Winnfield

Understand

Winnfield has been home to three Louisiana governors, most notably Huey Long.

Getting there

By car Winnfield is 49 miles south of Alexandria and is only accessible by car. The one highways that run through the town are:

US Highway 167 run concurrently north to south. north going to Ruston and US 167 north to El Dorado, Arkansas. Southbound goes to Pineville, and Alexandria.

See

1 Earl K. Long Memorial Park, Maple St between Pineville and Valley Sts. Small city park containing the tomb of former governor Earl Long, marked by a statue of the man on top. 2 Louisiana Political Museum & Hall of Fame, 499 E Main St, ☏ +1 318 628-5928, [email protected]. M-F 9AM-5PM. A museum honoring Louisiana's leading politicians and political journalists, housed in Winnfield's former railroad depot. Free. (updated Dec 2021)

Eat

1 Brenda's Chicken, 306 Long St, ☏ +1 318-628-4322. (updated Apr 2022) 2 El Patio, 520 Thomas Mill Rd, ☏ +1 318 648-0324. 11AM-10PM daily. Mexican. 3 Wing Den Eatery, 708 Moss St, ☏ +1 318-584-0824. (updated Nov 2021)

Sleep

1 Rodeway Inn & Suites, 5930 US Hwy 167 N, ☏ +1 318 648-9400, fax: +1 318 648-7030. Free breakfast, high speed internet, guest laundry facilities available. $70+. 2 The Winnfield Lodge, 700 W Court St, ☏ +1 318 628-3993, fax: +1 318 628-1743. Outdoor pool, free high speed internet available. $60+.