About the Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish, Louisiana Area
 

In 1699 Pierre le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, came upon a tall cypress pole smeared red with animal blood. Forever after, this site on the banks of the great river would be called "Baton Rouge," meaning "Red Stick."

The Greater Baton Rouge Bridge is the gateway to the city for travelers coming from the West. The shopping that is available in the Greater Baton Rouge area will amaze you with a wide variety of unusual shops and services.

The state flower, the Magnolia, is found abundantly in Baton Rouge and all areas of the state. In addition to the wonderful aroma that wafts ever so subtly into the night air, there are many restaurants in the Greater Baton Rouge area that will provide you with the hearty aromas and taste of South Louisiana cooking.

Things to See in the Baton Rouge Area

Old State Capitol
Center for Political and Governmental History Located high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, the Old State Capitol stands today as a monument of our past. Now restored to its original grandeur, the Old State Capitol is the state's archives for film and video. It houses both traditional and state-of-the-art interactive exhibits and a multi-media film presentation.
(225) 342-0500
100 North Blvd. At River Road

Louisiana Arts and Science Center Riverside Museum
LASC Riverside Museum is housed in a reconstructed train station and features ten to twelve exhibits a year, a restored five car train, a permanent Egyptian tomb exhibit with mummies, Discovery Depot (a hands-on area for small children), Science Station (a hands-on area for fifth grade and up), and the Lindy Boggs Space Station and Mission Control, a Challenger Learning Center (by reservation only).
(225) 344-5272
100 South River Road

The Greater Baton Rouge Zoo
Contains over nine hundred wild birds and animals from six continents displayed in their natural environments. This animal friendly zoo is one of the newest and best managed in the United States.
Located on Thomas Road, one mile East of LA 19.

LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens
Barn, Plantation and Architecture sections depict Louisiana's rural heritage of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Victorian-style, twenty-five acre Windrush Gardens features classical statuary throughout. This large outdoor complex contains many nineteenth century buildings of the rural South. Many were moved from plantation sites, some from outlying areas of Louisiana and others are faithful copies of typical plantation buildings. All are appropriately furnished. The compound includes an overseer's house, blacksmith shop, open kettle sugar mill, plantation commissary and church.
(225) 765-2437
4600 Essen lane at I-10
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Magnolia Mound Plantation
French Creole architecture, c. 1791, authentically restored to elegant simplicity of colonial Louisiana. Sixteen acre site with Visitors Center, gift shop, costumed guides, seasonal open-hearth cooking demonstrations.
(225) 343-4955
2161 Nicholson Dr.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
A very beautiful nature center located in the heart of Baton Rouge.
(225) 757-8905
10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway

Caffery Stained Glass Gallery
(225) 388-9397
4016 Government Street

The Enchanted Mansion Doll Museum
Continuing exhibits include contemporary artist dolls, antique dolls, a model of the White House and a Victorian house. Tea on Thursday afternoons with paid admission. Gift shop.
(225) 769-0005
190 Lee Drive

Neubig Art Gallery
Louisiana Mud Paintings by Henry Neubig who paints only with mud and clay found in Louisiana. Unique paintings depict nostalgic Louisiana and are an original concept of Neubig's.
(225) 275-5126
16950 Strain Rd.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Audubon State Commemorative Area
Early nineteenth century plantation living can be seen in Oakly, the home where artist naturalist John James Audubon created many of his famous bird paintings.
(225) 342-8111 or (225) 635-3739
LA 965, St. Francisville

Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
General history museum in a restored Victorian building built in 1906. The museum reflects the period of time around 1900 and displays primarily artifacts related to rural living community. There are ten auxiliary buildings and one main building. Recently on the national register of Historical Places. Pre-arranged group tours are available.
(225) 774-1776
1606 Main Street, Baker

Check out these links for more information:

• Baton Rouge Area Guide

• Baton Rouge & East Baton Rouge

• Baton Rouge Weather

• Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce

• Baton Rouge School Report - FREE Info

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