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2010 E diti on
G R E AT E R
B ATO N
R O U G E
The Official Visitors Guide
TheMusic
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What to see
Where to stay
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Welcome to
Baton Rouge!
elcome to Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s capital city and one of
America’s Next Great Cities! While you are visiting, I would like to
encourage you to take advantage of everything we have to offer.
Baton Rouge has outstanding local cultural attractions, such as the
Old State Capitol, the Rural Life Museum, the Louisiana Art and Science Museum, the
Southern University Museum of Art and the Louisiana State Museum, a museum showcasing the history of Louisiana. Baton Rouge is also home to the Shaw Center for the
Arts, where you can view prestigious exhibits in the LSU Museum of Art and sample an
exciting schedule of cultural events and live performances in its Manship Theatre.
Additionally, Baton Rouge is a center for commerce, with several business incubators and the Louisiana Technology Park. We are home to Louisiana State University and
Southern University, and we are proud to have the fastest growing community college in
the nation, Baton Rouge Community College.
Our city has some of the finest restaurants, which are guaranteed to satisfy any liking.
At night, you can put on your dancing shoes and head downtown to enjoy the vibrant
nightlife along the Mississippi River. I hope that you enjoy your stay and come back to
visit us real soon.
Melvin L. “Kip” Holden
Mayor-President
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elcome to Baton Rouge! You’ve chosen an exciting time to visit
Louisiana’s capital city. In 2010, we will celebrate the bicentennial of
East Baton Rouge Parish and the 150th birthday of Louisiana State
University. And we’ve got more things planned than you can shake a
stick at ... a Red Stick, that is.
The celebration will last throughout the year, featuring annual events like our family friendly Mardi Gras parade season and one of the South’s largest St. Patrick’s Day
parades. Crawfish season is in full boil when our spring festival season kicks off on April
24 with the Baton Rouge Blues Festival. And mark your calendar for the inaugural Bayou
County Superfest on Memorial Day weekend. This first-time event features country music superstars Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
Foodies won’t want to miss the Second Fete Rouge Wine & Culinary Festival in August, and as fall approaches, it’s time to fire up the grills, loosen the belt buckle a notch
and get ready for tailgating.
As you can see, there are plenty of reasons throughout the year to stick around the
Red Stick! For more information, we invite you to log onto visitbatonrouge.com. Laissez
les bon temps rouler!
Paul Arrigo
President & CEO, Visit Baton Rouge
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W
hether you are visiting for business or pleasure, you will discover
our region’s rich history, cultural arts and numerous surprises to
make the most of your time in Baton Rouge. We offer countless ways
for you to enjoy yourself no matter what your interests. Our goal
inside Welcome magazine is to help make your visit entertaining and worth remembering. Inside you’ll find an array of restaurants serving tantalizing cuisines from all corners
of the Earth. Whether you’re looking to shop, listen to some music or visit museums and
plantations, our goal is that your visit is memorable. Look inside for details about all of
your choices. We hope you will use Welcome as your personal tour guide for the Baton
Rouge area. Enjoy your visit!
Julio Melara
Publisher, Welcome
f r om o u r spo ns o r
Mike Anderson’s Seafood:
O
ver the past 30 years, Mike
Anderson’s Seafood has grown
into a Baton Rouge staple. It’s
the south Louisiana restaurant
that food lovers and football
fans alike turn to for fantastic regional food in
a festive atmosphere—and for fun with friends
and family too. After three decades in the
food business, Mike Anderson’s has earned its
reputation for serving exceptional south Louisiana seafood dishes in a relaxed, comfortable
atmosphere.
“When I started the company, I wanted
to make sure that customers leave full and
go home with leftovers,” says owner Mike
Anderson. “Now, 30 years later, they are still
returning because we continue to strive for
consistently good food, dependable service,
and to make sure the customers get their
money’s worth.”
Mike Anderson, an LSU All-American
football player in the early 1970s, opened Mike
Anderson’s College Town Seafood & Oyster Bar
in November of 1975. It was located on Highland Road near LSU and offered four different
po-boys and oysters on the half shell. When
it outgrew its space, the
company moved to its current location on West Lee
Drive and changed its name
to Mike Anderson’s Seafood
Restaurant.
Today, Mike Anderson’s
in Baton Rouge seats more
than 235 people. The company opened its
French Quarter location in the mid-1980s along
with a food court location at The Riverwalk
Mall. (The French Quarter location is currently
closed due to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.) There is also a Mike Anderson’s franchise
located in the Holiday Inn in Gonzales, La.
Loyal customers as well as south Louisiana
visitors flock to Mike Anderson’s for sensational fried or broiled seafood. Other restaurant favorites include a crabmeat- and shrimp-stuffed
fillet, Mike’s Special (jumbo shrimp broiled in
worcestershire, margarine, lemon and spices),
and The Guitreau (grilled fresh fish topped
with sautéed crawfish, shrimp, mushrooms and
onions in white wine, margarine and spices).
In addition to the main restaurant, Mike
Anderson’s also offers outdoor dining at The
Side Porch, which can be booked for private
parties five out of seven nights of the week.
It has become a premier location for hosting
birthday parties, reunions, corporate parties,
seafood boils, rehearsal dinners, small wedding
receptions and high school reunions.
Obviously, Mike Anderson’s has blossomed
into much more than a traditional eatery, but it
has never lost its main focus: a dedication to quality
food, friendly service and
big helpings! This should
ensure its position as a
staple on the Baton Rouge
seafood scene for many
years to come.
The tradition continues
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cont en ts
Cover story
TheMusic
is here!
Published by the Baton Rouge Business Report
in conjunction with Visit Baton Rouge
1-800-LA-ROUGE
It’s a phenomenal year for music
lovers in a city that loves its music.
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LISTINGS
Note: Listings in this publication contain information supplied by advertisers; the publisher is not responsible for
claims or information therein.
Cover photo by Mark Steve Guillory
Feature
Culture trails...................................................... 36
Get the full Baton Rouge experience by following a single trail to the best of everything.
MAPS
City map..................................................................... 11
Golf map................................................................... 74
Regional map..........................................................95
Who to call...............................................................13
Hotels at a glance.................................................. 17
Where to stay......................................................... 22
Where to eat...........................................................39
What to see.............................................................45
What to see: Plantations.....................................51
Where to shop........................................................ 57
Coffee breaks..........................................................61
Nightlife....................................................................63
What to do..............................................................64
Where to tee it up................................................. 73
Around the area
Downtown........................................................... 77
Mid City............................................................... 80
Ascension Parish..............................................83
Iberville Parish...................................................85
Livingston Parish..............................................87
Tangipahoa Parish............................................89
W. Feliciana Parish............................................91
Where to worship.................................................96
Index of advertisers.............................................98
Publisher................................................................................................................Julio A. Melara
Chairman/CEO......................................................................................Rolfe H. McCollister, Jr.
Vice President – Editorial.................................................................................................... JR Ball
Vice President – Corporate & Consumer Division. ............................................ Kelly Hurtado
Special Projects Editor.............................................................................................. Jerry Martin
Corporate Projects Manager................................................................ Marielle Land Howard
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Senior Account Executives............................................................. Kelly Gable, Stacy Kaklis
Account Executives................................Nicole Keller, Judith LaDousa, Michelle Bohan
Advertising Coordinators. .................................................. Brittany Nieto, Sarah Benefield
Circulation Manager:. ........................................................................................... Melissa Arthur
Production Manager..........................................................................................Melanie Samaha
Art Director..........................................................................................................................Hoa Vu
Graphic Designers.......................................................Carolyn Valentine Blakley, Jeff Hay,
Nathan Calhoun, Matt Dawson
Research:.............................................................................................Jennifer Bayhi-Gennaro
Contributing Writer............................................................................................Brigitte Nieland
© Copyright 2010 by Louisiana Business Inc. All rights reserved. Welcome is published annually by Louisiana Business Inc. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Address: P.O. Box 1949, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Phone: (225) 928-1700. All information
in this publication is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed.
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There are so many things to do in Baton Rouge.
Remembering them all might be a challenge.
So, bookmark VisitBatonRouge.com and experience
a compelling desire to come back.
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5522 Coporat
225-927-5630
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225-930-0600
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1755 O’Neal L
225-273-3388
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Comfort Suite
3045 Valley C
225-924-3377
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2421 S. Acadi
225-924-6400
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225-293-7200
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5222 S. Sherw
225-291-5200
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Crossland Eco
11140 Boardw
225-274-8997
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9919 Gwenad
225-925-8399
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10455 Rieger
225-293-6880
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Deluxe Inn (F
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225-291-8152
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7939 Essen P
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225-924-6566
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225-201-0330
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7959 Essen P
225-766-9493
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Hampton Inn
11272 Rieger
225-751-4600
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Hampton Inn
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201 Lafayette
225-3-HILTON
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3330 Harding
225-357-6177
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Holiday Inn
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4924 Constitu
225-930-0600
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Holiday Inn E
430 Main Stre
225-771-1123
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Holiday Inn E
6254 Siegen L
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225-925-2244
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225-769-4400
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Use this map as a guide to the businesses, attractions and
streets mentioned on the following pages. Red numbers
represent accommodations. Refer to the listings on pages 22-28
for information on the corresponding accommodations.
La Quinta (G10555 Rieger
225-291-6600
La Quinta Inn
2333 S. Acadi
225-924-9600
Microtel Inn &
3484 Harding
Opening 2009
Microtel Inn &
10645 Rieger
225-291-6200
Microtel Inn &
10311 Plaza A
225-927-9997
Motel 6 – Eas
9901 Gwenad
225-924-2130
Motel 6 – Sou
10445 Rieger
225-291-4912
Plantation Inn
10330 Airline
225-292-4104
Quality Suites
9138 Bluebon
225-293-1199
Ramada Inn –
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Red Lion Hote
2445 S. Acadi
225-236-4000
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Red Roof Inn
11314 Boardw
225-275-6600
LSU
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Rural Life Museum
19th Century Outdoor Complex of
Louisiana Plantation Buildings & Rural Structures
Museum with Hundreds of Artifacts Open Daily 8:30 - 5:00
4560 ESSEN LANE @ I-10 • Baton Rouge
[email protected] • 225.765.2437 • rurallife.lsu.edu
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to call
Quick Reference
Visit Baton Rouge.........................................(225) 383-1825
Louisiana Office of Tourism.................... (225) 342-8100
Louisiana State Parks................................... (225) 342-8111
BREC (Recreation and Parks)................(225) 272-9200
Library information.......................................(225) 231-3750
LSU information...........................................(225) 578-5030
LSU sports ticket office............................. (225) 578-2184
Southern University information.............(225) 771-3922
Capital Area Transit System.................... (225) 389-8282
Sponsored by the
LSU Rural Life Museum
and Windrush Gardens
MC = Mastercard, V = Visa,
AE = American Express, D = Discover;
HC = Handicapped-accessible facilities
Emergency & Police
Police, fire, ambulance..................................................... 9-1-1
Baton Rouge city police.......................... (225) 389-2000
LSU police........................................................(225) 578-3231
Southern University police........................(225) 771-2253
Louisiana State Police.............................. (225) 925-6006
TOURISM INFORMATION
Visit Baton Rouge (the Baton Rouge Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau)
(225) 383-1825, 1-800-527-6843, www.visitbatonrouge.
com, or contact one of our visitor centers:
Baton Rouge Metro Airport, 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive,
Baton Rouge, (225) 355-0333
State Capitol, State Capitol Drive, Baton Rouge, (225)
342-7317
Capitol Park Welcome Center, 702 N. River Road, (225)
334-9359.
Capitol Park Welcome Center
702 N. River Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 219-1200, www.
LouisianaTravel.com. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Your downtown
Baton Rouge community center for meetings, and your
official visitor information center for the whole state. Two
meeting rooms: 100pp classroom, 180pp theater, with
free parking. Overlooking the Mississippi River, one block
from the State Capitol. Modern A/V for board meetings,
training seminars, press conferences and more! HC
Ascension Parish Tourist Commission
6967 Highway 22, Sorrento, (225) 675-6550/ 1-888-7757990, www.ascensiontourism.com. Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Located 25 minutes from Baton Rouge. Plantation
homes, multicultural museums, Civil War sites, swamp
tours, great cuisine, accommodations, outlet and specialty shopping.
P.O. Box 2332, Morgan City, (800)
256-2931/(985) 395-4905, www.
cajuncoast.com. Sample everything
the Cajun Coast has to offer. Only
70 minutes from Baton Rouge.
Visit the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. Bird watch,
paddle or tour the Atchafalaya Swamp Basin. Drive the
Bayou Teche Scenic Byway. Play golf on the Atchafalaya,
an Audubon Golf Trail course and best course to play in
Louisiana according to Golfweek. Iberville Parish Tourist Commission
Welcome Centers: Downtown Plaquemine & I-10 at
Grosse Tete, (225) 687-2642, www.ibervilleparish.com.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A short drive from downtown Baton
Rouge, Iberville Parish serves as the gateway to the
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area and the heart of
Plantation Country, offering visitors an authentic glimpse
of Louisiana culture and history.
Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau
30340 Catholic Hall Road, Albany, (888) 317-7899/(225)
567-7899, www.visitlivingstonparish.com. Mon.-Fri., 8
a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
New Orleans Plantation Country
2900 Highway 51, Laplace, 866-204-7782, www.NewOrleansPlantationCountry.com. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Journey beyond the city limits and explore eight historic
plantations. See the extravagant homes overlooking
Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau
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sugarcane fields and ancient avenues of oaks. Cajun and
Creole cuisine, swamp tours and a wide range of accommodations, all just minutes from Baton Rouge.
Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau
13143 Wardline Road, Hammond, (985) 542-7520/800542-7520, www.tangitourism.com. Open daily 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Take a step back into yesteryear while shopping
in “America’s Antique City”; join us for our popular Strawberry Festival each April; take a walk on the wild side at
Global Wildlife; experience the annual Italian festival or
visit the hometown of Britney Spears. Visiting for a week
or a day, Tangipahoa Parish offers a variety of options
to satisfy your quest for adventure. Full-service CVB offering meeting planning, info on attractions, lodging and
area information. I-55 N. Exit 32.
West Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors
Bureau
2750 N. Westport Drive, (225) 344-2920/(800) 654-9701,
www.westbatonrouge.net. Daily, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 pm. Let
us help you plan your stay in the Baton Rouge area. Complete tourist information on the entire state in one place.
I-10 West, Exit 151. State-of-the-art, full-service conference and meeting facility, accommodates 50-500. Take a
tour online or call (800) 654-9701 for more information.
MC, V, D; HC
West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission
11757 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville, (225) 635-4224/(800)
715-0621, www.stfrancisville.us. Charming town in beautiful rural setting only 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge.
Rolling hills, historic homes and gardens, B&Bs, nature
areas, art and antiques, boutique shops. Stop by the Visitor Center for a walking tour of historic St. Francisville.
SERVICES
9270 Siegen Lane, Ste. 902, Baton
Rouge, (225) 297-2595, www.
abstractproductions.net. Mon.Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. From concept
to completion, Abstract Productions is your choice for technical
and creative production services. No matter what your
event requires, or production or technical specifications
demand, Abstract Productions can help exceed your
expectations! MC, V, AE
America’s Best Inn & Suites
950 N. 22nd St., Ste. C, Baton Rouge, (225)342-3288,
www.lesfcu.com. Full-service financial institution located
in the Mid City/Downtown area. Offers membership to
anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school
in this area. Share accounts are federally insured up to
$250,000 through NCUA (National Credit Union Administration). Nationwide access available through www.
servicecenters.com. Call or stop by ... or visit on the Web!
Experience the benefits of CU membership!
Lokka Med Spa
334 Third St., Baton Rouge, (225) 381-7944, www.lokkamedspa.com. Hours: Tues., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (gift store
only); Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed
Sun. & Mon. Lokka Med Spa offers day spa environment
and convenient med spa treatments. Day spa treatments include massage, facials, nails, waxings and body
treatments. Botox, Juvederm and Latisse performed by
board-certified surgeon. Located in Baton Rouge’s business district near LSU campus, blocks from downtown
businesses, hotels and venues. Gift certificates available.
Louisiana Office Supply
7643 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 927-1110, www.
losco.com. Established in 1936, Louisiana Office Supply
Company is one of the nation’s premier office supply and
furniture showrooms. Printer ink to fine pens to entire
office suites are beautifully displayed in our spacious
showroom conveniently located on Florida Boulevard at
Lobdell. MC, V, AE, D; HC
TRANSPORTATION AND TOURS
Sponsored by Yellow Cab
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Abstract Productions
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LES Federal Credit Union
2412 Veteran Blvd., Gonzales, (225)
647-4515, www.bestsuites-gonzales.
com. The beauty of a small town
with the convenience of two large
and famous cities, Baton Rouge and
New Orleans. The hotel is located in
the middle of all major tourist attractions in the area. The
hotel has become known for comfort, quality, value and
friendly staff that care. MC, V, AE, D; HC
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 231-3750,
www.ebr.lib.la.us. Sun., 2 p.m.-10 p.m.; Mon.-Thur., 8 a.m.10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The Main Library and all
12 branches are open seven days a week in convenient
locations throughout the parish, with additional outreach
via bookmobiles. Call Library Information Service at (225)
231-3750, direct emails to [email protected], or text us at
66746 and start your question with “eref”. Free WiFi at all
locations. HC
9430 Jackie Cochran Drive, Baton Rouge,
(225) 355-0333, www.flybtr.com.
Conveniently located seven miles from the heart of downtown Baton Rouge. Exit 6 off I-110 to Veterans Memorial
Blvd. then right on Captain Ryan Drive.
American Eagle/American Airlines (800) 433-7300
Continental Airlines (800) 523-3273
Delta Air Lines (800) 221-1212
Northwest Airline (800) 225-2525
Professional Limousine Service
1800 S. Range Ave., Ste. B, Denham Springs, (225) 7911711, www.prolimo.com. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9
a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Luxury transportation
service. 2008 Lincoln Limousine, for up to 8 passengers.
Sedan service. Reservations accepted. V, MC, AX, D
Tiger Taxi & Tours
(225) 921-9199 or (225) 635-4641, ask for Mark Armstrong. “One stop taxi and tours service.” Professional
tour guide, providing daily tours of Baton Rouge and New
Orleans areas, plantation tours, city tours, swamp tours,
casino trips, taxi service, special requests (small groups).
Featured in Lonely Planet and Fodor’s Travel Guide, Travel
Channel. All credit cards accepted.
Yellow Cab
6057 Pino St., Baton Rouge, (225) 926-6400, www.brtaxi.
com. Open 24/7/365. Transportation service with handicapped-accessible taxis available. Airport transportation
to Baton Rouge and New Orleans. MC, V, AE, D; HC
Baton Rouge Levee Bike Path
A 2.5-mile bike path extends from the end of the
downtown, riverfront promenade just north of the I-10
Mississippi River Bridge to Skip Bertman Drive at LSU.
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The 15-foot wide path includes separate lanes for bicycles
and walkers/joggers as well as lighting, seating and water
fountains. The bike path links to the existing one mile
riverfront promenade in Downtown Baton Rouge. Parking
is available at a trailhead located under the Mississippi
River Bridge.
and five miles from LSU, it is the place to stay for business and leisure travelers. Restaurant, lounge, day spa, fitness center, pool and garden overlooking the Mississippi
River. Honors Frequent Guest Program. AE, V, MC, D: HC
Capital Area Transit System
(225) 389-8282, www.brcats.com. Provides regular bus
service throughout the city of Baton Rouge, including
service to shopping malls, downtown attractions, LSU,
Southern University and Baton Rouge Community College.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Florida Parishes Arena
1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, (985) 748-5914, www.
fparena.com. The Florida Parishes Arena is located approximately 45 minutes northeast of Baton Rouge in
Amite. Events include, but are not limited to: Arts and
crafts festivals, monster truck shows, AWA Pro Wrestling,
concerts, livestock shows and events, and Barrel Racing
Series. The arena is also available for private rentals. HC
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, (877) 862-9800, www.
hiltoncapitolcenter.com. Baton Rouge’s first AAA 4 Diamond and only historical hotel, located downtown on the
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Behind the distinguished facades of the historic Heidelberg Hotel and the
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Since 1927 the Hilton Capitol Center has been making history. From our humble beginnings as the
Heidelberg Hotel, to briefly becoming the State Capitol in 1931, to being listed in the National Register
of Historic Places in 1982, this hotel has been making history for over 80 years. Now, this grand
hotel adds another chapter to its memoirs by becoming the first and only hotel in Baton Rouge to
be distinguished as a AAA Four Diamond hotel. Forever displaying an unprecedented degree of
hospitality and service, Baton Rouge’s proud lady on the river has a fourth diamond in her crown.
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capitol center
Baton Rouge Marriott
5500 Hilton Ave.
(225) 924-5000/(800) 228-9290
299
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710 North Lobdell Blvd.
