Overview
Many (pronounced like the given name "Manny") is a small town in Central Louisiana and is the parish seat of Sabine Parish. The town is also the gateway to the Louisiana portion of the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Many
North Toledo Bend State Park
Offers boat rentals, cabins, primitive & RV camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and a swimming pool.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Mansfield)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AEX Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria — 57 mi away. Directions
- SHV Shreveport Regional Airport, Shreveport — 64 mi away. Directions
- IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston — 156 mi away (major hub). Directions
This is the best (and only) method for getting into Many, short of having a personal plane. There are three routes into the city.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $60–$65 a night (typical $65), from 3 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$100, mid-range ~$140, comfortable ~$230.
Options are grouped as Many, Toledo Town in the Sleep guide ↓.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
This is the best (and only) method for getting into Many, short of having a personal plane. There are three routes into the city.
- US Highway 171 from Shreveport to the north or Leesville and Lake Charles to the south.
- Louisiana Highway 6 from Toledo Town and the Texas state line to the west or Natchitoches to the east.
- Louisiana Highway 175 from Mansfield and Pleasant Hill to the north. This highway terminates at Many.
Get around
By car
A car is going to be the most practical method for getting around town and the local area.
Do
Festivals
- Sabine Parish Fair is held during the last full week of September. Parades, carnival rides, and a rodeo.
Outdoors
Probably the biggest reason people visit Many is to take advantage of the outdoor recreation at Toledo Bend Reservoir. The 65-mile-long (110 km) reservoir offers a wide variety of both land and water recreation activities. Many often acts as a base and a jumping off point for people heading to the massive body of water on the Louisiana-Texas state line. Perhaps some of the most sought after activities at the reservoir are:
- Watch a sunset on the shores of Toledo Bend.
- Fishing for largemouth bass and crappie
- Hiking and bicycling at North Toledo Bend State Park
- Renting a cabin or parking an RV at any number of sites along the shoreline
Louisiana State Parks operates a handful of facilities on Toledo Bend that offer a wide variety of activities.
Eat
Eat Bayou Crawfish Cajun Cafe
Authentic Cajun cuisine with crawfish, gumbo, etoufee, and po-boys.
Sleep
Many
Toledo Town
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