Top 7 Small Towns to Visit in Louisiana

Visiting a small town is like taking a trip back to a simpler time in life. No urban sprawl, no bumper-to-bumper traffic, just a different vibe from the big cities.

There is nothing like taking a little trip to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle of life. Luckily, we have some great rural small towns to visit right here in Louisiana.

Only in Louisiana compiled a list of great small towns to visit in Louisiana, here are some of our favorites.

Keep reading to find out which towns you guys said you loved to visit.

7 perfect small towns to visit in Louisiana:

1. Ponchatoula

Known for its strawberries as well as the Strawberry Festival in April, this town provides the best backdrop for a little getaway.

2. Lutcher

This town is known for its Christmas festival and the annual lighting of the bonfires.
If you have never been to  Lutcher's Christmas festivities I suggest you make the time this year.

3. St. Francisville

St. Francisville is known for its historic charm and natural beauty. This town is home to the famous Myrtles Plantation so be sure to stop by and see if the rumors are tr17ue.

4. Breaux Bridge

Breaux Bridge is known as the "Crawfish Capital of the World," but has so much more to offer than just Crawfish. Take a walk down the beautiful main street and enjoy delicious food and exciting shops.

5. St. Martinville

This little rural Louisiana town is the perfect spot for grabbing brunch and enjoying the sites and scenery that surround it.

6. Natchitoches

All we can say is ‘Steel Magnolias’
Do you remember that movie? Well, Steel Magnolias was set in this town, which should be enough to include on this list. The annual Christmas festival is also an amazing sight to behold as the holiday approaches.

Now the question was asked on social media regarding the best small towns you love and here is what you had to say.

Overwhelmingly, St. Francisville and Natchitoches were the top favorite towns to visit, and both made the list earlier as well.

A close second was Covington.

Covington is home to films, in the past 20 years over 30 films have been filmed in this area of Louisiana. According to the Chamber of Commerce, Covington has earned the title of the 2nd best city to live in Louisiana.