Attractions in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Amusements

Bayou Pierre Alligator Park 318-354-7001
380 Old Bayou Pierre Road, Natchitoches, LA 71457
The largest alligator park in Louisiana. Cajun countryside park that features hundreds of alligators and hourly feeding shows where visitors can feed them, touch them,... more info map
Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway 318-352-2568
LA Highway 119 Byway, Natchitoches, LA 71457
South of Natchitoches, Kisatchie National Forest
One of the most scenic drives in Louisiana, this 17 mile scenic byway guides you through some of the most beautiful and unique scenery in the Kisatchie National Forest. ... more info map
Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery 318-352-5324
615 Highway 1 South, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Established in 1931, this warm water facility features 16 aquarium tanks filled with native species including catfish, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, and bluegill that... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Badin-Roque House
Highway 484, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic house is the only surviving example of poteaux-en-terre and bousillage architecture in Louisiana and... more info map
Chamard-Dunahoe House
120 Rue Amulet, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Unique and historic French Colonial home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has features including hand hewn cyrpess rafters, bousillage... more info map
Ducournau Square
No. 8 Ducournau Square, Natchitoches, LAThe Ducournau Building, in which the Town House is located, stands on a portion of an 1818 land grant made to Joseph Tauzin, who came from France in 1776. Walking... more info
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
613 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
The fifth Catholic church built in Natchitoches, this historic church has features including the original crystal chandeliers from France, original stained glass... more info map
Kate Chopin House-Bayou Folk Museum 318-379-2233
243 Highway 495, Cloutierville, LA 71452
Home of Kate Chopin, the renowned writer of Creole short stories who is best known for her story "The Awakening." This magnificent home, a National Historic Landmark,... more info map
Magnolia 318-356-5555
Cane River Creole National Park
The two and one-half story plantation house is one of the largest in the area, with twenty-seven rooms, including a Catholic Chapel in which Mass is still celebrated. more info
Melrose Plantation 318-379-0055
3533 Highway 119, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Located in the Cane River Heritage Area
A National Historic Landmark, this plantation consists of three main structures, the circa 1796 Yucca House that was a Colonial residence, the circa 1800 African House... more info map
Metoyer-Brown Town House
366 Jefferson Street, Natchitoches, LAThis house is located on property that was part of a 1723 land grant made to Frenchman, M. Barbier. This grant, which extended from Bayou Amulet to what is now Touline... more info map
Oakland Plantation 318-356-5555
400 Rapides Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Cane River Creole National Park
The most complete Creole plantation in the South, this plantation is situated on the banks of Cane River Lake on 42 beautiful acres. The plantation house was... more info map
Prudhomme Hughes-Johnson Townhouse
720 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Believed to be the earliest built structure remaining on Front Street, this historic townhouse features lavish ornamental iron lace and Natchitoches' famous "Spiral... more info map
St. Augustine Catholic Church 318-356-5555
Cane River National Heritage Area
Thought to be the first Catholic church in the United States built and supported by people of color, St. Augustine was built with funds provided by Cane River Creole... more info map
Tauzin Plantation
1950 Williams Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Surrounded by 150 year old live oaks, this plantation features a beautiful three story Creole structure that was built with original handmade bricks, as well as hand... more info map
Trinity Episcopal Church
533 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
The first non-Roman Catholic church in Natchitoches and the third oldest Episcopal church in Louisiana, this historic church has a Gothic-Norman architecture style and... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Cane River National Heritage Area 318-356-5555
1 Rue Beau Port, Natchitoches, LA 71457
A largely rural area known for its historic Creole-style plantations and unique blend of cultures that include French, African, American Indian, Spanish, and Creole,... more info map
Fort Jesup State Historic Site 318-256-4117
32 Geoghagan Road, Many, LA 71449
Located Just 30 Minutes from Natchitoches
After a territorial boundary was finally fixed at the Sabine River by the Florida Purchase Treaty of 1819, the United States built Fort Jesup in 1822. Lieutenant Colonel... more info map
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site 318-357-3101
130 Moreau Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Located along the banks of the Cane River, this historic site features an exact replica of the French fort and offers numerous outdoor exhibits, demonstrations, living... more info map
Juchereau St. Denis Statue
781 Front Street, Natchitoches, LAThis bronze statue of Natchitoches founder, Chevalier Louis Antoine Juchereau de St.Denis was created by sculptor, Larry Crowder of Fort Worth, Texas. It was sculpted... more info map
Los Adaes State Historic Site 318-472-9449
6354 Highway 485, Robeline, LA 71449
"The symbol of New Spain in Louisiana", this 14 acre historic site is located on the El Camino Real and is one of the most intriguing State Historic Sites in Louisiana. ... more info map
Rebel State Historic Site 318-472-6255
1260 Highway 1221, Marthaville, LA 71450
Located 25 Miles West of Natchitoches
The focal point of this historic site is the gravesite of the Unknown Confederate Soldier that was tended by local residents for almost one hundred years and gained... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Cammie Henry Archives & Library 318-357-6361
Watson Library, Northwestern State University
Houses the Melrose Collection, historic facts, maps and memorabilia from early Natchitoches and from the private collections of Miss Cammie, patron of the arts, mistress... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Bishop Martin Museum, The 318-352-3422
145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Situated in the circa 1885 bishop’s house and circa 1855 seminary, the Bishop Martin Museum contains early Immaculate Conception Catholic Church records, dating from... more info map
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Museum 318-357-6467
Prather Coliseum, Northwestern State University
Display of portraits and memorabilia of Louisiana's most accomplished athletes. The Hall of Fame has been located in Natchitoches since 1972. more info map
Natchitoches Heritage Art Gallery 318-352-1626
584 Front Street, Suite 102, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Local artists work and promote art within this historic community. All types of medium are represented in the gallery from painting to pottery, sculpture and jewelry. ... more info map
Old Courthouse Museum 318-357-2270
600 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Located in the Historic District
An excellent example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, this historic and imposing building has many unique features including heavily arched doors and window... more info map
Williamson Museum 318-357-4364
Keyser Hall, Northwestern State University
Dedicated to the preservation of cultures - concentrates on Louisiana Indians and on the archeology of post European cultures in the state. The museum holds over half a... more info map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

Kisatchie Hills Wilderness 318-352-2568
106 Old Highway 6 West, Natchitoches, LA 71457
This 8,700-acre wilderness area is home to the alligator and the long legged birds plus features some of the most unique topography in Louisiana including unusually... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Briarwood, Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve 318-576-3379
216 Caroline Dormon Road, Natchitoches, LA 71070
19 Miles North of Campti in Natchitoches Parish
Open for guided tours every weekend in March, April, May, August and November. Caroline Dormon was the first woman employed in forestry in the United States. Almost... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Historic District Tours 318-356-8687
100 Rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Downtown Riverbank
"Serving Natchitoches since the turn of the century", this company offers 45 minute daily guided tours of the beautiful, original French Colony in Louisiana where you... more info
Tour Natchitoches With Barbara 318-352-5469
435 Robert LaCaze Road, Natchitoches, LA 71456
Guided interpretive tours of historic sites in Natchitoches including plantation tours, step on bus tours, walking/driving tours in historic district, "Steel Magnolias"... more info

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