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Cane River National Heritage Area
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Cane River National Heritage Area is a place where many cultures - American Indian, French, Spanish, African, Creole,and later American - came together to create away of life dependent on the land, the river, and each other.
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The Basics |
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Within the National Heritage Area there are many individual sites with various operating hours and fees. This is not meant to be a complete listing of all area sites. Detailed information and upcoming events can be viewed at the Natchitoches Convention and Visitor Bureau, located at 781 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Phone: 800/259-1714
Cane River Creole National Historical Park -
Magnolia Plantation Complex (National Park Site): Open daily, 8 am - 4pm.
Oakland Plantation (National Park Site): Open daily 8 am - 4 pm
Kate Chopin House - Open daily, Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday open 1 pm - 4 pm.
Magnolia Plantation Big House: Privately owned, hours vary,
Melrose Plantation: Open daily, 12 pm -4 pm.
National Historic Landmark District: Open daily.
Old Courthouse State Museum: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Adais Indian Nation Cultural Center and Museum: Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm
Fort St. Jean Baptiste: Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm.
Fort Jesup State Historic Site: Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm
Los Adaes State Historic Site: Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm. |
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452 Jefferson Street, Suite 150
PO Box 1201
Natchitoches, LA 71457
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318-356-5555 |
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318-356-8222 |
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Climate |
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Typical Louisiana weather, hot and humid in the summer, usually cold and wet in winter...dress appropriately for the seasons
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Link to our Natchitoches Weather coverage for more information.
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Fees |
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Fees vary at individual sites, starting at $3.00.
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Things To Do |
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Cane River National Heritage Area is home to three fort sites, numerous Creole plantation homes with four open daily for tours, museums, historic homes and churches, an alligator park, a fish hatchery, and many recreational outdoor activities including fishing, hiking canoeing, camping, hunting, touring pecan plantations and walking through a nature preserve. Every day is filled with things to do around Natchitoches. |
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Guided Tours |
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Although there are no buses available within Cane River Heritage Area, tour groups arriving on chartered buses may choose from the following tour guides to enhance their experience while visiting in our special region. Contact information for guides listed below:
Buzzin’ with Betty Tours: Certified Travel Professional offering step-on guide services packages itineraries for motor coach tour groups, meetings, and conventions.
Call: 318/ 352-3774
Fax: 318/ 354-6586
Cane River Tours: Dinner cruises and boat rides on Cane River Lake. Seasonal. Call for times 318/ 458-4680 or visit www.redriverhouseboat.com
Fun Time Tours: Certified tour guide with 20 years of experience. Mother of the groom in the movie “Steel Magnolia” Specialized in Steel Magnolia Tours. Your group will be entertained. Lori Tate – 318/ 357-8744
Natchitoches Tours: Vintage style streetcars, historic district and Steel Magnolia filming sites. Available for weddings and private parties. Pedal boats on Cane River Lake.
Call – 318/ 356-8687
Once Upon A Time Tours: Legends and Lifestyles in the Louisiana colony. Licensed guide. Contact – Vicki Martin at 318/ 357-8903
Real Scoop Tours: Certified Travel Professional offering step-on guide service and historic home tours.
Robert “Bobby” DeBlieux
Call: 318/ 352-5342 or 800/ 482-4276
Southern Carriage Tours: 700 block Front Street downtown historic district.
Daily 10AM until
Sun 12-4PM
Call: 318/ 356-TOUR
Tours by Jan: Offers complete receptive service for motor coach tours-step-on guide services in Historic Natchitoches and Cane River Plantation Country.
Contact: Jan Frederick, 318/ 352-2324
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Indoor Activities |
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Sites and tours are available within the Cane River National Heritage Area. There are self-guided tours as well as interpretation by Park Rangers and Curators at various locations. National Historic Landmark District Tours - Historic District Tours: Daily guided trolley or carriage tour through the district, "Steel Magnolia" filming sites, and other historic sites.
- Old Courthouse State Museum: 600 Second Street. Built in 1896 Louisiana's only courthouse museum is open Monday –Saturday, 9am -5pm. Admission. Time to tour: 45 min.
Church of Immaculate Conception: 613 Church Street. Built circa. 1850's. Spiral staircase significant in that it has no center support. - Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile: 758 Front Street. Louisiana's oldest general store. Open Monday -Saturday. 7am-5pm.
Spiral Staircase: 701 Front Street. Located behind Plantation Treasures, Prudhomme Building. Staircase was built in France and shipped to Natchitoches 1856. - Walk of Honor: 145 rue St. Denis Street. Marble fleur de lis set in the sidewalk, honors stars from movies, as well as, others who have made significant contributions to Natchitoches through sports, entertainment, the arts, and cultural activities.
- Fort St. Jean Baptiste: 155 rue Jefferson Street, museum of 18th century artifacts and history with the intent of interacting with visitors, experience the culture of colonial life.
- Prud'homme-Rouquier Home: Located in the National Historic Landmark District, a rare architectural example of life in Natchitoches during the 1800's.
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Places To Go |
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Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Downtown Natchitoches. There are many historical places and fun activities to experience throughout the National Heritage Area. - Shopping
- Guided trolley and carriage ride tours
- Pedal boating on Cane River Lake
- Lasyone's Famous Natchitoches Meat Pies
- St. Denis Walk of Honor
- Tour historic town houses
- Old Court House State Museum
- Two Historic Churches, built 1850's
- Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
- American Cemetery, est. 1750's
- Carriage rides in the historic district
- Oakland Plantation, circa 1821 - Cane River Creole National Historic Park
- Magnolia Plantation Complex – Cane River National Historic Park
- Melrose Plantation, circa 1796
- Magnolia Plantation, circa late 1800's
- Kate Chopin House & Bayou Folk Museum, circa early 1800's
- Alligator Park
- Rebel State Historic Site & Louisiana Country Music Museum
- Los Adaes State Historic Site - Capital of Spanish Texas for 50 years
- National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
- Grand Ecore Visitor's Center & Red River Museum
- Adai Indian Nation Cultural Center & Museum
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