While everyone knows that Baton Rouge is the tailgating capital of the NCAA, and no one can compete with the taste of flavorful Louisiana gumbo, boudin and jambalaya- there is more to Louisiana’s capital city than lively tailgating. Louisianans live by the French phrase “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” which means “Let the good times [...]
Sitting across the street from Louisiana’s State Capitol, the Louisiana State Museum presents a perfect mélange of contemporary design and historical storytelling. The entrance hall strikes you as grand and modern; the exhibits themselves are reminiscent of something you’d see in the Smithsonian. And forget about boring placards and diagrams, these exhibits are sleek, interactive [...]
There’s a new tour guide at the Old State Capitol, but she’s been there since before the Civil War. Sarah Morgan walks people through the history of the building in “The Ghost of the Castle,” a new exhibit at the Capitol. A little spooky, a little witty, and very entertaining, this new exhibit is a [...]
The countdown to kick-off in Tiger Stadium is on, but be sure to take a break from your tailgate preparations Friday night to show your Tiger pride downtown! Check out The Golden Band from Tigerland’s guest performance during Live After Five! The university’s sesquicentennial celebration will continue with the opening of the “LSU: Building an [...]
Bring your friends Downtown to enjoy the Red Stick’s Annual 4th of July Celebration! You’ll dance the day away to live music and eat your weight in Louisiana cuisine! Start the day off by touring the USS KIDD from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The vessel and the Veterans Memorial Museum are exciting historical venues [...]
“LSU RURAL LIFE MUSEUM and WINDRUSH GARDENS” The LSU Rural Life Museum is located on approximately 450 acres of green space in the middle of Baton Rouge. Visitors to the site will experience the architecture, culture, and artifacts from the 19th to early 20th century working class peoples of rural Louisiana. The Museum includes more [...]
BATON ROUGE BLUES FESTIVAL READY TO GROOVE IN REPENTANCE PARK Renowned Blues Artists Take the Stage in Baton Rouge BATON ROUGE, LA – The Annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival returns to entertain blues fans from around the world April 24, 2010 at Repentance Park in Baton Rouge. The 2010 festival boasts an impressive lineup of [...]
Live After Five in Baton Rouge is an event hosted by the Downtown Business Association that takes place every spring and fall with different genres of music. The concert series is held every year to entice people to visit and journey through downtown Baton Rouge. Visitors then have the opportunity to visit with the local [...]
Delicious Fun! As the state’s capital, Baton Rouge is the hub of all things Louisiana and close to all the fun and excitement that make this area so unique. Old South beauty, Creole culture, Cajun zest, colorful politics and all-around good time – the variety of cultural influence make this city a unique and charming [...]
When driving down Nicholson Drive headed into downtown Baton Rouge, it is quite easy to stumble upon a quaint home sitting atop a hill. Magnolia Mound Plantation is a pride a joy of the Baton Rouge Recreation Commission. Known for its historical influence as a French Creole Plantation erected in 1791, Magnolia Mound serves as [...]
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