Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Natchitoches Parish is in Central Louisiana. It's home to the historic town of Natchitoches.

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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.
SHV Shreveport Regional Airport, Shreveport — 53 mi away. Directions
AEX Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria — 54 mi away. Directions
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston — 185 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 2-day trip

Day 1: Natchitoches — Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery, Magnolia Plantation Grounds, Oakland Plantation.
Day 2: Natchez — Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Melrose Plantation, St. Augustine Parish (Isle Brevelle) Church.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.

Photos

Places in Natchitoches Parish

Natchitoches

City / town · 19 listings

Natchez

City / town · 4 listings

Go next

Alexandria South I-49
Lufkin West Louisiana 6
Natchez East U.S. 84
Shreveport North I-49

Communities

Ashland
Campti
Clarence
Goldonna
Natchitoches — a popular tourist destination for its many classic-style shops and cafes
Natchez — one of the oldest communities in the territory covered by the Louisiana Purchase, and part of the Cane River National Heritage Area
Powhatan
Provencal
Robeline