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Scan this QR code to access more information about the Toledo Bend-Lake Country area with your smartphone. Don’t have the app? Download it for free at tag.microsoft.com INFORMATION VISITOR INFORMATION ATAKAPA-COUSHATTA TRACE VISITORS CENTER 703 N. Bryan St., Merryville, 70653 337.825.5380 beauregardtourism.com BEAUREGARD TOURIST COMMISSION 204 W. First St., DeRidder, 70634 800.738.5534 beauregardtourism.com SABINE PARISH TOURIST & RECREATION COMMISSION 1601 Texas Hwy., Many, 71449 800.358.7802, 318.256.5880 toledobendlakecountry.com Ad page 131 TOLEDO BEND INFORMATION CENTER 15091 Texas Hwy., Many, 71449 800.259.5253, 318.256.4114 srala-toledo.com VERNON PARISH TOURISM COMMISSION 201 S. Third St., Leesville, 71446 800.349.6287, 337.238.0783 louisianalegendcountry.com The wildflower capital of Louisiana. Anacoco/Vernon lakes, Kisatchie National Forest, Leesville National Register Historic District, camping and fishing. EVENTS June 23 - 24 BEAUREGARD WATERMELON FESTIVAL 506 West Dr., DeRidder, 70634 beauregardwatermelonfestival.com Oct. 7 - Nov 25 CM FARMS CORN MAZE 220 John Broussard Rd., Dry Creek, 70637 337.328.8916 cmfarmsllc.com ATTRACTIONS DERBY DAZE 201 S. Third St., Leesville, 71446 800.349.6287, 337.238.0783 louisianamythsandlegends.com Held annually the last Saturday of October, the Derby Daze is the Louisiana State Soapbox Derby Championship, and takes place in historic downtown Leesville. Old-fashioned fun at its finest FIRST USO & WAR ROOM MUSEUM 250 W. Seventh St., DeRidder, 70634 337.463.7212 FORT JESUP STATE HISTORIC SITE 32 Geoghagan Rd., Many, 71449 888.677.5378, 318.256.4117 lastateparks.com GOTHIC JAIL 200 W. First St., DeRidder, 70634 337.463.5534 beauregardtourism.com LOIS LOFTIN DOLL MUSEUM 120 S. Washington DeRidder, 70634 337.463.8148 cityofridder.org MAYFEST 201 S. Third St., Leesville, 71446 800.349.6287, 337.238.0783 louisianalegendcountry.com Held May 5 – 6, 2017, this is Central Louisiana’s oldest and finest arts and crafts festival. Two days of live music, Louisiana cuisine, arts booths and children’s activities. Free admission. 2012 Louisiana State Festival of the Year. MUSEUM OF NEW LLANO COLONY 211 Stanton St., New Llano, 71461 337. 238.1185 newllanocolony.com Celebrates the rich history of the Llano Del Rio Cooperative Colony, whose members came from all walks of life and from all over the world seeking Utopia, right here in Louisiana. MUSEUM OF WEST LOUISIANA 803 S. Third St., Leesville, 71446 318. 239.0927 Displays and memorabilia about the history of Vernon Parish, including seven buildings, archaeological artifacts, logging implements, railroad and household items. Special displays include paintings by German POWs during WWII. MYTHS & LEGENDS BYWAY Vernon Parish Tourism Commission, 201 S. Third St., Leesville, 71446 800. 349.6287, 337.238.0783 louisianamythsandlegends.com A 178-mile drive of Western Louisiana based on tall tales, true stories, and legends. Visitors will find festivals, pine forests, historic cemeteries, unique museums, mysterious waterways and friendly, hospitable people. Twenty-two kiosks guide the way. REAL ART DERIDDER ART GALLERY 108 W. First St. DeRidder, 70634 337. 462.8900 WEST LOUISIANA FORESTRY FESTIVAL 276 H.M. Stephens Blvd., Leesville, 71446 800. 349.6287, 337.238.0783 louisianalegendcountry.com Held annually the first full weekend in October, the festival celebrates the rural lifestyle of western Louisiana. 4-H animal and livestock contests, midway, carnival, old-fashioned home economic and field crop contests and the Leesville Lions Club PRCA Rodeo. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BOATING & FISHING LIVING THE DREAM GUIDE SERVICE 11858 Texas Hwy., Ste. 101, Many, 71449 318.256.8991 ltdguideservice.com PARKS & NATURE HODGES GARDENS STATE PARK 1000 Hodges Loop, Florien, 71429 800.354.3523, 318.586.3523 lastateparks.com NORTH TOLEDO BEND STATE PARK 2907 N. Toledo Park Rd., Zwolle, 71488 888.677.6400, 318.645.4715 lastateparks.com SOUTH TOLEDO BEND STATE PARK 120 Bald Eagle Rd., Anacoco, 71403 888.398.4770, 337.286.9075 lastateparks.com ACCOMMODATIONS SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY PARKS 15091 Texas Hwy., Many, 71449 Cabins, camping, swimming, fishing, boat ramps, pier. 800.259.5253, 318.256.4114 srala-toledo.com HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS CYPRESS BEND GOLF RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 2000 Cypress Bend Pkwy., Many, 71449 877. 519.1500, 318.590.1500, cypressbend.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - LEESVILLE 122 Express Blvd., Leesville, 71446 800. 465.4329, 337.239.2122, hiexpress.com/leesvillela WILDWOOD RESORT 129 Wildwood Dr., Zwolle, 71486 800. 341.3668, 318.645.6438, wildwood-resort.com INSTAGRAM.COM/LOUISIANATRAVEL Great employee appreciation trip, book a trip four employees today #ltdguide #toledobend #onlylouisiana #wildwood –ltdguide
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