Natchitoches Riverfront South Louisiana gets much of the praise, with popular destinations like New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles. But North Louisiana is full of charming towns. This guide will focus on the best things to do in each. For the purposes of this guide, North Louisiana means the destinations north of Alexandria. Shreveport is not included … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to North Louisiana
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A First Timer’s Guide to Natchitoches Christmas Festival
While Louisiana, and the South as a whole, is full of great places to go see holiday lights, Natchitoches is known around the country for its festivities. The Natchitoches Christmas Festival lasts over a month and features different events each week. It all starts with "Turn On the Holidays," the official start to the festivities where the light displays that line the Cane … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Visiting the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Natchitoches, Louisiana is a small town, but it is the home to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Northwest Louisiana History Museum. The modernly designed building by Trahan Architects is a stark difference from the Civil War era homes and structures nearby. It houses two museums in one and is inspired by the motion of the river. The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Visiting the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Small Town Saturday: Natchitoches, LA
Natchitoches, Louisiana is one of the most charming small towns in the South. It was the setting and filming location for the book and film versions of Steel Magnolias. You can stay in the home featured, now a bed and breakfast, and walk around the riverside park where the Easter egg scene took place. It's also home to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Fort Saint Jean Baptiste … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Natchitoches, LA
Film Friday: The Man in the Moon
A young woman comes of age in rural Louisiana in the days of Elvis. She falls hard for the boy next door, but he sees her as a friend and loves her older sister. Reese Witherspoon stars in one of her first roles, alongside Sam Waterson. One scene was filmed at Robeline Methodist Church. Filmed In: Kisatchie, Natchitoches and Robeline, Louisiana If You Like: The Secret … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Man in the Moon
