Fun things to do in Baton Rouge: 47 fun attractions and activities

I truly enjoyed my nature walk and seeing the animals inside the museum. It’s good to know the only animals roaming around are squirrels, birds, lizards and rabbits that I saw in my walk. It was very peaceful

Nice trails, very well maintained and spacious. When you park, walk down the trail that has a sign that says conservation area. You will follow a board walk to the building and that’s where the admission fee can be taken care of. It’s 3 bucks for adults. And they have a few reptiles in there. They also have bird feeders and nest boxes set up near or right across from benches for photographers. I liked that a lot. Great place to take your family for a hike. I prefer more secluded off the beaten path hikes myself, but I’d come back here.

It is a beautiful place to walk and relax with the birds singing and if you are lucky you can see some other animals that live there 😍 you can feed the turtles and they have a visitor center where you can admire some snakes, I loved this place.

I had a great time connecting back to nature here. The scenery was very beautiful and clean. It was peaceful and its always a pleasure to hear the sounds of nature.

We did the $5 tour as a homeschool field trip. Definitely worth the money. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the grounds are beautiful

BREC believes they can close a swamp, lol! WRONG! You can't close outside! That's just silly! Closing it would make it then become "inside" simultaneously making it no longer "outside" and the attempt would only prove to be successful erasing the part of outside from existence. But enough of all that, look at my stick bug friend and his spider buddy!

Nice family nature walk through the swamp. Was nice to see the wildlife inside the centre.. got to see a baby alligator and a cotton mouth snake. While walking around the swamp we only got glimpse of rabbits and squirrels. Maybe it was the time of year but we will definitely be back and visit again next time we come to Louisiana

We decided to give this a shot since entry was free for veterans. We were pleasantly surprised. We got to watch a planetarium show on mummies and my kids (5&10) were enthralled with the mummy exhibit and my youngest cannot stop talking about how she got to see a “real life mummy”. We also really enjoyed the kids play area and are now on the hunt for a magnetic marble run wall like they had. I had to peel my son away from it when it was time to go.

I had such an incredible time at the art and science museum! 🧪🎨 There was so much to see and learn, I could have spent all day there. 🤩 It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. The museum offered so many interactive displays, making it a fun and engaging experience for all ages. Just a heads up, parking is easy to find on the street, but it is metered. Don't forget to pay!

I was surprised by how nice the museum was. The number of ancient Egyptian artifacts was stunning and there is even an actual mummy on display. Furthermore, the movie about Egyptian burial practices was both entertaining and informative. We loved it!

Really cool museum! We brought our 13 month old and one month old and it definitely helped with beating the Louisiana heat! There’s a planetarium that has short movies on the hour. We watched one about space and another about mummies. Both of which were engaging for not only the adults but even our 13 month old was intrigued. Military/Veterans/Fiest responders & family can enjoy for free which is a big plus in my book!

We got to explore this museum on the first Sunday of the month and it was Marvelous. I do recommend to get there early to get free parking and it wouldn't be full. Around 3 in the afternoon it got super full but we finished everything around 2-3 hours and we got to see the planetarium shows. The service was perfect, they welcomed us in and were super patient with our questions and they listened.

We had a great time here with the whole family. My little one LOVED the Sesame Street planetarium show and everyone loved the children’s section. We are looking forward to visiting again when the renovations are done. And I hope the museum will figure out a way to make ticket prices accessible to all!

Was looking to kill a little time and hoping to learn more about the city and it's historical past. The museum is a converted train station right on the river. I asked the staff at the check in desk for their recommendation on the best way to see the museum and any must sees and they basically just shrugged their shoulders and could not have been less interested in my questions. They handed me a map which did not detail what any of the exhibits were aside from the Egypt one, but was literally just a map of the building; not much help at all. I wandered around and enjoyed the exhibits but there didn't really seem to be any rhyme or reason for what was in each room; there was no cohesion. The planetarium offered a show each hour and while I didn't have an opportunity to take a show in, the attendant at the entrance of the planetarium was very informative and enthusiastic! Next time I will definitely partake. Overall, not a bad value for $15, especially if you're looking to kill a little bit of time (like I was 😉).

Fantastic zoo!! Traveling from Texas and been to our fair share of zoos. This is amazing, their enclosures for the animals are outstanding. I love all the scenery and the staff was very kind! Highly recommend a visit!

