
» Candles and gifts, tea towels gifts, souvenirs and more.
and Natchitoches items.
37Shopping
HISTORIC DISTRICT Southern Necessities
624 Front St. – (318) 354-8808
SHOPPING » Designer handbags, luggage,
Mary Lou’s Flowers & Gifts men and women’s watches,
117 rue St. Denis – (318) 357-1160 jewelry & decorations.
» Fresh flowers and silk arrangements, Tres Bien Antiques
balloons and gifts. 132 St. Denis – (318) 228-8815
Mason Salter’s Furniture Store » Resale, art, and consignment shop.
365 Second St., – (318) 352-6446 www.tresbienantiques.com
» Fine furniture store since 1939.
www.masonsalters.com. SHOPPING AROUND TOWN
Merci Beaucoup Gifts
584 Front St., Suites 106-107 Lux Clothing and Accessories
– (318) 352-6624 242 Keyser Ave. – (318) 238-4589
» Exclusive decorative gifts, candles. » Women’s Clothing boutique
and accessories.
Nakatosh Tattoo
119 Rue St. Denis – (318) 238-6824 Neebo Bookstore - NSU Apparel
» Art gallery and tattoo shop. 912 University Pkwy. – (318) 352-9965
» Northwestern State University clothing
Natchitoches Art Guild
and gifts, educational items, balloons
Heritage Gallery and gifts. www.neebo.com/nsula
584 Front St., Ste 102 – (318) 352-1626
» Local original paintings & sculptures Natchitoches Pecans, Inc.
for sale. www.natchitochesartguild.org at Little Eva’s Plantation, Cloutierville, LA
(800) 572-5925
Olivier’s Creole Cypress Furniture
» Homemade pecan products,
117 Second St. – (318) 352-1427 gifts; seasonal opening.
» High quality custom Louisiana cypress www.natchitochespecans.com
furniture and bowls since 1965.
www.olivier-ww.com YaYa’s Children Boutique
113 South Drive, Suite 7
Plantation Treasures
(318) 238-3366
720 Front St. – (318) 354-1714
» Fine infant and children’s
» Clementine Hunter prints;
clothing. infant to size 16.
Lampe Berger lamps, and
fine gifts. Historic staircase.
www.plantationtreasures.com
Razzle Dazzle Unique Boutique
584 Front St. – (318) 354-9886
» Boutique featuring clothing,
accessories, wreaths, and décor.
Simply Chic Boutique
502 Front St. – (318) 521-8009
» Women’s clothing boutique Tax Free shopping at participating merchants
and accessories. in Natchitoches for International Shoppers.
38Event Venues
Bon Ami
530 Front St. • (318) 352-1579
Above the Landing. Capacity 100.
Beau Jardin Garden & Water Features
781 Front St. • (318) 357-3822
Outdoors, overlooking Cane River Lake.
Capacity up to 100.
Chateau St. Denis
751 Second St.• (318) 951-4105
www.chateausaintdenis.com
Natchitoches Events Center
4,000 sq. ft. of dividable, elegant meeting/
750 Second St. • (877) 238-7502
ballroom space. Selection of audio visual www.natchitocheseventscenter.com
and other meeting/banquet rental items Large exhibition hall and breakout rooms.
available. On site catering available. Kitchen facilities and catering available.
Capacity up to 1000.
Church Street Inn
120 Church St. Northwestern State University
(318) 238-8888 • (800) 668-9298 (318) 357-6511
www.churchstinn.com Comprised of nearly 40,000 sq feet of
Landmark Historic District. Capacity space including a 15,000 sq foot exhibit
up to 50. Outside patio area included. hall, capable of being divided. 3 1,200 sq
foot meeting rooms, and a 900 sq foot
Lasyone’s Restaurant
board room.
622 Second St. • (318) 352-3353
Capacity up to 115. www.lasyones.com Prudhomme Rouquier House
Maglieaux’s Riverfront Restaurant 446 rue Jefferson • (318) 352-6723
Landmark Historic District; circa 1790
805 Washington St. • (318) 354-7767
home. Owned and operated by the
Capacity up to 200 Service League of Natchitoches.
Mama’s Oyster House & Blues Room Capacity up to 300.
608 Front Street • (318) 356-5850
St. Charles Borromeo Chapel
Martin Luther King Recreation Center Bermuda, Louisiana (318) 357-8504
660 Martin Luther King Dr. Historic 1908 church located on Cane
(318) 357-3892 River Lake. Capacity up to 85.
Large conference facility up to 1700.
Steel Magnolia House
Merci Beaucoup 320 rue Jefferson
127 Church St. • (318) 352-6634 (318) 238-2585
www.mercibeaucouprestaurant.com (888) 346-4095
Capacity up to 100. www.steelmagnoliahouse.com
Natchitoches Conference Center The Landing Restaurant
5131 University Pkwy. • (318) 352-6655 530 Front St.
Located beside Best Western & (318) 352-1579
Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Capacity Capacity up to 200.
up to 250 with catering available.
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