(225) 927-6700/(800) 256-6263
Best Western Richmond Suites
5668 Hilton Ave.
(225) 924-6500/(800) 332-2582
Best Western Zachary Inn
4030 Highway 19, Zachary
(225) 658-2550
Calloway Inn and Suites
10920 Mead Road
(225) 293-9370/(800) 395-8847
Cambria Suites
4964 Constitution Ave.
(225) 925-1005
Chase Suites Hotel by Woodfin
5522 Corporate Blvd.
(225) 927-5630/(800) 966-3346
Comfort Inn
(225) 930-0600/(800) 4-CHOICE
Comfort Suites - College Drive
3045 Valley Creek Road
(225) 923-3377/(800) 945-7667
Comfort Suites - O’Neal Lane
1755 O’Neal Lane
(225) 273-3388/(800) 424-6423
Cook Hotel
3848 West Lakeshore Drive
(225) 383-2665/(866) 610-2665
Courtyard by Marriott Siegen
10307 North Mall Drive
(225) 293-7200/(800) 321-2211
Courtyard by Marriott - Acadian Center
2421 S. Acadian Thruway
(225) 924-6400/(800) 321-2211
Crestwood Suites
5222 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
(225) 291-5200/(887) 398-3633
Crossland Economy Suites
11140 Boardwalk Drive
(225) 274-8997/(888) 802-7677
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge
(225) 925-2244/(800) 465-4329
Best Western Chateau Louisianne
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Days Inn and Suites
9919 Gwenadele Ave.
(225) 925-8399/(800) 329-7466
Days Inn Siegen Lane
10455 Rieger Road
(225) 293-6880/(800) 329-7466
Deluxe Inn of Baton Rouge
10245 Airline Highway
(225) 291-8152
Drury Inn and Suites
7939 Essen Park Ave.
(800) 378-7946/(337) 262-0202
Embassy Suites Hotel
(225) 924-6566/(800) 433-4600
Extended Stay America
(225) 201-0330
Executive Inn & Suites
430 Main St., Baker
(225) 771-1123
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
(225) 766-9493/(800) 228-2800
Hampton Inn and Suites
11271 Rieger Road
(225) 751-4600
Hampton Inn - College
(225) 926-9990/(800) 426-7866
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201 Lafayette St.
(225) 3-Hilton/(877) 862-9800
Hilton Garden Inn
3330 Harding Blvd.
(225) 357-6177/(877) STAY-HGI
Holiday Inn College Drive
(225) 448-2030
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
6254 Siegen Lane
(225) 778-5722
Holiday Inn South
18
9940 Airline Highway
(225) 924-7021/(888) 814-9602
Homewood Suites by Hilton
(225) 927-1700/(800) 225-5466
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge - South
6080 Bluebonnet Blvd.
(225) 769-4400/(800) 833-1516
La Quinta Inn
(225) 924-9600/(800) 531-5900
La Quinta Inn - Siegen Lane
10555 Rieger Road
(225) 291-6600/(800) 531-5900
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Microtel Inn & Suites - Airport
3444 Harding Blvd.
(225) 356-9191/(888) 771-7171
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Microtel Inn & Suites - Rieger Road
10645 Rieger Road
(225) 291-6200/(888) 771-7171
Microtel Inn - Airline
10311 Plaza Americana Drive
(225) 927-9997/(888) 771-7171
Motel 6 Southeast
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(225) 924-2130/(800) 466-8356
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(225) 706-5500/(800) 2-Ramada
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(225) 275-6600/(800) 733-7663
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10333 N. Mall Drive
(225) 293-8700/(800) 331-3131 BUSP/DIN/InHall/Kitchen/SHOP
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(225) 925-9100/(800) 331-3131 BUSC/BUSP/DIN/InHall/SHOP
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(225) 926-8488/(800) 424-6423
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Motel 6 East
Quality Suites
Ramada Inn Airline
Radisson Hotel Baton Rouge
Red Roof Inn
Residence Inn by Marriott - Siegen Lane
Residence Inn by Marriott - Towne Center
Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel
Sleep Inn
Springhill Suites Airport
119
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(225) 766-5252/(888) 287-9400
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4001 Nicholson Drive
(225) 456-5430/(888) 299-2208
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8860 Highland Road
(225) 769-7358/(888) 900-5430
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11444 Ruelet Ave.
(225) 275-8878/(800) 800-8000
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2949 Varsity St.
(225) 356-6500/(800) 424-6423
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8735 Summa Ave.
(225) 819-2112/(800) 257-3000
BUSP/InHall
7980 Howell Blvd.
(225) 356-6705
Springhill Suites by Marriott
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Staybridge Suites
Stockade Bed & Breakfast
Super 8 Motel
Supreme Inn
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
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Hampton Inn® hotel in Baton
Rouge/Denham Springs, LA a
super-convenient place to stop in
South Louisiana. Yet our location
allows us to retain all the charm
and vigor of a small town, making
Denham Springs the perfect mixture of big-city activity and smalltown calm. From our Hotel LSU
is conveniently located only 10.8
miles away.
• Complimentary High Speed Internet
Access
• Complimentary Expanded Daybreak
Breakfast
• Beautiful Outdoor Fenced Swimming Pool
• Handicapped Rooms and Facilities
• Non-Smoking rooms/Smoking Rooms
• Complimentary USA Today
• RV/Bus Parking
• Jogging Track
• Fax and Copy Service
• Business Center open 24 hours
• Jacuzzi in some rooms
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - Denham Springs
201 Rushing Road West
Denham Springs, Louisiana, USA 70726
Tel: 225-665-0555
Fax: 225-791-1161
Days Inn Denham Springs-Baton Rouge East
201 Range 12 Blvd
I-12 & exit 10
Denham Springs, LA 70726 US
Phone: 225-667-7555
Fax: 225-664-8500
Indoor heated pool
Right by Antique Village
Right next door to Bass Pro Shops!
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Hilton baton rouge
Capitol Center
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D = Discover, DC = Diners Club, HC = Handicappedaccessible entries. Hotels have 24-hour service unless
otherwise noted. Use the RED number next to Baton
Rouge hotels to locate them on the map on page 11.
2412 Veterans Blvd., Gonzales, (225)
Baton Rouge Marriott 1
5500 Hilton Ave., Baton Rouge, (225) 924-5000, www.
marriott.com.btrmc.
Successful meetings happen at the Baton Rouge Marriott
with 300 spacious guest rooms and 20,000 square feet
of banquet and meeting space. We offer creative catering
with everything from coffee breaks to lavish banquets and
events. MC, V, AE, D, JCB, Carte Blanche; HC
Calloway Inn and Suites 4
10920 Mead Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 293-9370, www.callowayinnandsuites.com. We offer free Internet access, local
calls and continental breakfast. Each room has 50+ channels of cable including HBO and Disney and also comes
with a mini-fridge, coffee maker and microwave. Enjoy our
onsite lounge, gym, guest laundry and large outdoor pool.
The Calloway Inn also features six spacious jacuzzi suites
and specializes in banquets and catering. V, MC, D, AE; HC
Cambria Suites 5
4964 Constitution Ave., (225) 925-1005, www.cambriasuites.com. Designed for the way you live with stylish suites
offering a thoughtful contemporary design. We more than
satisfy the needs of traditional travelers while offering an
unexpected level of styling. MC, V, AE, DC; HC
Chase Suite Hotels 6
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5522 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 927-5630, www.
chasesuitehotels.com/batonrouge. Our suites uniquely
work like an office, yet they feel like home. We offer
one- and two-bedroom suites with a full-service kitchen,
fireplace, sleeper sofa, dining area, desk, king bed and a
full bath. Each room has cable service with HBO, highspeed Internet and voicemail. Ask about our new Executive
Suites. MC, V, AE, D
The Cook Hotel 53
3848 West Lakeshore Drive, (225)
383-2665, www.thecookhotel.com.
Four-star hotel and conference
center located on the beautiful LSU
campus. Open to the public. Plush
Sealy Posturpedic beds, luxurious
triple sheeting and duvet comforters make for a great stay
in every room. Upgrade to a spacious suite or mega-suite
complete with fireplace and jacuzzi tub. Complimentary full
breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet, 24-hour business
center, fitness center, a stunning LSU sports museum plus
an LSU gift shop and access to one of Louisiana’s most elegant and sought-after conference facilities. MC, V, AE, DC
Crowne Plaza 29
4728 Constitution Ave., Baton
Rouge, (225) 925-2244, www.
crowneplaza.com/execcenterbtr.
Enjoy the premier hotel location in
Baton Rouge. Direct access to I-10
at College Dr. & Constitution Ave.
conveniently located to shopping, dining, local attractions
and corporate headquarters. Our hotel features plaza level
concierge services, complimentary business center, wireless Internet, a 24-hour health club, restaurant, lounge and
gift shop. MC, V, AE, DC
Days Inn Siegen Lane 15
10455 Rieger Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 293-6880, www.
daysinn.com. Full-service hotel located only minutes away
from downtown Baton Rouge, LSU, Southern University
and Blue Bayou Water Park. We have many amenities
including new pool, exercise room and board room. MC, V,
AE, D; HC
Dunleith Historic Inn
84 Homochitto St., Natchez, Miss., (601) 446-8500/(800)
433-2445, www.dunleith.com. B&B: 24/7; Restaurant: Mon.Sun., breakfast; Mon.-Fri., lunch; Mon.-Sat., dinner. Historic
inn with 21 guest rooms & a suite on the grounds of 40
acres on edge of downtown Natchez. Four guest rooms
above Bowie’s Tavern with three overlooking the Mississippi
River. Gourmet restaurant & pub on grounds, swimming
pool, Internet/business center. Ideal for corporate retreats,
weddings and private parties. All cards accepted.
Embassy Suites 18
4914 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, (225) 924-6566,
www.embassysuites.com. Located just minutes from any
major attraction in Baton Rouge. Honest-To-Goodness Two
Room Suite™. High-speed Internet, complimentary, full
cooked-to-order breakfast, manager’s reception with your
favorite beverage. Over 7,000 square feet of meeting and
banquet facilities onsite. Hilton Honors Points and Miles.
Meeting Planner Program. HC
Evergreen Plantation
4677 Highway 18, Edgard, (985) 497-3837, www.evergreenplantation.org. Tour times, Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m. and
2 p.m. Evergreen Plantation, circa 1790, is the most intact
plantation complex in the South, with 37 buildings on the
national Register of Historic Places, including 22 slave
cabins in their original double row configuration. A visit
to Evergreen will not only include “The Big House” and its
dependencies, but also a walk down an alley of 100 oak
trees that are over 200 years old.
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 20
7959 Essen Park Ave,, Baton Rouge, (225) 766-9493, www.
marriott.com/btrla. Spacious guest rooms featuring well-lit
work desk, in-room hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Complimentary Early Eats breakfast served daily, free wireless
HSIA, indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center on site. V,
MC, AE, DC; HC
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Greenwood Plantation
6838 Highland Road, St. Francisville, (225) 655-4475, www.
greenwoodplantation.com. Spring and summer, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; winter, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A Greek Revival home circa
1830 built by cotton, later sugarcane. Burned and rebuilt,
now a home and open to the public. Used in seven movies.
Also a bed and breakfast on grounds. MC, V, AE, D; HC
Hampton Inn 22
4646 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, (225) 926-9990,
www.hamptoncollegedrive.com. The Hampton Inn I-10 &
College Drive is located just off of Interstate 10 and consists
of 140 elegant rooms and two meeting facilities within an
8-story highrise hotel. Features Cloud Nine bedding, complimentary “On the House” hot breakfast and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. V, AE, D, MC, DC; HC
• Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom
suites with living area
& fully equipped kitchen
• Complimentary
breakfast buffet
• Evening social
Monday-Thursday
• Reduced rates for
extended stay
• Health club privileges
• Sports court
• Outdoor pool & hot tub
• Meeting room
up to 25 people
• Business center
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2755 Commercial Drive, Port Allen,
(225) 389-6655. The newly opened
Hampton Inn and Suites is ideally
located just off I-10 within six miles
of downtown Baton Rouge, River
Center convention center and the
LSU Campus. The Hampton features Cloud Nine Bedding;
32” Flat screen TVs, free hot breakfast and complimentary
wireless high-speed Internet access.
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol
Center 23
Convenient to I-10, I-12 & College
www.chasesuitehotels.com/batonrouge
(225) 927-5630 • Resv.1-888-433-9669
®
Hampton Inn & Suites
• Weekly/Corporate Rates
• AAA, AARP, Military
Discounts Available
• Voice Mail and
Dataport in all rooms
• Free USA Today
and coffee
• ESPN, ESPN2, TNT,
USA, 3 channels of HBO,
Fox News
• All-Inclusive King rooms
• One Small Pet allowed
• Safe in rooms
* Free Wi-Fi access
11314 Boardwalk Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 275-6600
www.redroof.com • 1-800-REDROOF
201 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, (877)
862-9800, www.hiltoncapitolcenter.
com. Baton Rouge’s first AAA 4
Diamond and only historical hotel,
located downtown on the Mississippi
River, offers 290 elegantly appointed guestrooms that have
been designed with all the comforts of modern hospitality, while maintaining the luster and appeal of the original
building facades, Located only two blocks from the convention center, downtown attractions and five miles from LSU,
it is the place to stay for business and leisure travelers.
Restaurant, lounge, day spa, fitness center, pool and garden
overlooking the Mississippi River. Honors Frequent Guest
Program. AE, V, MC, D; HC
Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge Airport 24
3330 Harding Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 357-6177,
www.batonrougeairport.stayhgi.com. Offers all the services
and amenities that a frequent business or leisure traveler
needs to be sufficient. Features include 42” flat-screen
plasma TVs, remote printing, wireless, high-speed Internet
access, 24-hour business center, fitness center and Pavilion
Pantry™, full-service restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Everything. Right Where You Need It™. All major credit
cards accepted. HC
Holiday Inn South 30
9940 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge,
(225) 924-7021, www.hibatonrougesouth.com. Baton Rouge’s largest
full-service hotel, offering 334 newly
renovated guestrooms and more
than 12,000 square feet of meeting
space. MC, V, AE, D; HC
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites 28
6254 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge,
(225) 778-5722, www.hiexpress.com/
batonrougeeast.com. Take advantage
of our brand new Holiday Inn Express
& Suites. Make our 104-guest room
hotel, filled with many amenities, your home away from
home. We offer two beautiful meeting rooms equipped with
the latest audio and visual technology. Hot breakfast every
PLAN YOUR NEXT
EVENT WITH US.
The Baton Rouge Marriott is the most
accommodating address for business,
pleasure or special events in Baton Rouge.
Conveniently located at I-10 and College
Drive near the I-10/I-12 split, the hotel is easily
accessed by car and only a 15-minute ride
from the Baton Rouge Metro Airport. Once
at the hotel, shopping, dining and nightlife
are all within a short walk.
From large receptions to more private board
meetings, events of every size are easily
accommodated in our 20,000 square feet of
meeting space. The ample space along with
our professional staff at your service will
guarantee your event is everything you
expected and more.
For more detailed information please log
onto our website at www.marriott.com/btrmc
or e-mail the sales department directly at
[email protected]
BATON ROUGE MARRIOTT
5500 Hilton Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
Phone 225.924.5000
www.marriott.com/btrmc
For reservations call 1-800-MARRIOTT.
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morning, including our signature cinnamon rolls the whole
family will enjoy. Micro-fridges in every room, business
center, complimentary wireless and wired Internet service
perfect for business travelers. Enjoy plasma-screen TVs in
every room, fitness center and pool.
Homewood Suites
5860 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 927-1700, www.
batonrouge.homewoodsuites.com. Conveniently located
within walking distance to theater, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. A true two-room suite with fully
equipped kitchen. Complimentary hot breakfast daily,
manager’s reception Mon.-Thurs. with dinner and beverage.
Complimentary wireless Internet. Hilton Honors Points and
Miles. Prime location. All major credit cards accepted.
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/ I-10
32
6080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton
Rouge, (225) 769-4400/(225) 7697444, www.hyattplace.com. If we
thought free Wi-Fi and continental
breakfast was enough, we would
have never have even considered the 42” HDTV and the
intimate Starbucks coffee café and the wine bar and the
plush Hyatt Grand Bed and the spacious guestrooms and
the 24-hour fitness center and the 24/7 full menu. Don’t
settle for anything less than everything you want in a hotel.
V, MC, AE, D; HC
31025 La. Highway 1, White Castle,
1-866-527-6884, www.nottoway.
com. Spend the night in the South’s
largest remaining plantation home,
and experience Southern hospitality at its finest! Accommodations
include mansion rooms, suites and cottages, newly remodeled with elaborate furnishings from the 1800s. Overnight
stay includes welcome beverage, guided mansion tour and
full plantation breakfast. Offering golf packages and local
excursions. Mansion Restaurant, outdoor pool, gift shop. 19
miles south of Baton Rouge. AAA, Senior Citizen, Military
discounts. V, MC, AE, D
Oak Alley Plantation
3645 Highway 18 (River Road),
Vacherie, (225) 265-2151/(800)
442-5539, www.oakalleyplantation.
com. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Come
enjoy Her beauty and dream of Her
rich past. Located on the Mississippi
River between the historic cities of New Orleans and Baton
Rouge, Oak Alley Plantation has been called the “Grande
Dame” of the Great River Road. Daily tours, restaurant, gift
shop and bed & breakfast cottages.
Quality Inn St. Francis on the Lake
7059 U.S. Highway 61 S., St. Francisville, (225) 635-3821,
www.americanmotelonline.com.louisiana.html. Ideally located on the banks of a beautiful lake and minutes from area
tourist attractions, enjoy genuine American quality Louisiana hospitality with tours of nearby plantations. Appreciate
the wide selection of restaurants and cocktail lounges in
FUNCTION.
Meet Cambria Suites , a stylish all-suites hotel with spacious rooms featuring a moveable
desk, ergonomic chair and two flat-screen LCD TV’s. Plus, a business center and a
minimum 1,000 sf of meeting space. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and wired access
throughout the hotel, remote printing, as well as a fitness center and bistro dining.
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the surrounding area and the short drive to Louisiana State
University and Southern University. Relax in a comfortable
room on our spacious grounds and enjoy free fishing on
our lake, a free hot breakfast buffet every morning, free
Wi-Fi, free Southern Supper (Monday through Thursday),
a professional fitness center, a beautiful outdoor pool and
complimentary local calls. Pets are always welcome for a
small fee.
out in a separate living area. Use fully equipped kitchen or
work at desk with free wireless high-speed Internet access.
Includes sofa bed and DVD player/32” flat-screen. Includes
hot breakfast buffet. All major credit cards accepted.
Check-in time 3 p.m.; Check-out time 12 noon. 24/7 free
guest laundry, fitness center, on-site storage, business center, free DVD rentals. On-site restaurants. Walking distance
to campus. Views of LSU stadiums and LSU Golf Course.
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The Stockade Bed & Breakfast
11314 Boardwalk Drive, (225) 275-6600. Located off I-12 at
Sherwood Forest (exit 4). Just 12 miles south of airport.
Within just a couple of miles of area shopping malls, antebellum homes, the State Capitol, Louisiana State University
and local casinos. Weekly/corporate rates. One small pet
allowed. Dataport/voicemail in all rooms. Free local calls.
Complimentary USA Today and morning coffee. HC
Residence Inn by Marriott
Baton Rouge Towne Center at
Cedar Lodge 55
7061 Commerce Circle, Baton Rouge,
(225) 925-9100, www.marriott.
com/btrrb. This all-suite hotel is
conveniently located next to Towne
Center, where you will find great restaurants, shopping and
entertainment. Our innovative suites offer separate living,
dining and sleeping areas. A complimentary hot breakfast
is served daily; join us for complimentary beverages and
snacks that are served in the Gatehouse at various times
throughout the week. MC, V, AE, D, DC, Japanese Credit
Bureau; HC
Sleep Inn South 47
10332 Plaza Americana Drive, (225) 926-8488, www.
choicehotels.com/hotels/la706
MC, V, AE, D; HC
Southern Grace Rentals
4008 Hyacinth Ave., Baton Rouge,
(225) 324-2900, [email protected], www.picturetrail.com/
southerngrace. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Short-term “furnished” condominiums available for occupancy.
Beautifully appointed with fully stocked kitchen, washer &
dryer, cable and Internet. V, AE, D, MC
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 48
7979 Essen Park Ave., Baton Rouge, (225) 766-5252, www.
marriott.com/btrsh. All-suite hotel featuring separate areas
to work and relax, along with thoughtful amenities to help
you get the most out of your day. Complimentary Suite
Seasons buffet breakfast served daily, free wireless highspeed Internet access, mini-refrigerator and microwave in
each suite. V, MC, AE, DC; HC
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baton Rouge North/
Airport
7980 Howell Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 356-6705, www.
springhillsuitesbatonrouge.com. The SpringHill Suites Baton
Rouge Airport is located off of I-110, conveniently located
across from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, and
minutes away from Southern University. Our stylish and
smartly designed suites are 25% larger than a comparably
priced hotel room, giving you room to succeed. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet and complimentary highspeed wireless Internet access in guest rooms and public
areas. V, AE, D, MC, DC; HC
Staybridge Suites – Baton Rouge/LSU
4001 Nicholson Drive (next to Walk-Ons), Baton Rouge,
(225) 456-5430, www.staybridge.com/batonrougeuniv.
Relax in a suite with private bedroom and bath or stretch
8860 Highland Road, Baton Rouge,
(225) 769-7358/(888) 900-5430,
www.thestockade.com. Conveniently
located 3.5 miles from LSU on Historic Highland Road. The Stockade
is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places as a historic Civil War site. Five comfortable guest accommodations with distinctive décor. The
Great Room has a baby grand player piano, fireplace and
fountain. Two patios overlook spacious wooded grounds.
