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FROM I-49 TAKE EXIT 99 TO LA 8 EAST
TO COLFAX CROSS BRIDGE
3.8 MILES FROM BRIDGE ON THE LEFT
(You will go around 4 large curves in the road)
THERE IS A SIGN ON A WHITE CROSS BAR
FAIRMOUNT
(green background, gold letters)
WE ARE THE BIG WHITE PLANTATION HOUSE AT THE END OF
THE LANE.
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Attractions
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Alexandria Historical and Genealogical Library and
Museum- c 1907
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- Located
on the corner of Washington & Fifth streets. Open
Tuesday to Saturday 10 to 4. Free (318) 487-8556
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Alexandria Museum of Art- c 1898 |
The states
largest collection of North Louisiana Folk Art. Corner
of Main and Murray Streets. Open Tuesday to Friday 9
to 5, Saturday 10 to 5. Admission (318) 443-3458
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Alexandria Zoo |
Over 500
animals including 20 endangered species. Located
in Bringhurst Park off Masonic Drive. Open daily 9 to
5. Admission (318) 473-1385.
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Hotel Bently - c 1908. |
The "Waldorf
of the Red River" used extensively
during World War II when battle strategies were planned
by Generals
Eisenhower, Clark and Patton. DeSoto Street in Downtown.
(318) 448-9600
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Events
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Cochon de Lait Festival |
This springtime festival
centers around the traditional pig roast.
Held the second weekend of May in
Mansura. (318) 964-2887.
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Fete du Ble Indian Festival |
This annual festival
highlights the Tujica-Biloxi Indians. Features Indian
dancing, crafts, and fireworks display.
Held Fourth of July weekend in Marksville.
(318) 253-9767
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Louisiana Pecan Festival |
| The Louisiana pecan
industry festival, features, arts, crafts, a festival
queen contest, street dance, quest performances, and
a parade.
Held the first weekend of November
in Colfax. (318) 627-3711.
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Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival |
| This annual festival
features arts, crafts, food, and fun.
Held the second weekend in June at
Melrose Plantation, home of Clementine Hunter. Nachitoches.
(318) 379-0055.
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Natchitoches Christmas Festival |
| "The City of Lights"
features a parade, arts, crafts, food, fun, a fireworks
display, and the traditional lighting of the lights.
First weekend of December and the
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