Top Things to do in Louisiana
What to do and see in Louisiana, United States: The Best Movie Theaters
Louisiana tourism is centered on New Orleans and the North Shore region in the southeastern corner of the state near the Florida border. West of New Orleans is the Great River Road, with the I-10 running to the Mississippi River port capital city of Baton Rogue. West of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico, the I-10 cuts through Lafayette and Lake Charles on its way past Abbeville to Texas. Central Louisiana is Lake Country, and home to cities like Alexandria and Natchitoches. In northern Louisiana, the I-20 runs west from Monroe to Bossier City, Shreveport, and East Texas. Unless Louisiana is very familiar and frequent territory, New Orleans will be the top choice for a Louisiana vacation. Though Mardi Gras, music, and the winning ways of the New Orleans Saints football team get the spotlight, there is much more to explore in New Orleans. Within New Orleans choose among Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Upper and Lower French Quarters, the Warehouse and Central Business District, the Garden District and Uptown, and Mid-City. With street car lines linking the French Quarter to the Garden District, Convention Center, and everywhere else, it is easy for the whole family to get around. If long walks are your exercise, explore the scenic city on foot. An easy two-hour drive from New Orleans brings you to Baton Rogue, Natchitoches and Lake Country. Explore old Beauregard Town in downtown Baton Rogue, the historic homes of the Baton Rogue Garden District, and tour one or several working plantations. Walk the 33-block Historic Landmark District and tour the historic homes and churches of Natchitoches. Relive Spanish Empire history in Louisiana at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site. Heading west from New Orleans is Cajun Country and Lafayette with its mix of French, French Canadian (Acadian), Spanish, and Caribbean cultures. Besides Cajun and Creole cookery, explore the Civil War heritage at the Lafayette Museum. Stop by Abbeville to view the courthouse designed by Hayes Town, St. Mary Magdalen Church, and have a seafood meal. With 75 annual festivals Lake Charles is Louisiana's Festival City, and home to the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway. Shreveport and Bossier City in northwest Louisiana are casino and entertainment centers. Shreveport is renowned for hosting the Louisiana State Fair in the fall. Plus floral centers, art galleries, and museums. Monroe in the northeast also has notable gardens.
Restaurants in Louisiana
1. Robinson Film Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
The Robinson Film Center is Shreveport's home for independent, foreign and classic film. Be sure to visit Abby Singer's Bistro on the second floor of RFC for lunch, dinner and drinks or get them to go and bring them into your movie! In addition to daily film programming and Abby Singer's Bistro, RFC offers film and media education to all ages.
Reviewed By yaykitty - Shreveport, United States
First of all, everyone who works here is nice & super helpful. I can believe that they really enjoy their jobs. Second, they show great movies here! The sound & lighting is perfect & the chairs are comfortable and not sticky like "big" movie theaters. Also, Abbey Singer's is upstairs and you can take your Happy Hour drink into the theater to watch the show.
2. The Broad Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Ditzyredhead - New Orleans, United States
I have been in a lot of GREAT movie theatres across the county. I make films for a living and I have done the independent circuit. The Broad is among a handful of really fun, out of the box screens that make going to the movies fun. The food, the popcorn (not too salty) the drinks, the people, the screens. They make great choices and they treat us like it was worth walking away from the free screener the Academy sent you to see it with other like-minded moviemakers-goers on a bigger screen than you get at home. I love this place.
3. Cinemark Movie Bistro
4. AMC Baton Rouge 16
5. Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
With film, video, performance art, visual art and literary events six nights a week, year-round, the Zeitgeist is considered one of the premiere alternative arts centers in the South. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
6. Entergy Giant Screen Theater
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 110 reviews
*TEMPORARILY CLOSED* Entergy Giant Screen Theater offers larger-than-life adventures with the help of the world's most advanced motion picture technology. The Theater is located next door to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, and is one of the finest motion picture systems in the world featuring a 4k digital projection system and state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos multidimensional sound.
Reviewed By Mirandashae85 - Lake Charles, United States
I purchased the Audubon Experience Tickets to get more bang for my buck! I previewed the titles before hand to see which one we wanted to watch. I wanted to watch Hurricane on the Bayou! On the map of the aquarium they gave the times of the movies. It was in the middle of walking through the aquarium, so we were able to exit and go watch a movie and return to the aquarium afterwards. Walking over there, and speaking with them was very pleasant. The staff was wonderful. We were able to turn in our license, get a chain and lock for our stroller! Anyhow, they have snacks, popcorn, drinks, and hot dogs for sale which was nice. So we purchased some drinks since we already brought our snacks with us. We were stunned at how large the screen and how many seats were there! We sat down in comfortable seats! The movie started playing and we were shocked at the quality of sound! My kid got scared a few times through the movie. She is 3.5 and the loud thunder noises of the hurricane scared her. She also said how loud it was a few times. Her father an I loved every second of the movie. I may have even cried a bit. It was a nice break from walking at the aquarium and we enjoyed the movie. What I really enjoyed was the plastic art that they had there. The seahorse on a wagon and the jelly fishes made out of plastic was wonderful! TRUE ART!
7. Movie Tavern Northshore
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By dondW8830PQ
wife did a surprise party for me and it went great.... we had a whole theather watched my favorite movie and my guest had some great food... every body loved it and the staff was wonderful ....
8. Movie Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By dothebrittany - Walker, United States
We love this theater. Its awesome because you dont have to wait in line for your food and drinks, they have a full menu and the prices are reasonable. Seating is very comfortable and there is a convenient table for your food.
9. The Theatres at Canal Place
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 44 reviews