Guests enjoy a full Southern breakfast in the dining room of
lovely antiques and fine artwork. MC, V, AE, D; HC
Tangipahoa Parish Hotel/Lodging Association
13143 Wardline Road, Hammond, (800) 617-4501, www.
tangitourism.com. Mon.-Sun., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Located
at the intersection of Interstates 55 and 12, 35 miles east
of Baton Rouge, the Tangipahoa Parish Hotel/Lodging
Association consists of 22 hotels/motels, four bed and
breakfasts and eight campgrounds. Dedicated to providing
quality accommodations at a competitive rate, the TPHLA
ensures your stay in Tangipahoa Parish will be relaxing and
rewarding. HC
TownePlace Suites by Marriott 54
8735 Summa, Baton Rouge, (225) 819-2112, www.marriott.
com/btrts. Neighborhood style living, featuring comfortable, casual suites at a great value. Three spacious floor
plans to choose from featuring spacious suites, fully
equipped kitchens, and a home-away-from-home atmosphere. V, MC, AE, DC; HC
Camping
BREC’S Farr Park Horse Activity Center
6402 River Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 769-7805, www.
brec.org. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Farr Park is the home of a fine equestrian facility and RV
campground. Offers 180 total RV sites, many of them
pullthrough. Activities for all horse lovers. Events, horse
boarding and riding lessons.
KOA Campground
7628 Vincent Road, Denham Springs, (225) 664-7281/
(800) 562-5673, www.batonrougekoa.com. Open 8 a.m.-8
p.m. Quiet and beautiful campground offering cool shade.
Features 50-foot heated pool, hot tub, concrete pull
through and blacktop streets. Walking distance to Bass Pro
Shop. MC, V, AE, D
Tangipahoa Parish Campgrounds
at the intersection of Interstates 55 and 12, 35 miles east of
Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa Parish is home to eight unique
campgrounds. Whether you are interested in upscale or
primitive accommodations, you’re sure to find a campground that suits your family’s needs. Kayaking, fishing,
swimming, horseback riding, special events and more … HC
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MUSI
cove r sto ry
The
C
ities with vibrant music scenes just
seem to pulsate with a unique rhythm.
If you follow the beat to Baton Rouge,
you’ll discover a city with a rich musical heritage and a deep appreciation for
music of every genre. With modern, state-of-the-art
performance facilities and a lively club scene, the Red
Stick has it all for even the most discerning music
aficionado.
Events and performances featuring both local and
world-renowned entertainers are held year-round in
Baton Rouge, but a phenomenal 2010 music schedule
is raising the bar even higher and calling out to music
fans across the country. The Red Stick is ready to take
center stage as a mecca for live music.
BAYOU COUNTRY SUPERFEST
Four-time CMA
Entertainer of the
Year Kenny Chesney
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Over the Memorial Day weekend (May 29-30), the
Capital City will host the inaugural Bayou Country
Superfest in LSU’s famed Tiger Stadium. The Bayou
Country Superfest will bring together the biggest
stars in country music today, with superstars Kenny
Chesney, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Brooks & Dunn
headlining. Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Jake Owen,
David Nail, Gloriana and Justin Moore round out the
all-star lineup.
Chesney is a four-time and reigning Country Music
Association Entertainer of the Year, and has sold more
than 1 million tickets each of the past eight summers,
making him the largest concert draw in any genre
this century. Recently announcing he will not mount
a major tour in 2010, his Bayou Country Superfest appearance on May 30 will be one of the only opportunities to see this superstar this year.
Joining Chesney the final night of the festival are
Brooks & Dunn, the most successful recording duo
in music history. With 23 No. 1 hits, Brooks & Dunn
have decided to end their duo performing career, and
shows in 2010 will be the last chance for fans to see
them perform together.
Megastar Taylor Swift will perform opening night.
Having sold more albums than any other artist in the
world in 2008 and celebrating four consecutive No.
1 country songs and two No. 1 pop singles, Swift coheadlines Saturday night along with multiple Grammy
Award–winner Keith Urban. Urban, one of the most
loved and electrifying live performers, is a five-time
SIC
is here!
THE NEW MUSIC CITY
It’s not just about blockbuster multi-day festivals—
the Capital Region boasts a long lineup of live music
venues and a regular schedule of events and festivals,
many of them free of charge and family friendly.
Happy feet
Get your dancing shoes on and head to Boutin’s
for live Cajun music and dancing six nights
a week. You don’t have to be a Cajun dance
professional to try out your moves on the dance
floor; all that’s required is a bit of Louisiana’s
joie de vivre. Or, if you like your Cajun music
with a rock ‘n roll flair, check out the Swamp
Pop Music Fest, July 16-17 at the Lamar-Dixon
Expo Center in Gonzales. For information, go to
www.swamppopmusicfest.com.
Country megastar Taylor Swift
It all starts with downtown Baton Rouge, where
a growing cluster of bars and nightclubs on or near
Third Street provide a nightly menu of local, regional
and touring acts. Davis Rhorer, executive director
of the Downtown Development District, says the
music scene is a perfect fit for downtown, which is
also about to enhance its setting for live music and
festivals with a new town square, a new courthouse
and improved amenities. Nearby, the Manship Theatre
and the River Center are also top venues for indoor
events, hosting a regular schedule of performances
ranging from pop to Broadway to ballet. (See the
Events Calendar beginning on page 64 to find out
what’s on tap while you're in town.)
One of the most popular downtown music events
is the Live After Five concert series, sponsored by
the the Downtown Business Association. Taking place
in Galvez Plaza adjacent to the Old State Capitol
and across from the Shaw Center for the Arts, Live
After Five has become a Baton Rouge phenomenon,
drawing hundreds to downtown for Friday night
music, dancing and fellowship. Many use the outdoor
concert as a kickoff to an evening enjoying other dining and entertainment options on and around Third
Street. Live After Five takes place on eight consecutive Friday nights in the spring and another eight in
the fall, with a variety of music ranging from dance
mix to soul to Louisiana roots sounds like zydeco and
swamp pop.
The Arts Council of Baton Rouge has also charged
up Baton Rouge’s music landscape by organizing a
series of premier music events. On May 1-2, Baton
Rouge will once again hold FestForAll, our unique celebration of art and music, held downtown on North
CMA nominee and his No. 1 CD Defying Gravity has
generated two No. 1 singles, bringing his total to 11.
Bayou Country Superfest is the only place to see
this unrivaled lineup. Even though Tiger Stadium is
one of the largest stadiums in the country, seating will
be reserved, and individual concerts by superstars
like Chesney and Swift sell out quickly, so patrons are
encouraged to purchase tickets early to ensure a seat
and to get the best tickets available. Festival-goers
should also plan to arrive early for the Bayou Country
Superfest Fan Fest & Tailgate Party, located directly
outside Tiger Stadium, featuring country music, festive food and much more. And don’t miss the nightly
Memorial Day fireworks display at the end of each
night’s performances.
Organizers are expecting a monster turnout, as
people living in 45 states and from as far away as
Germany inquired about tickets in the first few weeks
after they went on sale. “I’ve never seen anything like
this, interest coming from so broad and wide,” says
Superfest producer Quint Davis, who also organizes
the wildly popular Jazz Fest and Essence Festival
events in New Orleans.
To learn more, purchase tickets, receive e-mail
updates and review special event hotel rates, go to
www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com.
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Boulevard. In October and November, over seven
weeks, the Council will host its fifth year of Sunday
in the Park concerts, where Louisiana bands play and
show visitors how to party Louisiana-style. Held in Lafayette Park, the concerts feature a casual style, food
and drink vendors, and lots of families who come to
sun, dance and watch the kids play in the Shaw Center’s interactive fountains.
The Arts Council is also responsible for bringing
two more exciting artists to Baton Rouge in 2010 as
part of its River City Jazz Masters series. On March
9, Baton Rouge will host the Jazz at Lincoln Center
Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the River Center
Theater. The New Orleans native will perform selections from his newly released CD. Marsalis has earned
an international reputation as a composer, trumpeter
and artistic director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center
Orchestra.
Also appearing this spring is a living legend of
jazz. On April 22, Paquito D’Rivera will be at the Manship Theatre. D’Rivera is a composer and instrumentalist known for his virtuosity on the clarinet. His
music reflects his classical origins with an Afro-Cuban
influence. He’s received accolades for years for his
eclectic mixture of jazz, rock, classical and traditional
Cuban music. He’s won nine Grammy Awards and in
2005 the National Endowment for the Arts named
him a NEA Jazz Master. In 2007, he received the Living Jazz Legend Award.
Info online
Bayou Country Superfest
www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com
Live After Five
http://la5.downtownbr.org
Arts Council
www.artsbr.org
Manship Theatre
www.manshiptheatre.org
Broadway in Baton Rouge
www.brrivercenter.com
Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra
www.brso.org
One of the biggest draws for the downtown music
scene is The Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center for
the Arts, one of the nation’s finest performance venues. Modeled after classical European opera houses,
the Manship offers 325 front row seats. It’s been the
site of world-class performances, from international
and Experience the Arts First-Hand
World-class
Jazz Performances
Tickets: 344.0334
FestFor All
EXPERIENCE THE ARTS FIRST HAND
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Baton Rouge’s foremost
Arts & Music Festival
- FREE
May
and2,3,2010
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MAY 21 and
Year-round programs to
unleash the artist within
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Community
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Fee info: www.artsbr.org
Funding 14 area arts
organizations - To
contribute: www.brcfa.org
Kick off Mardi Gras season
with a party for the Arts
Year-round exhibitions
by area artists
Tickets: 344.8558
427 Laurel Street
FREE to the public
The first Saturday of
each month downtown
at 5th St. & Main St.
Downtown
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Sunday
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April and October
downtown
FREE to the public
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Go to www.artsbr.org for more information on all
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
events and programs
cover sto ry
The Hot Summer Nights
and Cool Jazz series at
LSU was an instant hit.
Lawles bourque
Local acts like We Landed on
the Moon keep clubs hot.
Courtesy DDD/Aaron Hogan
lawles bourque
Courtesy Jam Theatricals
The popular
Broadway in Baton
Rouge series brings
Beauty and the
Beast this spring.
Hot spots for live music
aren't just downtown.
Shown here: Spanish
Moon on Highland Road.
Downtown's Live After Five
concerts feature a casual
atmosphere and huge crowds.
David gallent
erin parker
The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchstra has
played with stars from around the world.
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guitar superstars to opera, jazz, a Louisiana Crossroads series that showcases Louisiana artists, and a
myriad of other giant talents, including Lyle Lovett
and Louisiana’s own Beausoleil. Don’t miss Grammy
winner Kathy Mattea, piano sensation Ji-Yong and
more coming up at the Manship this year.
Classical to ballet
For those whose musical tastes include a classical
bent, Baton Rouge has established itself as a regular
site for visiting global stars. In the past decade, the
Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra has performed
with Itzahk Perlman, Yo Yo Ma, Van Cliburn and a series of other music legends. The BRSO’s Masterworks
and Chamber series continue to delight, and special
treats such as Mozart on the Lake and the Brass
Band performances during the holidays enrich Baton
Rouge’s culture as well.
With the long-running LSU Opera program and
a newer organization called Opera Louisiane, opera
fans can also find several outstanding events to enjoy
throughout the year. Opéra Louisiane has helped
bring stars of New York’s Metropolitan Opera to Baton Rouge, as well as showcasing local and regional
talent. Occasional international stars pop in to sing
favorite arias and sometimes join with jazz masters to
truly delight fans, as in the April 8 “Opéra Louisiane
and All that Jazz” show at the Manship. LSU Opera,
meanwhile, is widely respected as among the top 10
university opera companies in the nation and recently
celebrated its 75th anniversary. This spring’s repertoire includes Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette.
Finally, the Baton Rouge Ballet Theater annually
presents “The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou,” a
local interpretation of the much beloved Christmas
ballet. The Bayou Nutcracker has become a Baton
Rouge holiday tradition. Last year, the ballet was accompanied by music performed by the Baton Rouge
Symphony Orchestra. Held at the River Center, the
Nutcracker is a must see holiday treat.
For an up-to-date live music events calendar,
check out the Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors
Bureau Web site at www.visitbatonrouge.com and
click the “Live Music” link. The schedule is updated often, so visit the site regularly to ensure you don’t miss
one of the exciting music events in 2010.
Music is ingrained in Baton Rouge’s culture, and
our rich sounds will no doubt draw you back again
and again. We know no better way to welcome you to
Baton Rouge than to share our music with you!
Feelin’ the Blues
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in Baton Rouge
aton Rouge has
played a major
role in the legacy
of blues music.
The Red Stick’s
blues history and tradition
have influenced the music’s
style and helped to develop
many great artists. The city’s
love for and support of the
blues keep the music timeless,
preserving it for future generations and exposing it to an
ever broader audience.
Local music promoter
Johnny Palazzotto says most
people believe that Memphis
or Chicago is the birthplace of
the blues, but blues musicians
migrated to those cities from
the Deep South, bringing their music with them. The
impact of Baton Rouge bluesmen on the genre is enormous. It’s the home of blues legends Tabby Thomas,
Henry Gray, Rudy Richard, Lonesome Sundown, James
Johnson, Silas Hogan, Whisperin’ Smith, Vance “Guitar”
Kelly, Schoolboy Cleve, Chewin’ Gum Johnson, Robert
Pete Williams, Raful Neal and Slim Harpo.
If you love hearing the blues played live, you’re in
the right place. From jukebox classics to modern compositions, blues can always be heard in Baton Rouge.
Next generation blues musicians such as Chris Thomas
King, “Lil Ray” Neal, Kenny Neal, Elvin Killerbee, Kenny
Acosta, Luther Kent, and Tyree Neal are regulars in
local clubs.
Blues legend Tabby Thomas and son
Chris Thomas King are part of a longtime Baton Rouge blues tradition.
Palazzotto, also the executive director of the Baton
Rouge Blues Foundation, is committed to promoting
and preserving Baton Rouge’s blues culture. Each year,
the foundation sponsors Blues Week to promote local
talent and bring international blues artists to Baton
Rouge. The 2010 dates are April 18-25; the premier
event is the Blues Festival, held April 24. This year’s
lineup showcases outstanding artists such as Louisiana natives Sonny Landreth and Tony Joe White. The
festival also features 2009 Grammy nominated artist
Ruthie Foster.
For a complete Baton Rouge Blues Week schedule,
go to www.batonrougebluesfestival.org.
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Culture
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Because Baton Rouge is such a rich fabric of food, history, music and the arts, the best way
to get the whole experience is to follow a culture trail: a single path that takes you to the best
our city has to offer. For example, history collides with modern architecture and authentic
Louisiana cuisine on a drive through South Baton Rouge, where trendy lifestyle centers
emerge from land that once belonged to plantations and ancient swamps. Use the listings on
the following pages to build your own culture trails, and find authentic Louisiana at every turn!
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www.perkinsrowe.com • 225.761.6905
Boutiques, condos and palm trees line the streets
in one of the South’s most sophisticated and innovative commercial developments. Whether you’re
catching a movie on one of Cinemark’s 16 screens
or wine tasting at The Grape, you’ll never run out
of things to do at Perkins Rowe. More than 60
stores and restaurants to choose from.
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www.ralphandkacoos.com • 225.766-2113
First opened in 1969 on a marshy bend of the old
Mississippi called False River, this classic Cajun
and seafood restaurant has been voted “The Best
Cajun Seafood in Louisiana” and listed in “Top 100
Places to Dine in America.” Look for the big pink
building!
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2 Ralph & Kacoo’s
www.boutins.com • 225.819.9862
Another taste of South Louisiana steeped in Cajun
tradition. Local favorites like crawfish etouffee and
shrimp and oysters en brochette are complemented
by a blending of classic cuisine with a nouveau twist.
Authentic ambience, oak dance floor and live Cajun
music six nights a week.
www.malloflouisiana.com • 225.761.7228
Known for its upscale and unique shopping selection that includes Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann
Taylor, Caché, Gap, Godiva Chocolatier, Solstice,
Swarovski, Talbots, Williams-Sonoma and much
more, plus a carousel for the kids and The
Boulevard, a pedestrian-friendly lifestyle center
featuring Louisiana’s first Apple store.
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8 Enchanted Mansion Doll Museum
www.brec.org • 225.757.8905
Have an adventure in a pristine 65-acre cypresstupelo swamp and an upland hardwood forest with
dramatic ravines. The two ecosystems are linked by
a series of walking trails and boardwalks for exploration and magnificent views. Wildlife includes yellowcrowned night herons, owls, hawks, raccoons, foxes,
bobcats, snakes, turtles and alligators.
6 Historic Highland Road
Aside from being extraordinarily scenic with its canopy of aging live oaks and dramatic Spanish Moss,
Highland Road is rife with popular restaurants, hangouts, shops and boutiques—and lined with some of
the most magnificent homes in Baton Rouge.
7 Mount Hope Plantation
225.761.7000
The oldest elegant home on Highland Road is Mount
Hope Plantation, built by German immigrants sometime between 1790 and 1817, depending on whom
you ask. Greek Revival architecture, spacious lawns,
oak trees and colorful flora make it a favorite for
weddings, receptions and overnight stays at the bed
and breakfast. Tours available.
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From the red-tiled rooftops of its stucco buildings to moss-draped
oak trees and towering
magnolias, it’s no wonder
this campus was listed
as one of the nation’s 20
most beautiful campuses
in Thomas Gaines’ The
Campus as a Work of Art.
Visit Mike the Tiger in his
new habitat in the shadow of Tiger Stadium, and
don’t miss the Andonie
Museum, a treasure trove
of LSU sports memories.
(Note: The LSU campus
is closed to vehicle traffic
on weekdays.)
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Delicioso! This restaurant features a trendsetting concept that was born in Louisiana, but the cuisine is an
exotic array of tastes from all over Latin and South
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With regular educational programs, festivals and
other special events, this historical treasure provides
a truly detailed look at early South Louisiana’s French
Creole culture. The main house was built ca. 1791 and
now contains furnishings spanning the colonial era
and early statehood, including locally made furniture
from Louisiana’s colonial period.
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A Baton Rouge and LSU tradition, locals swear by
its preparations of shrimp, lump crab meat, crawfish,
fresh fish and—of course—its gumbo. Famous for
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A different kind of trip back in time, with antique
dolls, animations of historical figures, a life-size
Victorian doll house and other unique exhibits.
Proceeds benefit a special foundation for the handicapped.
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seafood dishes with Cajun flavor,
including daily grilled specials and our
world famous seafood platter. This is
the place to come when you want to
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Bistro Byronz
5412 Government St., (225) 218-1433, www.bistrobyronz.
com. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun.,
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bienvenue à Bistro Byronz, the place to relax and enjoy great food at a reasonable price. Our menu
features delicious sandwiches on our signature Byronz
bread, corn and shrimp soup & shrimp remoulade plus
exciting Bistro fare including steak frite, chicken paillard &
more. Be a part of what’s Good. Real Good.
Café Americain
7521 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, (225) 924-9841,
www.cafeamericainrest.com. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. “The
Café,” as it is simply referred to by regulars, offers a
neighborhood atmosphere and three generations worth
of award-winning family recipes. Locally owned and
operated since 1987, this fine eatery keeps patrons on
the edge of their seats with the flair of Southern spices,
homemade sauces and experimental combinations. Come
try our signature Sweet Potato Pecan Hushpuppies and
top it off with a Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake.
Doe’s Eat Place
3723 Government St., Baton Rouge, (225) 387-5331, www.
doesbatonrouge.com. Mon.-Sat., 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m., open
late on weekends. Serving world-famous steaks and hot
tamales since 1941—come enjoy a premium steak in a
casual atmosphere. MC, V, AE, D
Guidry’s
23466 Eden St., Plaquemine, (225) 687-2577. Mon.-Tues.,
11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m.-9
p.m. Known for great home cooking; wide variety of dishes including great Italian spaghetti, steaks and seafood.
Located in the heart of Plaquemine historic district.
Kingfish Restaurant
201 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge,
(225) 344-5866, www.hiltoncapitolcenter.com. 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. A
distinctive restaurant specializing
in exceptional steaks and fresh seafood in a comfortable setting and
style fit for Huey Long himself. MC, V, AE, D; HC
Louie’s Cafe
209 W State St., (225) 346-8221,
www.louiescafe.com. Established in
1941, open 24/7. Louie’s Cafe is an
LSU tradition for sports fans, faculty,
students and residents. Located at
the North Gates of LSU, Louie’s Cafe
serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with our famous Cajun
Hashbrowns 24 hours a day. MC, V, AMEX, D; HC
Nottoway Plantation
31025 La. Highway 1, White Castle.
(866) 527-6884, www.nottoway.
com. Enjoy fabulous Southern
cuisine in the Mansion Restaurant,
located on the ground level of the
150-year-old Nottoway Plantation.
Sponsored by
Ralph & Kacoo’s
MC = Mastercard, V = Visa, AE = American Express,
DC = Diners Club, D = Discover
Specializing in fresh local ingredients; menu features seafood, steaks, home-style Cajun specials daily. Glassed-in
rotunda offers breathtaking view of massive live oaks; Oscar’s private dining room for groups up to 22, piano bar
& lounge. Just 25 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge,
take La. 1 South past Plaquemine. V, M, AE, D
Silver Spoon Restaurant and Catering
7731 Jefferson Highway at Old Hammond Highway in
Bocage Village, Baton Rouge, (225) 926-1172, www.
TheSilverSpoonBR.com. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Evening
available for special events. The Silver Spoon has been
the preferred lunch spot for legions of Baton Rougeans
for over a decade, where French bistro meets California
casual. Gourmet sandwiches, fresh creative salads and
the homemade desserts make this one hot lunch spot.
MC, V, AE, D, DC
Voo Doo BBQ & Grill
• 3510 Drusilla Lane, Baton Rouge, (225) 926-3003:
Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 11
a.m.-9 p.m.
• 3347 Nicholson Drive, North Gate of LSU, (225) 2486793: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.;
Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• 5647 Main St., Zachary, (225) 658-2490: Mon.-Sat., 11
a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m
• Mall of Louisiana, 6409 Bluebonnet Blvd., (225) 7677267: Mon-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
www.VooDooBBQandGrill.com.
Slow smoked meats … Signature side items … Delicious
Mojo Sauce … Scrumptious white chocolate bread pudding for dessert. Dig into our famous New Orleans style
BBQ, burgers, chicken and salads, and you’ll know what
we mean when we say, “Taste our Magic!” Dine In~Carry
Out~Catering~Party Packs. V, MC, AE, D
Wayne’s Bar-B-Que
29285 Frost Road (Highway 63), one mile north of Interstate 12, (225) 686-RIBS (7427). Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8
p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. They say variety is the spice
of life! Your choice of BBQ pork, beef, chicken, turkey,
sausage or our famous ribs. Our platters are served with
Texas toast and your choice of two sides: fries, baked
beans, cole slaw, potato salad, green beans, corn on the
cob or fried okra. Take a short drive to enjoy some of the
best BBQ in the South!
Zea Rotisserie and Grill
2380 Towne Center Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 927-9917,
www.zearestaurant.com. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Zea features
an electric menu of award-winning American cuisine
with regional flavors created around a wood-burning grill
and rotisserie. From our rotisserie meats, grilled seafood
dishes, great salads and delicious sandwiches, there’s
something for everyone at Zea. V, MC, AE, D; HC
Cajun & Creole
Boutin’s Cajun Music & Dining
8322 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 819-9862,
www.boutins.com. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5 p.m.-10
p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. “A Cajun
Music & Dining Experience.” At Boutin’s, we promise that
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you will “pass a good time” when you stop by for lunch,
dinner or just to enjoy the authentic, live Cajun music.
For a taste of south Louisiana steeped in tradition, make
Boutin’s a part of your visit to Cajun Country. Boutin’s is
perfect for a family outing and is especially nice for outof-town visitors who want to capture some Cajun flair.
Ask about our NEW meeting and banquet facilities. V,
MC, AE, D, DC
Brunet’s Cajun Restaurant
135 S. Flannery Road, Baton
Rouge, (225) 272-6226, www.
brunetscajunrestaurant.com.
Mon., 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Tues.Thurs., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Experience
the Cajun tradition! Baton Rouge’s only authentic Cajun
seafood restaurant. Nightly specials Mon., Tues., Wed.
and Thurs. Daily lunch specials. Live music Wed. thru Sat.
nights. Private party rooms available. Come and pass a
good time! MC, V, AE, D; HC
Joe’s Dreyfus Store Restaurant
2731 Maringouin Road West (Highway 77), Livonia, (225) 637-2625.
For 20 years we’ve been making
our loyal customers happy with
good cookin’ and down home Southern Charm. Located
on Bayou Gross Tete and once a mercantile store dating
back to the 1800s, we proudly carry on the warm tradition and vow to make each and every patron No. 1. Buffet
serving fresh boiled shrimp, snow crab and crawfish.
Regular menu available. Open for lunch 7 days a week
and dinner Wed.-Sat. V, MC, D
Juban’s Restaurant and Catering
3739 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 346-8422, www.
jubans.com. Lunch: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Mon.Sat., 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Creole-inspired cuisine becomes
a culinary-religious experience complemented by one of
the region’s finest wine cellars, awarded Wine Spectator’s
“Best of Award of Excellence.” The menu is as varied as it
is delicious, ranging from our signature “Hallelujah Crab,”
local Gulf seafood and gumbos to a selection of USDA
prime beef, veal, lamb and fowl. Featuring $2.50 martinis
at lunch. Reservations suggested. MC, V, AE, D, DC
Latil’s Landing Restaurant at
Houmas House Plantation
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40136 Highway 942, Darrow, (225)
473-9380/(888) 323-8314, www.
HoumasHouse.com. Wed.-Sat., 6
p.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.-9 p.m.
Houmas House Plantation is home
of the award-winning Latil’s Landing Restaurant. In the
tradition of Old Louisiana Dining, Chef Jeremy Langlois
has created a menu that will delight and please the finest
of guests, and present you with an experience rivaling
those of the great Sugar Barons of the 1800s. MC, V
McGee’s Landing
1337 Henderson Levee Road, Henderson, (337) 228-2384,
www.mcgeeslanding.com. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.Sat., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Swamp tours daily,
10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. A full-service restaurant overlooking the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp that offers swamp
tours, airboat tours and floating guest cabins. Full-service
bar and deck with live music on weekends. Banquet and
meeting facilities as well as guide services for hunting
and fishing. V, MC,D; HC
Not Your Mama’s
U.S. Highway 190, Livonia, (225)
637-3663, www.notyourmamas.net.
Open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.,
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Located just 20
minutes west of Baton Rouge and
40 minutes east of Lafayette on
Highway 190 in Livonia. The atmosphere alone is worth
the short drive but our more than generous portions will
certainly bring you back. The family-owned and operated restaurant has a wonderful New Orleans flair. Enjoy
cocktails at the bar or fireside in our outdoor courtyard.
We proudly serve Louisiana’s seafood and Angus steaks.
All of our food is prepared fresh daily from scratch. If you
like good food, you’ll love this place!
Seafood
Crawfish Town USA
2815 Grandpoint Highway, Henderson, (337) 667-6148, www.crawfishtownusa.com. Mon.-Thurs. & Sun., 11
a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m-10 p.m. Specializes in boiled
crawfish, as well as many other fried and grilled Louisiana seafood items. The restaurant offers a large variety
of choices including classic Cajun dishes & platters, and
award-winning chef’s gourmet specials, with real Cajun
hospitality. Open 7 days a week, year round. I-10 Exit 115,
north one-half mile.
Heads and Tails Seafood
2070 Silverside Drive (Perkins at Essen), (225) 767-2525/
(800) 259-4713, www.headsandtailsseafood.com. Mon.Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Heads & Tails Seafood has served
the Baton Rouge area with fresh Louisiana seafood for
over 20 years! Our down-home bayou cooking is sure to
please your palate, whether dining on our tasty crawfish
or simply enjoying our homemade seafood gumbo, which
was voted #1 by the Wall Street Journal. We pack to
travel and ship seafood nationwide. V, MC, AE; HC
Joe’s Dreyfus Store Restaurant
2731 Maringouin Road West (Highway 77), Livonia, (225) 637-2625.
For 20 years we’ve been making
our loyal customers happy with
good cookin’ and down home Southern Charm. Located
on Bayou Gross Tete and once a mercantile store dating
back to the 1800s, we proudly carry on the warm tradition and vow to make each and every patron No. 1. Buffet
serving fresh boiled shrimp, snow crab and crawfish.
Regular menu available. Open for lunch 7 days a week
and dinner Wed.-Sat. V, MC, D
Mike Anderson’s
1031 W. Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 766-7823, www.
mikeandersonsbr.com. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5
p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9
p.m. Established more than two decades ago, Mike Anderson’s has become synonymous with serving the finest fresh
south Louisiana seafood. Enjoy our many signature dishes
prepared with Gulf shrimp, lump crab meat, crawfish, a
wide variety of fresh fish and USDA choice steak. Mike
Anderson’s—where we’ve learned that if you care, it shows!
Cookbooks and seasoning available. MC, V, AE, D, DC; HC
Ralph & Kacoo’s
6110 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton
Rouge, (225) 766-2113, www.
ralphandkacoos.com. Mon.-Thurs.,
11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.10:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
In keeping with tradition, Ralph &
Kacoo’s features a variety of the freshest seafood dishes
with Cajun flavor, including daily grilled specials and our
world-famous seafood platter. This is the place to come
when you want to discover Louisiana seafood that’s truly
deep down delicious! Located across from the Mall of
Louisiana. Banquet facilities for 12-120. MC, V, AE, D, DC
Asian & Sushi
Maison Lacour French Restaurant
11025 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road, (225) 275-3755, www.
maisonlacour.com. Lunch, Tues.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.;
Dinner, Tues.-Thurs., 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., and Fri.-Sat., until
8:30 p.m. Chef Michael Jetty offers a wide range of selections including seafood, game, veal, lamb and beef in a
comfortable French style. Reservations recommended.
Proper casual dress welcome. MC, V, AE, D
Rock-n-Sake
Coyote Blues Fresh Mexican Grill
7521 Jefferson Highway
(across from Towne Center in Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center)
225-924-9841 • www.cafeamericainrest.com
Mexican & Latin
2450 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, (225) 361-0676,
www.coyotebluesfreshmex.com. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. All major credit
cards accepted. Locally owned, serving fresh Mexican/
Southwest cuisine. The most tender, flavorful mesquitegrilled fajitas you will ever taste, exceptional specialty dishes
like Osso Bucco, Coyote Crab Cakes, Los Cabos Tilapia and
Churrascaria as well as traditional dishes with a Louisiana
twist like Smoked Duck or Shrimp Diablo quesadillas and
Nuevo Crab enchiladas.
New Smokehouse featuring
smoked beef, pork and seafood dishes!
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100 Lafayette St., 6th floor, downtown Baton Rouge,
(225) 346-5100, www.servingsushi.com. Tues.-Thurs., 11
a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun.-Mon., closed.
Enjoy rooftop dining high atop the Shaw Center for the
Arts building. Sushi, sunsets, steaks and front row seats
on the Mississippi River. MC, V, AE; HC
2562 Citiplace Ct., Baton Rouge,
(225) 456-5454, www.kotoofjapan.
com. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.-11 p.m.
Closed Sun. Derek Chang’s personal
attitude: Accept no less than perfection. This is the key
ingredient in the extraordinary quality of sushi at Koto.
Come visit our newly expanded 8,600-square-foot restaurant and bar including 12 hibachi grills. Experience Derek
Chang’s Koto, where sushi is a work of art. MC, V, AE; HC
3043 Perkins Road, Ste. A, (225) 615-7940, www.
rocknsake.com. Tues.-Wed., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs., 5
p.m.-11 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sat.,
5 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sun., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Rock-n-Sake was
founded on the principle of creating an exciting, casual
dining experience where guests can enjoy an upbeat
atmosphere while indulging their taste buds with exceptional Japanese cuisine. Our music is loud, and our sushi
is so fresh it practically swims to your plate. So come,
relax, and enjoy! MC, V, AE, D; HC
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(225)687-2577
Located in 1899 historical building
Serranos Salsa Company
3347 Highland Road, Baton Rouge,
(225) 344-2354, www.serranossalsacompany.com. Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Serranos Salsa Company describes
their take on Mexican favorites infused with fresh homegrown produce
and seafood as a labor of love. All items are made fresh in
each restaurant’s kitchen with the aforementioned local
ingredients. Serranos is also known for the largest selection of tequilas and rums on the Gulf Coast.
Italian & Pizza
Mellow Mushroom
4250 Burbank Drive, Ste. 101, Baton Rouge, (225) 490MELL (6355), www.mellowmushroom.com/Baton Rouge.
Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-midnight; Delivery,
Mon.-Sun., 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m. A Southern classic, featuring
pizzas, calzones, wings, salads and hoagies. Always using
the finest possible ingredients, whether you dine in, take
out, or get delivery. Bar features daily drink specials with
100 different beers and 25 on draft. Come watch your
favorite game on one of our 12 HD TVs or 100” HD Big
Screen. Live entertainment nightly. MC, V, AE, D; HC
Market - Restaurant - Catering
Monjunis Italian Café
7343 Highland Road (in the Kenilworth Shopping Center), Baton
Rouge, (225) 302-7407. Mon.-Thurs.,
11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-10
p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Come
enjoy great Italian food at reasonable prices. Our menu features delicious signature items,
steaks and daily fresh fish specials. Enjoy our Italian atmosphere whether by the fireplace or on our patio.
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Papa John’s
5160 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton
Rouge, (225) 291-4250, www.bayleafbr.com. Lunch buffet: Mon.-Fri., 11
a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-3
p.m.; From the menu: Mon.-Sun., 5
p.m.- 10 p.m. Bay Leaf’s menu features a fine collection of
both north & south Indian cuisine. Each dish is prepared
fresh in our kitchen and we make every effort to provide you
with the authentic Indian flavors. A full-service bar with a
casual yet exotic feel and separate banquet room makes Bay
Leaf a perfect place to host your special event.
Dingo’s
11580 Coursey, (225) 291-0049. Mon.Sat., 11 a.m.-till; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.;
live music on Wed., 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Kids eat free Mon. & Tues. Dingo’s is
an Australian-themed restaurant and
bar located in Baton Rouge. Stop by
for great food and drinks with an Australian flair.
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Audubon Aquarium of the
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1 Canal St., New Orleans, (800)
744-7394, www.audoboninstitute.
org. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
subject to change. The underwater
world comes to life as you experience fish, birds and reptiles in their natural habitats,
including sharks, stingrays and jellies! Immerse yourself
in the BIG sensory experience at IMAX Theatre. Visit the
new Audubon Insectarium! It’s infested with fun! Ask us
about Audubon Zoo! Buy the Audubon Experience ticket
and get four great attractions for one low price! MC, V,
AE, D; HC
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge,
(225) 775-3877, www.brzoo.org.
Daily, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Discover the
animal kingdom at Baton Rouge’s
No. 1 year-round family attraction.
Home to elephants, giraffes, rhinos,
alligators, flamingos and otters. Check out L’aquarium
de Louisiane, the Safari Playground, KidsZoo and the
Cypress Bayou Railroad. MC, V
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge, (225) 7578905, www.brec.org. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12
p.m.-5 p.m. All trails close at 5 p.m. BREC’s Bluebonnet
Swamp Nature Center is a 101-acre facility that features
1.3 miles of walking trails through a cypress swamp and
a magnolia-beech forest. The center also features a
9,500-square-foot Nature Center with live animal exhibits. MC, V, D; HC
Louisiana Office of State Parks
1051 N. 3rd St., Rm. 322, Baton Rouge, (888) 677-1400,
www.lastateparks.com. Louisiana’s 21 State Parks, 16
Historic Sites, and one Preservation Area offer you and
your family a uniquely rewarding experience of our state’s
natural beauty and historical riches. Enjoy history, camping, hiking, fishing, biking, birding, nature trails and more
in Louisiana’s great outdoors.
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
100 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 342-0500, www.
sos.louisiana.gov/osc. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun.,
12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The 160-year-old statehouse, a Gothic
architectural treasure, overlooks the Mississippi River.
New attractions include the Governors’ Portrait Gallery
where interactive kiosks tell who they were, what they
did and how they influenced state history. The building is
currently undergoing exhibit changes, and the new experience will celebrate the Louisiana spirit. MC, V, AE, D
Louisiana State Capitol
State Capitol Drive, (225) 342-7317, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tower, gift shop closes at 4 p.m. Closed major holidays.
Completed in 1932, this 34-story building overlooks the
Mississippi River. Magnificent marble and bronze work
Sponsored by
Paragon Casino Resort
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inside. Observation deck on the 27th floor provides a
panorama of the Mississippi River and surrounding area.
Free admission.
Louisiana State University
LSU Visitor Center on Dalrymple and Highland Road,
Baton Rouge, (225) 388-5030, www.lsu.edu/visitors. 7:30
a.m.-7 p.m. LSU is more than just a place to get a great
education; it is a destination for visitors to explore when
in Baton Rouge. Museums and art galleries, picturesque
lakes, live music, 5,000-year-old Indian Mounds, numerous places to eat, legendary sports stadiums that have
housed 41 NCAA national championship teams, and
one live Bengal tiger, all in a location that was named “a
botanical joy” in Thomas Gaines’ The Campus as a Work
of Art.
Old Arsenal Museum
Adjacent to Louisiana State Capitol, (225) 342-0401,
www.sos.louisiana.gov/museums. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Old Arsenal Powder Magazine, built in 1838, was used
by the U.S. military during the Mexican and Civil wars.
The museum contains exhibits about the structure of the
historic powder magazine and the history of the State
Capitol grounds. Admission is free. HC
Paragon Casino Resort
Highway 1, Marksville, (800) 9461946, www.paragoncasinoresort.
com. Find your happy place at
Paragon Casino Resort with the
best selection of slots and table
games, a poker room and an offtrack betting parlor. Lavish hotel accommodations
include over 500 rooms and suites. An indoor tropical
pool with swim-up bar, full-service spa and salon, cinema,
fabulous dining choices, retail shops, championship golf
course and world-class entertainment complete the total
resort experience. Other amenities include a convention
center, RV park, and Kids Quest Childcare and Arcade.
Call 1-800-WIN-1-WIN today or go to www.paragoncasinoresort.com for hotel reservations or more information.
Your happy place is waiting.
Port Hudson State Historic Site
236 Highway 61, Jackson, (225) 654-3775. Featuring six
miles of trails with 1/2-mile handicapped accessible trail
to Fort Desperate, a museum with audiovisual presentation and a self-guided tour. Cannon and small demonstrations occur the first Sunday of every month. Civil War
Battle re-enactment last weekend in March.
Shaw Center for the Arts
100 Lafayette St., (225) 346-5001, www.shawcenter.org.
Mon., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.5 p.m. Contemporary visual and performing arts facility
features LSU Museum of Art, Manship Theatre, LSU
School of Art Glassell Gallery, LSU Museum Store and
Arts Council’s Community School for the Arts. Restaurant options include Tsunami, Capital City Grill, Stroubes
Chophouse and PJ’s Coffee. HC
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Camp Moore Confederate Museum & Cemetery
70640 Camp Moore Road, Tangipahoa, (985)229-2438,
www.campmoore.com. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The site
of a major Confederate training ground 1861-1864. The
plantation-style museum building houses relics of the
Civil War; the cemetery encases the graves of more than
500 soldiers. Be sure to visit during annual reenactment
or arrange a specialized tour. The complex is located off
Interstate 55 at Exit 57 – Tangipahoa.
Enchanted Mansion Doll Museum
190 Lee Drive, (225) 769-0005, www.enchantedmansion.
org. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sun.-Wed. Tour
the Enchanted Mansion on Thursday afternoons and
enjoy complimentary tea. Exceptional gift shop. A unique
museum that entertains and informs its visitors through
animation and spectacular exhibits. MC, V, D; HC
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum & Tchefuncte
River Lighthouse
Louisiana Art & Science
Museum
100 River Road South, Baton
Rouge, (225) 344-5272, www.
lasm.org. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4
p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun.,
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Come see where
art and science connect. The LASM features exhibitions of
internationally renowned artists, innovative programming
in the state-of-the-art Pennington Planetarium, a rotating
permanent art collection and interactive children’s galleries. Housed in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the
Mississippi River, the museum offers educational entertainment for visitors of all ages. Inspire creativity in an art
gallery, pursue knowledge by viewing an ancient mummy,
travel the universe.
Louisiana State Museum
660 North 4th St., Baton Rouge, (225) 342-5428, www.
lsm.crt.state.la.us. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The city’s largest museum presents Louisiana’s rich history through thousands
of artifacts in the state-of-the-art exhibits—from a Civil
War submarine to Louis Armstrong’s cornet. Here is a
place where it is always Carnival time, where every night
is game night at Tiger Stadium, and where the jukebox
rocks nonstop. A must see! MC, V, AE; HC
133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville,
(985) 845-9200, www.lpbmm.org.
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LSU Museum of Art
p.m.-4 p.m. Located on the banks
100 Lafayette St., Third Floor, Baton
of the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville, the LPB Maritime
Rouge, (225) 389-7200, www.lsu.
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SHERATON® AT THE RIVER CENTER
Baton Rouge's Only Casino Hotel
Located across the street from the River Center
Convention Complex, the Sheraton Baton Rouge
is within walking distance of so many fun
things to do and see downtown–including
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American and British portraiture, decorative arts, New
Orleans Coin Silver, Newcomb Pottery, and Chinese Jade
as well as contemporary Louisiana and American painting.
In celebration of LSU’s 150th anniversary, we will have 26
treasures on display in 2010. MC, V, AE; HC
LSU Rural Life Museum
4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, (225) 765-2437, www.
rurallife.lsu.edu. Open daily, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. “Come to the
Country” and enjoy the lifestyles and life-ways of the rural
people of Louisiana. Provides insight into the largely forgotten lifestyles and cultures of 19th century Louisiana. An
outdoor living history museum that also holds an extensive
collection of tools, household utensils, furniture, vehicles
and farming implements. Ranked one of the 10 best outdoor museums in the world by the British Museum.
USS KIDD Veterans Memorial & Museum
305 South River Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 342-1942,
www.usskidd.com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Restored WWII destroyer. Veterans museum features ship models, artifacts,
Louisiana Memorial Plaza, Hall of Honor, aircraft, exhibits
and gift shop. V, MC, D, AE; HC
West Baton Rouge Museum
SUMA (Southern University Museum of Art)
Martin L. Harvey Hall, Southern University campus, (225)
771-4513. Open Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.4 p.m. Four African art galleries, four African-American art
galleries, a stage, front and rear foyers with art, and gift
shop.
Swamp Tours
Airboat Tours by
Arthur Matherne, Inc.
4262 Highway 90, Des Allemands,
(985) 758-5531/(800) 975-9345,
www.airboattours.com. 8:30 a.m.sunset. Since 1994 our USCG captains have been touring the swamps, marsh and bayous
in airboats. Personalized tours in six-passenger airboats.
Come take a ride on the Wild Side! Or take a slower pace
with our 15-passenger airboat or in kayaks. You will have
many photo opportunities. See and learn about the ecology of Louisiana! Birding at its best. AE, MC, V, D
The Last Wilderness Swamp Tours
845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen,
32675 Gracie Lane, Unit D, Plaquemine, (225) 659-2499/
(225) 336-2422, www.westba(225) 692-4114, www.lastwildernesstours.com. Call for
tonrougemuseum.com. Tues.-Sat.,
appointment. The ultimate eco-swamp tour! We go for
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m.
two hours deep into the Atchafalaya swamp in a very perHow sweet it is! The West Baton
sonal tour, up to six people. Best bird watching in North
Rouge Museum features a 4-acre campus with historic
America. Experience an adventure you’ll never forget
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BREC’s Magnolia Mound Plantation
2161 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 343-4955. Open
Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Plantation
house, reproduction 1800s open-hearth kitchen, 1800s
slave cabin, overseer’s house & pigeonnier, herb & vegetable garden, cash crop garden. Surrounded by 100-yearold live oaks, the circa 1791 house has retained its Creole
plan and character for more than 200 years. Guided
tours, open-hearth cooking demos and gift shop.
Bocage Plantation
39050 Highway 942 (River Road),
Darrow, (225) 588-8000, www.
bocageplantation.com. Considered
the best and most original interpretation of American Greek Revival
architecture in the nation, Bocage is
a historic treasure not to be missed. Built in 1837, Bocage
Plantation is an elegant bed and breakfast furnished with
historic antiques where all guests stay inside the mansion.
Open for weddings, tours and events, Bocage is located
about 20 miles south of Baton Rouge off I-10.
Evergreen Plantation
4677 Highway 18, Edgard, (985) 497-3837, www.evergreenplantation.org. Tour times, Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m. and
2 p.m. Evergreen Plantation, circa 1790, is the most intact
plantation complex in the South, with 37 buildings on the
national Register of Historic Places, including 22 slave
cabins in their original double row configuration. A visit
to Evergreen will not only include “The Big House” and its
dependencies, but also a walk down an alley of 100 oak
trees that are over 200 years old.
Frogmore Plantation
11054 U.S. 84, Frogmore, (318) 757- 2453, www.frogmoreplantation.com. Rand McNally’s “Must See.” “Cotton Then
& Now” ... guided tour. Extensive Southern history, 1700s
to today. 1,800-acre working cotton plantation. Furnished
slave cabins; Smithsonian quality, antique steam gin; 19
historical buildings. New computerized gin & farming
operation. Scheduled dates with music: Journey through
the South with song—features outstanding live vocalists
intertwining the history of gospel music and plantation
culture. Hours vary by season (call or check Web site).
MC, V, AE, D; HC
6838 Highland Road, St. Francisville, (225) 655-4475,
www.greenwoodplantation.com. Spring and summer, 9
a.m.-5 p.m.; winter, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A Greek Revival home
circa 1830 built by cotton, later sugarcane. Burned and
rebuilt, now a home and open to the public. Used in
seven movies. Also a bed and breakfast on grounds. MC,
V, AE, D; HC
Sponsored by
Houmas House Plantation and
Gardens 40136 Highway 942, Darrow, (225)
473-9380, www.houmashouse.com.
Mon.-Tues., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed.Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Experience the
enchantment of the South’s most
beautiful gardens. Stroll 16 acres of gardens and tour
14 newly restored rooms filled with period antiques and
great Louisiana artwork in the Big House. We offer both
a café and an elegant fine-dining restaurant. Visit the
South, the way it was meant to be. MC, V; HC
Laura: A Creole Plantation
2247 Highway 18, Vacherie, (888) 799-7690, www.lauraplantation.com. Guided tours daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Built in
1805. Named by Lonely Planet travel guide as the “Best
History Tour in U.S.” Get your passport ready as you enter
the fascinating world of the Creole plantation owners,
slaves and children who lived apart from American culture for over 200 years. MC, V, D
The Myrtles Plantation Bed & Breakfast
7747 U.S. Highway 61, St. Francisville, (800) 809-0565,
www.myrtlesplantation.com. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Mystery Tours Fri. & Sat. evenings. Circa 1796. Experience
antebellum splendor in the 214-year-old National Historic
Register plantation home renowned for its mystery and
intrigue. As one of “America’s Most Haunted Homes,” it
has been featured on Oprah and National Geographic
Explorer, plus the A&E, Travel, History and Learning channels and Sean Hannity’s America program among many
others. M, V, AE
Nottoway Plantation
31025 La. Highway 1, White Castle,
(866) 527-6884, www.nottoway.
com. Guided tours daily, beginning on the hour, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mansion Restaurant open Tues.Sun., 7 a.m.-10 a.m. for breakfast;
11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. for dinner. Guided
tours of the 150-year old mansion offer an amazing
journey back in time of the Randolph family and life in the
mid-1800s on a working sugarcane plantation. Brand new
museum displays a variety of artifacts, as well as insights
into the lives of the owners and plantation slaves, mansion architecture and construction. Mini-theater features
short documentary about John Randolph and the trials of
cane farming in the 1850s Civil War environment. Grounds
passes also available. Gift shop. V, MC, AE, D
2900 Highway 51, LaPlace, (866) 204-7782, www.neworleansplantationcountry.com. Mon.- Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Discover some the South’s most beautiful and historic plantations along the Great Mississippi River Road. Venture
into scenic swamps for a peaceful tour or thrilling airboat
ride. Indulge in authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Enjoy
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a wide range of accommodations, from a well-appointed
hotel, to a charming B & B. Come and make memories
that will last a lifetime! HC
Oak Alley Plantation
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Historic Warship & Museum
at Government St. & the Mississippi River
Open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
(225) 342-1942
www.usskidd.com
3645 Highway 18, River Road,
Vacherie, (225) 265-2151/(800)
442-5539, www.oakalleyplantation.com. Open daily 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Come enjoy Her beauty and dream
of Her rich past. Located on the Mississippi River between the historic cities of New Orleans
and Baton Rouge, Oak Alley Plantation has been called
the “Grande Dame” of the Great River Road. Daily tours,
restaurant, gift shop and bed & breakfast cottages. MC, V,
AE, D
Rosedown Plantation & Gardens
12501 Highway 10, St. Francisville, (225) 635-3332. Gift
shop, picnic areas and restrooms, conference room. Rosedown’s 28-acre garden is one of the nation’s five most
important historic gardens. Its 1835 plantation house with
all of its original contents has made it one of the South’s
most distinguished houses.
San Francisco Plantation
2646 Highway 44 (River Road), Garyville, (888) 3221756, www.sanfranciscoplantation.org. Open daily 9:40
a.m.-4 p.m.; summer hours: 9:40 a.m.-4:40 p.m. Only
authentically restored plantation home in Louisiana. 1830s
slave cabin and schoolhouse. French/German heritage.
300-year-old oaks. D, MC, AE, V
Sandbar Plantation Home
Plate
Specials
(THE EmPHASIS IS ON SPECIAL)
4234 S. River Road, Port Allen. Sitting amidst live oaks
and azaleas on South River Road, Sandbar dates to
Brusly’s earliest settlers. Constructed circa 1837 in the
Greek Revival style, it is a National Register property. It
was the home of Ethel Claiborne Dameron, who played a
leading role in the establishment of West Baton Rouge’s
first public library and the West Baton Rouge Museum
and Historical Association. Built of heart cypress, it includes five mantels, elaborate moldings and cornices. Two
antebellum structures remain outside the house—a brick
kitchen and a cistern with a brick base. (Private)
Smithfield Plantation House
12445 N. River Road, Port Allen. Originally constructed in
1875, Smithfield was remodeled in 1900 and includes features from both periods. While it is primarily a pretentious
Eastlake style home, it also incorporates Queen Anne and
Italianate styles. The home is also noted for its elaborate interior staircase and its size as one of the largest
residences in West Baton Rouge. It is a National Register
listing. (Private)
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For the taste of delicious Louisiana-fusion, fresh Mexican cuisine,
it’s Coyote Blues. We invite you to indulge in our tender, flavorful,
mesquite-grilled fajitas as well as other CB specials like Osso
Bucco, Coyote Crab Cakes and Oysters on the Half Chip.
FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER
2450 S. ACADIAN THRUWAY • 225.329.2055
Louisiana owned and operated
St. Joseph Plantation
3535 Highway 18, Vacherie, (225)
265-4078, www.stjosephplantation.
com. Mon.-Sat., tours at 10 a.m., 11
a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
April-September, added 4 p.m.
tour. Creole antebellum plantation,
circa 1830, home to some of Louisiana’s most interesting
families, restored by Waguespack and Simon descendants
who have owned the plantation for 130 years. Praised as
River Road’s most authentic tour. Exhibits: sugarcane,
detached kitchen, commissary artifacts, blacksmith shop,
original slave cabins.
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24-Hour gaming excitement —
celebrity-style service!
Hollywood Casino features over
1,100 slots and all your favorite
table games. Dine like a star at the
Steakhouse, choose from the
famous selections of the Epic Buffet
or take five at the Take 2 Deli.
Enjoy free valet parking and
live weekend entertainment.
Get the star treatment at
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge!
1717 River Road North
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The Myrtles
p l a n t a t i o n
- circa 1796 ‘One of America’s Most Haunted Homes’ invites you to step into
the past to experience Mystery, History and Intrigue
Historical Tours daily 9-5
Mystery Tours Fri. & Sat. evenings
Bed & Breakfast
The Carriage House Restaurant
And we are proud to introduce:
Ridgecrest
of the myrtles plantation
Custom built 7,000 sq.ft. estate nestled in seventy acres of wooded
serenity is now available for luxury lodging, private parties,
receptions, ceremonies, corporate events, seminars and retreats
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[email protected]
phone 800 809 0565
7747 US Highway 61
St. Francisville
Take home a piece of our famous flavors
Classic Italian favorites
in a comfortable atmosphere
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Jazz up your Sundays with Brunch at Monjunis on Highland
Located on historic Highland Road
Can accommodate parties up to 40
7343 Highland Road, Baton Rouge
(in kenilworth shopping center)
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Enjoy Louisiana hospitality
And Exceptional service
Corner of Jefferson Highway & Old Hammond Highway.
La Madeleine, L’Occitane, hair & spa salons, home, bath
and gift shops, food market, restaurants, ladies clothing,
men’s clothing, children’s clothing, jewelry stores, stationery and dry cleaning. All major credit cards accepted. HC
Chocollage Gifts and Chocolates
Cortana Mall
Florida Boulevard at Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, (225)
927-6747, www.cortanamall.com. Mon.- Sat., 10 a.m.-9
p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Landmark of the Baton Rouge
community for over 30 years! Dillard’s, JC Penney, Macy’s
and Sears, plus over 100 fine stores and services. MC, V,
AE, D; HC
Louisiana Pottery
6470 Highway 22, Cajun Village, Sorrento, (225) 675-5572,
www.louisianapottery.com. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Largest selection of fine, hand-crafted wares made exclusively
by Louisiana artisans. MC, V, AE; HC
Bella Bella
Three locations: Perkins Road, Bocage Village, Perkins at
Siegen. Bella Bella is a popular locally owned boutique
with three locations specializing in moderately priced
junior clothing, shoes, clothing, and accessories for the
young and the young at heart. Our extensive collection of
shoes include brands such as VOLATILE, Chinese Laundry
and Seychelles. We also carry jewelry, purses, sunglasses
and scarves.
Royal Standard
2877 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 344-2311; and
theroyalstandard.com. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Stroll
along hand-painted pathways and through armoire passages to enjoy Baton Rouge’s most unique shopping
experience. We feature more than 25,000 square feet of
interior and home accessories, gifts for every occasion
(voted Best Gift Store in Baton Rouge two years in a row),
garden and architectural elements and antiques. All this
while being treated like royalty. You owe it to yourself to
experience The Royal Standard. MC, AE, V, D
•Recently Renovated Guestrooms
•FREE Airport Shuttle
•Coffee maker, Refrigerator, Microwave – All rooms
•42” Flat screen Plasma TV in all rooms
•24 Hour Food & Sundry Pantry
•24 Hour Business & Fitness Centers
•Outdoor pool with whirlpool
•The Great American Grill Restaurant
•Valet and Self-Laundry
3330 Harding Blvd.
Minutes from local attractions
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Inspired lunch and dinner
served daily.
Tanger Outlet Center
2410 Tanger Blvd. (I-10 Exit 177
@ Highway 30), Gonzales, (225)
647-9383 or (800) 406-2112, www.
tangeroutlet.com. Mon-Sat., 9 a.m.-9
p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Over 50
stores including Aeropostale, Ann
Taylor, Banana Republic, Gap, Guess, Harry & David, Kenneth Cole, Nike and Old Navy, with everyday savings of
25%-75% off retail.
InspIred AmerIcAn Food
Towne Center 225.927.9917
www.chocollage.com. Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun.,
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Stop in and experience the great flavor of
pralines, a Louisiana favorite. We offer a great selection
of local gifts and a collage of confections and chocolates
uniquely designed to create that perfect gift or simply
satisfy your sweet tooth. If it’s just because, or for certain
special celebrations or holidays, Chocollage can help.
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13759 Coursey Blvd.* 752-7170
7960 Jefferson Highway* 926-2511
3930 Burbank Drive* 767-6203
4161 Perkins Road* 381-8187
6971 Siegen Lane* 292-6622
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 2nd floor (LSU campus)*
578-0263
Middleton Library (LSU campus)* 578-3719
Our Lady of the Lake–St. Mary’s Tower 765-1393
Our Lady of the Lake–Medical Plaza *765-1129
327 North Blvd.* 389-0511
17100 Airline Highway, Ste. A, Prairieville 744-2244
10330 Airline Highway 291-6692
3132 College Drive 925-9493
Allegro Coffee and Tea
7529 Corporate Blvd. (inside Whole Foods) 218-0452
7615 Jefferson Highway 927-6072
7707 Bluebonnet Blvd.* 766-1875
The Bare Bean
Perks Coffee & Tea
3655-A Perkins Road 302-5765
Barnes & Noble Café
PJ’s Coffee
2590 Citiplace Court* 926-2600
7707 Bluebonnet Blvd.* 766-1337
711 Jefferson Highway, Ste. 2A* 923-1923
100 Lafayette St.* 381-0055
Ralph Semmes Road (LSU Union)* 578-5124
7329 Highland Road* 769-2191
7248 Perkins Road (Perkins Palms)* 765-7161
5565 Essen Lane 761-9696
The Buzz Café
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340 Florida St.* 706-1236
3009 College Drive* 216-7880
7415 Corporate Blvd.* 218-1042
3888 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.* 295-0182
6885 Siegen Lane (inside Target) 293-0984
2001 Millerville Road (inside Target) 272-4275
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Capital Heights Coffee
4965 Government St. 439-9424
Capital Corner Creamery
303 North Blvd. 334-7689
Charlie’s Coffee
Main Street Market* 343-8002
Coffee Bean & Café
Highland Coffees
Insomkneeacks Art House and Coffee Shop
9810 Florida Blvd., Ste. B.* 935-2824
Jasmine’s Café
Cortana Mall 216-1050
Joe Muggs (inside Books-a-Million)
10533 S. Mall Drive* 291-2135
2380 Towne Center* 930-3092
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226 Laurel St. 344-5346
12021 Coursey Blvd. 291-9870
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103 France St., (800) 676-4847, www.belleofbatonrouge.
com. Open 24/7. ATMs available. Three-deck, paddlewheel casino permanently docked on the Mississippi
River at the foot of the I-10 bridge, across from the
Baton Rouge Convention Center and next to the 10-story,
300-room Sheraton Baton Rouge Hotel. Gaming area is
28,000 square feet of live poker, slots, table games and
video poker. Parking and entry is free. Food is available
on board and in the casino’s extensive landside facilities.
Concerts, boxing matches and other live entertainment is
presented in The Atrium. All major credit cards accepted.
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's
214 Third St., Baton Rouge, (225)
636-2442, bandtlive.com or www.
myspace.com/boudreauxdowntown. Balcony Bar: Tues.-Sat., 4
p.m.-2 a.m. Nightclub: Fri., 8 p.m.-2
a.m., Sat., 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Subject
to change. (Nonsmoking establishment. Smoking allowed on balcony.) Selected 2009 Top 3 Best Live Music
Venue (225 magazine). Three stories of Louisiana party
fun! Balcony provides great view of downtown Third
St. Downstairs nightclub features some of the best live
entertainment, from alternative rock to Zydeco, in Baton
Rouge. Available for corporate events and private parties.
No cover.
Chelsea’s Café
chelseascafe.com. Kitchen, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (late
night menu after 10 p.m.); Bar, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Chelsea’s Café is Baton Rouge’s favorite place to relax,
offering great food, drinks and live music in an intimate,
casual atmosphere. Located underneath the historical
Perkins Road Overpass, a visit to Chelsea’s is a must to
see local original artwork and live musical acts such as
New Orleans’ own Dirty Dozen Brass Band and legendary bassist from The Funky Meters, George Porter Jr. The
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1717 River Road North, Baton Rouge, (225) 709-7777/
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in Baton Rouge. Dine in style at the Steakhouse, choose
from the famous selection of the Epic Buffet or take five
at the Take 2 Deli. Enjoy convenient parking, free valet
and live weekend entertainment.
Mellow Mushroom
4250 Burbank Drive, Ste. 101, Baton Rouge, (225) 490MELL (6355), www.mellowmushroom.com/BatonRouge.
Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-midnight. Bar features daily drink specials with 100 different beers and 25
on draft. Come watch your favorite game on one of our
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Baton Rouge’s Best Open Mic Night. Wednesday night
features team trivia and karaoke. Thursday and Friday
night feature some of Baton Rouge’s best local musicians.
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Don’t miss:
The Andy Pizzo Project
(225) 936-1751, www.andypizzo.com. This is a diverse
band that stretches from three pieces up to 10 pieces,
specializing in jazz, funk, rock, latin, blues, soul, R&B, 70s
variety and more. Plays all types of events, festivals, weddings and parties. Contact Andy if you are interested in
him playing for your event!
Art Gumbo Market
14040 Airline Highway at Highway 621, Gonzales. 3287354. artgumbo.org. Open-air market featuring fresh
produce, baked goods and original art and gifts. Third
Saturday of every month, starting in April.
Baton Rouge Arts Market
5th at Main St., Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Arts
Market is an open-air market and cultural event featuring over 70 artists from Louisiana and surrounding states
with pottery, jewelry, woodwork, photography and more!
The Arts Market occurs the first Saturday of each month
(first three Saturdays in December) from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
and is a project of the Arts Council of Greater Baton
Rouge.
FestForAll
FestForAll is Baton Rouge’s premier arts festival and
a Capital City tradition since 1974. Highlights of the
weekend celebration include: four stages, 100 artists,
performing arts, the Children’s Village, street performers,
art demos, and great food and drink. Free and open to
everyone! FestForAll takes place May 1-2, 2010, and is a
project of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.
Festivals of Tangipahoa Parish
March 12-14; Oyster Festival, March 19-21; Smokin’ Blues
and BBQ, March 26-27; Strawberry Festival, April 9-11;
Italian Festival, April 23-25; Strawberry Jam N Toast, May
7-8; Tangipahoa Parish Fair, Sept. 29-Oct. 3; Old Farmer’s
Day, Oct. 16-17; Sweet Home Folklife Days, Oct.; Fanfare,
Oct.; Louisiana Renaissance Festival, every weekend of
Nov. 6-Dec. 12.
Red Stick Farmers Market
Corner of Fifth and Main streets in downtown Baton
Rouge. 267-5060. redstickfarmersmarket.org. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon.
River City Jazz Masters
River City Jazz Masters is a series of performances featuring world-class jazz musicians and vocalists. Performances take place in the acoustically stunning Manship
Theatre at the Shaw Center for the Arts. River City Jazz
Masters is a project of the Arts Council of Greater Baton
Rouge in collaboration with the River City Jazz Coalition.
State Capitol Raceway
11436 U.S. Highway 190 W., Erwinville, (225) 627-4574.
A division of the National Hotrod Racing Association, the
raceway holds races every Friday night throughout the
year, including several nationally recognized events in the
spring and fall.
Sunday in the Park
Sunday in the Park is a series of free outdoor concerts
in Lafayette Park at the Shaw Center for the Arts from
noon-3 p.m. for six consecutive Sundays in the spring and
fall. Gather together with friends, family and neighbors
for excellent live music downtown. Sunday in the Park is a
project of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.
Antique Trade Days, March 5-7; Sicilian Heritage Festival,
Events calendar
Through March 7 We Remember, A
Tribute to Coretta Scott King. Never
before seen images of the equal rights
champion. West Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen. 336-2422. westbatonrougemuseum.com.
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Through May 9 The Curious World of
Patent Models. Fifty original models
selected from the holdings of The
Rothschild Collection, the world’s largest gathering of viewable U.S. Patent
Models. Intricately crafted miniatures
dating from 1860 to 1902. Louisiana
Art & Science Museum. 344-5272.
lasm.org.
lasm.org.
Through Aug. 29 A Brief Mystery
of Time. Humorous educational
presentation. Louisiana Art & Science
Museum. 344-5272. lasm.org.
February
3-21 A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen.
Swine Palace Productions, Reilly Theatre, LSU. 578-9274. swinepalace.org.
21 Shemekia Copeland. Blues singer.
4-6 p.m. Manship Theatre. manshiptheatre.org.
Through May 29 Voices in the Dark.
Planetarium show. Louisiana Art & Science Museum. 344-5272. lasm.org.
23 The Rat Pack is Back. 7:30 p.m.
Baton Rouge River Center. 389-4940.
brrivercenter.com.
