Restaurants in Alexandria, Louisiana

Alexandria and the adjacent Pineville, just across the Red River, form a hub that combines elements of north and south Louisiana. 

Cajun bonhomie, or hospitality, and an annual Mardi Gras celebration thrive within this modern Southern city. A robust sportsman's culture is nurtured by outdoor opportunities at Kisatchie National Forest, nearby bayous and manmade lakes. The Red River is the focal point of both cities, and the Alexandria Levee Park puts festival grounds and an amphitheater right on its banks. Boat tours highlight the river's role in shaping Louisiana history, while annual bass tournaments lure fishermen. Lake Buhlow in Pineville features high-speed motorboat racing, and the Alexandria Riverfront Center hosts statewide conventions and galas. History endures in Pineville's stock of intact 19th-century homes and 18th-century cemeteries.