Road trip ideas: Day-long adventures on one tank of gas
Gonzales Weekly Citizen
Looking for a getaway during the long, hot summer days? Here are eight road trips that use just one tank of gas from the greater Baton Rouge area.
Natchitoches
Natchitoches, the original French colony in Louisiana, is the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase.
Be sure to pick up a meat pie to fuel the adventure, as there is plenty to see in the historic area.
The Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District is comprised of 33 blocks of historical buildings dating back to the late 1700s.
The drive time is about three and a half hours north on Interstate 49.