The Best Natchitoches Shopping & Attractions

Nestled on the Cane River and a National Landmark Historic District, Natchitoches LA boasts some of the best local shopping, restaurants and attractions in Louisiana. There is plenty to do for the entire family from the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame to Fort St. John Baptiste’ and don’t forget the world famous “Natchitoches Christmas Holiday Lights and Festival” starting every winter in late November. Local shops abound through the streets of Natchitoches, from jewelry, local arts and crafts, gift shops to fashion boutiques you’re sure to find a favorite. Don’t forget the local cuisine, with great seafood and creole inspired dishes you’ll leave Natchitoches wanting more. We invite you to take a look around by using the Natchitoches Downtown Map below.

Beau Jardin

Beau Jardin is the City of Natchitoches' newly-constructed water feature and garden area on the downtown riverbank, located within the Natchitoches Historic District. Beau Jardin is the perfect venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, or setting for [...]

Los Adaes

Los Adaes Historic Site BUILT ON THE EDGE of the Spanish empire, the Los Adaes settlement had both a mission and a fort (presidio). It served as the capital of the Province of Texas for 41 [...]

Natchitoches Events Center

We have something for everyone... Our facility consists of nearly 40,000 square feet of space featuring a 15,000 square foot Exhibit Hall capable of being divided into smaller breakout areas. The facility also features three 1,200 [...]

Grand Ecore Visitor Center

Grand Ecore Visitor Center The Visitor Center is located at Grand Ecore, a small community about four miles north of Natchitoches, Louisiana, and commands a panoramic view from a bluff 80 feet above the Red River. [...]

Georgia’s Gift Shop

Georgia's Gift Shop Visit our shop during your visit to Historical Downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana. We have that special treasure you are looking for with the largest selection of Natchitoches and Louisiana gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, postcards, spoons, [...]

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

More than a half-century after inducting its first class of sports legends, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame is realizing its fondest dreams and greatest aspirations. In a Grand Opening on Friday night, June 28, the [...]

Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup

Brick and Row / Merci Beaucoup We are thrilled to announce Merci Beaucoup Florals & Gifts, located in Downtown Historic Natchitoches, is under new ownership of Keith & Natalie Ducote. In the Spring of 2022, the [...]

Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site

Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site Natchitoches was founded by a French Canadian, Louis Antoine Juchereau de St. Denis, in 1714 while he was en route to Mexico from Mobile, Alabama, on a trade mission. [...]

Downtown Natchitoches MAP

The Best Natchitoches Shopping & Attractions Nestled on the Cane River and a National Landmark Historic District, Natchitoches LA boasts some of the best local shopping, restaurants and attractions in Louisiana. There is plenty to do for the entire family from the Louisiana [...]

Church Street Inn

Located in the heart of downtown historic Natchitoches, Louisiana, the Inn is within easy walking distance of fine dining, shopping, museums, Northwestern State University, and the beautiful Cane River Lake. The first hotel of its kind [...]

Pied A’ Terre Natchitoches

Interiors & Gifts in the Heart of Downtown Natchitoches, LA. 746 Front Street Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-238-4373 HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 - 6 Sunday & Monday: Closed [...]

Jefferson House Bed & Breakfast

An idyllic retreat on Cane River Lake in the Natchitoches Historic District. From beautifully appointed king-sized bedrooms complete with private baths, to a sumptuous gourmet breakfast, Jefferson House Bed & Breakfast is within walking distance to Natchitoches' many [...]