Published Jul 18, 2024

Plan Your Family Reunion

Family reunions are a time to gather, a time to enjoy the company of those you care about.

Whether it’s with your relatives or people you simply call family, you all deserve a meeting place to share beautiful moments, meals and memories with. Here in Baton Rouge, we treat everyone like family, making it the perfect spot for your family reunion. Here is a fun-filled family itinerary for all ages to enjoy.

The Meet And Greet

Need help finding the best gathering place? Our sales team here at Visit Baton Rouge is more than happy to help you find the perfect place for you and your loved ones to meet and greet each other. Take a look at this list of all meeting places offered in Baton Rouge. Since we’re all about southern hospitality here in the Capital City, we have a long list of hotels to choose from for a perfectly comfortable stay.

Meals

Breakfast

For a day packed full of family fun, you’ll need fuel, and by fuel we mean a delicious breakfast. You could start the day off right at a local Government Street favorite, Simple Joe’s Cafe, a cafe smaller in size, but with large flavors that can satisfy any palate at any age for an affordable price. Head to LSU-bound Louie’s Cafe for class diner eats or Magpie Cafe for an incredible cup of fresh coffee.

Brunch

If you’re rolling with more of an afternoon crowd, check out these spots for brunch: try The Overpass Merchant (and their famous cheese curds), experience true Southern flavors at Beausoleil, or the soulful touch at Bistro Byronz.

For an overall food experience that all of Louisiana loves, brunch at Elsie's Plate & Pie, your taste buds will thank you! Voted as the Best of 225 Awards 2024 winners for Best Overall Restaurant and Best Local Brunch, this establishment keeps a full house every Saturday and Sunday. Their authentic, Southern menu and laid back atmosphere is a hit with patrons, in addition to their seven regular-menu pie favors and rotating daily specials. From their crawfish queso omelets to their Bayou Fry Bread, you'll find unique and delicious dishes that capture the essence of Louisiana's culinary traditions.

Lunch

Just below the hustle and bustle of I-10 sits City Pork with pork and meats that are the talk of the town. Downtown Baton Rouge has a lot of restaurants to offer with local favorites like Capital City Grill or Cecelia's Creole Bistro.

Dinner

For some true Louisiana flavors, consider trying Louisiana Lagniappe that offers a little something extra (hence the name “Lagniappe,”) Mike Anderson's for Louisiana staples like boiled crawfish, or Mansur’s on the Boulevard for a contemporary twist on Creole cuisine.

Still need more recommendations? Take a look at this full 48-hour itinerary of how to eat your way through Baton Rouge.

Activities

For a little friendly competition or to just be active, check out Uptown Climbing to reach new heights with rock climbing, or TopGolf, all family activities that are sure to hit a hole-in-one or a strike in fun! If you’ve got smaller children in your crew, check out Knock Knock Children’s Museum for a fun and educational experience.

Baton Rouge is known for its fun, relaxed environment making it the perfect hub spot for nightlife. Consider stopping by The Bulldog, a dog-friendly bar that's a local favorite for all those over 21. BR.cade is an arcade and bar rolled into one, where you can enjoy retro arcade games and grab drinks. For a full list of all things nightlife, click here.