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DeSoto Parish, Mansfield, LA
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DeSoto Parish

DeSoto Parish is a sightseeing stop in Mansfield, LA, part of the Ark-La-Tex guide. Cost: free.

115 N Washington Ave · Mansfield, LA

Why you should go…

DeSoto Parish is a rural parish in northwest Louisiana on the Texas state line, promoted by the DeSoto Parish Tourism Commission from its office in Mansfield. Visitor draws include Toledo Bend Lake reservoir recreation, antiquing, bed and breakfasts, and Civil War-era historic sites. The commission's tagline is Friendly faces and friendly places.

  • #history
  • #lake
  • #small town
  • #outdoor
  • #free

What's around here?

The closest stops to DeSoto Parish, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Local Gem

    High Gravity Glassworks

    $25–$50

    Downtown Shreveport glassblowing studio and gallery where visitors can watch demonstrations or join a hands-on workshop.

    32 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Shreveport-Bossier

    Free

    Official visitor guide and welcome centers for the twin cities of Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana.

    33 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Shreveport Aquarium

    Under $25

    A 21,000-square-foot aquarium on the Red River in downtown Shreveport with hands-on touch tanks and stingray feedings.

    33 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions