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Louisiana Art and Science Museum
Category: Museums - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 S River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
An abundance of culture lies ready for exploration at this terrific museum, which couples art and science in an impressive, historic depot set along the Mississippi. Permanent and temporary art collections go hand-in-hand with interactive galleries where children can delve into scientific principles, a center for...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 3601 Thomas Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Since 1970, visitors to, and residents of, Baton Rouge have been able to "travel" the world at this charming zoo. Animals from Asia, Africa, North and South America make their home here, delighting children and teaching respect for wildlife and the planet. More than 1800 animals are showcased, and you'll see...
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Should you want to get out of town a bit and browse Louisiana's natural beauty, this center affords great sightseeing. A mix of forest and swamplands, the 101-acre area shelters a wealth of flora and fauna, and easily accessible nature trails invite folks to check out picturesque vistas themselves and catch a glimpse...
Louisiana State Capitol Building
Category: Historic Sites - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: State Capitol Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Looking more like a skyscraper than a state capitol, this striking Art Deco structure was built in 1931 at the behest of then-governor Huey Long. Rising 450 feet and 34 stories, the Capitol is filled with sculptures, murals, and rich materials. Surrounding it are also fifty acres of gardens, and from the observation...
Category: Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 18142 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
If the heat and humidity of the Deep South have you wilted, this fun-filled water park is just what you need to reinvigorate. A variety of slides and tubes sends visitors on a winding journey into the splash basin, and some rides entwine two slides for twice the excitement. An interactive play area brings added...
Category: Historic Sites - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 1146 Pleasant Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
This picturesque, 2000-acre campus is home to 31,000 students, largely from Louisiana but from throughout the country and the world too. The university was founded in 1860 and is a state-funded institution. On campus, visitors will find history, science, and art museums, along with lovely architecture. Home to the...
Category: Museums - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 Lafayette St, Shaw Center for the Arts, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
British and American art comprise the bulk of this impressive museum's collections, and most items date from the 17th century forward. Among the permanent holdings are silver, glassware, furniture, ceramics, and lighting, accompanied by a good supply of prints and paintings. The sensuous shapes of Newcomb Pottery...
LSU Rural Life Museum and Windrush Gardens
Category: Museums - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 4560 Essen Rd, at I-10, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Illustrating Louisiana's pioneering and agricultural past, this informative museum showcases architecture, implements, and cultural practices of recent centuries. The Folk Architecture arena features simple, traditional structures built primarily for utility, while the Barn displays tools and artifacts used by Native...
Category: Historic Sites - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 2161 Nicholson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Nestled in a grove of gracefully arching trees, Magnolia Mound began as a small, late 18th-century home and was expanded into a plantation home. Its French Creole styling is relatively simple, and the home, elevated on piers, features a generous porch. One of Louisiana's oldest wooden structures, it also features a...
Category: Historic Sites - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 502 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Constructed in 1930, this stately mansion bears a strong resemblance to the White House and is believed to have been built in its image. The home was erected for Governor Huey Long and was lavishly adorned with sumptuous appointments and furnishings. When a new mansion was built in 1962, this one was given other uses...
