Central Louisiana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Natchitoches
Alexandria
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Alexandria showing a garden and a city
Natchitoches featuring signage

Where to stay in Central Louisiana

Natchitoches

Downtown Natchitoches

While visiting Downtown Natchitoches, you might make a stop by sights like Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store.

Downtown Natchitoches
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East Natchitoches

While East Natchitoches isn't home to many top sights, Historic District Shopping and Cane River National Heritage Area are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Natchitoches
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Alexandria Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Alexandria Airport

3 out of 5
6116 W Calhoun Dr, Alexandria, LA
The price is NZ$144 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$144
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Alexandria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The outside of the property is not inviting when you drive up. You are confused because you arrive on the back side of the hotel and think that is the entrance and it looks unappealing to say the least. Once you got to the correct door it was much improved."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Alexandria Airport
Chateau Saint Denis Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Chateau Saint Denis Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
751 Second St, Natchitoches, LA
The price is NZ$172 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$172
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Natchitoches. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,106 reviews)
"The receptionist was very courteous"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Chateau Saint Denis Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hotel Bentley

Hotel Bentley

4 out of 5
200 DeSoto St, Alexandria, LA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alexandria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
"Great hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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Waterfront two bedroom cottage with ample parking

Waterfront two bedroom cottage with ample parking

Zwolle
Stay at this cabin in Zwolle. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction North Toledo Bend State Park is located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
5 days of fishing
"Nice little camp. Nothing extravagant which is what i prefer. The floating dock needs repair but the owner is working on it. Its nice to have a boat launch 3 lots over and not have to travel miles by boat and land to get everything to the camp."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Waterfront two bedroom cottage with ample parking
Super clean Waterfront home with private boat launch and fishing pier on site.

Super clean Waterfront home with private boat launch and fishing pier on site.

Many
Stay at this vacation home in Many. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Cypress Bend Park and Cypress Bend Golf Course are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
"Wonderful location and beautiful house. I highly recommend this place to anyone."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Super clean Waterfront home with private boat launch and fishing pier on site.
Cozy one bedroom cabin with lake view

Cozy one bedroom cabin with lake view

Florien
Stay at this cabin in Anacoco. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction South Toledo Bend State Park is located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"We loved having the porch to enjoy our morning coffee & the water. A huge porch shared with the cabin next door."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Cozy one bedroom cabin with lake view
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Popular places to visit

North Toledo Bend State Park

North Toledo Bend State Park

You can take time to visit North Toledo Bend State Park during your travels to Zwolle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

North Toledo Bend State Park

Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center

After visiting Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Many. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the golf courses.

Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center

Cane River National Heritage Area

Explore the great outdoors at Cane River National Heritage Area, a lovely green space in Natchitoches. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.

Cane River National Heritage Area

Rapides Parish Coliseum

Catch an event at Rapides Parish Coliseum during your trip to Alexandria. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Rapides Parish Coliseum

Alexandria Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Alexandria Mall during your visit to Alexandria. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Alexandria Mall

Lake St. John

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake St. John during your travels in Ferriday.

Lake St. John

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