Shop ‘til You Drop Along the Bend
The charming small towns of Sabine Parish are fun places to shop for antiques and locally made items you won't find elsewhere.
Looking for eclectic finds? Sabine Parish’s charming small towns are fun places to shop for antiques and locally made items you won’t find elsewhere.
The historic sawmill town of Fisher attracts scores of visitors who love to “go pickin’” at its popular Ole Mill Store, a historic sawmill headquarters repurposed into a 17,000 square foot marketplace of antiques and collectibles. Meander through booths of furnishings, books, housewares, clothing, and more for interesting gems from a bygone era. Across the street at the former railroad depot, unearth even more antiques and gifts, as well as handmade artisan culinary items at the Whistle Stop Flea Market.
Historic downtown Many is home to multiple merchants worth a visit, including the flagship location of locally owned Louisiana department store, Nichols, on Elizabeth Street. The store is a trove of clothing and home goods for every member of the family. Browse gifts and home décor, children’s clothing, sporting goods, work wear, cowboy boots, and more at this local favorite. For fashion-forward women’s clothing and gifts, head to Good Gracious Apparel & Accessories on San Antonio Avenue. And for your next trendy find, try The Fitting Room, which recently expanded to a new location on Main Street and is a great spot to find new pieces to complete your seasonal look. In this lively small town, you can also pick up handmade goat milk soap at family-owned and operated Hidden Acres Soapery, as well as uncommon antiques at Armadillo Junction.
Zwolle is known for its distinct style of authentic tamales, a tradition handed down here for more than a century, that stems from the town’s Spanish and Native American heritage. A must-stop is the Original Zwolle Tamale Factory on North Main Street where you can buy hot, mild, pork, and crawfish varieties. (It’s probably a good idea to take one of everything!) While in town, stop by Tea Time Boutique on Port Arthur Street for the latest in women’s clothing, accessories, and gifts.
There's plenty to see, do, and taste. So plan your springtime visit to Toledo Bend Lake Country today. Its many activities and easy pace will leave you refreshed and renewed. toledobendlakecountry.com/shopping