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Southern University and A&M College - - What To Do And See

 

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Show your kids a good time, while staying in Baton Rouge, by taking them to Baton Rouge Zoo, located on Thomas Road.

 

See the wonderful art exhibits from the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, which can be found on South River Road.

 

Escape the city and enjoy the nature at the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, situated on North Oaks Hill Parkway.

 

Visit the Old Governor's Mansion, situated on North Boulevard, considered to be among Baton Rouge's most beautiful historic buildings.

 

Sports & outdoor events

Every year, in December, the city of Baton Rouge hosts the Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, considered to be among the city's most popular and favorite annual sporting events.

 

Nearly 1000 enthusiastic runners are drawn to Baton Rouge, annually, from all over the region, and taken on a scenic course along the lakefront roads and city streets, starting and finishing at "Baton Rouge Beach", as the lakeshore at Stanford Park, is locally called, revealing some of the most beautiful areas in the city. Be sure not to miss this fabulous event, if your trip to Baton Rouge is scheduled in December!

 

Festivals

Baton Rouge seems to love celebrations, because the city hosts dozens of fun and entertaining events, throughout the year! A few of the most popular ones are listed below. Check it out!

 

Krewe of Jupiter Mardi Gras - February.

Spanish Town Parade - March.

Baton Rouge Blues Festival - April.

Baton Rouge Uncorked - June.

Baton Rouge 4th of July - July.

Louisiana Book Festival - October.

Festival of Lights - December.

 

Shopping

Gifts, antiques, music, clothing, art - whatever you're looking for you will certainly find it in one of Baton Rouge's shopping spots.

 

Whether you're on a budget or not, the city's diverse shopping scene guarantees the fact that you will not go home empty handed.

 

The city offers visitors a unique and rich shopping experience, having something for every taste and every pocket.

 

Check out the top10 list below, which contains some of the most popular and favorite shopping spots in Baton Rouge, to get a more clear idea about what the city has to offer!

 

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

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

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

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

Market Place Siegen Ln: 10305 North Mall Drive, Baton Rouge, LA.

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

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

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

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

Burbank Crossing Shopping Center: Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge LA.