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CENTRAL LOUISIANA ITINERARY

DAY 1 — ALEXANDRIA & PINEVILLE: CREOLE ROOTS, CIVIL WAR
FORTS, AND ART
Overnight: Shreveport/Bossier

MORNING
• Kent Plantation House - Guided tour of one of Louisiana’s oldest standing structures (ca. 1796–1800). Tours start on the hour;
Mon–Sat at 9, 10, 11am and 1, 2, 3pm. Reserve for groups. kent house
• Photo stop at the Alexandria Riverfront or hotel check-in buffer.

LUNCH
• Spirits Food & Friends - classic local spot with live-music vibe some nights; easy group seating. spiritscenla.com

AFTERNOON
• Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site (Pineville) - Interpretive center and earthwork fortifications from 1864; open
Wed–Sun 9–5. ~60–75 minutes. lastateparks.com
• Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum (Camp Beauregard, Pineville) - Exhibits on the 1941 “Louisiana Maneuvers” and
state military history; typically Tue–Fri 9–5 (call for group access outside those hours). ~45–60 minutes. geaux guard museums
• Alexandria Museum of Art - Regional and traveling exhibitions; Tue–Fri 10–5, Sat 10–4 (call for group rates). 45–60 minutes.
themuseum.org

DINNER & EVENING
• The Diamond Grill - Dinner in a beautifully restored 1931 jewelry-store building (Preservation Honor Award). Great for large
groups. Explore Louisiana

DAY 2 - MARKSVILLE & PARAGON: TUNICA-BILOXI CULTURE + RESORT NIGHT
Drive: Alexandria to Marksville ~45–55 min | Overnight: Paragon Casino Resort (Marksville)

MORNING
• Tunica-Biloxi Museum (CERC) - See the famed “Tunica Treasure” and exhibits on tribal history. Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00 & 12:30–
4:00 (groups welcome; call ahead). ~60–75 minutes. Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
LUNCH
• Broken Wheel Brewery @ Fresh Catch Bistreaux - Local brews + Cajun plates; typically Tue–Sat 11–9 (weekend hours vary—confirm).
Broken Wheel Brewery
AFTERNOON
• Check in: Paragon Casino Resort - free time for the atrium, pool, spa, cinema, or Topgolf Swing Suite, plus plentiful dining.
Paragon Casino Resort and Hotel
• Optional quick heritage stop: Fort DeRussy State Historic Site (earthworks/interpretive markers near town). MapQuest
DINNER & EVENING
• Legends Steakhouse (on-site) or The Draft Room for a sporty, casual group meal. Then gaming, a movie, or just enjoy the
atrium. Paragon Casino Resort and Hotel

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