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Crossroads
Crossroads aptly gets its name by being at the crossroads of two of the most historic trails in Louisiana-the El Camino Real and the Natchez Trace; thus, giving visitors a taste of all things Louisiana -- not the least of which is our famous Southern Hospitality.
If you're really into Mother Nature, you'll be entranced by the 800,000-acre Kisatchie National Forest. Here you might encounter bears, possums and deer, and you'll rarely see another group of hikers for this is truly an unspoiled wilderness. How about a canoe ride, like the Indians did in these parts over 200 years ago? You can't do better than the wild and wonderful Kisatchie Bayou.
Alexandria/Pineville, nestled in the heart of Louisiana, offers a place to begin an authentic Louisiana experience. Visitors can explore the many attractions that Central Louisiana has to offer. We invite you to see Alexandria's oldest standing structure, Kent Plantation House, depicting plantation life between 1795 and 1855. Although several Cane River plantations welcome visitors, students of feminist literature will particularly enjoy the Kate Chopin House and Bayou Folk Museum. If you travel El Camino Real, a National Historic Trail, you'll wind up at the breathtaking 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir, which can boast, without exaggeration, some of the best fishing, hunting, canoeing and birding in the country. This area is truly a paradise for families who love the outdoors.
Great restaurants abound throughout Crossroads. Don't miss Lasyone's Meat Pie Restaurant in Natchitoches, home of the famous Natchitoches Meat Pie. Also, consider a room in one of the region's many expansive plantation homes and B&Bs.
