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Cane River National Heritage Area
Operating Hours & Seasons
 
Oakland Plantation Main House, Photo by John Lees
Main House at Oakland Plantation, Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Photo by John Lees
Within the National Heritage Area there are many individual sites with various operating hours and fees. This is not meant to be a complete listing of all area sites. Detailed information and upcoming events can be viewed at the Natchitoches Convention and Visitor Bureau's downtown location or by visiting their web site.

781 Front Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457

phone: 800/259-1714
fax: 318/352-2415

Email: est1714@natchitoches.net
Web site: www.natchitoches.net

Cane River Creole National Historical Park -
Magnolia Plantation Complex (National Park Site) Open daily, 8a.m. 4p.m. - No Admission
Oakland Plantation (National Park Site)Open daily 8a.m. - 4p.m. -No Admission

Kate Chopin House - Open daily, Monday through Saturday, 10a.m. - 4p.m. - Sunday open 1p.m. - 4p.m Admission - $5.00

Magnolia Plantation Big House - Privately owned, Admission charged - hours vary

Melrose Plantation - Open daily, 12p.m. -4p.m.- Admission - Adults, $7.00, Seniors, $6.50

National Historic Landmark District - Open daily and free

Old Courthouse State Museum - Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9a.m. - 5p.m. Admission - $3.00 (ages 12-62)

**Admission prices are subject to change without notification.
 
Historic Front Street, Photo by John Lees
Historic Front Street Downtown Natchitoches, Photo by John Lees
Adais Indian Nation Cultural Center and Museum - Open daily, 9a.m. - 5p.m., Admission, Adults $6.50, Ages 3-12 $4.75, Children under 3 Free

Fort St. Jean Baptiste - Open daily, 9a.m. - 5p.m. Admission - $2.00 (ages 13 -62)

Fort Jesup State Historic Site - Open daily, 9a.m. - 5p.m., Admission $2.00 ages 13-62

Los Adaes State Historic Site - Open daily, 9a.m. - 5p.m, No Admission

**Admission prices are subject to change without notification.
Front Gate at Oakland Plantation, Photo by John Lees
Front Gate, Photo by John Lees
Oakland Front Gate as seen down scenic Cane River Lake, Photo by John Lees
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A replica of the French colonial Fort St. Jean Baptiste, Photo by John Lees
Fort St. Jean Baptiste, Photo by John Lees
The fort evolved from a few buildings used by the 18th century trade expedition led by St. Denis.
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Grand Ecore Visitor Center overlooks Red River, Photo by John Lees
Grand Ecore Visitor Center, Photo by John Lees
The facility features exhibits on the natural, cultural history, & remnants of Civil War earthworks.
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Los Adaes State Historic Site, National Historic Landmark, Photo by John Lees
Los Adaes State Historic Site, Photo by John Lees
This is the site of an 18th-century Spanish mission and presidio. It served as the capital of Texas.
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Creole cottage of Kate Chopin, Photo by John Lees  

Did You Know?
Kate Chopin House was the home of Kate Chopin, 19th-century feminist author. The Creole style cottage is a National Historic Landmark.

Last Updated: September 05, 2008 at 13:45 EST