I love how they have certain animals such as peacocks, and armadillos just free roaming, I've never seen that at a zoo. They also have a rare rabbit I've never seen, I was hoping to see a full grown alligator, which is an icon of Louisiana. But that's okay because I feel like the tiger exhibit overshadowed the missing alligator. The way they have it set up, it's the next best thing of being up and close and personal with a tiger.

The zoo was nice and the walkways were pretty clean. The landscaping in the parking lot and around the zoo definitely needs some attention. They had overgrown grass all over the parking lot and attractions. Overall we had a good experience

It was very nice although more animals are needed for viewing. The food was typical of ball park concessions, but it was good. The gift shop was poor, mostly trinkets and junk. No variety of hats, shirts, and coffee cups with actual park animals. As far as the "natural habitat" for the parking lot is concerned, it is terrible... whoever designed it needs to reevaluate their decision. It looks unkempt and ugly.

My 3 year old went wild with excitement running from animal to animal. It was a lot of fun. The animal variety wasn't extraordinary, but not every zoo can budget being the Audubon or San Diego zoo. Definitely a fun outing for children.

We love to go to Zoo's. While visiting Baton Rouge this was on our list. The property is very pretty but the lawn areas definitely in need of better taken of!! They needed mowed pretty bad. Felt sorry for the animals due to this. It has potential for sure and yes worth going.

Great place, great price and the kids has a great time. Wasn't busy at all. Everyone was friendly and a really nice playground just around the corner with a splash pad.

We absolutely loved our visit to Louisiana’s Old State Capitol! The building is an architectural masterpiece—every inch packed with incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. The stained glass dome is truly over the top in the best way, casting colorful light across the ornate interior. We were blown away by the intricate woodwork throughout the space, and even the engraved door hinges stood out as tiny works of art. Some of our favorite features included the grand spiral staircase, the unique exterior pocket doors, and the thoughtfully curated exhibits. Highlights for us were the Hall of Presidents, the beautifully preserved 1861 hand-stitched Confederate “First National Flag,” and the delicate 1850 embroidery on display. It’s not just a building—it’s an experience that celebrates history, design, and storytelling. A must-see if you're in Baton Rouge!

Beautifully kept up, so much rich history in this building. I loves that you are able to do a self guided tour and take your time with each exhibit. There were two rooms, however, that seemed like they didn't belong there - the one with children's coloring over the walls was just not really fitting, but I understand why it's there - as an activity for kids to do...and the other with random wedding photos on the walls - my understanding is that they are displaying the wedding that have happened there? I honestly wished that it was opened on Sundays because I wanted to go back to the gift shop and purchased something - as they don't sell any of that stuff online.

We had the BEST time here. Our young kids loved all the children’s areas. The exhibits were so well done and the staff was helpful. Great gift shop as well. It is free and a great use of time!

We had the pleasure of attending/participating in a lovely wedding. The staff was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. It would be wonderful if the groomsmen's waiting area could be more comfortable, and if there were restrooms available upstairs, rather than only on the first floor.

This was an awesome site. If you are into architecture at all, you'll love taking a tour through this place. The staircase and the atrium ceiling were stunning. We got there late, so we had to kinda skip through it, but feel we got to take most of it in and enjoy it.

So cool, Very small definitely see why they need a new capital. The wood work inside is gothic but very large.. hard to describe Great that it's free!

Helpful and welcoming staff. Quick and simple meusum with small section of historial information past and present. Beautiful mosaic windows and ceiling. Beautiful architecture.

This museum is very interesting. It features a display of scale model ships, a tribute to soldiers and officers, weapons, and a lot of history. The tour of the museum can be completed in about 45 minutes. Then you can continue your visit on the museum ship, the USS Kidd (DD-661), a Fletcher-class destroyer that was one of the first ships of the United States Navy. The tour inside the ship can take about an hour to an hour and a half, especially if you follow all the signs and take your time to observe the details. It’s an iconic place where you can take great photos, it’s not expensive, and best of all—pets are allowed in both locations.

We enjoyed the USS Kidd Veterans Museum. This is an average sized, two-story museum with lots of displays. We found the Japanese aviator’s flight suit and the remains of the kamikaze plane to be very interesting. There are also a collection of naval uniforms and two fighter jets on display as well as a small gift shop.

