Natchitoches (/ˈnækətəʃ/ NAK-ə-təsh; French: Les Natchitoches) is a small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. Established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana, the community was named after the indigenous Natchitoches people.
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Cane River National Heritage Area in northwestern Louisiana is a largely rural, agricultural landscape known for its historic plantations, its distinctive Creole architecture, and its multi-cultural legacy. Historically this region lay at the intersection of French and Spanish realms in the New World. Today it is home to a unique blend of cultures, including American Indian, French, Spanish, African, and Creole. The central corridor of the heritage area begins just south of Natchitoches, the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, and extends along both sides of Cane River Lake for approximately 35 miles. The heritage area includes Cane River Creole National Historical Park, seven National Historic Landmarks, three State Historic Sites, and many other historic plantations, homes, and churches. What is a National Heritage Area? A National Heritage Area is a place recognized by the United States Congress for its unique contribution to the American experience. In a national heritage area, natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally distinctive landscape arising from patterns of human activity shaped by geography. These patterns make national heritage areas representative of the national experience through the physical features that remain and the traditions that have evolved in the areas. Continued use of the national heritage areas by people whose traditions helped to shape the landscapes enhances their significance. The Cane River National Heritage Area is one of forty-nine National Heritage Areas recognized by Congress for their significant contributions to the American experience. In partnership with the National Park Service, CRNHA, Inc. celebrates the nationally significant history of the Cane River region, preserving it for the benefit of current and future generations.
This was a great day trip heading from Natchitoches south along the Cain river. We visited the national park which was a great couple of hours and then traveled south to other plantation estates, Magnolia and Melrose. Pay attention to the signs as Hwy 119 is washed out just on the North side of Magnolia plantation ( For a very long time) so you must travel down Hwy 1 to pick up 119 in Derry. Worth the visit
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We were there on a dreary Sunday and elected for the guided tour, which included a covered golf cart. Felicia our tour guide was amazing! She really knows her history. I highly recommend taking the guided tour with her. Very interesting history there.
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Walking up and down Front Street gives you plenty of choices for things to look for and definitely during Christmas you can probably finish up your shopping. Hello Dolly was my favorite!
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I have many Great Interior Pictures of this Actual General Store that Dates Back to 1863. Located on Scenic Cobble Stone Street with Red River Just across the Road. So many great pictures that is operational and filled with Old and New Merchandise. Old Cash Register over 147 years old. Listed with a National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior. A Place all of America "Must See'"
We love to stop by this Mercantile store everytime we visit Natchitoches, LA and peruse all the unique items they carry. It is a very large store that carries alittle of everything that you could need. I love the children's toys.....they have the old toys that you remember from your childhood days. I bought several Christmas gifts here.
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First let me say I am a kid at heart, and I LOVE animals...so obviously we had to visit the alligator park as soon as possible after moving to Louisiana! Word of warning- its not a clean place by any means, so bring hand sanitizer! They have hand-sani stations throughout the park but some of them were out. I don't count the cleanliness issue against our experience though, there are animals everywhere so to me it was par for the course. The alligator ponds were awesome, there are walkways on either side of them so you will get a chance to get up close (safe distance of course) to the gators. The gator areas are secured with multiple layers of fencing, and there were multiple families with small children running around so very family-friendly. The feeding show was the highlight, you sit in bleachers and a loudspeaker comes on and narrates the whole thing in a Louisiana accent, very cute. Watching those giant gators jump up and grab the steaks was awesome! It lasted maybe 15 minutes. Other areas include a baby goat pen, adult goat pen, deer pen, emus, raccoons, ducks .. hopefully im not forgetting anything. There were a lot of animals! You can feed all of them, either by buying a baggie of animal food at the gift shop or you can buy animal food from the little machines located throughout the park for 25 cents. There were also aquariums with box turtles, a snapping turtle, baby alligators, and snakes. You can also pay $8 to hold an alligator and have your picture taken. We had a great time and spent an hour and a half there. We will most definitely be bringing family here when they visit!
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This is a great place to stop if you are visiting Natchitoches in the summer with kids. It is one room, free, and air conditioned. It is a great way to entertain the kids while learning about local fish and the role of the hatchery.
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