Through June 30 We Are Astronomers. Planetarium show. Louisiana
23-24 3 Redneck Tenors. Broadway
band. 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Manship
Theatre. manshiptheatre.org.
25 Theresa Anderson. New Orleansbased multi-instrumentalist and
vocalist. 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Manship
28 American Ballet Theatre. 7 p.m.
Baton Rouge River Center. 389-4940.
brrivercenter.com.
28 Black History Film Series. 2 p.m. to
4 p.m. Showing Ruby Bridges (1998).
A film about the little girl who was
the first African American to integrate
public schools in New Orleans. West
Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen. 3362422. westbatonrougemuseum.com.
March
2 The Hobbit. Adaptation. 7:30 p.m.
Manship Theatre. manshiptheatre.org.
3 The Reckoning. Southern Circuit Tour
of Independent Filmmakers Series.
7:30-10 p.m. Manship Theatre. manshiptheatre.org.
6 An Evening With Groucho. 8-10 p.m.
6-Aug. 29 Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the
Moon. Planetarium show. Louisiana Art
& Science Museum. 344-5272. lasm.
org.
7 Ben Hur. Manship Classic Film Series.
2 p.m. Manship Theatre. manshiptheatre.org.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales.
504-464-7363. lasportsmenshow.
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12-28 Camelot. Baton Rouge Little
Theater Mainstage. 924-6496. brlt.org.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Manship Theatre. manshiptheatre.org.
27-28 Cinderella. 2 p.m. Baton Rouge River
Center. 389-4940. brrivercenter.com.
April
13 Annual Wearin’ of the Green Parade.
St. Patrick’s Day parade. 10 a.m. Corner
of Hundred Oaks and South Acadian
Thruway (by Catholic Life Center),
Baton Rouge. paradegroup.com/Irish/
1-4 Magnolia Classic Arabian Horse
Show. Arabian horses from six states
compete in events. Lamar-Dixon Expo
Center, Gonzales. 621-1700. lamardixonexpocenter.com.
17-28 Self Defense or (death of some
salesmen). Swine Palace Productions,
Reilly Theatre, LSU. 578-9274. swinepalace.org.
8 Opera Louisiane and All That Jazz.
7:30 p.m. Manship Theatre. manshiptheatre.org.
7-Aug. 1 George Ohr Rising: The Emergence of an American Master. LSU Museum of Art. 389-7200. lsumoa.com.
19 Olga Kern. Russian pianist. 7:30 p.m.
9 Wynton Marsalis. Jazz musician and
composer. 8-8:30 pm. Baton Rouge
River Center. brrivercenter.com.
20 Aqua. Of Moving Colors dance presentation. 7:30 p.m. Manship Theatre.
manshiptheatre.org.
9-11 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival.
strawberryfestival.com
12-13 Monster Jam Monster Truck
Racing. 7:30 p.m. Baton Rouge River
24 Roddie Romero & The Hub City
All-Stars. 7-9 p.m. Manship Theatre.
manshiptheatre.org.
10-11 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
7:30 p.m. Baton Rouge River Center.
389-4940. brrivercenter.com.
12-14 Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show &
Festival. Features largest and newest
selection of sport fishing gear, boats
and hunting equipment at special
discount prices. Also features the
Purina Incredible Dog Team Challenge.
25-28 LSU Opera presents Gounod’s
Roméo et Juliette. 3 p.m. Sun. and
7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Claude L. Shaver
Theatre. music.lsu.edu or 578-3261.
11 International Heritage Celebration.
Celebrating food, music and entertainment of all cultures in Baton Rouge.
Noon-8:30 p.m. 930-0901. brcwa.com.
26 Pierre Bensusan. Acoustic guitarist.
14 Kathy Mattea. Grammy-winning
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9 Live After Five. Live music and street
party. 5 p.m-8 p.m. Galvez Plaza,
downtown Baton Rouge. liveafterfiveonline.com.
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acoustic singer. 7:30 p.m. Manship
16 Live After Five. Live music and
street party. 5 p.m-8 p.m. Galvez
Plaza, downtown Baton Rouge. liveafterfiveonline.com.
17-18 Angola Prison Rodeo. LA State
Penitentiary. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 655-2030.
angolarodeo.com.
18 Earth Day Celebration. Downtown
Baton Rouge. Noon-8:30 p.m. 2052680. laearthday.org
22 Paquito D’Rivera. River City Jazz
Masters Series. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Manship Theatre. 344-8558. manshiptheatre.org.
23-24 LSU Opera presents The Twelfth
Night Project—for a documentary film
celebrating the 80th birthday of composer David Amram. 7:30 p.m. Studio
Theatre (in the Music & Dramatic Arts
Building). music.lsu.edu or 578-3261.
24 Ji-Yong. Pianist. 8 p.m. Manship
May
27-30 Jambalaya Festival. Gonzales
Civic Center, Gonzales. 647-2937.
jambalayafestival.org.
1-2 FestForAll. Downtown Baton
Rouge. 344-8558.
1-2 LSU Dance Concert 2010. LSU
Theatre Mainstage production, Shaver
Theatre, LSU. 578-3527. theatre.lsu.edu.
7-23 Private Lives. Baton Rouge Little
Theater Mainstage. 924-6496. brlt.org.
8 Gonzales Black Rodeo. A showcase
of black cowboys and cowgirls in an
exciting performance. Lamar-Dixon
Expo Center, Gonzales. 621-1700.
lamardixonexpocenter.com.
29-30 Bayou Country Superfest. Twoday country music festival featuring
country music’s hottest superstars,
including Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift,
Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn. Other
artists appearing include Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Jake Owen, David
Nail, Gloriana and Justin Moore. Tiger
Stadium, Baton Rouge. (800) 7453000. bayoucountrysuperfest.com.
June
11-13 Juneteenth Freedom Festival. Juneteenth in Donaldsonville is
Louisiana’s largest cultural celebration
of Emancipation. Louisiana Square,
Donaldsonville. 474-5553. africanamericanmuseum.com.
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13 Nature Walk through Art History.
Meet the artists, Wes and Rachelle
Siegrist. West Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen. 336-2422. westbatonrougemuseum.com.
20 Father’s Day Cruise. Riverfront
Grill, St. Amant. 698-6956. bayouriverboatadventures.com.
September
4- Nov. 21 Legends of the Night Sky:
Perseus & Andromeda. Light-hearted
and imaginative look at the myths and
stories associated with the constellations designed to engage young
students. Louisiana Art & Science
Museum 344-5272. lasm.org.
July
11-12 Classic Arms Gun & Knife Show.
Approximately 65 to 70 vendors
buy, trade, and sell a variety of guns,
knives, and accessories. Lamar-Dixon
Expo Center, Gonzales. 621-1700.
lamardixonexpocenter.com.
3 Come 4th on the 3rd Donaldsonville Fireworks & Fais DoDo. Annual
event featuring a fireworks show over
the river, live music, food, family fun,
entertainment and contests. Historic
Crescent Park, Donaldsonville.
445-3653. donaldsonvilleddd.org.
4 Star-Spangled Celebration. Food
and drink booths, live music, a mock
air attack on the USS KIDD and a
spectacular fireworks display over the
Mississippi River. Noon-10 p.m. USS
KIDD Veterans Memorial & Museum,
Baton Rouge riverfront. 342-1942.
usskidd.com.
4 Persimmon Crawl. Annual 4th of
July pirogue race and festival. Bayou
Waterfront Park, Plaquemine.
687-2642.
16 The Art Melt. State’s largest juried
art show, featuring art, music and
dance. Shaw Center for the Arts, Manship Theatre, downtown Baton Rouge.
www.artmelt.org.
11 Perseid Meteor Shower Program.
Live presentation. Planetarium Director John Elvert explores the year’s
major meteor shower. Louisiana Art &
Science Museum. 344-5272. lasm.org.
21-25 LASM Astronomy Camp. Kids
spend five days under the stars identifying constellations and planets,
making their own telescopes and
creating a comet! They also learn to
model the solar system, identify the
moon’s phases, tell time by the stars,
get closer to black holes, and find
out just how far it is to the edge of
our own known universe! Louisiana
lasm.org.
1 In Search of our Cosmic Origins.
Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
344-5272. lasm.org.
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Through December Remembering
Hurricane Katrina Five Years Later.
West Baton Rouge Museum, Port
Allen. 336-2422. westbatonrougemuseum.com.
16 Swamp Pop Music Festival. Lamar
Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales. 7699994. swamppopmusicfest.com.
28-Sept. 26 Tradition/Innovation:
American Masterpieces of Southern
Craft & Traditional Art. Louisiana Art &
Science Museum. 344-5272. lasm.org.
August
Through Oct. 9 Life Atomic. Exhibit
from the Rogers Museum recalls the
era following the end of WWII. West
Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen. 3362422. westbatonrougemuseum.com.
18-Oct. 16 Scarecrows Swamp the
Gardens Art Competition. Youth
and adults create elaborate, threedimensional, life-sized scarecrows.
The scarecrows will be displayed
throughout the Houmas House Gardens for autumn viewing pleasure.
Houmas House Plantation & Gardens,
Darrow/Burnside. 328-7354. artgumbo.org.
18 LSU football vs. Mississippi State.
Tiger Stadium. 578-2184. lsusports.net.
25 LSU football vs. West Virginia.
October
TBA Louisiana Book Festival. Louisiana State Capitol, State Library of
Louisiana and Louisiana State Museum, downtown Baton Rouge.
2 LSU football vs. Tennessee. Tiger
Stadium. 578-2184. lsusports.net.
3 SugarFest! West Baton Rouge Mu-
seum, Port Allen. 336-2422. westbatonrougemuseum.com.
3 Angola Prison Rodeo. Louisiana
State Penitentiary, Angola. 9 a.m.-5
p.m. 655-2030. angolarodeo.com.
6-7 28th annual BizTech Expo. Louisiana’s largest business and technology
trade show. Baton Rouge River Center.
928-1700. businessreport.com.
9-10 Awesome Art in Autumn Gardens Festival. Fine art, folk art, literary
and performing arts intertwined with
history and nature. Houmas House
Plantation & Gardens, Burnside/Darrow. 473-7841. artgumbo.org.
9-Jan. 9 Keith Sonnier: Sculpture of
Light. Approximately 10 sculptural
pieces composed of neon and found
materials and 15 to 20 drawings will
be on view. Louisiana Art & Science
Museum. 344-5272. lasm.org.
16 LSU football vs. McNeese State.
22-Nov. 1 Greater Baton Rouge State
Fair. 5 p.m.- midnight. Airline Highway
Park/Fairgrounds. 755-3247.
23-24 Cajun Village Oktoberfest.
Cajun Village, Sorrento. thecajunvillage.com
30-31 Cajun Village Fall Fest. Cajun
music, authentic Cajun food, arts &
crafts booths, pottery demonstrations,
Louisiana wine tasting, and antiques
and specialty shops. Cajun Village, Sorrento. 675-5572. thecajunvillage.com.
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cuisine, living history characters,
carriage rides/tour, holiday shopping
and wine tasting. Historic Railroad
Avenue, Donaldsonville. 445-3653.
donaldsonvilledd.org.
2-4 Lobo’s Industrial Show. Industrial
technology show. Lamar-Dixon Expo
Center, Gonzales. 621-1700. lamardixonexpocenter.com.
20 LSU football vs. Ole Miss. Tiger
6 LSU football vs. Alabama. Tiger
22-23 LSU Opera presentation
(repertoire TBA). 7:30 p.m. Claude L.
Shaver Theatre, LSU. music.lsu.edu or
578-3261.
6-Jan. 3 From Swords to Plowshares,
Metal Trench Art from WWII. West
Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen.
336-2422. westbatonrougemuseum.
com.
25 Cajun Classic Quarter Horse Show.
621-1700. lamardixonexpocenter.com.
10-13 Red Stick Animation Festival. Events scheduled at the Shaw
Center for the Arts, Manship Theatre,
Old State Capitol and Louisiana
Arts & Science Museum, including
workshops, lectures and free public
screenings of classic animated films
and films from the festival competition. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 578-0595. redstickfestival.org.
13 LSU football vs. UL-Monroe. Tiger
13 Avenue Evening Stroll: A Louisiana
Main to Main Event. A cultural road
show featuring live music, art, local
27-28 Native American Powwow.
Featuring drum music, singing, dancing, crafts, story-telling, flute music
and Native American food specialties.
504-837-6085. liha-news.com.
December
3 North Boulevard Festival of Lights.
Tradition, arts and music to celebrate
the holiday season, featuring local art
vendors, a star canopy hanging from
the oak trees, Bethlehem Village, Live
Nativity Scene, Open House at the
Old Governor’s Mansion, Playmakers
production of the Magical Toy Shop at
the Old State Capitol, Jingle Bell Jog,
outdoor ice skating and much more.
North Boulevard, downtown Baton
Rouge. 389-5520.
4 Holiday Open House. West Baton
Rouge Museum, Port Allen. 336-2422.
westbatonrougemuseum.com.
4 Come Home for Christmas Parade.
Downtown Donaldsonville. 445-3653.
donaldsonvilledd.org.
5 Deck The Halls. Artisans decorate
the tree with all handmade creative
Louisiana ornaments. River Region
Art Center, Gonzales. 328-7354.
artgumbo.org.
11 Downtown Christmas Parade. 5
p.m.-7 p.m. Downtown Baton Rouge.
766-2282. christmasinbr.com.
12 The Ascension Christmas Parade.
Downtown Gonzales. 647-7487. ascensionchamber.com.
17-31 Ice Skating on the River. Session
includes 90 minutes of skating, skate
rental and Coke. Baton Rouge River
18-19 The Nutcracker: A Tale From
The Bayou. Performed by the Baton
Rouge Ballet Theatre. 2 p.m. and
6 p.m. Baton Rouge River Center
Theatre for the Performing Arts. 7668379. brrivercenter.com.
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Experience the flavor of Louisiana golf,
just 14 miles from downtown Baton Rouge.
The Island is the area’s must play where you’ll get an Audubon Golf
Trail championship layout, great rates and Chef Godfrey’s Cypress
Grill. Open to the public with a complete practice facility, golf shop,
Cobra rental clubs, gym and the new Business & Conference Center
for outings and catered events!
Call: (225) 685-0808
View photos, rates, restaurant menu, driving directions
and tee times online at: www.theislandgolf.com
Where to
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The Island is one of 12 courses
on the Audubon Golf Trail.
Sponsored by
The Island Golf Club
No matter where you are in the Baton Rouge
area, there’s a golf course nearby. See the map
on page 74 to find the golf courses listed here,
then call the course of your choice for information on accessibility, green fees and tee times.
5. The Island Golf Club
253 Black Bear Drive, Delhi, (318) 878-2162/(866) AGTIN-LA, www.audubongolf.com. The 12 courses of the
Audubon Golf Trail represent some of the best designed
and most challenging courses in the country. The Audubon Golf Trail is as unique as the state itself. Play and you
will understand why we call Louisiana “The Sportsman’s
Paradise.”
1. Beaver Creek Park & Golf Course
(BREC)
1100 Plains-Port Hudson Road, Zachary, (225) 658-6338,
www.brec.org.
Distance: 6,950 yards
Course Rating: 73.1
Status: Public
2. Carter Plantation
(Audubon Golf Trail)
23475 Carter Trace, Springfield, (225) 294-7555, www.
carterplantation.com.
Course Rating: 74.4 Course Rating/140 Slope Rating
Status: Public
3. Copper Mill Golf Club
2100 Copper Mill Blvd., Zachary,
(225) 658-0656, www.coppermillgolf.com.
Directions: Take I-110 to exit 8C.
Veer right onto Highway 61 North
for 3.2 miles. Right onto Highway
964 for 4.4 miles to entrance on right.
Distance: 7,000/18 holes
Course Rating: 73.7 (Black); 70.2 (Copper); 66.9 (Green);
71.5 Ladies (Green); 67.6 Ladies (White).
Status: Semi-Private
Green Fees: Weekdays $50; weekends $60, including cart
Designers: Max Maxwell and Nathan Crace
4. Greystone Golf and Country Club
9214 Greystone Dr., Denham Springs, (225) 667-6744, www.
greystonecountryclub.com. Mon.-Sun., 6 a.m,-6 p.m. Just
minutes from the new Juban Road Exit off of I-12, and minutes away from the new Bass Pro Shops off of Range Ave.
6. LSU Golf Club
Corner of Burbank and Nicholson
Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 5783394, www.golf.lsu.edu
Directions: Take Nicholson Drive
south past Tiger Stadium—turn
right at the light on the corner of
Nicholson/Burbank.
Distance: 6,772 yards/18 holes
Course Rating: 72.3 (blue)
Status: Public course with 18-hole golf course, full-service
pro shop, driving range open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. and 9-hole
pitch and putt course
Green Fees: Weekdays: $12 students, $15 faculty staff and
seniors, $18 alumni and public; weekends: $14 students,
$16 faculty, $18 seniors $23 alumni and public
Call about our specials.
7. Pelican Point Golf Club Links & Lakes
6300 Championship Court, Ste. 201, Gonzales, (225) 7469900, www.golfthepoint.com. Open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
7 days/week. Pelican Point is a semi-private club offering
36 holes of golf. The Links Course was opened in 1997
followed by the Lakes in 2002. The facility was selected by
Golf Digest as one of the best places to play in 2004.
8. Santa Maria Golf Club (BREC)
18460 Santa Maria Parkway, Baton Rouge, (225) 752-9667,
www.brec.org
Directions: Take I-10 to the Highland Road Exit. Turn east,
and take the first right onto Perkins Road. One mile on the
left.
Course Rating: 74.1 (gold); 71.8 (blue); 68.2 (white);
70.7 (red)
Status: Public
Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Audubon Golf Trail
(Audubon Golf Trail)
233550 Myrtle Grove Road, Plaquemine, (225) 685-0808,
www.theislandgolf.com. The Island is the area favorite
on Louisiana’s Audubon Golf Trail just 14 miles from
downtown Baton Rouge, in Plaquemine. Affordable, open
to the public, and amenities including Chef Godfrey’s
authentic Louisiana cuisine in our Cypress clubhouse,
pro-line rental clubs, tennis, pool and gym. The Business
& Conference Center is available for outings and catered
events.
Directions: Cross Mississippi River Bridge on I-10 west and
exit onto La. 1 south. Go 10.9 miles and turn right on La. 77.
Go 1.1 miles and turn left on Myrtle Grove Road.
Course Rating: 74.4/135 Championship; 71.8/130 Standard
Status: Semi-Private
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9. City Park Golf Course (BREC)
11. Howell Park Golf Course (BREC)
One of 20 courses in the country on the National
Register of Historic Places.
1442 City Park Ave., Baton Rouge, (225) 387-9523,
www.brec.org
5511 Winbourne Ave., Baton Rouge, (225) 357-9292,
www.brec.org
10. The First Tee at Clark Park Golf
Course (BREC)
1352 Country Club Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 3834919, www.brec.org
12. Webb Park Memorial Golf Course
(BREC)
12702 Highway 19, Baton Rouge, (225) 775-9008,
www.brec.org
13. Woodrow Dumas Golf Course
(Greenwood Park) (BREC)
2400 Lavey Lane, Baker, (225) 775-9166,
www.brec.org
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Spring & Fall
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Hotels, restaurants, museums, theatres,
concerts, bars, casinos, galleries, shopping,
sightseeing, festivals & more!
See listings of Downtown Business Association
members and fill your itinerary.
downtownbr.org
aroun d the area
Downtown
Baton Rouge
201 Lafayette St., (225) 906-9800, www.atelierrouge.biz.
Tues.-Thurs, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.,
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Located inside the Hilton Hotel on Lafayette
St. Services include hair, nail, skin and body care, waxing
and massages. Packages and gift cards available. Paul
Mitchell, Aveda, Jan Marini & Jane Iredale. MC, V, AE, D
Downtown Business
Association
events. Every Saturday morning, Red Stick Farmers Market
sets up along 5th Street with local Louisiana products.
Manship Theatre
Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., (225) 3440334, www.manshiptheatre.org. Baton Rouge’s performance venue. MC, V, AE, D; HC
Baton Rouge Parking, LLC
Opéra Louisiane
P.O. Box 2551, (225) 344-7275. 24 hours per day, 7 days per
week. Baton Rouge’s only locally owned parking operator.
MC, V, AE; HC
P.O. Box 4908, (225) 377-2029, www.operalouisiane.com.
Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Opéra Louisiane is a professional opera company that produces opera performances
of the highest quality in the Greater Baton Rouge area.
Featuring international stars as well as rising stars from
Louisiana, Opéra Louisiane offers a variety of performances throughout the year. MC, V, AE, D; HC
214 Third St., (225) 636-2442,
bandtlive.com or www.myspace.
com/boudreauxdowntown. Balcony
Bar: Tues.-Sat., 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Nightclub: Fri., 8 p.m.-2 a.m. and Sat., 9
p.m.-2 a.m. See our complete listing
on page 63!
Dalton’s
244 Lafayette St., (225) 387-5081, www.daltonsdowntown.
com. Mon-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 6 p.m.-until. Great
food, Louisiana traditional favorites with a Cajun flair.
Across from the Hilton Hotel. Live music on weekends.
Smoke-free environment at one of downtown’s largest
destinations.
