If the summer heat has you sweltering, it may be the perfect time to get into a holiday mindset and plan a Christmas trip to one of the most magical celebrations in the South. Natchitoches, Louisiana welcomes visitors to its six-week-long Christmas Festival of Lights in a way that only Natchitoches–the oldest city in the state and the oldest permanent settlement from the Louisiana Purchase–can. The town creates an extravaganza of Christmas festivities that’s unmatched for its creativity...| It's a Southern Thing
If you’re looking for a fun weekend getaway with an emphasis on history, then Natchitoches, Louisiana, is the place for you. Natchitoches (Let’s say it together: NAK-A-TISH) was the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, established in 1714. At more than 300 years old, the town has a fun European vibe with history brimming over every corner. In fact, you could visit Natchitoches for a week and still only learn a small fraction of its rich history. That’s what we’re here for: To ...| It's a Southern Thing