The Redstick Blog

Whether your travels bring you to Baton Rouge for leisure or business, take time and enjoy the sights, cuisine and southern hospitality. We hope that The RedStick Blog will inspire you to #GoBR, and plan your next trip to Louisiana's Capital City!

These locals are spending their time bettering the Baton Rouge community in every aspect of their daily lives. Learn more about each of them below, and don’t forget to ...

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From civil rights pioneers to chicken finger connoisseurs, Baton Rouge has been home to countless influential figures since its founding in 1699. Read up on some of our ...

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Though recent times have required us to be apart, we know you’ve been wanting to reunite with family. Whether it’s with your relatives or people you simply call family, ...

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2020 will be remembered for a lot of things, but we're going to remember it as the year of the staycation. Luckily for us locals, there’s a wide variety of hotels in ...

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Known as one of the most affordable destinations in the South, Baton Rouge is a great spot to get a taste of culture on a budget. In the Capital City, we believe culture ...

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Though the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in 1863, it would be years before news made its way down south and many heard of their freedom. Juneteenth (June ...

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Baton Rouge has one of the best park and recreation systems in the entire nation and you and your family can take advantage of that this summer. We're spending more time ...

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Maybe you’ve been to Baton Rouge before or maybe you already live here, but have you ever really immersed yourself in the Capital City? Full of history, culture and ...

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If you're looking for ways to contribute to our beautiful and diverse Baton Rouge communities, then shopping local is the way to go. The city has some fantastic ...

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From the kitchen of Chef Tyler Guelfo at Rouj Creole Pan seared crabcakes topped with a classic New Orleans remoulade sauce. Prep Time: 30 Minutes Yields: 8 Servings ...

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