It’s the perfect time of year to gas up the car and set forth on an adventure. Small towns make great weekend adventures the whole family can enjoy, and luckily for us, Louisiana is chock full of charmingly beautiful little towns and villages. Recently, one of our very own small towns was featured in a list of 60 Charming American Towns by Oprah Magazine, and we couldn’t agree more. If you’ve never visited Natchitoches before, you’re definitely going to want to put it on your bucket list today!
When it comes to charm, few other cities compare to Louisiana’s oldest city, Natchitoches.
Natchitoches Tourism/Facebook Established in 1714, this central Louisiana city truly offers something for everyone.
Nestled along the beautiful Cane River Lake, Natchitoches is a picture-perfect town that’s wonderful year-round.
St_Matty/Trip Advisor One of the biggest tourist attractions is during the winter, when this tranquil lake transforms into a winter wonderland with millions of lights that attracts people from all over the country.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, because their Historic District spans an impressive 33 blocks.
Natchitoches Tourism/Facebook It is filled with historic homes, pocket parks, restaurants, shopping, and more.
You could easily spend an entire day strolling around marveling at the stunning architecture.
Natchitoches Tourism/Facebook Louisiana’s oldest city sure ages well!
History lovers will enjoy taking tours of the many historic homes along the way.
Natchitoches Tourism/Facebook There are several tour companies you can sign up for if you’d rather not schedule everything yourself.
All of that walking is bound to work up an appetite.
Michael Hernandez/Google No trip to Natchitoches is complete without stopping by Lasyone’s.
This timeless treasure is your go-to spot for a hearty Louisiana meal.
Ricky Cope/Google And it’s also the home of the famous meat pie!
If you’ve never had a meat pie, you’re in for a real treat.
Jim Martin/Google It’s basically a Cajun answer to an empanada. The seasoned meat in a pillowy, crispy, fried shell will make your taste buds explode.
You’ll end up loving your time in Natchitoches so much, you might just want to extend your stay.
Sandra Pruitt/Google And we wouldn’t blame you! Lucky for us, Natchitoches is one of the top bed and breakfast cities in Louisiana. You’ll have endless options to choose from, but we’d recommend a stay at the famous Steel Magnolias House. That’s right, the same house where they filmed the movie!
Have you ever visited Natchitoches? What’s your favorite thing about Louisiana’s Oldest City? Let us know in the comments below!
Natchitoches Tourism/Facebook
Established in 1714, this central Louisiana city truly offers something for everyone.
St_Matty/Trip Advisor
One of the biggest tourist attractions is during the winter, when this tranquil lake transforms into a winter wonderland with millions of lights that attracts people from all over the country.
It is filled with historic homes, pocket parks, restaurants, shopping, and more.
Louisiana’s oldest city sure ages well!
There are several tour companies you can sign up for if you’d rather not schedule everything yourself.
Michael Hernandez/Google
No trip to Natchitoches is complete without stopping by Lasyone’s.
Ricky Cope/Google
And it’s also the home of the famous meat pie!
Jim Martin/Google
It’s basically a Cajun answer to an empanada. The seasoned meat in a pillowy, crispy, fried shell will make your taste buds explode.
Sandra Pruitt/Google
And we wouldn’t blame you! Lucky for us, Natchitoches is one of the top bed and breakfast cities in Louisiana. You’ll have endless options to choose from, but we’d recommend a stay at the famous Steel Magnolias House. That’s right, the same house where they filmed the movie!
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Address: Natchitoches, LA, USA
