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AVOYELLES - CENTRE DE LA LOUISIANE
CENTRAL LOUISIANA
Avoyelles (pronounced: a-VOY-ils) is the exact center point of Louisiana
and the essence of all that makes Louisiana special. The beauty of nature
serves as a backdrop to a vibrant arts community and cultural attractions,
stemming from our French-Creole and Native American Heritage.
Avoyelles is home to nine cities/municipalities and Louisiana’s Tunica-
Biloxi Tribe with its premier property, Paragon Casino Resort. Much of
Avoyelles is rural and unspoiled, known for its waterways, charming main
street towns, fertile fields, exciting festivals, historic gems, and notable
routes. The people of Avoyelles enjoy celebrating festivals like Mardi Gras
in the spring, an Egg Knocking Festival on Easter weekend, the Cochon de
Lait Festival in May as well as the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow, the Louisiana
Corn Festival in June, Avoyelles Arts and Music Fest on July 4th and
Christmas on the Bayou in December.
A walk down any main street in Avoyelles Parish will display the pride each
town takes in preserving history. Discover the story of Solomon Northup,
the main character in the movie Twelve Years a Slave, see the home of one
of the area’s first settlers, a bridge on the National Register of Historic
Places. Stop in at boutiques and antique shops for unique handmade and
one-of-a-kind gifts. All of what a visitor comes to expect in Louisiana is
here, with an authentic flair that is often duplicated but never truly
replicated, with gaming action visitors drive miles to experience.
Paragon Casino Resort
800-946-1946 • www.paragoncasinoresort.com
Griffin’s Antiques and Main Street Market
318-346-5005 • www.griffinsantiques.com
Adam Ponthieu Grocery Store and Sarto Iron Bridge
318-997-2465 • www.travelavoyelles.com
Dr. Jules Charles DeFosse’ Home
318-964-2025 • www.travelavoyelles.com
Bunkie Depot
318-346-2575 • www.bunkiechamber.org
Broken Wheel Brewery
318-253-6543 • www.brokenwheelbrew.com
Cottonport Museum
318-876-3517 • FB/Cottonport Historical Museum
Fifth Ward Community Flea Market
318-305-1401 • FB/Fifth Ward Community Center
Tunica Biloxi Cultural Center
318-240-6421 • www.tunicabiloxi.org
La Petite Affaire Café
985-226-4698 • FB: La Petite Affaire Café
800-833-4195 • tourism@kricket.net • www.TravelAvoyelles.com
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