Welcome to Natchitoches.net, the Official Online City Guide for Natchitoches, Louisiana's oldest town, established 1714.
That quaint and perky town in the movie Steel Magnolias is real! Experience the charm of the original French colony in Louisiana, established 1714 and well known as the film site of "Steel Magnolias". Discover our Landmark Historic District with shopping, dining, and attractions plus historic fort sites, museums, and year around cultural events and festivals.
Natchitoches is also recognized as the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Louisiana and home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park at Oakland & Magnolia Plantations. The National Trust named our town one of the 2005 "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" for Historic Preservation.
Alive After 5: Art in the Park - Friday, May 29th
Art in the Park, will be held on Friday, May 29. Art in the Park, an outdoor art show, will be held on the downtown riverbank from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local artists will be displaying artwork for sale and providing artist demonstrations. In addition, there will be a wine and cheese, live jazz music and children's art activities.
Artists' exhibit spaces are available at no cost and can be reserved by contacting the Main Street Office at 352-2746. Exhibit forms are also available at the Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery located on Front Street.
Alive After 5 is a six-month series of evening events taking place from April to September. The series includes art events; concerts, musical theatre, and other cultural events, which will all, take place in the Natchitoches Historic District.
How Do You Say Natchitoches?
It's not "Natch a tish" and it surley isn't "Nacogdoches"! So how do you pronounce the name of our town? This new video site will have you saying it like a local -
Visit our friends at the NEW "NatchitochesTour.com" to find out.
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A Top Retirement Town in the United States
Where to Retire Magazine • Sept/Oct 2008
Ten Bargain Retirement Spotsin the United States
US News & World Report • June 2007
Preserve America Presidential
Award for Heritage Tourism
Pres. George W. Bush • May 2007
Great American Main Street Award
National Trust for Historic Preservation
One of the Top 100 Places to Retire - Where to Retire Magazine • 2001 & 2002
1 of 12 Great Road Trips - National Geographic Traveler • 2002
