From the rolling hills in northern Louisiana to the beautiful bayous of the south, Louisiana is full of charming little towns just waiting for you to explore. You’ll find Minden in the northwestern part of the state, in Webster Parish. This peaceful little city is a lovely way to spend an afternoon, full of history, charm, and lovely scenery.

You’ll find Minden in the northwestern part of the state, in Webster Parish.

Minden Main Street/Facebook It’s a city of about 12,000. Not too big, not too small—the perfect size.

Minden’s Main Street is an absolute delight.

Minden Main Street/Facebook Paved with bricks laid in 1917, visitors can browse the many antique and specialty shops filled with excellent finds.

You’ll have a wonderful afternoon wandering around Minden’s Historic District.

mindenusa.com It’s full of local shops, restaurants, and beautiful architecture dating back over a century.

History buffs will find plenty to do, too.

Ryan S./Trip Advisor Minden is steeped in history. From the Minden Cemetery which includes graves of soldiers from the Civil War to the Germantown Colony Museum, there’s much to explore in beautiful Minden.

Once you’ve shopped till you’ve dropped, head about 30 minutes south to Lake Bistineau State Park.

Lake Bistineau State Park/Facebook Beautiful vista views, hiking and biking trails, cabins playgrounds, and excellent fishing.

And Minden is a lovely place to visit this time of year.

Minden Main Street/Facebook Minden gets all dressed up for Christmas as part of the Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights. The Old World Christmas Light Spectacular is on display every night until January 1 and features hundreds of life-sized nutcrackers and thousands of twinkling lights illuminating historic downtown Minden.

Have you ever been? Are you planning on driving to Minden to see the spectacular lighting display? Let us know in the comments below!

Minden Main Street/Facebook

It’s a city of about 12,000. Not too big, not too small—the perfect size.

Paved with bricks laid in 1917, visitors can browse the many antique and specialty shops filled with excellent finds.

mindenusa.com

It’s full of local shops, restaurants, and beautiful architecture dating back over a century.

Ryan S./Trip Advisor

Minden is steeped in history. From the Minden Cemetery which includes graves of soldiers from the Civil War to the Germantown Colony Museum, there’s much to explore in beautiful Minden.

Lake Bistineau State Park/Facebook

Beautiful vista views, hiking and biking trails, cabins playgrounds, and excellent fishing.

Minden gets all dressed up for Christmas as part of the Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights. The Old World Christmas Light Spectacular is on display every night until January 1 and features hundreds of life-sized nutcrackers and thousands of twinkling lights illuminating historic downtown Minden.

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