The City of Natchez, LA
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The city of Natchez is located in the state of Louisiana and has a population of 597 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Natchez is Natchitoches, approximately 12 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Natchez, including Big Um's Truck Plazza, Tataes Lil Diner, Taco Bell, Edwards Kitchen and Mariners. For a larger selection of Natchez restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Natchez Museums, Golf Courses and/or Arenas, including the Northwestern Hills Golf Course, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Oakland Plantation (Natchez Louisiana), Magnolia Plantation (Derry Louisiana) and Melrose Plantation. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Natchez please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Natchez:
- Alexandria Intl. Airport (AEX)
Natchez, Louisiana Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Natchez
In the month of December, Natchez experiences an average high temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 38 degrees with an average rainfall of 5.92 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Natchez with daytime temperatures averaging 91 degrees in the summer, and 59 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Natchez to receive an average of 5.34 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.32 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 110 degrees in the summer and as low as 3 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Natchez should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 78 degrees, and nighttime lows of 54.
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Natchez, Louisiana Attractions
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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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Cypress Bend Golf Club At Cypress Bend Golf Resort - Many, The Cypress Bend Golf Club At Cypress Bend Golf Resort is an 18 hole resort golf course in Sabine County Louisiana. Built in 1996, this Many course designed by Dave Bennett is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 318-256-0346. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt required.
Address: 1719 Cypress Bend Pkwy, Many, LA 71449
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Fort Jesup State Historic Site - Many, Fort Jesup, which is also referred to as Fort Jesup State Historic Site or Fort Jessup or Fort Jesup State Monument, was built in 1822, 22 miles west of Natchitoches, Louisiana, to protect the United States border with Spain and to return order to the Neutral Strip. Originally named Cantonment Jesup, the fort operated from 1822 until 1846. After the abandonment of the fort in 1846, the United States federal government continued to own the abandoned fort site until the privatization of the site in 1869.
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Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site - Natchitoches, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is a replica of an original fort settlement; Based on the original fort blueprints, established in 1716 by Sieur Charles Claude Dutisne and company. Natchitoches itself was founded in 1714 by French Canadian Louis Antoine Juchereau de St. Denis as the first permanent European settlement in the territory later known as the Louisiana Purchase.
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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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Leesville Municipal Golf Course - Leesville, The Leesville Municipal Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Vernon County Louisiana. Built in 1930, this Leesville course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 318-239-2526. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Country Club Rd and Hwy 171 N, Leesville, LA 71446
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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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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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Northwestern Hills Golf Course - Natchitoches, The Northwestern Hills Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Natchitoches County Louisiana. Built in 1980, this Natchitoches course is open all year - closed on mondays. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 318-357-3207. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: NSU Recreation Complex Hwy 1 Byp, Natchitoches, LA 71497
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Oakland Plantation (Natchez, Louisiana) - Natchitoches, Oakland Plantation was originally known as the Jean Pierre Emmanuel Prud'homme Plantation. It is also known as Bermuda. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 2001, it is part of Cane River Creole National Historical Park near Natchitoches, Louisiana.
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Natchez, Louisiana Hotels
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Natchez, Louisiana Restaurants
This is a list of Natchez Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Truck Stops, Fast Foods & Carry Out and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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