Location: Baton Rouge
Top Things to do in Baton Rouge
Top Restaurants in Baton Rouge
10 Things to do Good for Kids in Baton Rouge That You Shouldn't Miss
Settled by Europeans on Native American hunting grounds, the city of Baton Rouge has grown up under the influence of English, French, Spanish, and native cultures. The city is proud of its Cajun and Creole heritage, with clubs famous for playing the blues, and streets full of restaurants serving up everything from spicy Bayou foods to Caribbean home cooking. Located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi delta, visitors can watch the sun set over the levees or ride on a riverboat casino.
Restaurants in Baton Rouge
1. LSU Tiger Stadium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 893 reviews
Reviewed By johnmS1018WM - Baton Rouge, United States
If you want a college game day(and night) experience that will provide a "Remember the time we..." experience, catch a big night game in Tiger Stadium. There is no pre-game tailgating that compares to LSU...the food (from gumbo to jambalaya to etouffee to grilled oysters to...) is delicious...and most tailgaters are happy to share their dishes. The music varies from party to party, just keep moving till you find your tunes...sattelite dishes/streaming provides tailgaters with the day's games...you will likely end the day with many new friends.... Oh, the stadium...originally designed to look similar to the Roman Colosseum, additions obscure much of the architectural detail; however, the north end of the exterior still maintains the classic look of an acient amphitheatre. Inside, with 102,320 other spectators, is where the magic of Tiger Stadium will transform your viewing of a college football game into a singular experience... Saturday Night in Death Valley
2. Alex Box Stadium/Skip Bertman Field
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By gentre - Baton Rouge, United States
If you want family-oriented fun, excitement, and to see the best in college baseball, go to Alex Box Stadium!!!
3. East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By yeahisaidit - Baton Rouge, United States
1/27/2020 I visited this library for a work event and was very pleased with the facility, it was clean and well ventilated. I didn't have to ask for assistance but I'm sure the staff would be happy to assist.
4. Knock Knock Children's Museum
5. Louisiana State University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Louisiana's top university since 1860 has a beautiful, tree-covered campus and lots of attractions to visit, like the Union Art Gallery, Museum of Art, Greek Theatre and Museum of Natural Science.
Reviewed By drmommca - Asheville, United States
On our way to visit "Mike", we drove through the LSU campus, which is truly one of the most beautiful campuses in the state! Azaleas were blooming and the signs of winter were gone. Building upkeep is excellent!
6. Louisiana State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 724 reviews
This art deco masterpiece has been the site of a bombing, an assassination and the infinite machinations of state kingpins and politicos.
Reviewed By edieann - Denver, United States
Having been very disappointed by the Florida capitol “skyscraper” I had few expectations for the tallest of the capitol buildings: Louisiana. I was pleasantly surprised by the gorgeous art deco rotunda, House and Senate. We were lucky to arrive at the start time of a tour. Without our tour guide Bernard we would have missed out on the history, creation and stories of the current capitol building and the governor who created the building and was also shot there, Huey Long. We spent more than an hour touring the first floor, marveling at the incredible beauty of the marble, depiction of Louisiana’s history in bas relief just below the ceiling circling the rotunda, and in the solid bronze doors leading to the chambers. Not to mention the statuary, ceiling patterns and pencil like wood shard imbedded in the ceiling of the senate, a reminder of the dynamite bomb that had been planted and detonated in 1970. We also heard a number of conspiracy theories regarding the shooting of Governor Long plus got to see the two unfilled bullet holes left from the shooting.
7. Arsenal Park
8. Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 693 reviews
Louisiana's Old State Capitol sits on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge. Completed in 1849, the castle-like fortress has been restored to its original grandeur. It houses both traditional and state-of-the-art interactive exhibits and a multi-media film presentation. Audio tours available in English, French, German and Spanish. Free admission.
Reviewed By BHartMich - Northville, United States
We walked in on a whim, and enjoyed a short time walking around the old state capitol. Upon entry we were greeted by a guide who gave us an quick overview, and then gave us a sheet enabling us to do a self guided tour. We could have spent longer than the 20 minutes we did, but we wanted to walk around the city a bit more. It is a beautiful building inside and out, with some very interesting history, and well worth stopping by.
9. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Dedicated to conservation, education and recreation, this 101-acre facility includes wildlife and ecology exhibits and a 65-acre cypress-tupelo swamp, navigable by boardwalk, and filled with wildlife such as birds, bobcats, foxes, turtles and alligators.
Reviewed By 999chelsit - Youngsville, United States
We thoroughly enjoyed this walk through nature. We have a 7 and 4 year old who love all things nature and this place delivered. We were apprehensive that it may be too hot of a day, but we were wrong. Supremely shaded. You park next to a small pond filled with eager turtles looking for a quick snack, then take the most beautiful boardwalk to get the tp nature center where you pay a *super* small fee. The nature center blasts much appreciated A/C, has plenty of animals to look at in cages/terrariums, furs and snake skins to feel, kids nook/corner with books and kids chairs, and affordable souvenir corner with lots of nature-related things for both kids and adults. There are bathrooms, water fountains, snack and drink machines. The staff was supremely kind and knowledgeable about the area and were happy to chat with us. The walk itself was just relaxing as can be. Completely shaded and peaceful, away from the busy highways. It is a very well maintained place with several opportunities to sit along the way and just enjoy. The varieties of wild mushroom were incredible. We will be back!
10. LSU Rural Life Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Step back in time to pre-industrial Louisiana at this 27-building museum complex, one of the best outdoor museums in the U.S., featuring tools, furniture and other artifacts and, the highlight, a recreated 19th-century plantation that portrays the daily lives of these early settlers.
Reviewed By georgia638 - Dallas, United States
This was much more extensive and emotional than I thought it would be. The curators did an awesome job of telling the holistic story of rural life in Louisiana in the 1800’s. No electricity, no water, kitchen in a separate building and one room slaves’ quarters. The farm equipment, cooking utensils, general store, looms for weaving fabric, everything was manually done. Life was so much harder then!
