Rachel’s Baton Rouge Guide

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Rachel’s Baton Rouge Guide

Sightseeing

Beautiful View of Mississippi River especially during sunrise/sunset.
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Riverfront Plaza
300 S River Rd
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Beautiful View of Mississippi River especially during sunrise/sunset.
Sightseeing
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Louisiana's Old State Capitol
100 North Blvd
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Sightseeing
Cool Sight seeing... combine this with the Riverwalk trip as it's right along the Mississippi River
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USS Kidd
305 S River Rd
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Cool Sight seeing... combine this with the Riverwalk trip as it's right along the Mississippi River
Great sights... awesome for children too Can combine this with River walk trip - it's right along the Mississippi
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Louisiana Art & Science Museum
100 S River Rd
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Great sights... awesome for children too Can combine this with River walk trip - it's right along the Mississippi
Black History museum of art @ Southern University. It is unclear to me whether they hold consistent hours. I would call before going. But this is a great place to visit and they have the Mississippi bluffs right behind it which is just BEAUTIFUL during sunset! The museum itself is no big and you can probably get through it in an hour. Be sure to time your trip appropriately so that you can catch the sunset - it's a MUST SEE! Also AVOID during Southern University Football game days.
Museum of Art
Black History museum of art @ Southern University. It is unclear to me whether they hold consistent hours. I would call before going. But this is a great place to visit and they have the Mississippi bluffs right behind it which is just BEAUTIFUL during sunset! The museum itself is no big and you can probably get through it in an hour. Be sure to time your trip appropriately so that you can catch the sunset - it's a MUST SEE! Also AVOID during Southern University Football game days.
Love to take the kids here. No more than a 30 min drive for a days fun.
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BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas Rd
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Love to take the kids here. No more than a 30 min drive for a days fun.
Interactive fun for everyone!
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Centro de Vida Silvestre Global
26389 LA-40
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Interactive fun for everyone!

Sights & Food Combo

Grrrrreat Sushi on Rooftop overlooking Mississippi River
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Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
100 Lafayette St
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Grrrrreat Sushi on Rooftop overlooking Mississippi River

Carryout

Crack Chicken!! My friends and I always joke they have crack in this chicken because it keeps you coming back. So good, hubby and I exported the chicken when traveling. I suggest planning to carry out as the dining area is small and not really comfortable. Also consider this chain had a couple other locations scattered throughout the city. This one is closest to the residence.
TRIPLET BLUE STORE II
2321 Highland Rd
Crack Chicken!! My friends and I always joke they have crack in this chicken because it keeps you coming back. So good, hubby and I exported the chicken when traveling. I suggest planning to carry out as the dining area is small and not really comfortable. Also consider this chain had a couple other locations scattered throughout the city. This one is closest to the residence.
Great burgers, fries and milkshakes!! I just love this place. Better than 90% of the burger places out there. Warning: it is a hole in the wall but the owner is very nice and prices are reasonable.
Dixie Maid Drive-In
4769 McClelland Dr
Great burgers, fries and milkshakes!! I just love this place. Better than 90% of the burger places out there. Warning: it is a hole in the wall but the owner is very nice and prices are reasonable.

Food scene

It's a Louisiana Thing... the sauce is like the best thing! Make sure you order an Arnold Palmer (half iced tea, half lemonade) to go with it.
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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
3313 Highland Rd
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It's a Louisiana Thing... the sauce is like the best thing! Make sure you order an Arnold Palmer (half iced tea, half lemonade) to go with it.
The Food is D-licious! OMG, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My personal favorite is the beef brisket! Just. please. grab some food from here before leaving. You'll thank me! The only watchout is that this place is usually busy during lunch hours M-F due to local businesses patronizing... aim for an early/late lunch.
Cou-yon's Cajun Bar-B-Q
470 N Alexander Ave
The Food is D-licious! OMG, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My personal favorite is the beef brisket! Just. please. grab some food from here before leaving. You'll thank me! The only watchout is that this place is usually busy during lunch hours M-F due to local businesses patronizing... aim for an early/late lunch.
Another D-licious spot. Everything here is a great taste of Baton Rouge! My favorite is the Fried Chicken. Some of the best chicken I've ever had. Every time I come to Baton Rouge, I must stop by here. The owner is great, such a wonderful family man who adores his employees and customer. The watchouts: -this place is usually busy during lunch hours M-F due to local businesses patronizing... aim for an early/late lunch. -this place is only open for lunch -it is a hole in the wall, so don't miss it when driving bc it can be easy to pass -inside can be tight so i suggest getting there early ~10:30am -it's so goo sometimes there's a line out the door -food is reasonable priced (i think $12/plate), hoever they only take CASH
Dominique's Stockyard Cafe
1462 Airline Hwy
Another D-licious spot. Everything here is a great taste of Baton Rouge! My favorite is the Fried Chicken. Some of the best chicken I've ever had. Every time I come to Baton Rouge, I must stop by here. The owner is great, such a wonderful family man who adores his employees and customer. The watchouts: -this place is usually busy during lunch hours M-F due to local businesses patronizing... aim for an early/late lunch. -this place is only open for lunch -it is a hole in the wall, so don't miss it when driving bc it can be easy to pass -inside can be tight so i suggest getting there early ~10:30am -it's so goo sometimes there's a line out the door -food is reasonable priced (i think $12/plate), hoever they only take CASH
Get a taste of Louisiana here! I’ve tried many dishes on the menu and nothing has disappointed.
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Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
3225 Perkins Rd
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Get a taste of Louisiana here! I’ve tried many dishes on the menu and nothing has disappointed.
Nice place to celebrate! Expensive but tasty.
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Sullivan's Steakhouse
5252 Corporate Blvd
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Nice place to celebrate! Expensive but tasty.

Kid Escape

Kids driving you up the walls…? Need some fresh air? Here’s a nice park to explore.
Highland Road Splash Pad
14024 Highland Rd
Kids driving you up the walls…? Need some fresh air? Here’s a nice park to explore.

Consejos para la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Avoid Brightside/Lee Drive During LSU Game Days!

In fact, if you're in town for the games and action, you'd be better off walking if it's not too hot. You will definitely get around faster on foot than driving in circles due to blocked roads. If you insist on driving, take the back road (River Road) where possible!
Costumbres y cultura

People Are Very Friendly

Say hi when possible... it's rude to not acknowledge people in most places in the South