The LSU Rural Life Center and Burden Museum and Gardens are a hidden gem in Baton Rouge. They are…read morelocated right by I-10 on Essen, so they are easy to find. It's a very large property, and serves many purposes and hosts many events. It's a great resource that our city is very lucky to have. There are gardens and research facilities here associated with LSU, there are historical buildings and artifacts from Louisiana, then there are forests and wetlands, these are linked by roads and hiking trails. There's lots to see, and there are various events to participate in. One of these events is the new Louisiana Lights Festival which is a holiday-themed light show. It's impressive already and it's just getting started. Each year will bring more to this event! Another great event is the fall festival with its corn mazes, petting zoos, hay rides, and other fall fun activities. There are different events throughout the year, one need only check the website to be informed. There's really something for everyone here, from agriculture, horticulture, children's playgrounds, hiking, history, or just a place to have a picnic, this facility is there to meet the needs of the community. It's something that our residents and visitors should be aware of and utilize!

Amazing! A beautiful nature oasis. From mossy oaks to sunflowers, there is so much to look at here!…read more Located right off the interstate or on Essen Lane, the Burden Gardens is Baton Rouge's hidden gem. Besides just looking at nature or going on a nature walk for free, there are several events that take place here regularly. Junior League has a kid-friendly event under the outdoor the gazebo each month, there is the Louisiana Lights event in December, and a corn maze in Oct. This place is huge! There is a meeting place, which is easily accessible when you pull in. There are also places to stop and sit and go to the restroom. A great place to explore!!

Visited the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and... it was fine…read more There are some interesting elements, but I didn't leave feeling particularly impressed. A lot of the exhibits seem geared more toward kids, so depending on what you're looking for, it may not fully hit the mark. That said, it's still a decent stop if you're in the area - just don't go in expecting a super in-depth or highly engaging museum experience. Overall, not bad, but not something I'd go out of my way for.

It was a great stop kids love it but adults would like it too. They got great art and amazing…read moreplanetarium definitely try it out. The first Sundays free each month.

The LSU Museum of Art was a really pleasant surprise…read more I honestly wasn't expecting much going in, but it ended up exceeding my expectations. There's a lot more here than you'd think, with a solid variety of exhibits that make it worth spending some time exploring. It's also very inexpensive, which makes it an easy add to your itinerary. Even better, students get in for free, which is a huge plus. I believe they also offer free admission on certain days (though I'm not exactly sure when), which makes it even more accessible. Overall, a great, low-key museum that's definitely worth checking out - especially if you're already in the area. A hidden gem in Baton Rouge.

Very inexpensive to visit and had lots of interesting artwork in various forms displayed in an…read moreengaging way. Entry is only $5 BUT students and teachers get in for free! Just my luck. The student worker at the desk was very helpful. There is lots to do and see within the Shaw Center and surrounding downtown Baton Rouge. The gift shop below was also wonderful and not too expensive. The displays were well thought out and had lots of sitting areas throughout for observations or breaks. They offer first Sundays of the month for free with some kind of free engaging event to go along.

Awesome museum in the shores of the Mississippi! Really awesome museum and attached tour of the USS…read moreKidd. The ship tour is the highlight of the museum and really illustrate how difficult life on a WW2 warship must have been. Side aside 3 or so hours to really get everything possible out of the museum and self guided ship tour.

This museum and ship are amazing! Reasonable admission price. Limited parking in front, the nearest…read morelot is more than a block away. The ship is dry docked, but the walkway to it is paved and not covered, so be aware of that on hot days. The ship is not handicap accessible at all. Keep in mind, young and healthy people worked on this ship, so narrow walk ways and steep narrow stairs inside. No air conditioning inside the ship. Inside the museum is amazing. It is air conditioned. Great displays, well laid out and maintained. Employees are friendly. Prices in the gift shop are reasonable. I would recommend the museum for everyone and the ship for those who are in good shape.

FREE Admission! Great historic site that is worth the visit. This site has two stories with…read moreaccessible elevators. The lower story has a ballroom and dining room, and the upper story is divided into bedrooms, each dedicated to a Governor that lived in the mansion. Upon entering, I was greeted by Alan who wonderfully toured me through the lower story and offered up some interesting facts about the site. I truly loved all of the exhibits and interesting facts about our Louisiana Governors. This site is in walking distance of many other attractions in the downtown area.

This is a free attraction. You could likely tour the building in an hour or less…read more If you can't guess from the name, a number of Louisiana's former governors, including Huey Long, lived here. Supposedly, Long, who wanted to be President, wanted the front of the building to look like the White House, which it does. Is it worth a visit? Well, sure. It's free and it's a part of history. It's not an amazing structure but it's interesting enough.

There are 2 types of tours. The guided tour is $9 with a AAA discount, $12 without. There's also a…read moreself guided tour for $5. The difference between the 2 is that you're given access to the inside of the buildings with the guided tour. There's so much to learn about magnolia mound!! The video that you can watch is very informational. They tell you all about the building of the structures, the quarters and the craftsmanship that went into the erecting of these homes. The home is made of cypress mostly, and timber underneath. The building is raised up above the ground to allow due floods, storms, and so forth. It also helps to increase air flow throughout the home. I could probably go on for a while about what I've learned during g my short time here today. I enjoyed the gift shop: postcards, magnets, books, some light clothing items and other novelties. This plantation is not only beautiful, it's also so nicely managed and maintained. The folks working here are so sweet and so welcoming. This is a real gem.

