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coordinates | 31.7607 ° n, 93.0863 ° w baton rouge to
natchitoches
| 181.5 miles driving time | 2 hours, 56 minutes why
natchitoches
? when you step into the quaint town of
natchitoches
with its brick walkways and wrought iron accents, you take a step back in time. not only are you likely to receive a friendly smile from passersby, but you can expect to be immersed in history at every turn. just outside of the beautiful town lies a national forest with nature trails for hiking and horseback riding so you can add outdoor excursions to your weekend. with bed and breakfasts galore and delicious food wafting through the streets,
natchitoches
is the perfect quiet couple or family getaway. where to eat merci beaucoup restaurant 127 church street |
natchitoches
, la 71547 located in the heart of the historic district in downtown
natchitoches
, merci beaucoup has been a local hot spot for lunch since opening in 1991. this town favorite is open seven days a week for lunch, so you can taste a variety of cajun and american food and quench your thirst with their lemonade-flavored tea. dessert is a must at this beloved spot, so try the sin bar or the bread pudding. ? mercibeaucouprestaurant.
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lasyone?s meat pie restaurant 622 second street |
natchitoches
, la 71457 you can?t leave
natchitoches
without tasting a famous meat pie, and lasyone?s has been serving them up for over 45 years. you?ll feel right at home in the cozy and wel
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ing atmosphere enjoying old family recipes like red beans and rice, made with lots of love by chefs angela lasyone and tina lasyone smith. stop in for breakfast for chicken fried steak or a warm buttery biscuit. ? lasyones.
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maglieaux?s
river
front restaurant 805 washington street |
natchitoches
, la 71457 for a more upscale experience, feast on a number of italian and creole dishes as you overlook the cane
river
from the outdoor deck. local musi- cians often provide a festive atmosphere, and you will always leave full. try a seafood poboy and crawfish monica at lunch or a number of delicious pasta dishes at dinner. ? maglieauxs.
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what to do the oldest business in
natchitoches
, kaffie-frederick general mercantile store , was built in 1863 and remains a
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munity landmark with items for all ages. you can browse home and garden items while your children choose their favorite classic toys like porcelain tea sets and old- fashioned pedal cars. ? oldhardwarestore.
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for the outdoor adventurer, kisatchie national forest is louisiana?s only national forest and offers everything from hiking and biking to horse riding and kayaking.
natchitoches
is also home to the cane
river
lake and red
river
, so you can take advantage of the beautiful outdoors. ?
natchitoches
.net take a cooking class or watch a demonstration at cane
river
kitchenware downtown. this homey and unique establishment was opened in 2006 as the spot to find special kitchen items or gourmet foods in town. stop in on saturdays for tastings! ? cane
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while you?re surrounded with so much rich history, take a free guided walking tour downtown. you will discover why
natchitoches
is so special while hearing about the cane
river
, colonial periods, and the plantations. for the movie buffs, there is a steel magnolias tour of filming sites which includes 17 filming locations to explore from the 1989 hit film. ?
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louisiana has produced many sports legends, and you can learn about them all at the louisiana sports hall of fame . tours are crafted to meet the needs of your group with scavenger hunts for kids and interactive media to introduce you to people like pete maravich and audrey ?mickey? patterson. ? lasportshall.
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be sure to stroll along the downtown
river
bank , admiring the breathtaking beauty between unique shops and restaurants. you won?t want to pass up the cane
river
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pany while you?re in the area. from art and books to souvenirs and snacks, downtown is the place to be. ? downtown
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watch exciting reenactments of military life in the 1700s at fort st. jean baptiste , a replica on cane
river
lake of the original fort, which was a few hundred yards away. participate in activities as a family and learn all about the french and indian war and louisiana before it was part of the united states. ? facebook.
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