Alexandria
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At the crossroads of Louisiana is located the grand city of Alexandria. The city sits on the bank of the Red River, and the river is the source of much that Alexandria has to offer the visitor commerce afforded by the river brought people from across the nation and around the globe to settle in Alexandria, resulting in the city's rich cultural composition. The river remains a port of commerce, as well as a source of beauty and recreation for Alexandria's citizens and visitors, who often enjoy boating and waterskiing on the Red, strolling through the Riverpark, and fishing the river's oxbow lakes.
The Alexandria area is also home to Kisatchie, Louisiana's only National Forest, which is filled with hiking trails and several scenic lakes and streams, affording a variety of outdoor activities.
From the Alexandria Museum of Art one of only four accredited art museums in Louisiana to the Kent Plantation House, cultural and family activities are plentiful in Alexandria. Come for the theater, the dance, the art, the music, the history. Alexandria's got it all. Not to mention the food. Have some unforgettable southern barbecue for lunch and indulge in the seductive flavors of Creole and Cajun cuisine for dinner.
If shopping is your thing, you can fill your days in Alexandria's unique and memorable shops from the funky clothing boutiques to the prominent antique dealers. Then have a peaceful night's rest at one of our luxurious hotels or charming bed and breakfasts.
The people of Alexandria have a deep love for our city, and we're eager to show you why.
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