Excellent Museum to visit for the whole family. The museum itself has so much to see, but the actual battleship is a sight to behold. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the entire ship from top to bottom. Honestly you could take a few days to just read all of the info all around the ship. Make sure you were pants and sneakers since there will be a lot of walking in tight quarters. The gift shop also has a lot of cool souvenirs that you will enjoy later. Highly recommend this for families.

Small museum, but packed with memorabilia and a lot of information. First off, since the ship was being dry-docked for repairs, there was a discounted price. Second, all the information in all of the cases and next to the pictures is very informative. One thing I did find confusing was is the pirate exhibit, whose name is the same, Kidd, is that a relative of the ome who had the ship(s) named after him? I understand there is a lineage, given that his wife, after his death wanted the pirate flag flown on the ship. Other than that, it's a cute little place packed with information.

Great stop when traveling through Baton Rouge! The staff was so friendly and super helpful. The museum is perfect for any US Military, naval and maritime history buff. The Large model ships were a huge hit with my kiddos. The destroyer was great and my kids just loved exploring it. Beautiful views of the Mississippi. The grounds were very well kept. Fantastic historical experience.

Really cool! Definitely worth you time and my kids are enjoyed it too. You get to walk through the boat and and go up and down and explore. Sitting on the Mississippi River there are amazing views of the river and some bridges. Lots of history here!

This was such a cool place to visit. After walking through the museum, you can walk through the ship on a self-guided tour. Very neat to see in person and totally worth visiting!

Such a fun, chill experience for the family. So much history and culture explained. I would give it 5 stars but many of the structures were locked; I’d have loved to have been able to go in them and look around!

20/10. 100% recommend. And please at least you need 2 to 3 hrs if you want to see all the amazing things they have. Basically, it's a small fee to get there. But worthed

This is an amazing museum with the best collection of architecture and artifacts from Louisiana that I’ve ever seen. We used the pre-recorded walking tour, which was excellent and we learned a lot of history of the area and what life was like for people over the centuries. The section on both slavery and slaveowners in the museum was thoughtful, respectful and honest, clearly representing what it was like to live in this area at the time. The museum’s commitment to preserving the past is commendable and a great example to others. I was very impressed and would recommend this to anyone interested in the history of Louisiana.

It makes you appreciate what we have and the everyday items we use. A great museum with a fantastic collection. The buildings are just from another era altogether. Definitely worth a visit.

Always a nice facility to visit. Nice little museum in the front to wonder through with lots of Louisiana historic artifacts. Numerous events here throughout the year.

Great museum. There is so much history and artifacts to explore. I highly recommended visiting this museum.

Great place to visit. Plan on 2 to 3 hours depending on how much time you take to view everything and information you want to absorb. 4 stars 🌟 because some of the structures did not have much information about the structure. Also it would have been nice if there were labels as to what items and artifacts were and used for that they used inside of the dwellings and around the dwellings. They have a variety of plows , tools, housewares etc that it would have been nice for a label and what each item was used for. Also would have been nice to see these items restored and preserved so the rust doesnt further deteriorate the items. The gift shop is nice and has quite a selection of items. Overall I could see myself wanting to visit again as I found it very interesting and enjoyable.

A Cool Break and a Thoughtfully Curated Experience This museum was the perfect size for escaping the heat and humidity for one to two hours while picking up some fascinating history along the way. The layout is intuitive and flows effortlessly from one era, region, and topic to the next. Each exhibit offers just the right amount of information—enough to inform and spark curiosity without overwhelming you with walls of text. The variety of displays ensures there’s something to capture everyone’s interest, from artifacts and multimedia to interactive elements. We were especially drawn to the 1812 eighteen-star flag, the mysterious submarine recovered from Lake Pontchartrain in 1878, the impressive 1877 American Eagle stern carving, Louis Armstrong’s bugle, and the stunning Mardi Gras costume displays. Well worth the price of admission and a great way to spend a couple of hours in Baton Rouge!

The Louisiana State Library Book Festival 2025 was going on that weekend. It's a very nice place to visit on the weekend. I went to the Library and the Museum.

