Located in the heart of Louisiana, Alexandria is quickly emerging as one of the nation's best places to start a business, raise a family, and explore the great outdoors. Our city offers plenty of amenities including boating, skiing, fishing, camping, hunting and other outdoor recreational activities. We also boast an acclaimed zoo, world-class golf courses, historic homes, Kistachie National Fores
t, great shopping and entertainment. If you are looking for a great place that feels like home while you visit our state, Alexandria is the place to be. Our city is within two hours of Shreveport and Baton Rouge, a little over three hours from New Orleans, and less than an hour from historic Natchitoches along the Cane River. A visit to historic Natchez, Miss., just across the great Mississippi River, is only 90 minutes away as well.