Enjoying Rural and Unspoiled Louisiana

The Hypolite Bordelon Home in Marksville is an early Creole farm home built in 1820. The furnishings are original to the period and include this one-person chapel situated in the back of the home.

Adventure in the Center of Louisiana

Avoyelles Parish is geographically located in the center of Louisiana. It offers many opportunities to experience unique attractions, local food, historical sites, and nature-based adventures.

The Avoyelles culture centers around food; here, you can find Cajun classics such as boudin, sausage and cracklins. You can visit farms, see the process and taste the finished product, whether it be crawfish, pecans, salsa or craft beer.

Located throughout the parish are historic homes. You can see how a doctor lived in the 1790s and a farm family in the 1820s. Experience how locals shopped in 1927 across from a unique iron bridge built in 1916 and placed on the National Historic Register. While you are here, learn about Native American history or take a laid-back stroll down the charming main streets, where you will find friendly folk who enjoy telling stories of their heritage.

Much of Avoyelles is rural and unspoiled, known for its waterways, fertile fields, and notable routes. Enjoy hunting and fishing in the wildlife management areas, and hike in any of the wildlife refuges or recreational parks including nature trails.

Avoyelles Parish is no stranger to fun; you can enjoy Vegas-style gaming or play a game of golf. To discover more about the center of Louisiana, visit travelavoyelles.com.

Broken Wheel Brewery is a culmination of a shared infatuation with “local” beers by a Cajun from Marksville and a native of Colorado. The two collaborated to make their own craft beer. With every brew, they get a chance to share a little piece of their culture.