Baton Rouge-The Jewel On the Mississippi
Come discover the many facets of Baton Rouge.
Learn about our colorful history as you tour Antebellum plantations along River Road. Stand in the halls of the Capitol where Huey Long met his fate. Take a swamp tour through the bayous and meet our many native birds and reptiles. Dive into our unbeatable Cajun cuisine like duck and sausage gumbo and crayfish etouffee. Then dance the night away to our own unique blend of blues and jazz.
There's something for every member of the family, with hands on history museums and the planetarium, riverboat gaming and world class shopping.
No matter what your budget, we have accommodations sure to please even the most seasoned travelers. Plan your trip here. Right this way...Baton rouge is ready to shine for you and your guests.
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Find Your Muse
The Louisiana State Museum-Baton Rouge will be honoring the sisterhood of these thought-provoking deities with the program
Balloon Championships
August 8-10, The Louisiana Ballooning Foundation presents The Louisiana State Hot Air Balloon Championships. Includes hot air balloon competitions in the mornings, balloon liftoffs.. more>>
Chris Shivers Bull Riding Invitational
August 15-16, the Chris Shivers Gerry Lane Invitational (CSGLI) comes to Baton Rouge. The CSGLI is a Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Enterprise Tour event that will feature the world's best Riders going head to head... more>>
One Book One
In the cornerstone programming event of the 2008 One Book One Community summer selection program, Internationally known author and Rwandan holocaust survivor Immaculeé Ilibagiza will address community readers at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31 during a free, public event at LSU's Cox Communications Academic Center for Student Athletes. more>>
American Masters
American Masters from the Blanton Museum of Art's Mari and James A. Michener Collection opens at the Louisiana State University Museum of Art on June 27, 2008... more>>
Fireball Run 2: Back to the Track
The 2008 event will start in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and will zigzag through the coolest parts of America to finish in Grand Rapids, Michigan. more>>
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