A Crossroads of Culture & History

Travelers can explore the parish via three scenic byways—the Colonial Trails, Zachary Taylor Parkway, and the legendary Jefferson Highway—which guide you through charming towns, sprawling farmlands, and beautiful bayous. On your journey, you’ll uncover unique experiences like the Northup Trail in Bunkie, a town with a name rooted in the history of a pet monkey.

Step into Louisiana’s past with tours of historic homes, where you can see how a country doctor lived in the 1790s or what daily life looked like on a working farm in the 1820s. Explore a 1927-era general store that sits across from a 1916 iron bridge on the National Historic Register. You can also dive into Native American history or take a leisurely stroll down our storybook main streets, where locals are always ready to share a tale.