Dupre’s Printing
221 Florida St., (225) 343-1307, www.dupresprinting.com.
Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Whether you require full production services, output from files, or just enhancement of
your design, Dupre’s Printing can provide expert assistance
to complete your project economically and on time. Digital
color printing & copying, banners, business cards, forms,
newsletters, bulk mailing, free delivery. V, MC; HC
201 Lafayette St., (877) 862-9800, www.hiltoncapitolcenter.com. Full-service AAA 4 Diamond hotel located in
the heart of downtown Baton Rouge. Dine in the Kingfish
Restaurant serving the finest in fresh Louisiana seafood &
certified Angus beef. AE, V, MC, D; HC
LA Capitol Federal Credit Union
700 Main Street, (225) 342-5055/(800) 522-2748 www.
lacapfcu.org. Mon. & Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. 9:30
a.m.-5 p.m. HC
7142 Florida Blvd., Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. HC
Lokka Med Spa
334 Third St., (225) 381-7944, www.lokkamedspa.com.
Hours: Tues., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (gift store only); Wed.-Fri., 10
a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. See our
complete listing on page 14!
Main Street Market
501 Main St. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown’s only
public market, located on the corner
of 5th and Main streets. Features
cafes, coffee shop, Louisiana plants,
art, retail merchants, cooking demonstrations, garden exhibits, musicians and neighborhood
Pastime Restaurant
252 South Blvd., (225) 343-5490/(225) 344-6676, www.
pastimerestaurant.com. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri., 10
a.m.-12 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. A Baton Rouge tradition
since 1945 serving award-winning and nationally recognized pizzas, poboys and seafood. A neighborhood sports
bar atmosphere and a local historic landmark where regulars and visitors feel at home. MC, V, D; HC
River Road Coffees
5712 Tennyson Drive, (225) 751-2633, www.riverroadcoffees.com. Local coffee roaster specializing in coffee
service. MC, V, AE
Shaw Center for the Arts
100 Lafayette St., (225) 346-5001, www.shawcenter.org.
Mon., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5
p.m. Contemporary visual and performing arts facility
features LSU Museum of Art, Manship Theatre, LSU School
of Art Gallery, Brunner Gallery, LSU Museum Store and
Arts Council’s Community School for the Arts. Restaurant
options include Tsunami, Capital City Grill, Stroubes Chophouse and PJ’s Coffee. HC
STUN Design and Advertising
442 Government St., (225) 381-7266, stundesign.net. 8
a.m.-5 p.m. Offers creative services for businesses and
organizations worldwide. Get attention, hold attention and
make it memorable—this is the formula we live by. Branding, naming, print advertising, direct mail, photography,
video and Web are some of our areas of expertise. We are
a full-service design and advertising agency.
St. Joseph Cathedral
412 North St., (225) 387-5928, www.cathedralofstjoseph.
org. Downtown Catholic church offering mass, confessions
and spiritual guidance for Baton Rougeans and visitors
alike. HC
The Buzz Cafe
Come be a part of “The Buzz” in downtown, located in the
historic Varsity Building. We offer an eclectic mix of favorites, breakfast, lunch, specialty coffee & teas, homemade
pastries & desserts, grilled paninis, quesadillas, specialty
wraps, homemade soups & salads. Mix great food, environment & attitude with an unforgettable ambiance. Please
call and speak to one of our catering experts for all your
business coffee, pastry, breakfast, or lunch needs.
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Mid City is known for
its annual fall and spring art
hops—White Light Night in
November and Hot Art, Cool
Nights in May. Thousands of
people venture into Mid City
during these events to meet
local artists and enjoy the special ambience of this historical
district of Baton Rouge. There
are specialty bistros and restaurants, unique retail businesses,
art galleries, antique shops,
neighborhood coffee shops and
professional services that provide excellent customer service.
Mid City was carved out
of a forested oak grove, and
the abundance of old oak trees
that line the streets reflect its
rich history. Government St.
is an old road where residents
drove their wagons into the
woods to gather moss to sell to
the mattress factory on Dufroc
and Main Street. Government
Park was the location of the
old Magnolia Racetrack with
its enormous grandstand, and
Government St. was one of the
main thoroughfares to the old
Baton Rouge airport at what is
now Independence Park. Three
of Baton Rouge’s finest schools
are located on or near Government St. in Mid City, and
Baton Rouge Community
College in Mid City is one of
the fastest growing community colleges in the nation.
The boundaries of Mid
City recently expanded to encompass I-110 west to North
Street and Florida Boulevard
on the north to Lobell on the
east and Claycut/Broussard on the south. Take
a look at the Mid City
map on the website.
Mid City is a
destination…a jewel….
a place to visit and be revisited. We welcome you to this
quaint, artsy area with much
to do…about all that is
enjoyable in life!
Visit www.midcitymerchants.org to learn more.
arou n d t he area
Mid
city
Acadian Oaks Pet Clinic
will find at Circa 1857. Come browse and spend the day
with us! MC, V, AE, D
711 Jefferson Highway, (225) 927-7077, www.corksncanvas.com. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 7 p.m.-9
p.m., Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Join us for an evening of
creativity and camaraderie. Bring your favorite bottle of
wine or beverage and we will provide your paint, canvas,
brushes. Our artist will show you step-by-step how to
paint a beautiful work of art that you will take home at
the end of the evening. MC, V; HC
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)
Crawdaddys Select Crawfish
201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 2168000, www.mybrcc.edu. Imagine what you can do!
4965 Government St., Baton Rouge, (225) 366-6779.
Wed.-Fri., 3:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 12 p.m.-9 p.m. On
the corner of Government and Foster. Serving Louisiana
live and boiled crawfish. Come experience the biggest,
tastiest boiled crawfish and shrimp around! Drive thru!
Catering and delivery available. MC, V, AE, D; HC
1442 City Park Ave., (225) 383-1470, www.batonrougegallery.org. One of the oldest cooperative galleries in the
United States. Monthly exhibitions feature the work of
current artist members, including photographers, painters, sculptors, printmakers, ceramists and installation
artists. The gallery also hosts dance, theater and music
performances.
Baton Rouge National Cemetery
220 N. 19th Street, Baton Rouge, (225) 654-3767. Open
daily, 8 a.m. to sunset. During the Civil War, soldiers and
sailors were buried at the present site of Baton Rouge
National Cemetery and, in 1867, it was designated a
national cemetery. Remains were brought to Baton Rouge
National Cemetery from the surrounding area, including Plaquemine, La., and Camden, Ark. Interred here
are the remains of Gen. Philemon Thomas, who fought
in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 and
commanded the forces that captured the Spanish fort at
Baton Rouge in 1810.
Bistro Byronz
Veterinary Medical and Surgical Practice, Alicia Walsh,
DVM and Laurie Prange, DVM
4229 Government St., Baton Rouge, (225) 387-2462,
www.acadianoakspetclinic.com. Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-6
p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; doctors’ hours by appointment.
We have been providing “Special Care for Special Family
Members” for over 25 years with compassionate, in-depth
attention to each dog and cat and close communication
with pet owners. Located near BRCC on North Boulevard
between Acadian and S. Foster. Hill’s, Purina and Waltham
Royal Canine Prescription Diets.
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bistrobyronz.com. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.,
11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bienvenue à Bistro
Byronz, the place to relax and enjoy great food at a
reasonable price. Our menu features delicious sandwiches
on our signature Byronz bread, corn and shrimp soup &
shrimp remoulade plus exciting Bistro fare including steak
frite, chicken paillard & more. Be a part of what’s Good.
Real Good.
Capital Heights Coffee
Capital Heights Coffee is a gourmet, drive-thru coffeehouse located in the heart of Mid City. Our extensive
menu includes brewed coffee and specialty drinks made
from specially roasted coffee beans, as well as breakfast
pastries and our famous breakfast meat pies.
Circa 1857
circa1857.com. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Circa 1857 is
located in an old drug store. We carry an eclectic mix of
old and new. With antiques, original art and architectural
salvage from around the world, you never know what you
Corks N Canvas
Dennis Hargroder, Artist
1857 Government St., Baton Rouge, (225) 603-3307, DennisHargroder.com. Mixed-media painting and sculpture.
Work shown locally at Circa 1857. Commissions accepted.
MC, V, AE, D
Doe’s Eat Place
doesbatonrouge.com. Mon.-Sat., 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; open
late on weekends. Serving world-famous steaks and hot
tamales since 1941—come enjoy a premium steak in a
casual atmosphere. MC, V, AE, D
Elizabethan Gallery
www.elizabethangallery.com. Mon.- Fri., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. (in December), 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Multimedia art, sculpture and custom framing gallery. Local
original art. One-day framing available. Easels, pedestals,
picture lights, hanging and wall accessories. Conservation
materials and restoration of painting, photos and frames.
MC, V, D
Gallery Bohemia
Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Fine art, hip
furniture, funky hats. TJ Black (paintings), Alex Harvie
(paintings), Ruby Rouge Furniture, Pinky Lee Hats. Come
live like a bohemian and experience the freshest local
flavor in Baton Rouge. MC, V, AE, D
The Garden District
Absorb the beauty and architecture of traditional Baton
Rouge with a drive through this historic neighborhood.
LES Federal Credit Union
950 N. 22nd St., Ste. C, Baton Rouge, (225)342-3288,
www.lesfcu.com. Full-service financial institution located
in the Mid City/Downtown area. Offers membership to
anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school
in this area. Share accounts are federally insured up to
$250,000 through NCUA (National Credit Union Administration). Nationwide access available through www.
aroun d the area
Louisiana Office Supply
7643 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 927-1110, www.
losco.com. Established in 1936, Louisiana Office Supply
Co. is one of the nation’s premier office supply and furniture showrooms. Printer ink to fine pens to entire office
suites are beautifully displayed in our spacious showroom
conveniently located on Florida Boulevard at Lobdell. MC,
V, AE, D; HC
Mosaic Garden
www.mosaicgarden.biz. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. At the
magical Mosaic Garden we offer beautiful and useful objects, wearables and necessaries to enhance your person
and your environment. Unique, creative, cutting-edge, fun
and friendly, you’ll find us on the corner of Government
Street at Park Boulevard, behind Circa 1857.
NancyJean Designs
1857 Government St. (inside Circa 1857), Baton Rouge,
(225) 235-1504, www.nancyjeandesigns.com. Mon.-Sat.,
10 a.m.-5 p.m. NancyJean enjoys painting, mostly with
acrylic and mixed medium. Usually her pieces are of
Louisiana landscapes, birds, flowers and other animals.
NancyJean is recognized for the bold colors and fluid
movement in her paintings. Commissions upon request.
Locally, her work is featured at Circa 1857 and The Foyer.
MC, V, AE, D; HC
Roly Poly
4965 Government St., Baton Rouge, (225) 366-6800. On
the corner of Government and Foster. Purveyor of fine
sandwiches, soups and salads! Pick-up window. Delivery
and catering specialists. Four homemade soups daily. 50
different grilled and cold wraps. MC, V, AE, D; HC
Rue Cou Cou
ruecoucou.com. Located in the Circa Complex, Rue Cou
Cou has been a favorite destination for original and affordable artwork. The gallery represents talented local,
regional and nationally known artists in styles ranging
from traditional oils to contemporary abstracts as well as
sculpture. New exhibits hung monthly. MC, V, AE, D; HC
Sabai Jewelery
711 Jefferson Highway, Ste. 9, Baton
Rouge, (225) 926-7980, www.sabaijewelery.com. Earthly finds. Divine designs!
Unique silver, gemstone and fossil
jewelry. Locally designed by Sabai and
handcrafted with the masterful skill of
our Balinese silversmiths. Plus, incredible collections of beautiful, unique
handcrafted silver, gold and gemstone
jewelry from around the world. Beauty
from the earth at very reasonable
prices.
Sharon Furrate - Artist
1554 Goldenrod Ave., Baton Rouge,
(225) 954-7991, www.sharonfurrate.
com. Local Louisiana artist that enjoys
working with color—known primarily
for her crab paintings as well as her
birds, fish, pears and other images ...
whatever the subject matter, there is a
great degree of joy and emotion in her
work. Acrylic is her primary medium.
Commissions per request. Work featured in Circa 1857 and The Foyer.
Smoothie King
• 4965 Government St., Baton Rouge, (225) 972-5080
• 3272 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 267-5464.
Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-10 p..m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10
a.m.-8 p.m. In the heart of Mid City. On the go? We help
you stay healthy, trim down, get energy, build up or snack
right. Drive thru. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. MC,
V, AE, D; HC
Superior Grill
5435 Government St., (225) 927-2022, www.superiorgrill.
com. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat.
7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. For authentic Mexican dining with an upbeat atmosphere, come join us at
Superior Grill. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, dining inside
or outside, Superior is the place to be. Enjoy our delicious
dishes made from the freshest ingredients and sizzling fajitas cooked over our mesquite-burning grill. Happy hour
is every day from 4:30 to 6:30, where we serve the best
margaritas in town made from freshly squeezed limes.
We have the city’s most popular bands playing live on our
large patio. So if you are alone or with 20 of your closest
friends, cross the border into Superior Grill, where you are
sure to have a Mexican vacation.
Taylor Clark Gallery
www.taylorclark.com. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Established
in 1958, Taylor Clark Gallery is one of the South’s premier
destinations for art lovers seeking fine paintings, prints
and custom framing. In addition, Taylor Clark Gallery
showcases works by local and regional artists and is
known internationally as a dealer in the printed works of
John James Audubon. MC, V, AE, D
The Child Development Cooperative
250 S. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 927-3731, www.
thechilddevelopmentcooperative.com. We work to provide excellent childcare in a safe, ecologically respectful
and nurturing cooperative environment. Our curriculum
fosters the support and development of each child’s
cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth through
active learning and exploration, experimentation and creative expression. We are committed to building a strong
community, home and school partnership and value the
diversity and uniqueness of each child, family and staff
member. Childcare, Community, Commitment—by Our
Families, for Our Kids!
servicecenters.com. Call or stop by ... or visit on the Web!
Experience the benefits of CU membership!
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Legends
The
Live On.
People have been calling on Ascension Parish for centuries. Now it’s your turn. Here, you'll find
grand plantations, both fine and downhome dining, a designer shopping center, charming downtowns,
and hospitality that is the stuff of legend. Visit www.AscensionTourism.com.
River Road Plantations • Swamp Adventures • Historic Donaldsonville • Cajun Food & Music • Specialty Shopping • Festivals
Information Center: 6967 Highway 22, Sorrento, LA 70778 · PH: 225-675-6550 · Toll Free: 888-775-7990
Ascension
Parish
Ascension Parish Tourist Commission
6967 Highway 22, Sorrento, (225) 675-6550/(888) 7757990, www.ascensiontourism.com. Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Located 25 minutes from Baton Rouge. Plantation
homes, multicultural museums, Civil War sites, swamp
tours, great cuisine, accommodations, outlet and specialty shopping.
Sponsored by
ascension parish
tourist commission
Groups up to 50. Housed in the B. Lemann & Bro. Building, the oldest department store in the state of Louisiana,
this museum provides insight into the rich history of Donaldsonville and surrounding areas with the Fort Butler/
Civil War Gallery, State Capitol Gallery, Old Donaldsonville
Gallery, Grand Theatre Gallery, Lemann Store Gallery,
Corner Grocery Gallery and revolving exhibits.
Louisiana Pottery
2412 Veteran Blvd., Gonzales, (225)
Ascension Community Theatre
823 Felicity St., Gonzales, 225-647-1230, www.ascensioncommunitytheatre.org.
The Historic Donaldsonville Museum
318 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville, (225) 746-0004, www.
historicdonaldsonvillemuseum.org. Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m.-5
p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., closed. Tour length: 1 hour.
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aroun d the area
6470 Highway 22, Cajun Village, Sorrento, (225) 6755572, www.louisianapottery.com. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Largest selection of fine, hand-crafted wares made
exclusively by Louisiana artisans. More than 100 artisans
represented. Art and functional pottery. An easy 20-minute drive from the Mall of Louisiana. MC, V, AE; HC
River Road African American Museum
406 Charles St., Donaldsonville, (225) 474-5553, www.
africanamericanmuseum.org. Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Tour length: 30 min. Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts, the River
Road African American Museum and Gallery provides
positive information about the history and culture of
African-Americans who were enslaved in this region. Traditions that have been passed down through art, music,
dance, storytelling, cooking and crafts are celebrated
here.
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e’re a sampler of Louisiana fun, in a friendly,
relaxed atmosphere that’s all our own. Swamp tours The Atchafalaya National Heritage
Area Cajun food, fun and music at some of the
nation’s best festivals The Bayou Teche Scenic Byway
Antebellum homes and a picturesque main street
a century hasn’t changed in Franklin The aviation
and cypress sawmill exhibits of the Louisiana State
Museum–Patterson The Atchafalaya at Idlewild,
Golfweek’s “Best course you can play in Louisiana”
Gaming at Cypress Bayou Casino or the Amelia
Belle riverboat Your weekend adventure
begins on the Cajun Coast!
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Who would have thought you’d find
gleaming white tile Dutch architecture and
the prototype for the Panama Canal in the
midst of sugar country? That’s exactly
what greets visitors to Iberville. Col.
George W. Goethals’ ingenious design
of the Plaquemine Lock made it a major
transportation route from the Mississippi
River to the interior of Louisiana from the
late 1800s to the mid-1900s. It became the
basis of Goethal’s design of the Panama
Canal.
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Iberville.
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The Gary J. Hebert
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Iberville Tourism Department
225-687-2642
www.ibervilleparish.com
Iberville
Parish
aroun d the area
Sponsored by
Iberville Parish
Tourist Commission
Iberville Parish Tourist Commission
Iberville Museum
Welcome Centers: Downtown Plaquemine & I-10 at
Grosse Tete, (225) 687-2642, www.ibervilleparish.com.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A short drive from downtown Baton
Rouge, Iberville Parish serves as the gateway to the
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area and the heart of
Plantation Country, offering visitors an authentic glimpse
of Louisiana culture and history.
57735 Main St., Plaquemine, (225) 687-7197. Tues.-Sat.,
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $1 for children, $2 for adults.
Located directly across the street from the lock is the
Iberville Museum. Completed in 1848, the Greek Revival
building first housed the Iberville Parish Courthouse. The
City of Plaquemine used it as its City Hall from 1906 until
1985, and it was later restored to show off its interior
cypress beams. HC
Garden on Eden
23430 Eden St., Plaquemine, (225) 687-7533. Mon.-Fri.,
9 a.m.-5 p.m. & open some Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Located
in the historic old Plaquemine Post Office, Garden on
Eden is known for its fantastic selection of crosses, its
carved sandcastings made in Louisiana and its pottery
and garden accessories. An eclectic shop, it also features
suncatchers, candles and tapestries.
Madonna Chapel
Guidry’s
57960 Main St. at La. Highway 1, Plaquemine.
Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun.
1 p.m.-4 p.m.. Antiques-Crafts-Gifts. A bargain shopper’s delight to be discovered—situated at the northern
entrance of the City of Plaquemine’s National Register of
Historic Places, next to the railroad track.
23466 Eden St., Plaquemine, (225) 687-2577. Mon. &
Tues., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 4
p.m.-9 p.m. Known for great home cooking; wide variety
of dishes including great Italian spaghetti, steaks and
seafood. Located in the heart of Plaquemine’s historic
district.
Listed in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” as the smallest
church in the world. The present chapel is 9 feet by 9
feet, the original was built at 7 feet by 7 feet in 1902. Mass
is celebrated from the chapel once a year on Aug. 15.
Open daily. The key is kept in the mailbox.
History Meets Hospitality.
Plaquemine Depot Market
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www.WaynesBarBQ.com
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Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau
30340 Catholic Hall Road, Albany, (888) 317-7899/(225)
567-7899, wwwvisitlivingstonparish.com. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Best Western - Denham Springs
146 Rushing Road, Denham Springs, (225) 665-0222,
www.bestwestern.com. Just 15 miles east of Baton Rouge
and 30 miles west of Hammond. I-12 Exit 10, located within a mile of Bass Pro, many new restaurants and plenty of
shopping. Newly renovated! Free Best Star Continental
Breakfast. Rooms feature 32” LCD TVs, in-room micro/
fridge, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and board. New Business Center available 24 hrs. MC, V, AE, D
Days Inn
210 Range Ave., Denham Springs, (800) 325-2525/(225)
667-7555. Closest hotel to Bass Pro Shop!
Hampton Inn
201 Rushing Road W., Denham Springs, (225) 665-0555.
Come enjoy our beautiful indoor pool!
Homegate Inn & Suites
7628 Vincent Road, Denham Springs, (225) 664-7281/
(800) 562-5673, www.batonrougekoa.com. Open 8 a.m.-8
p.m. Quiet and beautiful campground offering cool shade.
Features 50-foot heated pool, hot tub, concrete pull
through and blacktop streets. Walking distance to Bass
Pro Shop. MC, V, AE, D
La Quinta Inn & Suites - Denham Springs
Lakeside RV Park
13450 Vera McGowan, Walker, (225) 667-1966; Fax, (225)
667-1557.
28370 Frost Road, Livingston, (225) 686-7676/(225) 9754001.
Tickfaw State Park
27225 Patterson Road, Springfield. Toll-free reservations:
(888) 981-2020; Information: (225) 294-5020
Wayne’s Bar-B-Que
29285 Frost Road (Highway 63), one mile north of Interstate 12, (225) 686-RIBS (7427). Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8
p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. They say variety is the spice
of life! Your choice of Bar-B-Q pork, beef, chicken, turkey,
sausage or our famous ribs. Our platters are served with
Texas toast and your choice of two sides: fries, baked
beans, cole slaw, potato salad, green beans, corn on the
cob or fried okra. Take a short drive to enjoy some of the
best BBQ in the South!