10/10 so informative and never get bored here I visited 4 times, always find something new! We went there during free first sundays.

Excellent facility, parking is easy, well maintained and beautiful structure and grounds. The permanent Louisiana exhibit is really extensive and well done. We actually went to see the Billy Cannon exhibit and it was a superb experience showcasing his historical rise to fame and positive impact for the state. The staff are very helpful and informed. The gift shop is worth a visit as well. Afterwords it is an easy walk to the Capital and Huey Long’s monument. It’s worth a visit.

Wife and I were in Gonzales for a wedding and decided to spend the morning in Baton Rouge. After checking out the different museums on maps, we decided on the Capitol Park museum, and boy, was it a good choice. We had a great time checking out the exhibits and reading about the history and people of Louisiana. Other reviewers say it is only good for an hour but we spent nearly 3 and still had to rush through some of the exhibits upstairs in order to make the wedding on time.

It was nice to see the Louisiana history. Which was on the 1st and 3rd floor. There was no wait, but that's probably because everybody was at the book festival.

Super nice museum. Interactive, well organized, many videos, nice decor, on two floors. Really impressed by the quality of the exhibits but really disappointed with the absence of French, including in sections on Acadie, Cajuns and Creoles. There is even a survey about French context…which was weird because there is none. We are fully bilingual so not an issue but how can you pretend to be inclusive and respectful for the Acadian culture, and Cajuns and Creoles when everything is in English (also in light of the fact that French was banned from school). A few symbolic signs would have helped a lot. But it is a great museum and it was free on the day we visited.

Our kids had the BEST time at the Knock Knock museum! We decided to check it out on a recent trip to Baton Rouge and it did not disappoint! Around every corner there was something new and interesting to do and play with! The workers and volunteers were also pretty nice and welcoming. The kids especially loved the art garden and the construction zone where they drilled and cut their own piece of wood safely. Such a cool place! I know we will be back if we ever visit the area again!

Amazing. So much to do. You could spend an entire day and still have stuff you didn’t do. The kids loved it. When we got to my car. I noticed my battery was dead. So the staff was very kind and Mr. JT had someone cover the front desk so he could jump start my battery with his truck. Will definitely be back.

Grandson had a great time. They have very good interactive exhibits. Employees were visible, knowledgeable and friendly. The backyard area needs as much attention as the inside. There was really no reason to go outside. He loved the excavator, dance studio, pumping gas and driving and putting washer fluid in the engine. He had a blast and so did I. On the way out I purchased some binoculars and they were noticeably cheaply made especially for the $16 price tag.

Our daughter always has fun at the museum. There are plenty of fun toys for them to play with. The staff is friendly. The tickets are a bit pricey.

Great time for kids of all ages. Loads of different areas to enjoy. Easy wheelchair accessible. The carpet is easy to roll wheelchair over & able to manage a wheelchair in most areas, pending how many kids are in the area! We did not go outside. Katie was extremely helpful & knowledgeable.

Traveled two hours for a fun day here only to go into a place that has very small exhibits and also lots of families with unsupervised children. Also if you’re a parent of a biter watch your child and maybe even let others be aware! Ppl say I act as if I’m a first time mom when I finally felt I could let her play in the toddler area and sit down this is what happened 10/04/2025

In the words of my 8 year old: "It was amazing!" Visited while making a quick road trip stop in Baton Rouge and now I wish that we had a museum like this back home. From what I could tell, the cost of a membership would definitely be worth it if you are local. Was a little pricey for a one time visit. Clean. Engaging. Well staffed. Friendly. Loved the Louisiana theme throughout!

My wife and I stopped by the LSU campus and had a great time checking out Mike the Tiger. His enclosure is huge and really clean—it’s obvious they take great care of him. Mike was being super playful and active, which made it even more fun to watch. We were there for a while just enjoying the sight of him roaming around. If you're ever on campus, definitely swing by to see Mike. It’s a cool experience, and you can tell he’s well taken care of!

No tickets needed. Saw Mike 3 days on our 7 day stay! He is absolutely beautiful!! If you are in the area definitely go see him! Recommend early in the morning at around 8:30am when it's not so hot on him! We got to watch him swim and walk around alot!

I LOVE visiting Mike!! He is usually sleep but I love visiting him either way. When he is active, He sometimes swims to in his pool or walks around his habitat.