Visited and the tour was enlightening. Tour guide was very informative. Its was a little sad…read moreknowing how our people were slaves and we're listed as a piece of property. Love seeing the home and the sugar cane

Stumbled upon this gem of a museum and garden. We enjoyed the displays from earlier settlers and…read morethe tools used to survive the rural areas of Louisiana. The reconstruction of the homes that were actually at the those properties were done with care and accuracy. Seeing the plantation area along with the displays on daily life showed some truths and acknowledgement on what life was like for both owners and slaves. I was amazed to see that most of the cabins were multiple generations, sharecroppers and later school houses. This museum has many items that all Louisianan's need to experience and explore. The gardens are well kept and beautiful. We save various birds, bugs and snakes to keep an eye out while exploring. Bug spray, water and sunscreen should all be brought if planning a trip.

We attended the Zapp's Beerfest here which was an outside event. It was a great event and very…read moreorganized. There were MANY police officers around so I felt very safe! I feel that they should've had music at this event and more food booths. Music would have enhanced the experience. Uber and Lyft both struggled to find this place for pick up and drop off, which was a little frustrating.

Consistently rated one of the top haunted houses in the US, 13th Gate always knocks it out the…read morepark! They work year round on their detailed and amazing set designs (i actually spent more time looking at those than even trying to enjoy the spooks and scares). The actors are pretty good. We missed some of the features due to how our group got mixed with a slower moving couple who awkwardly held up things and kept pulling off to the side. I like that they have some actor engagement in the line... i feel like there could be more bc you really are just standing there. They added more bathrooms for the line, so that was nice. I appreciate the security in and around the house. This particular year (and perhaps previous years as I haven't been in a few), the whole thing ended pretty suddenly and lacklusterly when you just walk out into a store selling shirts.... no ending fright, nothing to really make it end memorably. We enjoyed the various places to take pictures across the street, and they always have some talented bands playing. I love that the actors enjoy the experience every year, and it's even better that this little gem is available right here in Baton Rouge!

I hadn't been here in years! It is still an awesome, spooky experience. My sister and I went on the…read moreThursday before Halloween. We waited about an hour and 15 min in line. It wasn't too bad and the weather was nice. All of the rooms were very spooky and I got a lot of good scares. Thankfully we weren't grouped with any belligerent people (there was more than a few in line). We had a great experience. I found some house keys in the haunted house and security was very helpful with receiving them after I exited. Love this place

We were visiting Baton Rouge over the holidays and this was recommended to us for our 6 year old…read more It was AMAZING!! We had a blast from the moment we walked into this two story museum of fun! We especially enjoyed the dance room, the arts room, the vet office, and the grocery store. So many fun opportunities for learning and only $15 per person - a great way to spend hours for very little money. Also appreciate that they don't let in adults who are not accompanying children - a nice safety check! Everything was clean, fresh, and the staff were all so friendly! Definitely recommend to anyone w young children!

This is quite easily the best children's museum that I have ever been to, hands-down. There are so…read moremany different areas for kids to explore. There are activities on the first and second floor. There are things to do and see and get dirty and get all hands on, both inside and outside. The staff are so friendly. The ones who are working in certain hands on areas are very good about maintaining clean working environments not just for themselves, but for the children as well. You have everything from stem learning areas to the artist garden, and the pelican pottery area. There is an area where kids learn about bubbles and the Girl Scouts had an event today where they were learning about the solar system. There is just so much for kids to see and do here. Admission is $15 but I can tell you, it is worth absolutely every penny. If I lived any closer, I would easily pay the $100 for the membership. That would be entirely worth it. There is this one structure that looks like a bunch of piled up both open and closed books. It is actually a climbing structure for the kids. It extends from the base floor all the way up to the second floor, which is the main level. It is quite a sight to see your child hook their head up from the structure up and over the guard rails on the second floor. The kids here were so friendly. They were very friendly and no one was pushy. The parents are also allowed to climb on the structure. That was pretty cool. I don't know about you, but I don't trust my knees. I would rather not slide or fall off anything that I really shouldn't have had any business climbing up all over on anyway. We met some really great people here. We had such an amazing & lovely time here!

If you love history, the Louisiana Old State Capitol is absolutely worth a visit. It's a…read morefascinating place with a lot of character and historical significance. One of the best parts--there's no fee to get in, which makes it an easy and worthwhile stop. The building has two floors to explore, with both stairs and an elevator available, so it's accessible for most visitors. The highlight is the beautiful stained glass ceiling, which is truly stunning and something you don't want to miss. Overall, a great experience for anyone interested in history or architecture. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

It was such a pleasure visiting this historic landmark! It carried with it a ton of history and…read morebeautiful architecture. It's easy to get to, walking distance from a lot of local restaurants and hotels and it neighbors a park with a scenic view of the port and bridge. When you walk in, you see an ancient staircase that spirals around to the top most level and it's surrounded by pictures of historic figures that were prominent in making Baton Rouge what it is today. What of the things I found most interesting about this experience was reading about the Japanese war brides. They played a crucial role in challenging immigration laws. If you ever get a chance! Check this place out!!