Alexandria and Pineville sit on opposite banks of the Red River in central Louisiana. This river brought people of many cultures to settle here. Its steady flow sustains us and ties us to our past. Our river is still a port of commerce, but also provides beauty and recreation. Whether you want to stroll through the Riverpark, fish the oxbows or ski down to the sandbars, it all happens on the Red. We also boast the state’s only National Forest – Kisatchie – filled with trails and streams as well as several scenic lakes, all providing a variety of outdoor activities in a setting only nature can provide. Click here to email us and request a printed version of our visitor's guide. Please include your full name and mailing address. Cultural and family activities abound here in the heart of Louisiana. Whether you enjoy theater, dance, museums, music, history, ballgames or the zoo – we’ve got it all. Central Louisiana has something for everyone – from rodeos to ballet – from gumbo to sushi – what ever your taste may be. You can spend the morning shopping our unique shops, have a lunch of great southern BBQ or French cuisine, spend the afternoon enjoying the zoo or area plantations, stop in at a funky coffee shop, browse for antiques and enjoy a fine dinner filled with flavors from our diverse blend of cultures. Then lay your head to rest in a place where presidents have slept or a bed and breakfast overlooking a cotton field – the possibilities are endless.