The Louisiana State Arboretum is located north of Ville Platte. It is home to giant beech, magnolia, oak, and ash trees that can be viewed from atop the many ridges in the more than 300 acre area. Wildlife, white-tail deer, wild turkey, raccoon, opossum, fox, skunk, squirrel, and numerous species of birds, can be spotted throughout the nature trail.
Hours:
9am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)