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 ...