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!!

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.

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!

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 capital wasn't open, but it was really awesome. We're gonna go back and try to visit inside…read more It's definitely a bucket list for Louisiana and it is a great science museum across the way.

Best hidden study spots are in this library! Been going here since college. Plenty of space and…read morerooms for everyone in the family to enjoy. The windows on a sunny day make it fantastic. They even have a seed library for the green thumbs in the making. Second floor bathroom can get a little scary sometimes.

We come to the library every two weeks or so to check out books and just explore. There's always…read moreevents and activities going on. Tonight was the Valentine's Day event. We made bracelets, there was a dyi nail bar with all the colors and cute stickers. You could adopt a dog with the fees waived. There was also a cute photo prop area. There was also a food truck/snowball truck outside. The wind was blowing pretty heavy so you could watch the movie inside or outside.

I had wanted to visit this place. After trying twice just showing up during their business hours…read morelisted on the website and them not being open and calling them and leaving voicemails. no one reached out for me to come visit. Oh well.

Small building next to the Lod-Cook Alumni Center, really it's a large box. But they have a bunch…read moreof memorabilia in that space. The walls are packed (and their are tvs which must show highlights and history and whatnot but they were off while I was there). I was attending a meeting in the space and so many exhibits were moved to the edges so I'm sure I didn't' get the full experience. You can see Shaq's shoes... and Pistol Pete's. And a wide variety of other sports ball people, from coaches to golfers to gymnast to all the balls. The museum is free and open 4 days a week plus at 9am on game days until 3 hours before the game. Which I don't understand if it's a noon game. The parking adjacent to the museum is free and you have nice views of University Lake out front. The restrooms are singles and are weirdly large.

Overall, it's a nice outdoor mall that has nouveau architecture that is meant to look like Bourbon…read moreStreet. It's nice and there are cool stores and restaurants. It's a bit bourgeois but quite frankly that's what malls are for: spending money. There is a very nice courtyard where you can sit and relax, read a book, etc. Is meant to have a neighborhood mal feel.

Great area! Nicest movie theater in town, fantastic restaurants, a large Barnes and Noble…read morebookstore, a large gym, and lots of high end shops and stores. They often have live music, and the whole area is clean and beautiful.