Whether it’s Father’s Day or you’re just looking to spend time with your Pops, we've got you covered when it comes to finding things to do in Baton Rouge with Dad!
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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.
- Andonie Museum
- Baton Rouge African American Museum
- Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
- Burden Museum & Gardens
- Capitol Park Museum
- Louisiana Art & Science Museum
- Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
- USS KIDD Veterans Museum
GO ON AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
From tubing and kayaking to hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities, if your dad likes to keep moving, Baton Rouge is full of adventure! Bring your own kayak or rent one to paddle the University Lakes, particularly beautiful at sunset. Walk down a winding trail at one of the city’s lush parks and see what you can discover in nature together.
- Blackwater Conservation Area
- Comite River Park
- Downtown East Social Ride
- Doyle’s Bayou Park
- Flanacher Road Park
- Forest Community Park
- Frenchtown Road Conservation Area
- Geaux Ride
- Gus Young Park
- Highland Road Park
- Hooper Road Park
- Independence Community Park
- Milford Wampold Memorial Park
- Muddy Water Paddle Company
- Perkins Road Community Park
- Scotlandville Parkway
For more things to do with Dad and special events happening this Father’s Day, browse our online calendar of events.