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Pork, Rib,
Rib, Sausage,
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125 Rushing Rd. W., Denham Springs, (225) 667-0376/
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Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau
13143 Wardline Road, Hammond, (985) 542-7520/(800)
542-7520, www.tangitourism.com. Open daily 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Take a step back into yesteryear while shopping in “America’s Antique City”; join us for our popular
Strawberry Festival each April; take a walk on the wild
side at Global Wildlife; experience the annual Italian
festival or visit the hometown of Britney Spears. Visiting
for a week or a day, Tangipahoa Parish offers a variety of
options to satisfy your quest for adventure. Full-service
CVB offering meeting planning, info on attractions, lodging and area information. I-55 N. Exit 32.
Camp Moore Confederate Museum & Cemetery
70640 Camp Moore Road, Tangipahoa, (985)229-2438.
www.campmoore.com. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The site
of a major Confederate training ground from 1861-1864.
The plantation-style museum building houses relics of the
Civil War; the cemetery encases the graves of more than
500 soldiers. Be sure to visit during annual reenactment
or arrange a specialized tour. The complex is located off
Interstate 55 at Exit 57 - Tangipahoa.
Festivals of Tangipahoa Parish
(800) 917-7045, www.tangitourism.com. Antique Trade
Days, March 5-7; Sicilian Heritage Festival, March 12-14;
Oyster Festival, March 19-21; Smokin’ Blues and BBQ,
March 26-27; Strawberry Festival, April 9-11; Italian
Festival, April 23-25; Strawberry Jam N Toast, May 7-8;
Tangipahoa Parish Fair, Sept. 29-Oct. 3; Old Farmer’s
Day, Oct. 16-17; Sweet Home Folklife Days, Oct.; Fanfare,
Oct.; Louisiana Renaissance Festival, every weekend of
Nov. 6-Dec. 12.
Florida Parishes Arena
1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, (985) 748-5914, www.
fparena.com. The Florida Parishes Arena is located
approximately 45 minutes northeast of Baton Rouge
in Amite. Events include, but are not limited to: arts &
crafts festivals, monster truck shows, AWA Pro Wrestling,
concerts, livestock shows and events, and Barrel Racing
Series. The arena is also available for private rentals. HC
Global Wildlife Center
26389 Highway 40, Folsom, (985) 796-3585, www.
globalwildlife.com. Get eye to eye with giraffes, wiggle a
camel’s bump or feel the wooly fur of bison on safari as
you feed the animals on our 900-acre free-roaming wildlife preserve. Guided wagon tours daily. MC, V; HC
Independence Italian Settlement
473 W. Railroad Ave., Independence, (985)878-4145,
www.tangitourism.com. Hours vary by establishment.
Independence, located just off Interstate 55, is home to
the largest concentration of Italian American immigrants
in Louisiana. Italian culture may be seen throughout
the community, from the water tower painted with the
traditional Italian flag, to the Independence Bakery, Italian
Cultural Museum, Gina’s Café, and Amato’s Winery.
Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center
(985) 340-9150. The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center is the perfect place for children, toddler to age 12, and
their families to learn and explore together in a safe and
fun hands-on environment. With over 40 exhibits in our
open and interactive floor plan, each exhibit is designed
to have an educational value that allows children to have
fun while learning about the culture of our area. We
encourage imagination, curiosity, questioning and realism.
Patti Tregle, Executive Director.
Louisiana Treasures Museum
10290 Highway 22 West, Ponchatoula, (225) 294-8352/
(225) 294-2863, www.louisianatreauresmuseum.com. By
appointment only; call in advance. Located just off Interstate 12 at Pumpkin Center Exit, is the Louisiana Treasures
Museum. This museum provides patrons with unique
visual and hands-on exploration of long-ago Louisiana.
Artifacts that have been collected and gently restored
provide a view into centuries past. Examples of items
showcased: arrowheads, historic tools, medicine bottles
and a fallen officers memorial.
Tangipahoa Parish African American Museum
1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond, (985) 542-4259, www.
africanamericanheritagemuseum.com. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m4 p.m.; Sat., by appointment only. Tangipahoa African
American Heritage Museum boasts over 8,000 square
feet of exhibit space, eight exhibition rooms, 26 permanent murals, a restaurant and dinner theater, along with
recording studio, banquet facilities, heritage garden and
planned Vietnam Memorial wall. HC
Ponchatoula, “America’s Antique City”
160 SE Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula, (985) 386-0026, www.
ponchatoulachamber.com, www.tangitourism.com. Located just south of Interstate 12 off Interstate 55 is the quaint
town of Ponchatoula. Home to the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival and known as “America’s Antique City,”
downtown Ponchatoula boasts over 40 antique stores,
specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants and clubs. HC
Tangipahoa Parish Campground Owners
Association
at the intersection of Interstates 55 and 12, 35 miles east
of Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa Parish is home to eight
unique campgrounds. Whether you are interested in
upscale or primitive accommodations, you’re sure to find
a campground that suits your family’s needs. Kayaking,
fishing, swimming, horseback riding, special events and
more … HC
Tangipahoa
Parish
Sponsored by
Tangipahoa Parish Convention
& Visitors Bureau
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Rebellion
has its Rewards
Celebrating 200 years of Raucous Rebellion
West Feliciana has 200 years of rebellious history to share with you. The
Bicentennial of the West Florida Republic will be celebrated throughout
2010 so join us as we look back on the events that shaped our future
and created this special and truly unique part of Louisiana.
Annual Events
Camellias in the Country
AUGUST
www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com
Audubon Pilgrimage
Angola Prison Rodeo
MARCH
www.audubonpilgrimage.info
OCTOBER
www.angolarodeo.com
Angola Prison Spring Rodeo
Southern Garden Symposium
APRIL
www.angolarodeo.com
Memorial Weekend
Bike Classic
MAY
Day the War Stopped
JUNE
www.daythewarstopped.com
Hummingbird Celebration
JULY
www.audubonbirdfest.com
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White Linen Night
FEBRUARY
www.audubonbirdfest.com
OCTOBER
www.SouthernGardenSymposium.org
Yellow Leaf Arts Festival
OCTOBER
The Myrtles
Halloween Extravaganza
OCTOBER
www.myrtlesplantation.com
Christmas in the Country
DECEMBER
WEST FELICIANA TOURIST COMMISSION
Visit www.stfrancisville.us or 800.789.4221
Celebrating
200
YEARS
of History
1810 - Republic of West Florida - 2010
WestParish
Feliciana
West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission
11757 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville, (225) 635-4224, (800)
715-0621, www.stfrancisville.us. Charming town in beautiful
rural setting only 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge. Rolling
hills, historic homes and gardens, B&Bs, nature areas, art
and antiques, boutique shops. Stop by the Visitor Center
for a walking tour of historic St. Francisville.
aroun d the area
Sponsored by
West Feliciana Parish
Tourist Commission
and bed and breakfast in charming private cottages. Still in
original family. MC, V, AE
Grandmother’s Buttons
5689 Commerce St., St. Francisville, (225) 721-7003. For
the hip at heart, spend a night at 3-V Tourist Court, a circa
1930s tourist court motel, listed on The National Register of
Historic Places.
9814 Royal St., St. Francisville, (225) 635-4107, www.grandmothersbuttons.com. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., 11
a.m.-5 p.m. Antique button jewelry and eclectic gifts in a
restored 1905 bank building in the heart of St. Francisville’s
Historic District. Don’t miss our fascinating Button Museum
in the old bank vault, featured in many national magazines.
At home, shop online at www.grandmothersbuttons.com
for a complete selection of button jewelry, which is all
handmade onsite. MC, V, AE, D
Audubon State Historic Site
St. Francisville, (225) 635-3739. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Oakley Plantation at Audubon State Historic Site is a
unique West Indies-style colonial plantation house where
John James Audubon stayed for several months in 1821,
painting part of his Birds of America series. Visitors can
view the grounds, which include: an outside kitchen, two
slave cabins, an 1870 barn, formal gardens and a nature trail
through acres of magnolia and poplar trees.
6838 Highland Road, St. Francisville, (225) 655-4475, www.
greenwoodplantation.com. Spring & summer, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Winter, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A Greek Revival home circa 1830
built by cotton, later sugarcane. Burned and rebuilt, now a
home and open to the public. Used in seven movies. Also a
bed and breakfast on grounds. MC, V, AE, D; HC
3-V Tourist Court
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225.275.3755
www.maisonlacour.com
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phone. Our unique End Suites offer
private entrances and open to a covered
rocking chair gallery. You will enjoy the
quiet that is Hemingbough and awake to
a continental breakfast. Wireless Internet
also available. MC, V, AE; HC
Louisiana State Prison Museum
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Service that will make you want to return
7959 Essen Park • Baton Rouge, LA
225-766-9493
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Highway 66, Angola, (225) 655-2592,
www.angolamuseum.org. Mon.- Fri., 8
a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The
Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum
was established to both preserve its past
and to educate all who visit as to the role
this sprawling prison farm has played
in our state’s history. Once called “the
bloodiest prison in America,” the LSP at
Angola has emerged as one of the most
progressive and well-managed prisons in
the entire United States. In order to fully
appreciate the accomplishments of the
prison, one must first visit the past. MC,
V, AE, D; HC
Magnolia Café
5689 Commerce St., St. Francisville,
(225) 635-6528. Lunch daily, 10 a.m.-4
p.m.; Dinner: Thurs.-Sat., until 9 p.m. A St.
Francisville tradition for almost 30 years,
serving the very best poboys, salads,
homemade pizzas and dinner specials.
We are in the heart of the St. Francisville
Historic District within easy walking distance of all of the downtown attractions.
We also have live music every Friday
night on our enclosed patio.
The Myrtles Plantation Bed &
Breakfast
SPRINGHILL SUITES
Stretch out and get comfortable
7979 Essen Park • Baton Rouge, LA
225-766-5252
www.marriott.com/btrsh
7747 U.S. Highway 61, St. Francisville,
(800) 809-0565, www.myrtlesplantation.
com. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mystery
Tours Fri. & Sat. evenings. Circa 1796.
Experience antebellum splendor in the
214-year-old National Historic Register
plantation home renowned for its mystery and intrigue. As one of “America’s
Most Haunted Homes,” it has been
featured on Oprah and National Geographic Explorer, plus the A&E, Travel,
History and Learning channels and Sean
Hannity’s America program among many
others. M, V, AE
Quality Inn St. Francis on the Lake
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TOWNEPLACE SUITES
A place you can call home
8735 Summa Ave. • Baton Rouge, LA
225-819-2112
www.marriott.com/btrts
7059 U.S. Highway 61 S., St. Francisville,
(225) 635-3821, www.americanmotelonline.com.louisiana.html. Ideally located on
the banks of a beautiful lake and minutes
from area tourist attractions, enjoy
genuine American quality Louisiana
hospitality with tours of nearby plantations. Appreciate the wide selection of
restaurants and cocktail lounges in the
surrounding area and the short drive to
Louisiana State University and Southern
University. Relax in a comfortable room
on our spacious grounds and enjoy free
fishing on our lake, a free hot breakfast
buffet every morning, free Wi-Fi, free
Southern Supper (Monday through
Thursday), a professional fitness center, a
beautiful outdoor pool and complimentary local calls. Pets are always welcome
for a small fee.
“Very convenient location. Friendly employees. Enjoyed
my stay.”
- D. Henry
“Keep up the wonderful work! I look forward to visiting
again.”
- T. Graffagnini
“We enjoyed staying here. Thanks for your hospitality.”
- J. Hellums
7059 US Highway 61, St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-3821
Magnolia Cafe’ has been a
St. Francisville tradition for
almost thirty years, serving
the very best poboys , salads ,
homemade pizzas and dinner
specials. We are in the heart
of the St. Francisville Historic
District within easy walking
distance of all of the downtown attractions.We also have
live music every Friday night
on our enclosed patio. And for
the hip at heart spend a night
at 3-V Tourist Court a circa
1930’s tourist court motel ,
listed on The National Register
of Historic Places.
Lunch daily 10am to 4pm
Dinner Thur, Fri, and Sat. till 9pm
For 3-V info 225-721-7003
5689 Commerce Street • 225-635-6528
Greenwood Plantation, built in 1830 by
William Ruffin Barrow, is considered
the South’s finest example of classic
colonial with 28 columns surrounding
the house. The house, draped among an
atmosphere of live oak trees more than
150 years old, sits beside a reflecting
pond adding beauty to relax and enjoy
the peaceful country atmosphere.
Greenwood Plantation is beautifully
furnished with original portraits and
antiques and remains a working farm
producing cattle, hay and pecans.
Greenwood Plantation has been the
location for a number of films, most
well-known being “North & South.”
Hours of Operation:
March through October 9am – 5pm
November through February 10am – 4pm
Admission Charged
Group Rates Available
Directions: About an hour’s drive north
of Baton Rouge in West Feliciana Parish,
just off Louisiana Highway 66
Bed & Breakfast accommodations
available on plantation grounds
“Staff was excellent and very accommodating.”
- L. Robertson
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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
2778 Billups Lane, Brusly, (225) 749-3251. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1865, and is the
oldest African-American Baptist church in West Baton
Rouge. Located in the heart of Lukeville, a state historic
marker notes the site of the original church and the
gravesite of the church’s founder, Rev. Luke Billups Sr.
763 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 387-0617. Sun. Communion Service, 7:45 a.m., Contemporary Service, 8:45
a.m., Classic Reformed Service, 11:15 a.m.
Please join us in worship as we go deeper in Christ, further
into the world through Biblical teaching, local and global
missions, small groups, children’s and youth programs and
fellowship. HC
The Chapel on the Campus
3355 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 387-4416,
www.thechapelnet.com. Sun., 9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. College
Refuge Service, 7:37 p.m. Friendly people, great music
and biblically based teaching for all ages (infants through
adults) in a campus atmosphere. Special programs for
college students and internationals. HC
St. James Episcopal Church
The Chapel in the Oaks
9375 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 766-4594. Sun.,
8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Our Children’s Center, daycare
and Mothers’ Day Out operates daily Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6
p.m.
9611 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, (225) 766-7000, www.
thechapelnet.com. Sun., 9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. A friendly,
inviting community offering inspiring music and biblically
based teaching for all ages. Special emphasis on programs for children and youth including Upward Sports. HC
Christ the King Parish and Catholic Center at LSU
Highland Road at Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, (225)
344-8595, www.ctk-lsu.org. Sun., 10 a.m.-noon (in Spanish), 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. (10 p.m. only when semester is in session). Located on the LSU campus near the
North Gate, Christ the King boasts a diverse congregation, with members coming from almost all corners of the
world. Come worship with us! HC
Healing Place Church
19202 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 753-2273, www.
healingplacechurch.org. Sat., 5 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m., 10 a.m.,
noon. Healing Place Church’s mission is to be a healing
place for a hurting world. Join us at one of our exciting
weekend services! HC
Istrouma Baptist Church
1-12 @ Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, (225) 295-0775,
www.istrouma.org. Come and join us as we Reach For
Life! Adult Bible Fellowship, 8 a.m., Classic Worship/ Bible
Fellowship, 9:15 a.m., and Worship/Bible Fellowship, 10:45
a.m. HC
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First Christian Church
8484 Old Hammond Highway, Baton Rouge, (225) 9264175, www.fccbrla.org. The only Disciples of Christ Church
in Baton Rouge, FCC is a welcoming community of faith
committed to following Christ and his calling in our lives.
Come join us for Spirit-filled worship, dynamic youth programming, adult education, mission, service and more! HC
205 North Fourth St., Baton Rouge, (225) 387-5141, www.
stjamesbr.org. Sun., 7:30 a.m., Contemporary Service, 8:45
a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., Eucharist Service, 12 p.m.
HC
St. John’s United Methodist Church
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
8833 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 926-5343,
www.stlukesbr.org. Eucharist Services: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11
a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. Healing Service: 5:30 p.m. Visitors
welcome. The Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday.
Christian Education hour for all ages is at 10 a.m. Nursery
care is available for children 0-6. HC
St. Thomas More Church
11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 275-3940.
STM Church is one of the largest Catholic parishes in
Baton Rouge. The parish includes a K-8 school and a
preschool. St. Thomas More provides worship, education,
ministerial and social opportunities for spiritual growth.
Sunday Masses: Sat. Vigil, 4 p.m. Standard Time, 5 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time; Sun., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 6 p.m.;
Weekday Masses: Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m., 8:45 a.m.; Sat., 8:45
a.m. HC
Unity Church of Christianity
15255 Old Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, (225) 7553043, www.unitychurchbr.org. Sun., 10:30 a.m.; Wed., 12
p.m. prayer. Non-denominational, new thought, prayerbased Christian church offering inspiring Sunday lessons,
uplifting classes, warm welcoming fellowship that offers
the loving support of spiritual growth. Bookstore with
many varieties of inspirational books, music and gifts.
Nursery and classes for children, youth and adults. Everyone is welcome and diversity is honored. Offices open
Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. HC
SEVEN WONDERS
ONE DESTINATION
Art Galleries
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Ancient Egypt Gallery
Universe Gallery
Discovery Depot
Science Station
The Museum Store at LASM
100 River Road South (downtown Baton Rouge)
225.344.5272
www.lasm.org
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Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.......................... 32
Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau .... 86
Ascension Parish Tourist Commission......................... 82
Louisiana Art & Science Museum ................................. 97
Audubon Golf Trail................................................................75
Louisiana Office of State Parks ..................................... 99
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino........................................... 47
LSU Rural Life Museum ..................................................... 12
Bocage Village.............................................................. 58-59
Magnolia Cafe ...................................................................... 93
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's.............................................. 62
Maison Lacour ....................................................................... 91
Boutin’s....................................................................................... 4
Marriott Baton Rouge ....................................................... 25
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.................................................... 9
McGee’s Landing ................................................................ 46
Café Américain..................................................................... 42
Mid City Merchants ..................................................... 78-79
Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau................ 83
Mike Anderson’s ............................................................... 100
Calloway Inn & Suites......................................................... 63
Monjunis Italian Café........................................................... 56
Cambria Suites...................................................................... 26
New Orleans Plantation Country .................................. 50
CC’s Community Coffee House...................................... 60
New Orleans Plantation Parade .................................... 55
Chase Suites........................................................................... 24
Not Your Mama’s .................................................................... 2
Chelsea’s Cafe....................................................................... 69
Nottoway Plantation ......................................................... 85
Community Coffee.............................................................. 60
Old Governor’s Mansion ................................................... 65
Cortana Mall........................................................................... 29
Old State Capitol ................................................................ 67
Coyote Blues.......................................................................... 52
Papa John’s ............................................................................ 71
Crowne Plaza......................................................................... 27
Paragon Casino Resort ..................................................... 44
Days Inn Denham Springs – Baton Rouge East......... 21
Quality Inn – St. Francis on the Lake .......................... 93
Derek Chang’s Koto............................................................... 3
Ralph & Kacoo’s .................................................................. 38
Downtown Business Association................................... 76
Red Roof Inn . ....................................................................... 24
Dunleith Historic Inn........................................................... 70
Rock-n-Sake ......................................................................... 85
Embassy Suites..................................................................... 65
Serrano’s Salsa Company ................................................ 35
Enchanted Mansion............................................................. 49
Shaw Center for the Arts ................................................. 66
Fairfield Inn............................................................................. 92
Sheraton Baton Rouge ..................................................... 47
Greenwood Plantation ...................................................... 93
Springhill Suites by Marriott B.R. Airport................... 48
Guidry’s .................................................................................. 42
Springhill Suites.................................................................... 92
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge – College Drive .............. 19
Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau .... 88
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge – Denham Springs ........ 21
The Island Golf Club ...........................................................72
Heads & Tails Seafood ...................................................... 43
The Myrtles Plantation ...................................................... 54
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center .............................. 16
TownePlace Suites . ............................................................ 92
Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge Airport .....................57
Tsunami .................................................................................. 63
Holiday Inn South ............................................................... 23
USS KIDD Veterans Memorial & Museum .................. 52
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge.................................... 53
Visit Baton Rouge ............................................................... 10
Homewood Suites .............................................................. 67
Wayne’s Bar-B-Que ........................................................... 87
Hooters ...................................................................................... 5
West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission ............... 90
Iberville Tourism Department ........................................ 84
Yellow Cab . ............................................................................ 15
Juban’s ..................................................................................... 41
Zea Rotisserie & Grill ..........................................................57
Louisiana
state parks and historic sites
Louisiana’s 21 State Parks, 16 Historic Sites, and one Preservation Area
offer you and your family a uniquely rewarding experience of our state’s
natural beauty and historical riches.
R eSeRvAtionS: 877-CA MP-n-L A | R eSeRveA MeR iCA.CoM | LAStAtePARkS.CoM
Established November 1, 1975
The Tradition continues...
Established 30 years ago near the south
gates of LSU, Mike Anderson’s has become
synonymous with fresh Southern Louisiana Seafood. We invite you to try many
of our signature dishes prepared with
fresh jumbo lump crab meat, fresh shrimp,
crawfish, and a wide variety of fresh fish.
Mike Anderson’s Seafood - Where we have
learned that when you care, it shows!
Hosting a party? Book “The Side Porch”, one
of Baton Rouge’s Best Kept Secrets. Our outdoor
patio area. We specialize in everything from
Seafood Boiled to Wedding rehearsals. Call and
ask about our party trays and off site catering.
Our Baton Rouge store is located between
Highland Road and Nicholson Drive in the
shadows of Louisiana State University.
Mon.-Thurs. 11:00am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm-9:30pm
Fri.-Sat. 11:00am -10:30pm & Sun. 11:00-9:00pm
1031 West Lee Drive • Baton Rouge, LA 70820
225-766-7823 • www.mikeandersons.com

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