Basics
- Length:
- 502 miles (807 km)
- Time:
- Allow 12 hours
- Fees:
- None- some attractions have entrance fees
Description
North Louisiana's rolling hills and pine forests can be seen inall their beauty along the Northwest Louisiana Scenic Byway.Tracing roads that once were paths for frontiersmen moving west,the Northwest Louisiana Scenic Byway opens the state's hill countryfor your own exploration. Discover a picturesque rural regionsteeped in pioneer heritage. Experience lively cultures expressedin small town festivals, heritage museums, delicious southerncooking at roadside restaurants and hospitality beyond compare.
Climb aboard the byway north of Shreveport-Bossier City. Yourtrip along LA Hwy 2 and a network of adjoining roads will lead youfrom a gift shop and tea room in Vivian to Homer's famed antebellumarchitecture to Bernice's many historic buildings.
Along the way, visit a museum in Oil City that showcases thehuge regional influence of the oil industry. Pick ripe berries on abright sunny morning. Enjoy the beauty and sport of Lake Claiborneand Lake Bistineau State Parks, Earl Williamson Park on Caddo Lakeplus numerous other lakes and bayous. Visit heritage centerscarefully maintained by locals whose roots run deep. When the sunsets, make yourself comfortable at a B & B tucked away alongthe route. Leave the city streets behind and experience the rural riches of Northwest Louisiana.