From: Travel + Leisure Magazine
Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria bills itself as a “small Southern city with big-city amenities.” It’s close to an airport (Alexandria International Airport, less than 10 miles away, is served by Delta and American Airlines)—and the number of nearby health care establishments and hospitals within Rapides Parish reaches nearly 500.
Other prominent Alexandria features include multiple golf courses and a zoological park; it’s also close to Kisatchie National Forest. Although Alexandria, known as the “heart of Louisiana,” is far from the coast, its residents take advantage of its location along the Red River and its proximity to lakes, marshes, and swamps. Canoeing, kayaking, and birding are also popular activities.
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