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NATCHITOCHES

In Natchitoches, historic architecture mingles with true Southern charm in the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Natchi-
toches is known for its famous meat pie. Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant is a local business that has had national recognition for over 50 years.
Check out other local favorites like the “Cajun Baked Potato” at Merci Beaucoup or “The Wookie” at The Pub. Mariner’s Restaurant is one of
Louisiana’s best waterfrontrestaurants with a perfect view of sunsets over Sibley Lake.

Kelli West | Natchitoches CVB | media@natchitoches.com | 800-259-1714 | Natchitoches.com

TOLEDO BEND LAKE COUNTRY

ZWOLLE TAMALE TRAIL BRINGS GENERATIONS TOGETHER IN ZWOLLE, LA.
Along the banks of Toledo Bend Lake, sits the town of Zwolle, where many families make and sell homemade tamales from their homes and
stores. The tradition of making hand daubed tamales from the meat of a freshly butchered hog and hand ground masa has been passed
down from generation to generation. Holidays, weddings, and family “get-togethers” are very special, and cooking tamales surrounded by
family makes it even more so. Tamales are a perfect portable treat, warm and spicy, made by the dozens, with the help of family and friends, in
an atmosphere of celebration and anticipation. They can also be frozen and reheated later— even microwaved. Anytime you make a stop on
the Zwolle Tamale Trail, the first thing you will smell coming from the windows are aromatic tamales cooking. If your mouth is watering now,
you can visit ToledoBendLakeCountry.com to download the Tamale Trail Brochure and for information about the Zwolle Tamale Fiesta, and
all the other things you can do while visiting the Toledo Bend area.

DINE ON YOUR OWN CATCH-OF-THE DAY
There’s nothing better than the smell of fresh catch sizzling on the grill after a long day on the water. You’ve done all the hard work, now put
your feet up and relax while your own catch-of-the-day is prepared by a professional chef at Cypress Bend Resort through the Louisiana De-
partment of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Catch & Cook Program. Situated on the sparkling shores of Toledo Bend Lake, this Louisiana golf resort
offers the perfect place to relax your spirit, recharge your batteries and reconnect with the world around you. Gaze upon the 18th green, which
spills into Toledo Bend Lake, as you feast on your delicious cuisine. Then indulge yourself and top off your meal with sweet, sinful homemade
desserts like beignets, New York style cheesecake, and Key lime pie!

Sabine Parish Tourist Commission | 318-256-5880 | ToledoBendLakeCountry.com

VERNON PARISH

ROAD FOOD!
Louisiana is known for its culinary masterpieces, and Vernon Parish is no exception. We boast mom & pop eateries, casual dining and yes,
convenience stores offering delicious, Louisiana dishes! We also feature restaurants with an international flair. And don’t forget the crawfish
or icy sno-cones to cool you off during the summer. In Louisiana, we don’t just eat to live, we live to eat. Come take a taste yourself.

When you are on the road, you don’t have to just settle for fast food in Vernon Parish. We specialize in convenience stores that sell some of
the best food around! From meat pies and boudin to plate lunch specials, check out our Louisiana-proud roadside food spots, and you might
just double-back to try again!

ANDERSON FARMS
Every Fall, Anderson Farms opens it’s fields and doors to young and old alike to “Come out and get you a pumpkin!” located at 400 Slagle Rd.
just outside of Leesville, the farm is open each weekend beginning in September through Halloween. It features hayrides through the fields,
pumpkins of all different shapes, sizes, and varieties, and other seasonal decorations like corn stalks and bales of hay, as well as pie pumpkins.
Photo opportunities abound everywhere you look! This is a seasonal business, please call for dates and times of operation, 337-208-7107.

Vernon Parish Tourism Commission | 337-238-0783 | LouisianaLegendCountry.com
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