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Natchitoches this time of year
Posted on 12/4/19 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 12/4/19 at 7:37 pm
The family has set up a trip this weekend to Natchitoches to view the Christmas going’s-on’s. I’ve never been.
Any recommendations to do/eat or not to do/eat?
Thanks in advance.
Any recommendations to do/eat or not to do/eat?
Thanks in advance.
This post was edited on 12/4/19 at 7:38 pm
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Posted on 12/4/19 at 8:58 pm to DownSouthJukin
Save yourself time & money.
Almighty Chicken has Christmastized the O-T:
Almighty Chicken has Christmastized the O-T:
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:05 am to DownSouthJukin
Looks like Dec. 7 is the big festival day, so traffic and crowds may be major. I avoid the big day and venture down any other time. The lights shine just as bright on other nights.
The shops and restaurants are along a short walkable stretch. They’re all pretty decent. Had a good meal at The Landing last year, and Pioneer Pub has good beer selection.
The shops and restaurants are along a short walkable stretch. They’re all pretty decent. Had a good meal at The Landing last year, and Pioneer Pub has good beer selection.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 7:32 am to Twenty 49
Wasn’t my choice-I’m along for the ride on this one. I hate crowded Christmas events, etc. I’d rather coat my hand in honey and stick it in a fire ant bed. But you have to choose your battles. I’m just trying to make lemonade here.
This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 7:33 am
Posted on 12/5/19 at 7:40 am to DownSouthJukin
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Any recommendations to do/eat or not to do/eat?
you walk up and down Front Street and look at the lights, maybe walk in a few of the shops along the way
as for restaurants, its probably going to be whichever you can get it or has the shortest waiting time
good luck
Posted on 12/5/19 at 8:37 am to DownSouthJukin
There are fireworks and lights every weekend but this weekend is the big festival weekend. Traffic is going to be atrocious. I usually leave town but I got roped into staying this year.
As somebody already mentioned, all of the Downtown/Front St restaurants will be super busy this weekend so it's pretty much just wherever you can get in. Short list would be Lasyone's, Pioneer Pub, or Mayeaux's.
Cane River Brewing is a cool place but a little track outside of the main downtown area. They will have the LSU game showing on a big inflatable screen along with their other TV's throughout the facility. They usually have a food truck or two that are decent but I don't know who is setup to be there this weekend. Since they don't serve food themselves they also allow customers to bring food in or order through food delivery services like EZ-Street or Waitr.
I honestly don't know why people go to the trouble of coming into town this weekend but I'm certainly glad you do because it is a huge boost to our local economy.
As somebody already mentioned, all of the Downtown/Front St restaurants will be super busy this weekend so it's pretty much just wherever you can get in. Short list would be Lasyone's, Pioneer Pub, or Mayeaux's.
Cane River Brewing is a cool place but a little track outside of the main downtown area. They will have the LSU game showing on a big inflatable screen along with their other TV's throughout the facility. They usually have a food truck or two that are decent but I don't know who is setup to be there this weekend. Since they don't serve food themselves they also allow customers to bring food in or order through food delivery services like EZ-Street or Waitr.
I honestly don't know why people go to the trouble of coming into town this weekend but I'm certainly glad you do because it is a huge boost to our local economy.
This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 8:43 am
Posted on 12/5/19 at 9:06 am to DownSouthJukin
Here is a link to the Christmas Festival web site for a list of events this weekend. Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Trail Boss Steakhouse is a good place to eat that is not around the riverwalk.
Like everyone else mentioned, the amount of people that come into town this weekend is insane.
Trail Boss Steakhouse is a good place to eat that is not around the riverwalk.
Like everyone else mentioned, the amount of people that come into town this weekend is insane.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 9:06 am to Hat Tricks
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I honestly don't know why people go to the trouble of coming into town this weekend
Because I have a mother-in-law who books rooms for stuff like this without telling everyone then guilts my wife into going on the trip. So guess what...
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but I'm certainly glad you do because it is a huge boost to our local economy.
You're welcome.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 9:38 am to DownSouthJukin
here is my tip: when the fireworks start and everyone gets up from the restaurants and goes outside, that is when you get a table
so find someone who doesn't care about the fireworks (which is me every time we go) and that person misses the fireworks, but will secure the rest of your group a table
so find someone who doesn't care about the fireworks (which is me every time we go) and that person misses the fireworks, but will secure the rest of your group a table
Posted on 12/5/19 at 10:30 am to Salmon
Sounds like I have a job to do on Saturday.
Thanks to everyone for the recs.
Thanks to everyone for the recs.
This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 10:54 am
Posted on 12/7/19 at 8:09 am to DownSouthJukin
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Posted on 12/7/19 at 5:32 pm to cajunrabbit
Do y’all know if they still do carriage rides on the weekends that they do fireworks?
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