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Best Western Forest Inn
1909 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana 70538-3117Phone: 337/828-1810 | Fax: 337/828-1810
This newly refurbished Franklin, Louisiana hotel is just minutes from the Cypress Bayou Casino and the Antebellum Homes.
Experience true Southern hospitality and sample delicious Cajun foods while staying at the Best Western Forest Inn. Located in the heart of Louisiana, this Franklin hotel offers convenient access to a variety of local shops and restaurants as well as many local attractions. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Best Western Forest Inn has it all!
This hotel offers 88 newly refurbished guest rooms and mini-suites. Each well-appointed room features a microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television and free high-speed Internet access. Hotel amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, two gaming lounges, guest laundry, a full business center and meeting/banquet facilities to accommodate up to 300 people. The hotel also features an onsite restaurant to suit guest's dining needs.
Hotel guests can enjoy a round of golf at the nearby Atchafalaya Golf Course or spend an afternoon at the Cypress Bayou Casino, located just six miles from the hotel. Guests can also take a tour of the Bayou Swamps or visit the Chitimacha Indian Reservation. Other nearby attractions include the Oaklawn Manor and the Antebellum Homes.
The friendly staff at the Best Western Forest Inn is waiting to ensure an enjoyable and memorable stay in Franklin, Louisiana. Make a reservation today and save!
Local Events Worth Considering:
July 2010
Music from all over the region, a business expo, arts and crafts for sale, activities for the kids and food. In Lake Charles.
August 2010
at Zydeco Park in Plaisance.
Lake Charles’ Prien Lake Park will be the hot and spicy spot for all things crab.
September 2010
Exhibits, shows, tastings, art, parades and more. In New Iberia.
Family entertainment, live music, arts & crafts, food and more. In Morgan City.
A day of great food and Zydeco, the entire family is invited to come out and celebrate the festival's 26th year in grand style. In Iowa.
Yummy Cajun delights to whet your appetite. In Lake Charles.
October 2010
Get your bike ready for "Roar on the Lakeshore” with Blazin' Bikes motorcycle rally.
Local groups set up kitchens at Bouligny Plaza in downtown New Iberia and vie for the title of “Best Gumbo in the World” in two divisions: amateur and professional.
An old fashioned carnival atmosphere with a midway. In Donaldsonville.
The 34th Annual Championship in Larose Civic Center.
Featuring over 20 local specialty dishes, dancing, music and Folklife demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday. In Larose.
November 2010
In Gonzales.
Featuring a variety of live music, great food, carnival rides, arts & craft show, frog racing and jumping contest, Poker Run, grand parade. In Rayne.
Enjoy Acadiana's kickoff to the holiday season featuring beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths auctioned off to benefit Acadiana Youth. In Lafayette.
All of Acadiana comes alive with the season's warm glow with events all month long. Enjoy traditional Christmas parades, lighting events, festivals, concerts and more. In Lafayette.
December 2010
Gingerbread Houses on display and judged. In New Iberia.
13.1-mile race that includes some rolling hills and small portion of cross-country. Great for beginners and seasoned endurance athletes. In Lafayette.
