General Info

Natchitoches is a Naturally Perfect place to make your home with Northwestern State University, Cane River National Heritage Area, a National Landmark Historic District, National and State parks, and Kisatchie National Forest offering many exciting things to do and places to explore. Whether it's classical music or hunting and fishing that you enjoy, Natchitoches will have something for you. If you love music, we have the Natchitoches/Northwestern Symphony, the NSU Jazz Orchestra, an annual International Piano Series, brown bag lunches, street dances, concerts, dinner theater, plays, opera, and faculty/student recitals. If you love sports, we have NSU athletics, hunting, water-skiing, rowing, and fishing. You can choose from Cane River Lake, Sibley Lake, Red River, and nearby Clear/Black Lake and Toledo Bend for excellent fishing. While most are aware of our Christmas Festival, there are seven major annual events plus Mardi Gras and our Main Street Program which has won 1 of 4 national awards in 2006. Our brand new 38, 000 sq ft downtown Events Center is busy booking additional events. We have two golf courses plus Cypress Bend Resort is a short drive away. Natchitoches has been named one of the National Trust for Preservation 2005 Dozen Distinctive Destinations in as well as being named as one of the top 8 places in to retire by Kiplinger. Great people, great places, great food. Naturally Perfect.