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AVOYELLES - CENTRE DE LA LOUISIANE
Come to the CENTER OF LOUISIANA, Avoyelles Parish in the middle of the
boot, a short drive from New Orleans, Lake Charles, Monroe, Shreveport
or your Louisiana location for history, culinary experiences and much more!
The Northup Trail will take you along the path of Solomon Northup during
his 12-year journey in Central Louisiana. Originally from New York,
Northup was kidnapped, sold in New Orleans, and arrived in Alexandria in
1841 until he legally regained his freedom at the Avoyelles Parish
Courthouse in 1853.
Shop at our artisan, crafts, and flea markets dotted throughout the area
while stopping for great food and brews along the Jefferson Highway. Plan
to visit our historical museums to experience the culture of our native people.
Stop at Panaroma Foods and get your crawfish bread shipped to your
home!
This is How We Play at Paragon Casino Resort, laissez les bon temps rouler
24-7. the action begins on the casino floor with the latest slots, table games
and a poker room. There’s still more fun in store wit a luxurious spa, retail
shops, cinema, comfortable hotel rooms, restaurants and more! Where
else can you wake up to see alligators and cypress trees in a bayou in your
hotel lobby but Avoyelles Parish—CENTRE DE LA LOUISIANE!
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 and Education Center
318-253-9767 • www.tunicabiloxi.org
800-833-4195 • TravelAvoyelles.com • tourism@kricket.net
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