The City of Bentley, LA
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Bentley is a small town in the state of Louisiana. The largest nearby city to Bentley is Alexandria, approximately 17 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Bentley, including J J'S Burger Shop, Cougar Stop Truck Stop, Bj's Pizza House, El Rodeo Mexican Grill and Dairy Maide. For a larger selection of Bentley restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Bentley Museums, Arenas, Zoos and/or Golf Courses, including the Kent Plantation House, Louisiana History Museum, Alexandria Zoological Park, Alexandria Museum of Art and Rapides Parish Coliseum. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Bentley please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Bentley:
- Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (ESF)
- Alexandria Intl. Airport (AEX)
Bentley, Louisiana Attractions
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Alexandria Museum of Art - Alexandria, The Alexandria Museum of Art of Alexandria, central Louisiana in the US was founded in 1977. It subsequently was expanded and reopened to the public in 1998. The Museum is best known for its extensive permanent collection of contemporary Louisiana art and houses the state's largest collection of North Louisiana Folk Art.
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Alexandria Zoological Park - Alexandria, The Alexandria Zoological Park is a 33-acre zoo that is situated in Alexandria, Louisiana. First opened to the public in 1926, it is owned by the City of Alexandria and operated by the Division of Public Works. It is home to about 500 animals.
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Kent Plantation House - Alexandria, Kent Plantation House is central Louisiana's oldest standing structure and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and describes plantation life between 1795 and 1855. Dating to 1800, the bousillage Creole house and restored period outbuildings now welcome tourists.
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Louisiana History Museum - Alexandria, The Louisiana History Museum is a museum that is situated in the historic downtown portion of Alexandria, Louisiana in the US, near the Red River. It showcases the social evolution of all of Louisiana, but centers on the history of Central Louisiana, Rapides Parish, and Alexandria, . Major exhibit areas deal with Native Americans, Louisiana geography, politics, health care, farming, and the impact of war.
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Magnolia Plantation (Derry, Louisiana) - , Derry, Magnolia Plantation is a former plantation in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2001. Included in the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Magnolia Plantation is also a destination on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.
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Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site - Marksville, Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site, which is also referred to as Marksville State Historic Site, is a Hopewell tradition earthworks archaeological site in Louisiana, one mile southeast of Marksville in Avoyelles Parish.
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Melrose Plantation - , Melrose, Melrose Plantation, which is also referred to as Yucca Plantation, is a National Historic Landmark in Natchitoches Parish in north central Louisiana. The Association for Preservation of Historic Natchitoches owns the plantation and provides guided tours with unlimited photographic opportunities of the main house and its outbuildings. It has one of the oldest buildings of African derivation in the US, and was the first plantation built by and for free blacks.
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Oakwing Golf Club - Alexandria, The Oakwing Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Rapides County Louisiana. Built in 2002, this Alexandria course designed by Jim Lipe is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 318-561-0260. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 2345 Vandenburg Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
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Rapides Parish Coliseum - Alexandria, The Rapides Parish Coliseum can seat about 6,500 people in the 65,000-square-foot building. Additional space is in the smaller Exhibition Hall, also on the property. Built in 1965, the dome-topped Coliseum has hosted thousands of events, including music concerts, "monster" truck shows, professional wrestling, trade shows and sporting events.
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Tamahka Trails - Marksville, The Tamahka Trails is an 18 hole resort golf course in Avoyelles County Louisiana. Built in 2000, this Marksville course designed by Steve Smyers is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 800-946-1946. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt required.
Address: 222 Slim Lemoine Rd, Marksville, LA 71351
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Bentley, Louisiana Hotels
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Bentley, Louisiana Restaurants
This is a list of Bentley Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Steak & Barbecue Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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