Baton Rouge is more than just Louisiana’s capital city, it is a city with a wide variety of things to see and do.  Museums, restaurants, shopping and more are available in this fun southern city, guaranteeing residents and visitors alike an opportunity to see and learn new things on a consistent basis.

Here is a sampling of things to do in Baton Rouge:

• The Old State Capitol is a museum that showcases Louisiana’s history.
• The USS Kidd is a WWII destroyer, available to board and examine on the Mississippi River.
• The Louisiana Art & Science Museum and Planetarium offers a fun, hands-on way to learn about everything from the planets to the laws of gravity.
• The Red Stick Farmers Market is a fun place to purchase fresh food in Baton Rouge, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Whatever your pleasure, Baton Rouge has something for everyone.  From LSU athletics to the Baton Rouge Gallery, art, sports, science, history and more are out there to explore.  Click here to learn more about what to do in Baton Rouge Louisiana.

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The Louisiana State Museum has a wonderful program underway for people who work in downtown Baton Rouge.  The program is titled “Lunchtime Lagniappe” an offers information on local history.  The talks take place on Wednesdays at noon.  The Baton Rouge museum designed the talks specifically for workers taking a break.  This is a great opportunity for Baton Rouge residents to learn more about the history of the area and its people.

“Lunchtime Lagniappe” is a free program and the museum encourages people to bring their lunches and are aware that people will come and go according to their schedules.  If you work downtown in Baton Rouge this series is a wonderful offering for you to enjoy.

Click here for more information about “Lunchtime Lagniappe.”

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Mardi Gras is a fun time of year in Baton Rouge LA

It’s the Mardi Gras time of year again in Baton Rouge LA and there is a lot of fun to be had, not the least of which is family fun.  Tomorrow, Sunday February 7th, is the Addis Volunteer Fire Department Mardi Gras Parade, which will start at 11 am.  The best family parade is historically the Krewe of Southdowns parade and it will be happening in Baton Rouge next Friday, February 12th.   The Krewe of Southdowns parade starts at 7 pm.

Mardi Gras represents the Louisiana spirit and Baton Rouge comes alive at this special time of year.  Whether you are looking for family time or wild late night fun, there is something for you to enjoy.  For a complete rundown on Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge click here.

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Birders in Baton Rouge LA can participate on two annual bird counts

Birders in Baton Rouge are getting ready to count birds on January 2nd.  The Audobon Society is currently conducting a bird count, to track migration patterns, breed counts and .  The annual Christmas Bird Count began on December 16th and will run through January 5th, with different areas having different official days for their observation.  Hand in hand with the Christmas Bird Count is the Winter Bird Atlas count, which gives those in Louisiana a good look at what birds exist in the State during the winter.

Participation is welcomed for these Baton Rouge birding events.  Whether you are an experienced birder or a novice your help is appreciated.  These two bird count events are sure to offer great experiences to anyone interested in birds.

For information on the Winter Bird Atlas count, click here to visit LSU’s bird center.  For more information on the Christmas Bird Count click here to visit the Audobon Society.

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Skating on the River offers a great deal of fun in Baton Rouge LA during the holiday season

In Baton Rouge this is the time of year to ice skate.  Skating on the River is possible between December 18 and January 3, offering winter fun.  For $12 people can rent skates, skate for 90 minutes and enjoy candy and a coke.  Ice skating at the River Center in Baton Rouge fills up quickly and reservations should be made to avoid disappointment.  For more information visit the River Center web site by clicking here.

The holiday season is synonymous with eggnog, gingerbread houses, ornaments and ice skating.  Baton Rouge is alive with tradition at this time of year and Skating on the River is an activity not to be missed.

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Enjoy a rural Christmas in Baton Rouge this weekend

Christmas in the past is alive in Baton Rouge, offering a glimpse of the way life used to be.  On Sunday, December 6th, enjoy the Rural Life Christmas from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at LSU’s Rural Life Museum.  Rural Life Christmas allows visitors to enjoy a Christmas from the past with stories, music, hot cider, and traditional Louisiana fare of Jambalaya and Gumbo.  Rural Life Christmas brings everyone back in time in Baton Rouge.

The museum also has demonstrations of soap making, candle making and blacksmithing.  Santa Claus is called Papa Noel at the Rural Life Museum and is sure to please the children of Baton Rouge LA.  Children 10 and other are free, for those over 10 admission is $7.  For more information call (225) 765-2437.

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Don't Miss Festival of Lights in Downtown Baton Rouge on Friday, December 11th

The Downtown Festival of Lights marks a start to the Christmas season in Baton Rouge, a night of joy, fun and, of course, lights.  The Festival of Lights will take place on Friday, Dec. 11, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., rescheduled from December 4th due to inclement weather.  Downtown Baton Rouge comes to life during the Downtown Festival of Lights, a tradition that has a lot of meaning for residents and visitors alike.

The Festival of Lights is a festive night in Baton Rouge.  There is singing, art displays, fireworks, a parade, and more.  If you live in Baton Rouge or will be visiting next weekend it is truly a night not to be missed.  Kick the Christmas season off right and enjoy the brightness of Baton Rouge.

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Learn more about Louisiana by visiting the Louisiana State Museum in Baton Rouge

The Louisiana State Museum in Baton Rouge focuses on Louisiana’s history, industry and culture, with changing exhibits that expose the State’s past, present and future.  There are two exhibits that are permanent at the Baton Rouge museum, Grounds for Greatness: Louisiana and the Nation, and Experiencing Louisiana: Discovering the Soul of America.  Just about anything you would like to learn about Louisiana can be discovered at the museum, located at 660 North 4th Street in Baton Rouge.

The museum is free and is open every day except for Monday.  The Louisiana State Museum is something to keep in mind when loooking for things to do in Baton Rouge.  Museum hours are:Tues-Fri 9-3:30, Saturday 9-4:30, Sunday 1-4:30.  For more information visit the Louisiana State Museum’s website by clicking here.

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Baton Rouge Louisiana is full of fun things to do this weekend.  Safari Nights is happening at the Baton Rouge Zoo on Friday and Saturday nights, allowing visitors to spend the night and see what happens in the zoo at night this event takes place from 6:30 pm to 9:30 am.  Saturday is a great day to go shopping in Baton Rouge with the Red Stick Farmers Market and the Main Street Market offering great local ware and fare.  There is also Science Saturday taking place at the Highland Road Park Observatory for children ages 8-12.

Baton Rouge is a city filled with choices.  For a list of weekend activities in Baton Rouge click here.

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Opera is available to all in Baton Rouge LA on November 15

Opera will be available for free to anyone interested in Baton Rouge on November 15.  The performance will be Hansel and Gretel and the only catch is that seating is limited so tickets are necessary even though they are free.  This performance of Hansel and Gretel has a Louisiana twist to it, taking place in Acadiana instead of a German forest.  The opera will be performed at the River Center in Baton Rouge LA at 2:30 on Saturday, November 15th.  To get your free tickets visit the opera company’s web site, http://www.operalouisiane.org.  Baton Rouge appreciates the arts and it turns out that the arts appreciate Baton Rouge too.  Take advantage of a spectacular offering and experience opera in Baton Rouge Louisiana on November 15.

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