A red old-fashion riverboat, called the Cane River Queen, await its next voyage at a dock on the Cane River in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Natchitoches Main Street

Thousands of lights make downtown Natchitoches sparkle during November and December.
Natchitoches Christmas Festival

Thousands of lights make downtown Natchitoches sparkle during November and December.

Explore Cane River Lake on the Cane River Queen.

Explore Cane River Lake on the Cane River Queen.

Lasyone’s is a long-standing favorite place for delicious meat pies.

Lasyone’s is a long-standing favorite place for delicious meat pies.

See memorabilia from home-grown athletes in all manner of sports at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

See memorabilia from home-grown athletes in all manner of sports at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Book a stay at the Steel Magnolia House.

Book a stay at the Steel Magnolia House.

Established in 1714, Natchitoches is the oldest settlement in Louisiana. Once the main post for French, Spanish and Native American traders, the city still remains a cultural hub.

The heart of the Main Street district is Front Street. See gems like Kaffie Frederick General Mercantile, the state's oldest general store; the Cane River Queen, an authentic paddlewheeler; or Cane River Paddle & Pedal Sports, a kayak and SUP outfitter. 

Ready for lunch? Snag a traditional meat pie from Lasyone’s, or pan-fried redfish from Mayeaux’s Steak & Seafood

Discover fantastic exhibits at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum, or spot historic Creole cottages while touring the Cane River National Heritage Area.

Stay close to the fun at Chateau St. Denis (a two-minute walk from Front Street) or the Steel Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast (a 10-minute walk).

Plan your trip around one of our fabulous celebrations. Catch a spring concert held on Cane River Lake, or travel down for the Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival. Our most anticipated event is the Natchitoches Christmas Festival – a six-week-long celebration featuring thousands of brilliant lights and displays.

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Address

781 Front Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457

Phone
(318) 352-2746