Think of a low scale Perkins Rowe with more of a family feel and that's what the Town Center at…read moreCedar Lodge is in a nutshell. It's nothing short of a manufactured village / neighborhood, geared around plenty of shopping. I guarantee if you're not a woman or a child with no desires other than some milk, you might find the place a tad boring. The folks running the joint love to sell the idea that it's lifestyle shopping, which thankfully also means there is going to be a variable mix of random stores catered to different interests. The setup is remarkably easy and surprisingly peaceful, and quite clean. With respect to the shopping lineup, it's completely clear this place is meant more for the ladies than they are for the guys. There are more than twice as many stores geared toward women (Ann Taylor, J. Jill, Eros, Febe, Lane Bryant etc), than there is for men. Aside from American Eagle Outfitters, Gap, and perhaps Al's Formal Wear, the pickens get pretty slim for my fellow brethren. But fear not, since most guys don't enjoy aimless shopping (keyword: aimless), there is a decent crop of eateries situated here. Carrabba's, Bonefish Grill, Zoe's Kitchen might all passable options, though I encourage most everyone to avoid PF Chang's and Qdoba like the devil, but it beats having nothing else. If you happen to be among the targeted demographic, go crazy here. If not, there is always the Mall of Louisiana (delinquent central) or Perkins Rowe (semi-delinquent central). Just don't let that insane Baton Rouge 9% sales tax catch up to you.

This kind of shopping center is the future. Not the enclosed mall that made it big in the 1980's,…read morebut an open air shopping experience that you can actually park near the store you want to shop at instead of having to park and trek in to the mall, not remembering exactly where the store is that you want to shop at inside of the enclosed mall, trekking thru the mall to find what you are looking for, getting what you need, drag it back to your car and the whole monotony that goes along with that. You get the idea. Any way. This series of mini strip malls has got it all going on. Book store, clothing stores for men, women and children, a variety of chain restaurants, jewelry stores, a drug store, a hotel nearby, multiple entrances and a Whole Foods. The parking spots are plenty as are the sidewalks. It is well lit at night, and nice decorations at the holidays. The landscaping is well maintained and there are no major obstacles. The area seems to be a nice area, though I am not familiar enough with Baton Rouge to really know for sure, but I get the feeling that not much crime occurs in this area.

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.

When first moved here (almost 10 years ago), my husband and I found the right away. Immediately, I…read morefelt at home that there was a Whole Foods in my new city of residence. You bet I was super thankful. So, I am a frequent visitor of this plaza. I have also seen the many changes it has been through in the last 10 years. About 1/2 of the plaza has changed in terms of businesses like restaurants, boutiques and retail shops. There is a lot and it looks fairly upscale. Don't let that deter you from visiting. If you have never been to a Whole Foods, you'll love visiting this plaza. You can pretty much do everything you need to do at that spot. Don't be surprised if you spend the whole day there because you can! Grab breakfast at District Donuts, get some retail therapy at some of the surrounding department stores, get some lunch Five Guys, shop at Whole Foods and sit for a nice dinner at Bonefish Grill and stay for cocktails at their awesome bar! Don't worry Towne Center, I will be back often! In fact, I think I'm there every 2 weeks or more on the usual.

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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.

Super clean! The ramp to get there isn't for the weak so wear comfortable shoes since it can be…read moretricky with heels! The seats are VERY uncomfortable for anyone over 5'7" because your knees reach the seat in front of you even when sitting with your back against your chair! I know this can't be fixed but wish they'd left about 3" more between each row of seats! The big screen is easy to see and the acoustics are great!

Even with being an LSU alum I never spent too much time in the PMAC. It is the host to many events…read moreincluding the LSU basketball games. There are several concession stands just like Tiger Stadium including chick fil a and papa johns. Of course regular high stadium prices as usual so maybe try to catch a meal at one of the nearby restaurants. The seats are kind of close and tight when it's a packed house. It is clean though and it's one of the many awesome sights of the campus.

NOTE: This review reflects the Lutcher location, which I could not find on Yelp…read more I would give zero stars if I could. A friend of mine had to go in here for a 5150, which, if she were that much of a threat to herself and/or others, then why would she voluntarily walk from her house to the officer's unit with no handcuffs, and be transported to the hospital with no restraints whatsoever?... sounds voluntary to me. But anyway, mandatory 72 hour hold. We live in Baton Rouge, but Beacon in Lutcher (about an hour drive) was the only place with a bed open, within the time frame that they had. We (myself and/or her family) could not visit at all, due to covid, which is understandable. They got three designated phone call times a day (morning, early afternoon, and late afternoon), which about half of the time would get cancelled due to a patient having issues, or "issues with the phone line." They have one (1) phone for 24 patients (that's how many beds their website says the facility holds), but she (the patient) told me there were people constantly in and out, but typically had around 10-15 patients at once. But had the hospital been full, that's 2.5 minutes per patient for phone time. What is this, basic training? Usually it was about 5 minutes, though at least twice that I can remember, she was ordered to get off the phone because patients were having issues... First time I got a phone call from my friend was the night she got there, she was given scrubs or a gown, I'm not sure, and that was it. No towel, shampoo, soap, toiletries, etc. So she called me crying that she had to take a shower and dry off in her scrubs. So I called the nurses station and asked why she had no towel, in which the nurse (or CNA, whoever) replied "she never asked for a towel." Well damn, even in jail they give you everything you need as soon as you get there... but I digress. I got that phone call around 2100ish. I called the nurses station immediately, then again around 2200 to ask if I could bring her some clothes, to which they agreed. I, quickly as I could, wrote her a letter to help lift her up, and packed a bag with some comfy clothes (sweatpants with no cord, socks, men's boxer briefs, short and long sleeve tshirts, a flannel button up, and some loafers (obviously no shoe strings), this was around midnight that I made this hour drive to bring her some clothes. The hospital worker met me outside, I was no allowed inside. Within the next few days she starts to calm down. I had to keep my phone on loud (usually keep it on vibrate), always charged, alarms set, with my ear buds constantly ready to go. Because if you miss a call from a loved one here, most likely you're waiting til the next phone time, because even if you call up there during phone time and ask the nurses to have a patient call you back, you'll most likely never get a call back. I asked three times. Fast forward three days (which felt like 3 weeks) and that 72 hour PEC hold, turned into a 7 day CEC hold at the last possible minute. I looked into the Louisiana statutes of all of this, on the actual .gov website... and from what I was told, the coroner, who is supposed to conduct the examination to sign a CEC order, delegated the job to a PA to "save time." Because the coroner had to come from NOLA. I'm sure there's a legal loophole there, but how shady. She was literally stuck in "jail," except jail would be more relaxed. She was sexually harassed multiple times, and I'm sure traumatized. The building is disgusting. 7 days of being on alert for 3 phone calls a day... it's mind blowingly stressful. The staff were all rude and condescending. And when she finally got out (I was the one to pick her up), she ran and jumped onto me, like a koala bear. Just so excited to be released from that dungeon. I literally can't think of anything good to say about this place. At all. Good thing there's a police station that you can see from the Beacon parking lot, because... well, y'all ever seen Prison Break? EDIT: **A day later, she wakes up with flu-like symptoms. Her mother took her to urgent care... low and behold she got COVID AND strep throat WHILE IN BEACON.**

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.