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Cane River National Heritage Area
Places To Go
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| Photo by John Lees |
Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Downtown Natchitoches.
There are many historical places and fun activities to experience throughout the National Heritage Area.
1. Shopping 2. Guided trolley and carriage ride tours 3. Pedal boating on Cane River Lake 4. Lasyone's Famous Natchitoches Meat Pies 5. St. Denis Walk of Honor** 6. Tour historic town houses 7. Old Court House State Museum 8. Two Historic Churches, built 1850's** 9. Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site 10. American Cemetery, est. 1750's** 11. Carriage rides in the historic district 12. Oakland Plantation, circa 1821 - Cane River Creole National Historic Park** 13. Magnolia Plantation Complex - Cane River National Historic Park** 14. Melrose Plantation, circa 1796 15. Magnolia Plantation, circa late 1800's 16. Kate Chopin House & Bayou Folk Museum, circa early 1800's 17. Allligator Park 18. Rebel State Historic Site & Louisiana Country Music Museum 19. Los Adaes State Historic Site - Capital of Spanish Texas for 50 years** 20. National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium** 21. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame** 22. Grand Ecore Visitor's Center & Red River Museum 23. Adai Indian Nation Cultural Center & Museum
**Sites are either free and/or free for persons 62 & over and children under age 12.
For more information contact:
Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau
phone: 800/ 259-1714 |
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 National Fish Hatchery, Photo by John Lees The facility sits on the site of a historic Caddo village and the aquarium features native species. more... | |  A National Historical Park, Photo by John Lees Cane River National Historical Park, Oakland Unit, includes the main house, store & 27 outbuildings. more... | |  Home of the writer Kate Chopin, Photo by John Lees Creole cottage was the home of Kate Chopin, 19th century feminist author. more... | |  Porch at Magnolia Plantation, Photo by John Lees The plantation house is the area's largest. Original house burned by Union Army was rebuilt. more... | |
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Did You Know?
National heritage areas such as Cane River National Heritage Area may be developed around a common theme or industry that influenced the culture and history of a region.
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Last Updated: October 20, 2006 at 13:24 EST |