Guidebook for Baton Rouge
Food Scene
Simple Joe Cafe
3057 Government StOur housemate loves their breakfast sandwiches!
Yvette Marie's Cafe
1857 Government StreetThe sushi is delicious, their cocktails rock, and the view of the river can't be beat.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاTsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
100 Lafayette Street43
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاThe sushi is delicious, their cocktails rock, and the view of the river can't be beat.
City Pork Deli & Charcuterie
2363 Hollydale AvenueGreat sandwiches.
All-around fantastic restaurant, with a nice patio and cute little bar. Their house-cut bleu cheese chips are out of this world.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاBistro Byronz
5412 Government Street7
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاAll-around fantastic restaurant, with a nice patio and cute little bar. Their house-cut bleu cheese chips are out of this world.
Every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, the Red Stick Farmer's market boasts some of the best produce, dairy, and meat around. And inside the Main Street Market, you can grab a tasty crepe or a breakfast sandwich too. On the first Sunday of every month, there's an arts market filled with locally made crafts.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاRed Stick Farmers Market
501 N 5th St10
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاEvery Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, the Red Stick Farmer's market boasts some of the best produce, dairy, and meat around. And inside the Main Street Market, you can grab a tasty crepe or a breakfast sandwich too. On the first Sunday of every month, there's an arts market filled with locally made crafts.
Delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner spot with a focused, fantastic menu. You won't be disappointed.
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City Pork Brasserie & Bar
7327 Jefferson Hwy13
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاDelicious brunch, lunch, and dinner spot with a focused, fantastic menu. You won't be disappointed.
A bit far from the city center, but this place is worth the drive. Tucked in this corner of the city, there's a lively Vietnamese community, and Viet Garden has a serious yum factor.
Viet Garden
11990 Florida BlvdA bit far from the city center, but this place is worth the drive. Tucked in this corner of the city, there's a lively Vietnamese community, and Viet Garden has a serious yum factor.
Two words: chargrilled oysters (and also a full menu of delicious South Louisiana cuisine)
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاParrain's Seafood Restaurant
3225 Perkins Road25
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاTwo words: chargrilled oysters (and also a full menu of delicious South Louisiana cuisine)
Louie's Cafe
3322 Lake Street10
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاThe best greasy spoon in town! Awesome late-night eats.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Radio Bar
3079 Government Street15
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاThe hot spot for all of our grad student friends.
The Guru
1857 Government StLive music every Thursday night at 7pm. And it's just down the street!
The best spot to hang out and try some local brews. All-day happy hour every Sunday, with live music from 5-7.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاTin Roof Brewing Co LLC
1624 Wyoming St8
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاThe best spot to hang out and try some local brews. All-day happy hour every Sunday, with live music from 5-7.
Duvic's
2854 Kalurah StreetMy favorite dive bar. If you like to play pool, this is your place.
Check out the schedule at the Dyson House Listening Room. Great local and national musicians play here frequently. The space is BYOB, and the house gets packed. Show up early.
Dyson House
7575 Jefferson HwyCheck out the schedule at the Dyson House Listening Room. Great local and national musicians play here frequently. The space is BYOB, and the house gets packed. Show up early.
Great little spot out in the country. Live music every Sunday afternoon starting around 1!
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاBayou Teche Brewing
1106 Bushville Highway13
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاGreat little spot out in the country. Live music every Sunday afternoon starting around 1!
Parish Brewing Co.
229 Jared DrOlive or Twist
7248 Perkins Road7
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاAmazing cocktails!
Sightseeing
The tallest state capitol building in the USA, with a sordid history too! Don't miss the view from the top.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاLouisiana State Capitol
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاThe tallest state capitol building in the USA, with a sordid history too! Don't miss the view from the top.
The Spanish Town neighborhood is one of the oldest in Baton Rouge, established in 1803. Head this way for great architecture and a funky neighborhood vibe. And be sure to grab some boudin from the Spanish Town Market.
Spanish Town Road
The Spanish Town neighborhood is one of the oldest in Baton Rouge, established in 1803. Head this way for great architecture and a funky neighborhood vibe. And be sure to grab some boudin from the Spanish Town Market.
Parks & Nature
City-Brooks Community Park
1515 Dalrymple DriveWalking, cycling, golf, and an art gallery. What more could you need?
Veteran's Memorial Park
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاLovely little lake. A nice place for a walk.
A cute little park right near the LSU campus. They have a dock for boating, and they even have a little beach if you're feeling like basking in the sun.
Milford Wampold Memorial Park
901 Stanford AveA cute little park right near the LSU campus. They have a dock for boating, and they even have a little beach if you're feeling like basking in the sun.
If you want to see the classic Louisiana landscape without driving far, stop at Bluebonnet Swamp. This place has tons of bald cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss, and you'll hear the sweet sounds of birds, frogs, and bugs.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاBREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy12
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاIf you want to see the classic Louisiana landscape without driving far, stop at Bluebonnet Swamp. This place has tons of bald cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss, and you'll hear the sweet sounds of birds, frogs, and bugs.
