They have done some renovations to this museum since I was last there a few years ago. Very lovely…read moredocent, a treasure trove of information. People diagnosed with leprosy were shunned and pushed here, away from friends and family to create their own community. Even after they were cured, most were allowed to stay, or even come back if they realized that they were shunned again when they went back to their community. There was a sense of pride here. Love. Family.

Well worth the trip if you're in the Baton Rouge area. Great staff and interesting exhibits.read more

This was another amazing tour set up by the American River Cruises line when we sailed up the…read moreMississippi. We docked and loaded on to our buses for a very short ride to this old plantation. On prior trip to the area, Helene and I have had the opportunity to visit some old plantations and still find it fascinating... It's all about the history, not always good though. The Oak Alley home was originally a sugar plantation and of course, built by and relied on enslaved men, women and children to run efficently. That's always part of the history that I find most disturbing. You start out in the main house and the tour inside the mansion runs about a half hour. There is a a lot to see and absorb inside. They take you through all the rooms and showed us the different details for making each room unique. I have no photos inside the home as we were not allowed photographs. After going through the main house you could wandeer the grounds for while and view the slave quarters. Fascinating and still very disturbing. There is a restaurarant here as well as the gift shop [of course,] where you could also getting something refreshing to drink. Since it was close to 100 degrees, anything was good and welcomed. The grounds are just beautiful and packed with history. I would urge anyone who comes down to this area to do at least one of these tours, it's an incredible journey.

This was a two hr slavery tour which consisted of self guided campus and guided house tour. Wes was…read moreour tour guide, he was very knowledgeable of the house tour. He took us through each room of the house and showed us the different details the rooms were famous for. On the grounds it showed the way slaves lived through medical hospital, living arrangements to different tools of captivity and work needs. A restaurant also is on the campus and cafe and gift shop for souvenirs, quick snacks and full menu needs. Bed and breakfast is available a Grounds is beautiful and upkeep of property is maintained. Check website for days and hours of operation and prices

I honestly had no idea this place existed until the recent Fireman's Fair. What a blast! The…read moregrounds boast a stage and huge concert space to set up your beach chair and listen to some choice tunes, such as Cluster Funk! There are quite a few food stands that offer everything from hot dogs and burgers to jambalaya and meat pies. The beer was cold and the Fireman's Punch was strong. The ground in the midway was a bit sloppy from the rain, but it was easy to navigate around the puddles. Can't wait until the next one!

Lovely little, small-town festival. Three stages for music, one of which was a Christian rap group…read morewhich was interesting. Lots of local goods. A booth with Lularoe for sale, and one with Scentsy. Lots of fried foods, lots of local goods, local baked goods and so on. People walking around with confederate flag clothing being worn, lots of blue lives matter and so on. It certainly is a mixed bag. It covers about a 4 square block area.

Fun place for kids 12 and under. My kids were asking to go back 5 minutes after we left. There's a…read moreLOT of different centers for them to do. Inside is more than 25- digging for treasure, a stage, a grocery store, e-sports, sugar cane harvester, puppets, dress up, music.... Outside has a ninja thing, a police car, a fire truck, a playground, and some picnic tables. There are party rooms inside as well as a gift store. It was a little less than $50 for my family of four.

Prices seem reasonable. They only allow admission if you have children. I guess its weird for a…read moregirl to bring her gnome.

Attended a memorial here for my grandfathers first cousin. Edward Loustalot was the first American…read moreto die on European soil in world war 2. He died in the raid on dieppe. Facility is great. Everything looked first class and this was probably the first time I've visited the theater since the 70s when I was a kid. Great place for a gathering.

MUST DO! When you…read morefind yourself in New Orleans for the Christmas holidays, this is what you do... head north to St. James Parish on Christmas Eve! Bonfires and Fireworks along the Mississippi River... oh yeah, Let the Good Times roll baby! Pro Tip: * Read other reviews and their tips, that's what I did! * Get there early, park on Main St. I parked free around the post office around 5pm... then walked to the levee just a few blocks away. Take a little walk around the neighborhood to get familiar with your surroundings and check out the parties, then walk up on the levee to figure out where you want to hang out for the rest of the night. * 7pm is time set to light the fire. Some fires actually were lit before 7pm so be sure to be settled just before 7. Some wait awhile to make a grandstand show so expect to be there till at least 8 or later. On December 24th all along the Mississippi River, you will see bonfires to help light the way for Papa Noel. Another story is that the bonfires were built to light the way for the families attending midnight service at church on Christmas Eve. Hey, why not both right?! Bonfires can be found all up and down the river with the highest concentration is in St. James Parish, in and around Gramercy, Lutcher and Paulina. The best viewing for us was walking the levees before the fires were lit and being right in the middle of the action and anticipation. We found behind one of the big teepees, a huge pryro set up... so that was our cue to stick around that area. Yep, that ended up being the center of the show! Lots of people try just driving their car along the bank River Road which I don't recommend as you will just be sitting in traffic for hours and you won't really get the feel of the event. Most of the families that have houses along the levees host a party... and I mean, it's a party all around there! Many bonfires are built in the traditional "Teepee" style while others are built is different shapes and sizes. There are typically over 120 bonfire permits issued to families and groups that spend days building these wooden forms to be put ablaze. This event was on my bucket list for about 20 years... We finally made it December 2018!

The Bonfires on the Levee is an AWESOME annual event hat happens Christmas Eve in St. James Parish…read more Several local families and stranger alike get together and try to outdo each other every year and build the biggest baddest longest burning bonfire. I have been in Gramercy when I have gone for this event but I know it extends for miles. Coca Cola and the city of Gramery usually do some ridiculously spectacular bonfire and Zapps is always out there steady giving out free chips. The families spend an insane amount of time and money building these bonfires and they have to meet certain specifications and codes. They also get creative and some put firecrackers and sparklers in the them and make them special. The big thing is to have the tallest one but they are literally lined up for miles. They all get lit at the same time and it is really a sight. The story that I have heard is that the bonfires were used to light the way for Papa Noel and show him where the Mississippi River ends. A friend of mine's family has done this for years and every time I have gone, its been a super good time. Thousand of people gather out there and basically party by the bonfires. Lots of friends and family from that area mostly go but there are plenty of others as well. Pro Tip: bring a chair and whatever it is that you would like to partake in beverage wise and make sure you make friends with a family so you have a place to use the bathroom, they frown upon peeing on the bonfires. Dress casual, pack light, and wear comfy shoes because theres lots of walking.

It's a good auditorium. I came here for a roller derby tournament which was a lot of fun,…read moreapparently, it's one of the best auditorium's in the area for this because the hosts were from Baton Rouge and still prefer this venue.