Why visit Pineville
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Paramount Theatre, Hearn Stage at The Kress Theatre, Bolton High School and Louisiana History Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Pineville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pineville
Pineville is a city in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located across the Red River from the larger Alexandria, and is part of the Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the 2020 census, Pineville had a population of 14,384.
From the Wikipedia article Pineville, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Paramount Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Former movie theater in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Hearn Stage at The Kress Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Performance space in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, in the historic Rapides Foundation Building
Museums and landmarks35
Bolton High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
High school in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
2101 Vance Avenue, Alexandria
Louisiana History Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
History museum in Alexandria, Louisiana
503 Washington Street, Alexandria
Alexandria Garden District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Academic building at Louisiana College, Pineville, Louisiana, USA
Alexandria National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic cemetery in Pineville, Louisana
Arna Wendell Bontemps House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
Bailey's Dam
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Dam in Alexandria / Pineville, Louisiana
Bentley Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Hotel in Alexandria, United States
Bland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
Bohemian Community Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
1930 Czech social hall in Louisiana, US
Central Louisiana State Hospital Dairy Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Barn in Louisiana, United States of America
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Commercial Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Louisiana, United States
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Alexandria Zoological Park
Park · 4.8 mi
Zoo in Alexandria, Louisiana
Restaurants and cafes36
Louisiana Gulf Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi
3128 LA-28 E, Pineville
Mo-Th, Su 10:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-19:00
Tamp & Grind Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.1 mi
828 4th Street, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-19:00
Tasting Room of Louisiana
Bar and pub · 3.0 mi
Whisky Bars
Mo-Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 18:00-23:00
24 more on the map.
History
Louisiana State University was founded by the Louisiana General Assembly in 1853. It was founded under the name Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy and was located near Pineville. The first academic session began on January 2, 1860, with General William Tecumseh Sherman of Ohio as superintendent.
Pineville was historically a "dry" city, with no alcohol legally available in the community. In a referendum held in the 1980s, voters continued to support a ban on alcohol. Mayor Clarence Fields, who took office in 1999, supported holding another referendum to permit the sale of liquor in restaurants. In a special election in 2013, voters approved liquor sales in restaurants.
From the History section of Pineville, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship56
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
First Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.3 mi
600 Lakeview Street, Pineville
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.0 mi
1220 Tioga Road, Tioga
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
School · 4.0 mi
3100 Jones Street, Alexandria
Healthcare10
M.R. Imaging Systems
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
211 North 3rd Street, Alexandria
The Headache Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
211 North 3rd Street, Alexandria
Map of Pineville
232 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 38°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 55°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 57°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 46°F | 5.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 40°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alexandria Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rapides Parish has had 37 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-30: Highway 113 Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-27: Tropical Storm Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (ESF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Alexandria 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Ball 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Prospect 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Pollock 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Rock Hill 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Woodworth 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Center Point 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Deville 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Boyce 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Natchitoches 49 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- PinevilleMainStreet, Smh2536 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- VA MEDICAL CTR PINEVILLE LA 4, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VA MEDICAL CTR PINEVILLE LA 2, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VA MEDICAL CTR PINEVILLE LA 6 EMBLEM, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VA MEDICAL CTR PINEVILLE LA, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VA MEDICAL CTR PINEVILLE LA 3, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VA MEDICAL CTR PINEVILLE LA 8, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VA MEDICAL CTR PINEVILLE LA BREEZEWAY, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VA MEDICAL CTR PINEVILLE LA 7, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VA MEDICAL CTR PINEVILLE LA FRONT VIEW from highway, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emmanuel Baptist Church (Alexandria, Louisiana), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bolton High School, Alexandria, LA - Entrance, Mlswg502 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (Alexandria, Louisiana), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BaileysDam1984, A National Park Service Photographer, Public domain
- ALEX Drive Feb 27 2014 033, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hemenway Furniture Co Building, Kaliannah Shirah, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Francis Xavier Cathedral - Alexandria, Louisiana 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cinema Treasures-Paramount Theatre-186408, Granola, CC BY 3.0
- Arna Wendell Bontemps House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Post Office and Court House (1933) Alexandria (Rapides Parish, Louisiana), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Alexandria National Cemetery IMG 1110, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Wade Bolton House, Alexandria, LA IMG 4284, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandria Hall, Louisiana College IMG 1100, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kent Plantation House, Tjean314, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commercial Building - Alexandria, Louisiana 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Olivet Church Side, Giminoshi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandria museum, The original uploader was Slab rider45 at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Bentley Hotel, Btilm, CC BY 3.0
- Rugg School Alexandria LA, Kaliannah Shirah, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Masonic Building (Alexandria, Louisiana), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Randolph Citadel, March 2012, Herodotus2go, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bland House (Alexandria, Louisiana), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TiogaCommissary, Kaliannah Shirah, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schnack Jewlery Store (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexandria, LA, art museum IMG 1136, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 6 Myrtlewood, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1 Myrtlewood, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 3 Myrtlewood, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 4 Myrtlewood, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 5 Myrtlewood, Karen Gauthier 0809, CC BY-SA 3.0
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