Guidebook for Baton Rouge
Food Scene
Best pizza in town, hands down. Cash only and unique atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
Fleur de Lis Pizza
5655 Government StBest pizza in town, hands down. Cash only and unique atmosphere.
The Overpass Merchant
2904 Perkins RdCheese curds and great small plates.
Everything on the menu is DELICIOUS! Within walking distance, the drinks are also incredible!
16 locals recommend
Soji: Modern Asian
5050 Government StEverything on the menu is DELICIOUS! Within walking distance, the drinks are also incredible!
Best place for typical Louisiana favorites like red beans and rice or seafood gumbo!
83 locals recommend
The Chimes
3357 Highland RdBest place for typical Louisiana favorites like red beans and rice or seafood gumbo!
French Truck Coffee
2978 Government StGreat coffee and breakfast, located just a few minutes away!
Another spot for great coffee and amazing cake balls! Just a few minutes away!
20 locals recommend
Brew Ha-Ha!
711 Jefferson HwyAnother spot for great coffee and amazing cake balls! Just a few minutes away!
Superior Bar & Grill MidCity
5435 Government StBest Mexican in town just a few minutes away!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails. Used to be a car shop so is a unique space. Includes ping pong on the outside patio and shuffle board inside.
44 locals recommend
The Radio Bar
3079 Government StGreat cocktails. Used to be a car shop so is a unique space. Includes ping pong on the outside patio and shuffle board inside.
Within walking distance from our house and an open to the outdoors experience! Also an incredible grilled cheese on focaccia bread made here!
39 locals recommend
Mid City Beer Garden
3808 Government StWithin walking distance from our house and an open to the outdoors experience! Also an incredible grilled cheese on focaccia bread made here!
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's
333 3rd StMore of a Louisiana feel and located downtown.
Sightseeing
The tallest capitol building in the United States in a beautiful art deco style.
21 locals recommend
Louisiana State Capitol Building
900 N 3rd StThe tallest capitol building in the United States in a beautiful art deco style.
USS Kidd
305 S River RdJust a walk along the levee and seeing the USS Kidd is worth it!
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
100 North BlvdJust as cool as the new one but very different!
Mike the Tiger's Habitat
16 N Stadium DrFree to go see his awesome habitat on LSUs campus :)
If you enjoy art museums and a view of the Mississippi River!
29 locals recommend
Shaw Center for the Arts
100 Lafayette StIf you enjoy art museums and a view of the Mississippi River!
Parks & Nature
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N Oak Hills PkwyA small look at our local terrain.
Botanic Gardens
7950 Independence BlvdCan get HOT but beautiful roses!
Great for nice peaceful walks, about 20 minute drive from our place.
9 locals recommend
Hilltop Arboretum
11855 Highland RdGreat for nice peaceful walks, about 20 minute drive from our place.
Shopping
Aladdin's Lamp Antiques
5201 Government StFabulous antiques
The Pink Elephant Antiques
2648 Government StFabulous antiques in a large building
Great beer and wine selection in addition to lots of locally made items.
20 locals recommend
Calandro's Supermarket (Mid-City)
4142 Government StGreat beer and wine selection in addition to lots of locally made items.
Time Warp Boutique
3001 Government StNot far from us and super fun and funky just for looking!
Mo's Art Supply Baton Rouge
4573 Bennington AvenueRight around the corner if you need anything crafty!
Baton Rouge Music Exchange
136 S Acadian ThruwayGreat record shop just a few minutes away