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

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!!

Like I said in my review of the state capitol, I was born here, my grandparents lived here. My…read moregrandfather worked downtown. We spent a lot of time as kids downtown Baton Rouge AKA "Red Stick" its french. OuiOui. My brother & I leaned to roller skate in the Capitol park here when we were kids. It's an amazing place indeed. French Louisiana *is* the state with the most spectacular history, food & ART. No one can deny its relentless beauty and uniqueness. Especially "Downtown Baton Rouge" right on the Mighty Mississippi River. Home of the LSU Tigers baby meow! Laissez les bons temps rouler. OuiOui. Highest Recommendations.

We had a great visit. Family, Fun, & Great food…read more "Southern hospitality", is a real thing!

The Mississippi River Bridge (also named the Horace Wilkinson bridge) is the main transport…read more(Interstate-10) across the Mississippi river from Baton Rouge to points west. There are three lanes in each direction and the bridge is always crowded with all sorts of vehicles. Seemingly whatever has wheels and a motor travels across this bridge. Lol! While it is not a pretty bridge (in my opinion), it is robust because it handles over 100,000 vehicles daily. I really should give it five stars because it does its job.

There is one thing breathtaking about this bridge: You can see the vastness of Ol' Man River and…read moreknow that it all started as a small offshoot from a lake in Minnesota. This is a river that has been written about countless times and intertwined into so many classic pieces of literature. That, my friends, is something to see. But let's get back to the actual bridge. This bridge is very forgettable, other than the fact that you feel like you're ascending into the sky on the way up and descending from the same location on the way down. It's treacherous during a rainstorm, which often hits this part of the Gulf Coast during summer hours. Access onto and off the bridge can also, at times, be a complete nightmare. This is not the Golden Gate Bridge. Nor the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. Nor is it the 59th Street Bridge or the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Those are bridges that are iconic: you remember them for their engineering, structure and beauty -- as I've been on each of them and they are committed to my memory. The Mississippi River Bridge is functional: it gets you from one side to the other and sometimes it doesn't even do a good job of that. But I do not recollect it for any of the attributes that make a bridge a remarkable structure. So that, amongst other things, make this bridge just a solid OK, which is 3 stars.

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!

The old state capitol is so beautiful and it's free to check out. They have their own parking lot…read morealthough it is quite small. They are located right next to the library. The workers are friendly and there's lots of displays to learn more about Louisiana history.

You get to appreciate BR's military history, as well as see the highlights of its downtown…read moreriverfront as well. No brainer to stop off if you're from out of town.,

The memorial is free and a lot of fun for the entire family. If you'd like to walk and sit behind…read morethe cannon and gun turrets of a once battle ready Navy Ship this is your chance. It's free to just walk right into the boat and tour at your leisure. Just be careful because these hulking grey giants are all steel so children can get hurt running and horse playing parents.

This is a nice place along the river. When I went there was some construction on the bank so I…read morecouldn't walk over there but I can imagine it'll be nice when it opens. It's pretty on the outside with magnolia trees. The inside was clean and pretty nice. There's large bathrooms.

From the owner: The Capitol Park Welcome Center is a convenient location to host your next meeting or reception in…read moreDowntown Baton Rouge. The Capitol Park Welcome Center is convenient to both the Louisiana State Capitol Complex, as well as numerous downtown Baton Rouge hotels and businesses. We can host meetings as small as 6 people and as large as 120 and receptions up to 600 guests.

Arrive well before 4 p.m. Security stops admitting the public at that time. Observation deck on…read more27th floor will be closed for a few years due to the ongoing restoration, but the first floor is worth the visit alone--beautiful and historically significant. Ask for a tour at the first floor tourism desk.

This state capitol feels like a monument to both old and new. Sprouting out amongst the nearby…read morebuildings as a concrete obelisk, you probably wouldn't think much of the Louisiana State Capitol. Its greens are a bit underwhelming but as you get closer to the building you do get a sense of its historic significance. Once you're in and past security you're greeted with an art deco style interior that feels old and outdated but in a bit of a charming way. Going on a Friday before a long weekend meant the place was a ghost town but that was nice as we felt we had the whole place to ourselves to explore. There wasn't much going on when we went but they do have an amazing observation deck that allows for beautiful views of the Baton Rouge area (for free!). You do have to take two elevators to reach the top but it's well worth it. Keeping with the theme both elevators are small and old fashioned which kind of adds to the charm. There's also a gift shop at the top where we bought some magnets from for a reasonable price. This was a fun pit stop we hit along the way to New Orleans which is how we would view this place as a whole. There's nothing here that would make you go out of your way for it, especially with how difficult parking can be around there (we walked 10 minutes from our spot). However, if you're on your way to NOLA or are very interested in Louisiana's state history, then this place would definitely be for you.

Wow, I have never been here nor have I ever heard of it until I received an invite for a piano…read morerecital there. It's a fairly large venue space perfect for small-medium scale functions. Think high tea with scones and tidbit plates with the chandeliers brightly lit. Unfortunately, it wasn't set up like this, but it doesn't hurt to visualize, right? When I went, the venue was set up with rows of chairs and 2 grand pianos up front. Still quite lovely. It definitely could use a few updates, but not too many because it will take away from the historical feel of the space. I am not sure what else this space is most used for, but it's nice to know that it exists because I'd love to let more people know about it! It's definitely a hidden gem in downtown Baton Rouge.

From the owner: The Woman's Club is a non-profit that offers its unique meeting place for weddings, receptions,…read morebirthday parties, anniversary parties, proms and recitals in the Baton Rouge area. With special consideration for non-profit groups. Woman's Club Inc. is on the National Register of Historic Places.