Central Louisiana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Natchitoches
Alexandria
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Alexandria showing a garden and a city
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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 AU$124 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$124
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The deal that wrapped around the bottom of the bed was dirty , hotel , doors elevators etc can use some paint … and the entrance roof etc needs a pressure was badly"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 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 AU$153 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$153
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,116 reviews)
"The rooms were very spacious and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Chateau Saint Denis Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Budget Inn Alexandria

Budget Inn Alexandria

2.5 out of 5
546 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA
The price is AU$69 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$69
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alexandria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (331 reviews)
"best"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Budget Inn Alexandria
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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! (88 reviews)
"Beautiful home right on the water!! Very clean! Had everything you would need to make for a great vacation! Will definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 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! (76 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay for a couples get-away. Everything was nice , comfortable, and relaxing. Just wished there would have been a boat launch access right there by the cabin but wasn't a major issue to travel to the nearest boat lainch access. Definitely would stay here again."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Cozy one bedroom cabin with lake view
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)
Awesome getaway spit
"Property was clean well maintained would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Waterfront two bedroom cottage with ample parking
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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 relaxing area.

North Toledo Bend State Park

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

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 relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the golf courses.

Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center

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

Cypress Bend Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cypress Bend Park, a lovely green space in Many. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the golf courses.

Cypress Bend Park

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