Forest Hill, LA

Located just south of Alexandria, Forest Hill is a quiet, tight-knit community best known as the nursery capital of Louisiana. Dozens of commercial plant and tree nurseries fill the surrounding countryside, keeping the area lush and green throughout the year. Every March, locals celebrate this heritage with the annual Louisiana Nursery Festival, which brings parades, carnival rides, and plant sales to town. With Kisatchie National Forest right down the road, it offers a peaceful rural setting with quick access to bigger city amenities.