A Day In Central Louisiana
A Rich Mix of History, Retail Therapy, Downtown Art & Lots of Good Food!
| Morning | Littlepage Farms/Commissary (Colfax, LA)
• Take a trip back in time at this historic Commissary (1908) that is stocked with lots of local goodness: pecans, preserves, honey, unique syrups, pecan oil and baked goodies galore. • The Littlepage family, who has farmed this land for generations, invites you to stop in to explore the work of local artisans, craftspeople, bakers, gardeners and more. • Or you could simply sit a spell in the rockers and enjoy a cup of coffee . |
| Morning | Kent Plantation House (Alexandria, LA)
• Pristine, authentic Creole plantation home from the early 1800s • Guides in period attire will take you behind-the-scenes of the main home, milk house, kitchen and blacksmith shop. Meet Oreo and Nutella, the resident chickens! • See the original Sugar Mill where local sugar cane crops were hand processed -this is the oldest and most complete home sugar mill in operation in the state |
| Lunch | Lunch at one of the local favorites including:
• The Cottage • Wildwood Pizza • Spirits Food & Friends • Word of Mouth Cafe • Cafe DeSoto • Critic’s Choice • Apollo Greek & Lebanese • Good People’s Kitchen |
| Afternoon | Do the Loop! --A Dose of Retail Therapy (Jackson Street area)
• Alexandria’s Jackson Street is a main thoroughfare and home to a number of colorful boutiques and gift shops. These shops are on Jackson Street or just a few blocks off of it. If you Do the Loop! we hope you’ll consider: • Addie’s Boutique, Terra Home, Dressed to the Bixby, John Ward Interior & Gifts, Flowers/Gifts by Rick, Southern Chic, Southern Accents Boutique, Interiors by Cora, etc. |
| Afternoon | Sips & Nibbles -An Afternoon Break
For a cheerful and convenient coffee and/or cupcake break, you might try: • Little Cakes, Big Attitude • Atwood’s Bakery • Doce Vita Bakery • Tamp & Grind Coffee |
| Late Afternoon | A Dose of Downtown Art
Each Gift Shop showcases unique works of various Southern artists • Alexandria Museum of Art & Gift Shop • River Oaks Square Arts Center & Gift Shop |
| Late Afternoon | Cocktails and Dinner in Downtown Alexandria
Cocktails and stories are in rich supply at: • The Mirror Room, Historic Hotel Bentley • The Tasting Room of Louisiana, home of Louisiana’s only Whiskey Sommelier • The Diamond Grill Dinner is served: • The Bentley Room, Historic Hotel Bentley • Diamond Grill |
| Outdoor | •
Alexandria Zoo
• Gone Wild Safari • Hayes E Daze Ranch (Horse back riding through Kisatchie National Forest) • Kisatchie National Forest (Multiple Hiking Trails) • Southern Forest Heritage Museum • Kincaid Lake • Indian Creek • Bringhurst Golf Course • Links on the Bayou Golf Course • LSUA Golf Course • Oakwing Golf Course • Ft. Buhlow Disc Golf • Kees Park Disc Golf Course |
| TREE HOUSE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM |
Special Note: Please remember that the days and hours of operation for area attractions, retailers, restaurants, etc. have changed in recent months. We highly recommend that you call and confirm the days/hours of operation of selected sites before you visit.
Safe travels and we look forward to welcoming you to Central Louisiana.