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Louisiana State University - - What To Do And See

 

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Spend a wonderful afternoon with the family visiting Baton Rouge Zoo, which can be found on Thomas Road.

 

Visit the historic Old Governor's Mansion, located on North Boulevard, an elegant event venue, considered to be among Baton Rouge's most beautiful buildings.

 

Try out your luck and have fun at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, located on France Street.

 

Taste a bit of the local history, by visiting Louisiana State Museum Baton Rouge, situated on N 4th Street.

 

Explore Louisiana Art & Science Museum, on South River Road, where you can enjoy interesting exhibits, eye-catching laser shows and large-format films.

 

Get in touch with nature and catch a breath of fresh air at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, located on North Oaks Hills Parkway, which, according to previous visitors, is `a fantastic place to escape the city and enjoy nature`.

 

Sports & outdoor events

The Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, which happens in December, is considered to be among the most popular and favorite annual sporting events which take place in the city of Baton Rouge. Every year, nearly 1000 enthusiastic runners are taken on a scenic course along the city's streets and lakefront roads, which starts and finishes at "Baton Rouge Beach", the name by which the lakeshore at Stanford Park, just off Stanford Avenue, is locally called. Be sure to check this fabulous event on your "to see and do" list, if your trip to Baton Rouge is set in December!

 

Festivals

The people of Baton Rouge seem to love celebrations! There are dozens of fun and entertaining events, happening in Baton Rouge, throughout the year, and some of the most popular and expected ones are listed below. Check it out!

 

- February: Krewe of Jupiter Mardi Gras.

- March: Spanish Town Parade.

- April: Baton Rouge Blues Festival, Baton Rouge Blues Week, Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival (April-May).

- June: Baton Rouge Uncorked.

- July: Baton Rouge 4th of July.

- October: Louisiana Book Festival.

- December: Baton Rouge Christmas Parade, Festival of Lights, A New Years Eve Party.

- Live After Five - every Friday.

- Wine Walk Wednesday - every week, in downtown Baton Rouge.

 

Shopping

Baton Rouge's shopping scene offers a unique shopping experience, the city having something for everyone's pocket, providing everything from small retail shops to large shopping centers and malls, with unique items and accessories on sale, guaranteeing the fact that even the most `professional` and pickiest shopper will not leave home empty handed.

 

To get an idea about what the city has to offer, check out the top 10 list below, with some of the most popular and favorite shopping spots in Baton Rouge!

 

- Mall of Louisiana, Address: 6401 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA.

- Apple Store Mall of Louisiana, Address: 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd., Space 640, Baton Rouge, LA.

- Towne Center at Cedar Lodge, Address: 7425 Corporate Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA.

- Hammond Aire Auto Spa, Address: 9614 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA.

- Cortana Mall, Address: 9401 Cortana Place, Baton Rouge, LA.

- Esplanade Mall, Address: 8064 Summa Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA.

- Colonial Plaza Shopping Center, Address: 5940 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA.

- Town South Shopping Center, Address: 4606 Y a Tittle Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA.

- Millervillage Shopping Center, Address: Millerville Road, Baton Rouge, LA.

- Acadian Square Sopping Center, Address: 0466 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA.