This property is unique because it's location is in the heart of the city, within walking distance to the famed Historic Front Street, Cane River, downtown area restaurants, and other locations of interest. The City is celebrating all year long, as it hosts various events and festivals! Every year in November/December, Natchitoches is the 'City of Lights' for the holiday season. Since its beginnings in 1927, the Festival of Lights has grown into Louisiana's premier community-based Christmas Celebration. A family celebration, the festival is held annually beginning late in November through early January. Over 150,000 visitors flock to this historic town and are treated to a gigantic parade, star-studded live entertainment throughout the day, dozens of food vendors, carnival rides, river cruises, carriage and trolley tours, and a spectacular fireworks show. After which, over 300,000 brightly colored Christmas lights and over 70 huge set pieces light the city along the scenic Cane River Lake. The Christmas Festival of Lights has been listed as a 'Top 100 Events in North America' by the American Bus Association for numerous years and has also been honored as one of the 'Top 20 Events' for December on six occasions by the Southeast Tourism Society. The Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights is a partner with the Holiday Trail of Lights.
Also, the surrounding area is great for fishing and water activities. Travel just a few miles north to Toledo Bend Lake for all kinds of water Marina for outstanding boating and fishing.