I LOVE Mike! Every time I am in Baton Rouge I visit him everyday. His enclosure is well put together and I love the rock that heats in the winter and cools in the summer. His habitat is always clean and he seems to be a well taken care of tiger!

Found out about Mike when we were planning our recent road trip and made sure to stop by here. We were so happy to meet him and he was very active and entertaining at the time. We wish for his well being and happy campus life. As for parking, we parked at a visitor parking across from the habitat and it was flat rate ($5.35) on the day of our visit. We thought we met Mike VI but we learned that he is Mike VII according to the LSU website.

Mike is amazing. Even if you aren’t an LSU fan, be sure to stop by. Sometimes he hides and other times he’s up for giving a show.

Beautiful location. Scenery was breathtaking. First time at the campus and nothing but shock and awe. Love it

Interesting museum from the Plantation Era. It is conveniently located, though the entrance is a little tricky to see from Nicholson Drive. The property is attractive and the buildings well maintained. We had a couple of staff members cover the tour, and both were excellent. The main house is relatively modestly sized. The decor is from the period, but not necessarily from this family. They did a good job of covering the perspective of the enslaved people.

This is one of the best plantations in Baton Rouge as it’s big trees, and spacious houses are a true historical landmark in the city of Baton Rouge. I came here for free on the first Sunday of the month, most of the time they have tours that cost money but it’s an overall good experience. If you like history and big houses this is the place for you.

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic experience! The tour guide was amazing and gave us so much detail while still making it enjoyable and fun! It was not busy so we got a personal one on one with our tour guide! The gift shop was also great! I’ve been going to college here for 5 years and never even knew this place excited! It’s definitely worth checking out by yourself or with friends and family! ** Please note that there is a difference between self guided and tour guided!! You can’t enter the home without a tour guide! We chose to go with a tour guide. **

Really good tour!! If you love history like we do, you will love this place.

I did the self guided tour for the kids & I. It was five dollars per person, you got a map that had markers that showed where everything on the grounds were located. The lady in the gift shop was very welcoming & also gave me some suggestions on other things to do since I told her I wasn't from around here. It's always interesting to me to see our history & to drop a little unknown knowledge on the kids. If you're in the area stop by no reservations needed. Guided tours are every 45 minutes, I believe that's what was stated.

We visited Magnolia Mound Plantation on a weekend in June, 2023. We decided to take a guided took, because we feel you get so much more out of it. Although we had to wait a bit since they only do the tours on the hour. So we walked around a bit before an took some pictures. Then we gathered with others to take the tour or the house and kitchen. It lasted an hour and was informative. We were able to get an insight into life back then. The tour told us and showed us things we would have missed if we went it alone. We could ask questions and such. I felt it was a good time spent. I would recommend visiting, but definitely take the guided tour. The visitors center has a nice gift shop with actual decent items. The have rest rooms and a model display of the plantation back in the day. The price ran between $9-12 per adult. So it wasn't overly expensive either. And they give you a nice little fan with the map of the plantation on it. So you can stay cool and have a map all in one item. Then take it with you for use later. Such a deal:)

The place has a great atmosphere. It's a pity that you can't enter the house without a guide. We declined it because our English proficiency is weak. The entrance fee is symbolic, but there aren't many exhibits. The main highlight is the owners' house, which has restricted access

Glad the place is preserved and open to the public. (Free admission) interesting history and memorabilia. We went back twice and did the scavenger hunt.

Loved the history, architecture and landscape. Visit time approximately 1.5 ho self tour

Another really amazing free point of interest. Tons of history from louisianas past governance. The staff was super friendly and awesome as well.

Amazing experience for me. Learn about Baton Rouge and Louisiana history. Pretty and well-preserved place.

The staff is very nice. The secret staircase is not a secret 😊

Another Louisiana's treasure. What a lovely mansion, a lot of history in these walls. Very easy to comprehend and walk through. The staff is friendly. I regret not taking the lady tour guided, don't make the same mistake. Free!

Very good job of hitting all the historic points of the Old Governor's Mansion. It's a shame that Governor Huey went to prison for knocking down the old one that was originally on this site. The admission is free and you just walk up to the front door and walk right in like you were invited by the governor! The staff will even take you on a short tour not sure if that's every day as we went on a really bad weather day so not many people dropped by. We'll worth the stop though!