A lovely walking path wraps around this arboretum, maintained by LSU, and designed by LSU College of Art & Design faculty. Go learn a lot about trees!
Hilltop Arboretum
11855 Highland RdA lovely walking path wraps around this arboretum, maintained by LSU, and designed by LSU College of Art & Design faculty. Go learn a lot about trees!
If you love Carl Sagan or NDT, this is your spot. They run a bunch of space-related events, and host several observation nights throughout the year.
Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland RdIf you love Carl Sagan or NDT, this is your spot. They run a bunch of space-related events, and host several observation nights throughout the year.
For a real treat, make the trip out to Lake Martin's bird sanctuary, and rent a kayak or canoe. Or take a swamp tour. Worth the drive!
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاLake Martin
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاFor a real treat, make the trip out to Lake Martin's bird sanctuary, and rent a kayak or canoe. Or take a swamp tour. Worth the drive!
Arts & Culture
A great artist-run gallery with contemporary work of all sorts. In the Summer, there's a monthly outdoor movie screening, and on the third Sunday of every month, they run Sundays@4, a diverse performance series.
Baton Rouge Gallery - center for contemporary art
1515 Dalrymple DriveA great artist-run gallery with contemporary work of all sorts. In the Summer, there's a monthly outdoor movie screening, and on the third Sunday of every month, they run Sundays@4, a diverse performance series.
LSU is beyond explanation. A beautiful, historic campus. A world-class university. And we hear they're good at sports.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاLouisiana State University
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاLSU is beyond explanation. A beautiful, historic campus. A world-class university. And we hear they're good at sports.
Check the performance schedule at the Manship. Great series of concerts, film screenings, and theatre.
Manship Theatre
100 Lafayette StreetCheck the performance schedule at the Manship. Great series of concerts, film screenings, and theatre.
Stop here if you'd like to learn all about the history and culture of Louisiana. You could spend an entire day here! The music exhibit on the second floor is a must.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاCapitol Park Museum
660 North 4th Street7
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاStop here if you'd like to learn all about the history and culture of Louisiana. You could spend an entire day here! The music exhibit on the second floor is a must.
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
100 South River RoadAn amazing collection, and the city's only planetarium.
A beautiful building, and a landmark in the city's skyline.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاLouisiana's Old State Capitol
100 North Blvd18
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاA beautiful building, and a landmark in the city's skyline.
A gallery run by the LSU School of Art, Glassell Gallery hosts exhibitions of work by nationally recognized artists, as well as many LSU graduate students. If you love art, definitely stop at Glassell.
Glassell Gallery
100 Lafayette StA gallery run by the LSU School of Art, Glassell Gallery hosts exhibitions of work by nationally recognized artists, as well as many LSU graduate students. If you love art, definitely stop at Glassell.
The Arts Council of Baton Rouge hosts a broad range of events, including a craft market on the first Sunday of every month. And at their HQ downtown, they operate the Firehouse Gallery, which runs great exhibitions of local artwork.
Arts Council of Baton Rouge
427 Laurel StThe Arts Council of Baton Rouge hosts a broad range of events, including a craft market on the first Sunday of every month. And at their HQ downtown, they operate the Firehouse Gallery, which runs great exhibitions of local artwork.
There's nothing else like this place. This dance hall right on the water hosts Cajun and Zydeco artists on Sunday evenings. Learn to two-step, and laissez les bon temps rouler.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاWhiskey River Landing
1365 Henderson Levee Road12
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاThere's nothing else like this place. This dance hall right on the water hosts Cajun and Zydeco artists on Sunday evenings. Learn to two-step, and laissez les bon temps rouler.
Shopping
The Pink Elephant Antiques
2648 Government StAntiques a-plenty. Great finds at reasonable prices.
The Market at Circa 1857
1857 Government StreetCool antiques and interiors market, right down the street from our house.
Time Warp Boutique
3001 Government StAmazing vintage clothing and shoes!
The LSU Museum Shop is great for locally made, creative souvenirs and gifts.
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاLSU Museum of Art
100 Lafayette Street7
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاThe LSU Museum Shop is great for locally made, creative souvenirs and gifts.
Spices, teas, seasoning salt... You name it, these folks have it. Well worth a visit.
Red Stick Spice Co
660 Jefferson HwySpices, teas, seasoning salt... You name it, these folks have it. Well worth a visit.
Essentials
Old-school grocery store with a fantastic beer and wine selection, and a ton of local specialties. Grab some Cajun seasoning to take home!
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سكان محليون يوصون بهذاCalandro's Supermarket (Mid-City)
4142 Government Street7
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاOld-school grocery store with a fantastic beer and wine selection, and a ton of local specialties. Grab some Cajun seasoning to take home!
Trader Joe's
3535 Perkins Road8
سكان محليون يوصون بهذاLove our local TJ's.
Audubon Station US Post Office
4500 Government StOur local post office is a little slow, but it's got old-timey charm.