Whether your dad is an adventure seeker, a sports lover, a history buff, or just loves to relax, Baton Rouge offers a variety of activities that will make your time together memorable. Here are some top suggestions for things to do with your dad in Baton Rouge for Father's Day or just spending time with your pops!
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- Spend the Day on the Course
- Refuel at a Local Sports Bar
- Tour & Taste at Local Breweries & Distilleries
- Get a History Lesson
- Go on an Outdoor Adventure
SPEND THE DAY ON THE COURSE
Golfing is a great way to spend the day in beautiful Baton Rouge. Choose a tee time for you and your dad at any one of our pristine courses, or if the weather doesn't permit or you would prefer to be indoors, we have options for that, as well!
- Baton Rouge Country Club
- Beaver Creek Golf Course
- City Park Golf Course
- Copper Mill Golf Club
- Country Club of Louisiana
- Dumas Memorial Golf Course
- Fennwood Hills Country Club
- Howell Park Golf Course
- J.S. Clark Golf Course
- LSU Golf Course
- Santa Maria Park Golf Course
- Topgolf
- Webb Park Golf Course
REFUEL AT A LOCAL SPORTS BAR
Pull up a barstool and catch a game at one of the city’s sports bars. With multiple sports bars throughout the city, you’re sure to find somewhere to grab a beer and some bar food with Dad.
- Bengal Tap Room
- Brickyard South Bar + Patio
- The Bulldog
- The Chimes East
- The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room - Highland
- Icehouse Tap Room
- Ivar’s Sports Bar & Grill
- Mid City Beer Garden
- Mid Tap BR
- Pluckers Wing Bar - Bluebonnet
- Plucker's Wing Bar - Nicholson
- The Smiling Dog
- The Station Sports Bar & Grill
- Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar – Burbank
- Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar – Towne Center
TOUR & TASTE LOCAL BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES
If you both share an appreciation for local craft beer and spirits, visit a brewery or distillery right here in Baton Rouge. Our breweries and distilleries offer tours and tastings, most with their own taprooms and bars on site.
- Agile Brewing
- Cypress Coast Brewing Co.
- Istrouma Brewing
- Le Chien Brewing Company
- Laissez Versez Distillery
- Rally Cap Brewing
- Oxbow Rum Distillery
- Tin Roof Brewing Co.
GET A HISTORY LESSON
If your dad loves all things history, especially the capital city of Baton Rouge, he’ll love walking through one of Baton Rouge’s museums. Even if your dad grew up in Baton Rouge, it’s probably been a while since he toured his state capitol and heard the stories of its colorful history.
- 3828 West Lakeshore Drive
- (225) 578-3828
The Jack and Priscilla Andonie Museum is home to LSU's Athletics history. The museum, located at the Lod Cook Alumni Center on LSU's campus, is full of artifacts and memorabilia from the Andonie's personal collection gathered by the couple over the past three decades that total…
- 10503 North Oak Hill Parkway
- (225) 757-8905
A 103-acre facility dedicated to conservation, education, recreation and tourism. It houses an award-winning, 9500-square-foot building filled with live animal exhibits; photographic presentations of the site's flora and fauna; natural artifact and mineral displays; and a…
- 4560 Essen Lane
- (225) 763-3990
The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden is an expansive collection of specialty gardens, woodlands, wetlands, arboreta and university research facilities located in the heart of Baton Rouge. It features "Trees and Trails," three miles of serene walking paths through the Burden…
- 660 N. Fourth Street
- (225) 342-5428
Discover the vibrant spirit of Louisiana at Capitol Park Museum. Located across from the State Capitol Building in Downtown Baton Rouge, this dynamic museum invites visitors to delve into the rich tapestry of the state's history, culture, and natural wonders. Explore fascinating…
- 100 South River Road
- (225) 344-5272
Featuring exhibitions of internationally renowned artists, a permanent art collection, innovative programming in the state-of-the-art Pennington planetarium, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum seeks to enhance the understanding and appreciation of art and science for general…
- 100 North Boulevard
- (225) 342-0500
A National Historic Landmark standing high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. Houses the Old State Capitol Museum which contains several state of the art exhibits. Louisiana's "castle-on-the-river" is the recipient of distinguished awards for architecture and exhibit…
- 305 South River Road
- (225) 342-1942
WWII Fletcher class destroyer, restored to her 1945 appearance with over 50 inner spaces to see. Veterans Museum displays include a P-40 aircraft, ship models, full-scale replica of gun deck of Old Ironsides, the Louisiana Memorial Plaza a memorial to all Louisiana service…