My wife and I took our children and grandchildren here for the 4th of July. Wheat early enjoyed it. My wife spent most of her time in the lazy river and the wave pool which she loved. I rode some of the rides with our children and grandchildren. They were a lot of fun! We had hot dogs and hamburgers at one of the cantina's. They were pretty good. I'm sure we will be going back next year.

Really 1.5 stars but that’s no an option. Half the rides work, and extremely overpriced tickets. For a family of 5 it’ll cost about 300$ just to get in. That excluding food lockers and concessions. There are also rumors that the owner is closing the park permanently, but at the time of this post, it is still under debate. The positive things about this park is the rides are fun, some also look 28 years old. But nonetheless, this is a fun theme/water park.

Great water park, lots to do, fun for all ages. I went opening day this year, credit card machine was down but they got us through! Only recommendation is that they put some cover over the eye bolts sticking out of the ground in the first sled slide area. Food lines could use some assistance.

We Love our weekly trip to Blue Bayou!!! They are very accommodating and allow us to bring in fruit and veggies for us to have healthy snacks too! They have plenty of places to have lunch at and they staff are very friendly. I do wish that they had more bathrooms at the front of the park but that’s ok. My kid loves the rides and even said that he enjoys them almost as much as Disney rides;) the park is Very clean. The water is clean.

Pretty big water park. The lazy river is a little too shallow. You can only go around once with the park provided tubes. And you have to ride in/on the tube. No free swimmers. The wave pool was being worked on and closed. It had some nasty brown stuff all in the shallow end and some workers were trying to suck some stuff out of the deep end. That’s kind of a disappointment. We came down from Jackson, MS with a Girl Scout troop. No way to get your group inside until all are there. Seems like you could have some sort of will call to help speed this part along. We read the lemonade was good so we got some. And yes it’s good. Cost 4 tickets (4 dollars). But seems reasonable for park food.

Most of the attractions were close so we got a small discount. The kids part was fun. It sucks you can only go around the lazy river once unless you purchase a floater. Which they were out.

Wow! First day this season and I’m completely impressed. Every slide is open. Staff everywhere. Fresh paint on most areas. Food is good. Especially the chicken tenders! ❤️! I’ve been coming yearly since Covid and this is the best year yet! Great job, Blue Bayou!

Beautiful! Hosted the Spring plant sale. Irises were in bloom on the lake edge. Stunning

Very green and relaxing place. It is open from dawn till dusk, and the office/gift shop is only open normal hours (like a 9-5). There are turtles in the pond, if you go up to the deck and look over, that will come to you. There are a bunch of interesting trees and a few flowers. It’s very earthy and smells fresh. There are multiple paths in, and not a hard closing time, so if you are concerned just park outside the gate. There are bees in the far back past the hill near magnolia trees, and lots of insects and birds. Check the office when you go, as this place is a venue for people to use and could be closed. Overall, very relaxing.

Was a beautiful walk and loved seeing the flowers. It is small and I do wish there was more flowers but what was there was nice. Would make a great spot for a small intimate wedding. There is a geocache that we found and it made for a fun scavenger hunt for us. Will be back with my cameras next time to get some more pictures!

-It is nice and peaceful; a maintained property -Plants can be purchased here, too. You can use the qr code and make your purchase selectiona. -There are venues that can be rented, as well.

Such a gem! I am a purebred BatonRougen and I JUST Discovered the arboretum!? Love this park so much, so easy to just wander through the trees and breathe. The pond near the pavilion is so peaceful with all of the little turtles waddling about in the water. Great spot!!

Cute little place. I kind of expected it to be a little bigger but that was my mistake. Beautiful place for a short morning walk. Very quiet and Serene. Just the sound of the gravel path underneath your feet. I will say that the cantilever wouldn't deck around the Little pond is a little unnerving and feels a little unstable but I made it safely.

This is a beautiful space with well groomed walking trails and nice signage for the plants and trees. I spotted a turtle in the pond. The history of the place is posted on one of the buildings. What an incredible difference a person can make on the world around them.

