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The city of Natchitoches is the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 17,865 at the 2000 census. The community, named after the Natchitoches tribe, was founded in 1714 as part of French Louisiana. Natchitoches has long been known for its popular Christmas lighting festival held the first Saturday in December. The lights continue to brighten the Cane River until after New Year's Day.

Universities & Colleges: Northwestern State University, Louisiana Scholars' College, Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, and Louisiana Technical College

Natchitoches Parish is home to three fort sites, numerous Creole plantation homes with four open daily for tours, the Cane River National Heritage Area, many museums with rotating exhibits, historic homes and churches, an alligator park, a fish hatchery, and many recreational outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, canoeing, touring pecan plantations, or walking through a nature preserve. Every day is filled with things to do around Natchitoches.

Attractions:
Alligator Park - Explore the unique, mysterious, and exciting world of the American Alligator. This five-acre park is the largest of its kind in Louisiana, complete with Cajun music, Cajun cuisine, and LOTS of hungry alligators. From covered, protected walkways and platforms you’ll see hundreds of alligators in their natural environment.

The Cane River - The Cane River National Heritage Area extends approximately one mile on either side of the Cane River Lake from the southern boundary of the City of Natchitoches to Monette’s Ferry.

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