Alexandria is a small town almost in the exact center of Louisiana. The city is bordered by a deep river called the Red River that connects to the Mississippi River. It offers a quiet atmosphere to raise kids. There are several military bases nearby such as Fort Polk, Camp Cook, and Camp Beauregard. There's a couple of colleges such as Louisiana College, a private Baptist school, Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA), and a few technical colleges. A good place to be if you like Mardi Gras, spicy food, hunting, and fishing! There's not much else to do here.