An impressive view, many trees that provide shade and for fishing. A pleasant walk

Beautiful trail just wish there were more markers

This is the perfect place to walk your pet/have a picnic. You can see a lot of people fishing as you walk around, since Blackwater is near the Comite river. Please be sure to pick-up after yourself! You can find beer bottles/trash near the water, but there are workers that drive around cleaning as much as they can.

Beautiful nature walk. Fishing available.

I loved the view and cleaniess but the pier fishing is risky. You may want to bring protection. I heard that there were car burglaries here, amongst other things. Catching fish is not here, they're always sleep or on a date. Not one person caught a fish.

A great pond to walk and fish with bathroom facilities. The trail that goes down to the pod is rocked to make it easy to walk down and sufficient for my bike to handle a little ride. Plenty of piers to go fish off of so you’re not crowded. It looks to be kept up as I didn’t see a lot of trash on the ground which says a lot. Definitely a place to sped a little time to fish or just walk if you’re up to it.

Overall its a nice park. There isn’t a lot of parking but normally it’s not full anyway. there are a few ponds but only one isn’t overgrown. It has spots to fish but not exactly the best fishing since its fished so much, yet the chance is there. The ponds to the south of the grounds are mainly shallow beaver and other wildlife habitats so it is good for a nature walk especially if you go a little off trail in those areas. If you want to catch some fish You may actually fair better fishing the Comite River close to the bridge. And yes you can acess the river by going into the back heading westward on the northern trail. If you take the northern trail westward It will take you all the way to the back of the park to the Comite River. There you can go swimming in the river if you’re into that. It’s not deep and relatively good for younger kids with supervision as long as the River isn’t high. There is a rocky sandy beach to setup at although it can get a little full at times but mostly not too bad. It does change from time to time with more or less beach area. The people are generally nice and keep to themselves but it being public anything can happen so just a heads up. Outside of that its not a bad place but in general do not bring valuables and leave them in your car especially visible for people to see. Thats not just this park but almost everywhere, a little tip for those a little sheltered. If they look in and don’t see anything tempting then they are probably going to move on. So with that enjoy as it is a good place to get some fresh air.

Lovely museum it was quiet and it was not busy on a Friday afternoon. The Warhol exhibit was exceptional. Their regular collection was diverse and impressive as well. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommended.

Super cute and affordable. Brought my kids, they blew through it. Would have loved to have stayed longer. The lady at the desk was super sweet

Had to get my art fix. It's a beautiful museum that offers special events and theater. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Beautifully maintained collection of art with descriptive texts located at the 5th floor. It is free for the LSU affiliated people and $5.50 for others to enter. Currently covers a collection of silverware and ceramics, portraits, and contemporary arts, among others. Great place to spend your weekends exploring.

Beautiful museum! The staff were super friendly, and the exhibits were awesome. The location is lovely as well with lots of parking options nearby. Would definitely return for future exhibits!

I knew that I would be visiting Baton Rouge so what I did is I went on groupon and searched things to do in Baton Rouge. I was able to find the Groupon for LSU museum. I really didn't know what to expect but they met my expectations. My daughter and I literally really enjoyed it. The price was so affordable that I paid. It was around $5 for the both of us. There was a lot of nice artwork in the museum and the people there were really nice and friendly they even have a gift shop attached. I loved how my daughter and I got to bond during that visit to LSU museum today. #Makingmemoriestogether💕💕💕🥰

Looks really great! The photos by Children are thought provoking. Nice downtown location. A group of children on a field trip were fascinated by the quirky schedule of the water sprouts.

Hidden gem! Definitely the most fun I've ever had at an aquarium, and in a fairly small space. We loved petting the stingrays, and letting the fish nibble at our hands!! Brennan was very helpful & knowledgeable of all the animals, as well as the other young lady. Amazing staff. Incredible creatures! I don't know who had more fun - my 2 yr. old son, or my 75 yr old dad - both were in heaven!! Never thought I'd be looking at sea animals in the same spot I bought my first pair of overpriced jeans 25 yrs ago (Abercrombie in the mall)!! Can't wait to go back next time we're in BR!!! Oh and can't forget how cool it was to go into the room with the parakeet birds & feed them!!!

I took my grand daughter to the Blue Zoo this week and it was a great experience. There were so many opportunities to learn, touch and feed. What made this experience absolutely memorable was the staff. All were friendly, kind and knowledgeable. They answered all our questions. Kamryn really stood out. She was amazing. She made sure my grand daughter had the most wonderful and unforgettable time and left with good memories.

