Some of our fondest childhood memories can be found in the car taking road trips with the family. This road trip in Louisiana will take you through the northern part of the state, stopping at some of the most whimsical, historical, and scenic spots in the state, perfect for a family adventure.
Use this interactive map as your guide and feel free to add your own stops along the way. From point to point, you’re looking at about a three-hour drive, but of course, you’ll want to plan out the entire day so you can stop off to enjoy these sights without feeling rushed.
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Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens/Facebook The Biedenharn Museum is four awesome attractions all rolled into one. Joseph A. Biedenharn built the home for him and his family in 1913, and part of the museum showcases the historic home where you can learn all about this fascinating family. Within the museum, you’ll also find a Bible exhibit and a Coca-Cola exhibit, as well as some truly magnificent English gardens to stroll through. Biedenharn Museum & Garden, 2006 Riverside Dr, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Kiroli Park
Kiroli Park/Facebook Kiroli Park is an outdoor lover’s dream. The 150-acre park features several walking trails, tennis courts, and a fishing pond, but that doesn’t even scratch the surface of all there is to see and do here. Some of the most unique features of this beloved park are the inclusive playgrounds, which cater to children with special accessibility needs as well as able-bodied kids. Kiroli Park, 820 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
John Withrow/Google Ready to take on some wildlife? The Louisiana Purchase Zoo is home to over 500 animals, ranging from porcupines to prairie dogs. No matter how old you are, you always have a memorable time visiting a zoo and learning about these cute critters.
Mariner’s Restaurant
Mariner’s Restaurant/Facebook By this time, you’re bound to be hungry, and we know just the spot. Mariner’s Restaurant, 5948 LA-1, Natchitoches, LA 71457, USA
Laura Michelle Lichoff-James/Google Mariner’s is a rustic, family-friendly restaurant in Natchitoches that offers a waterfront dining experience you could only dream about. The views of Sibley Lake are incredible, and the menu is just as impressive.
Gator Country Alligator Park
Jairo Rodrigues/Google Gator Country LA Alligator Park, 380 Old Bayou Pierre Rd, Natchitoches, LA 71457, USA
Natchitoches Alligator Park/Facebook Our last stop on this epic adventure brings us to Gator Country, an alligator park in Natchitoches. After you’ve caught a feeding show, enjoyed the petting zoo, and checked out the raccoons, head over to the wading pond and catch yourself a live gator! Don’t worry, their mouths are taped shut. It’s the perfect photo opportunity to end an epic road trip like this one, don’t you think?
Have you ever visited any of these attractions? Let us know in the comments!
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Biedenharn Museum & Gardens/Facebook
The Biedenharn Museum is four awesome attractions all rolled into one. Joseph A. Biedenharn built the home for him and his family in 1913, and part of the museum showcases the historic home where you can learn all about this fascinating family. Within the museum, you’ll also find a Bible exhibit and a Coca-Cola exhibit, as well as some truly magnificent English gardens to stroll through.
Biedenharn Museum & Garden, 2006 Riverside Dr, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Kiroli Park/Facebook
Kiroli Park is an outdoor lover’s dream. The 150-acre park features several walking trails, tennis courts, and a fishing pond, but that doesn’t even scratch the surface of all there is to see and do here. Some of the most unique features of this beloved park are the inclusive playgrounds, which cater to children with special accessibility needs as well as able-bodied kids.
Kiroli Park, 820 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
John Withrow/Google
Ready to take on some wildlife? The Louisiana Purchase Zoo is home to over 500 animals, ranging from porcupines to prairie dogs. No matter how old you are, you always have a memorable time visiting a zoo and learning about these cute critters.
Mariner’s Restaurant/Facebook
By this time, you’re bound to be hungry, and we know just the spot.
Mariner’s Restaurant, 5948 LA-1, Natchitoches, LA 71457, USA
Laura Michelle Lichoff-James/Google
Mariner’s is a rustic, family-friendly restaurant in Natchitoches that offers a waterfront dining experience you could only dream about. The views of Sibley Lake are incredible, and the menu is just as impressive.
Jairo Rodrigues/Google
Gator Country LA Alligator Park, 380 Old Bayou Pierre Rd, Natchitoches, LA 71457, USA
Natchitoches Alligator Park/Facebook
Our last stop on this epic adventure brings us to Gator Country, an alligator park in Natchitoches. After you’ve caught a feeding show, enjoyed the petting zoo, and checked out the raccoons, head over to the wading pond and catch yourself a live gator! Don’t worry, their mouths are taped shut. It’s the perfect photo opportunity to end an epic road trip like this one, don’t you think?
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Address: Biedenharn Museum & Garden, 2006 Riverside Dr, Monroe, LA 71201, USAAddress: Kiroli Park, 820 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USAAddress: Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo, 1405 Bernstein Park Rd, Monroe, LA 71202, USAAddress: Mariner’s Restaurant, 5948 LA-1, Natchitoches, LA 71457, USAAddress: Gator Country LA Alligator Park, 380 Old Bayou Pierre Rd, Natchitoches, LA 71457, USA
