Great plantation. Best part about it is the small museum for Clementine Hunter. Her art is…read moredisplayed and it is beautiful. Our tour guide was was wonderful and very knowledgable. Loved his enthusiasm for the history of the plantation. Really beautiful grounds and well worth the 10 dollars. Wish they had more original furniture, but I guess they can't help that.

charged us $30 and we could not enter the main house. also had no grounds map to give us with any…read moreinformation on each buildin.

Going back to places we visited during our Natchitoches trip, I forgot about reviewing this…read morehistoric site. This wasn't really planned, but after our boat tour, we decided to check it out since it was recommended during the boat tour. I'm always pretty interested to check out Historic sites. We decided to ride our scooters over and they were nice enough to let us store them inside, since they folded up. There were both indoor and outdoor exhibits. We decided to walk outside first and since it was 4th Of July, it was pretty bare. The outdoors was nice and woodsy. It was a hot day, so we went back inside pretty quick. On the inside exhibit, there was more to read and learn about, so we took the time to do that. Restrooms were available inside as well. The staff that was there answered questions and gave us a bunch more information about the area and festivities that we did not already know about. If you get a chance please visit them, when you are in Natchitoches. A lot of history!

A fine historic site that showcases the earliest French history in Louisiana! The site is in two…read moreparts: the museum and the reconstructed Fort St. Jean Baptiste. Both are excellent! The staff are friendly and helpful. No one was really around to explain anything in the fort, however. I had to rely on an interpretative booklet they loan out inside the museum but it doesn't always answer all questions. This is the only reason I'm giving 4 stars and not 5. But otherwise, pretty fantastic! This easily should be a first stop when visiting Natchitoches. It gives a bit of foundation and explanation for visiting the rest of the city.

Nice walking tour. Historical tour and folk life and art of Clemetine Hunter art topped it off.read more

The Cane River National Heritage Area is a United States Heritage park area in my beautiful home…read morestate of Louisiana, the wonderful place of my birth, the fun place of my youth. This lovely little park is located in downtown Natchitoches, a beautiful old small historic town, it's really beautiful & great for a day trip or family picnic as it's small riverfront offers "little Mississippi River" like boat rides. It's just a very cool little area kinda like right out of "Gone with the Wind" the movie. It's located in a really gorgeous historic plantation-home type area of northern Louisiana that features really cool creole architecture, and you know I got a thing for history & architecture, so this is one of my favorite places on earth ;) Cane River National Heritage Area is roughly around 116,000 acres. It begins just south of Natchitoches and extends south & west for about 35 miles along cane river lake & I49 to Monette's Ferry. It's a great area for photo ops, you will also find lots of local fresh seafood, all kinds of tasty local cajun culinary treats dotted throughout the area & tons of places to go fishing & exploring. Something for everyone. A great place to spend a romantic or girls weekend at a lovely local historic B&B. It is very hard to chose as you will find, one is more gorgeous than the next. If you love antiquing this area is fantastic for vintage finds, it will surely keep you busy & entertained. Founded way back in 1714, it is the oldest community in the territory covered by the Louisiana Purchase. Wonderfully preserved, a beautiful must see bucket list worthy historic place in my home state of Louisiana. I hope you visit soon & love it as much as I do. Highly recommend.

I have visited this museum and cultural center a few times. They have authentic Native American…read morecultural relics and exhibits. There are two large Tepees set up outside in the front. There is a gift shop with Native American cultural items and jewelry. I would recommend if visiting nearby places like Natchitoches to stop by. Not sure if you have to call ahead or not. They do provide tours for schools.

Great town. Locals are nice. The best food and shops. Love the river tour or lake. Learned about…read morenew French sauce I don't remember the name. It had cheesy dip with mud bugs in it. Sorry I'm from Texas. All we have is Steak and Whataburger

First time coming here for business, it comes off as an interesting small town. Old downtown is by…read morethe river and it's nicely curated. Dining and hotel options are limited but would be fun to come for a quick getaway.

Great place for the kids to spend the day and play. Nice small place. They could just run around a…read morewhole bunch of different activities. To keep the kids busy you can play inside or outside. It's pretty affordable and all around a great time! The staff is very nice!

We love the Treehouse. It is a local treasure. The working model train is always a hit with my…read morelittle boy. He also loves the fire truck on the playground and the police car inside! There are so many cute and fun AND educational things to do there!!!

An amazing taste of the variety of Louisiana sports and highlighting our heroes under the roof of…read morean award winning architectural structure. While I agree with another reviewer that the building does stand out, such is the nature of modern development. inside, the structure gently flows with many displays and items donated to the museum or on loan from various sources. Sports icons who have touched Louisiana sports and beyond are given their just acknowledgements. There are even sports you would not really think of first, including race car driving and hunting, that are given space. Downstairs, there is an exhibit hall for special pieces. When I visited, it was local artists. That area, I hope, will be expanded soon. Upstairs, nestled in its own corner, you will find a wonderful display paying homage to those who settled the area and those who were added by travel or trade. There are artifacts on display and electronic displays to share how the area was formed. Admission was less than $10, and you are helping preserve a special part of history. Staff was super friendly and helpful, available should a question arise, and made sure you were able to enjoy your visit. I was there around an hour or so and was able to take in just about all I wanted to see that morning. I really enjoyed the day, and I hope you would make it a point to stop in and learn more about Louisiana!

Lovely museum! The architecture of the building is just beautiful- twisting and turning like a…read moreriver. The man at the entrance (didn't get his name) was great. He seemed very knowledgable and was kind to all who visited! A+ hospitality. I loved how updated the exhibits were. Even though I am not a fan of sports, myself, I enjoyed learning about the history of the town and of LA. Great find! Very well done.

not at lot for a 2 year old. good activities for a group of older kids to see. not a lot of hands…read moreon. little kids need to touch things. 1 year old and up pay same price as adult. that is ridiculous.

The children's museum is cozy and kids had a blast! They especially loved the restaurant and the…read moregreat food options they were able to serve. I totally recommend this place.

On the former grounds of the most populous cooperative/socialist utopian community in US history,…read morethis museum does a compelling job of bringing to life much of the New Llano that was. For me this museum was utterly worth a day-trip out from New Orleans. The museum is a no-frills one-room affair--and open only Thursdays and Fridays--but it's crowded with artifacts (furniture, posters, tools, newspapers, paintings, family portraits, orchestra programs) that are immensely thought-provoking, embodying unpredictable details of the cultural richness and the political principles of the New Llano effort. When we visited, a new feature display focused on the major role of women in the colony, and the political values, maternity leave and child care programs that helped enable that role. Maps, photographs, and a small collection of videos, books and documents round out a one-of-a-kind archive of a largely buried history. Special thanks to the museum curator, who enthusiastically guided us through the museum, offering deep new layers of knowledge to the displays. Incredibly friendly and helpful! Her passion and empathy for the history were moving and much appreciated. This museum does a great job of conveying the dreams, problems and everyday life of New Llano Colony in a way that feels current, fair and relatable. This is a unique place and it's a unique joy to feel in touch with its memory in this small repository of history.