Known as “The oldest town of Louisiana”, this community established in the 1710s and incorporated in the 1810s has great shopping areas, top dining options, lovely recreational areas, unique museums, and charming events. This college town in Natchitoches Parish was named for the Indian tribe. Serving as the parish seat of Natchitoches, this land on the Red River has an average elevation of less than 120 feet above sea level. When you come to this corner of Louisiana, do not miss the change to try out the meat pie and check out some of the local festivals such as Cane River Zydeco Festival, Mardi Grass, and Northwestern Folklife Festival.