It may be small, but we truly had a great time! They have quite a few reptiles which made it even better. The stingrays are truly awesome, they're very friendly and excited for the attention (and snacks). It is quite expensive for how small it is, however, it's important to remember that these are live animals that require care and attention. Most things here responded and came out of hiding to the sound of our voices which really speaks the the amount of care they are given - to me, this makes the price worth it.

First time here and it was amazing. My grandson enjoyed it and couldn’t get enough. The only downside was we eventually had to leave😢. The staff and our personal favorite Victoria were amazing at assisting.

This was a great experience for my 8 month old grandchild and myself. Everything was clean and everyone was so friendly! They were well informed and helpful. This is a great place for a rainy day.

First time here and the kids absolutely loved it, definitely would visit again, if you are from Baton Rouge or just visit, plan to make a visit See Jolie she was amazing

Great family fun. Worth the price and people are personal and animals

Great park with tons of activities and great walking paths. They have everything you need for skating or extreme biking. They also have a rockwall and a stocked fishing pond. Further down they have a great river walk and a nice outdoor work out area.

My daughter loves it so that's all that matters. Park was clean and there's 2 areas for the kids with one being for the smaller kids .

One of the best places around for the kids to play an a trail to walk on!

My daughter and her friends (all over the age of 18) just arrived to have a picnic. There is only about 10 of them. They wanted to get together as friends and eat, kick around a soccer ball too. They just arrived and got kicked out of the park. Why is this??? Isn’t this a public park where you are allowed to gather for a couple of hours with friends to have picnic and play?? They are not unruly teenagers and they didn’t even give them grace to share time together. Why don’t you want young adults spending some time outdoors together in a safe area of Baton Rouge??? When I moved to city 4 years ago I didn’t realize parks were off limits. Do better EBR parks, we all pay taxes you keep those areas so let people enjoy them as needed .

Play the trumpet for all the kids teaching him to be extroverted.

I haven't been here in a while. Always love the BREC parks. Walked to the lake. Saw fish just jumping.

Really pretty & quiet park it has a lot of people come in and out everyday with the field ,skatepark and playground it’s a popular area

Great place good persons,wish they had a pool,and gym there.. for basketball recreations...

While I love BREC and the parks and have been sending my son to Afterschool Adventures since 2021, things changed recently. A new person took over the program at Antioch Park and has utterly ruined it. Instead of kids getting to burn off some energy after spending an entire day sitting at a desk in school, they are forced to sit at a table and be quite. This should be a time for them to play and socialize and for their minds to get a rest.

Great gym option when visiting from out of town! Decent equipment and low daily fee $, not too crowded

BREC has done an amazing job with so many of its parks and walking trails. From the Comite Bike Trails to the Bluebonnet Swamp, I am grateful to have BREC in place to manage, create and take care of the greenspace that surrounds our urban environment in all corners of BR.

Very nice place to rent for events

I went for a party, it was nice.

MEAN COUNSELORS at ANTIOCH BREC PARK is a thing. the boys told me Tuesday of horrible stories that counselors being mean to kids. my neighbor told me about a fb group that had been saying the same thing for the past 2 weeks regarding their children. children are made fun of until they cry, they had to write lines, and there is a list of bad kids that can't go swimming. I called the main office and recieved a return call from one of the local supervisors. she told me these issues have been dealt with and she couldn't give me information on other children. apparently 3 other mothers from the fb group have called as well. NOTHINGS HAVE NOT CHANGED. I feel that this is the only thing I can do to make the public aware. and a survey is not gonna do it. you are welcome to share this post

The food was amazing . The place was super overpriced though. I asked about the $20 for 20 and was distracted and ended up buying a package instead . If they were really helpful they would have told me to by the day pass . Anyway I spent $240 for four people in 1 and half hours . If I return I will only do promos because that was not worth it to me . Mind you we didn’t even get to bowl for that price the bowl wait was three hours . I would recommend planning your money and day when going here . Also save your money on the alcoholic drinks they are watered down

The venue was large enough in size and had a decent array of games and activities. However, a large percentage of the machines didn't work or were broken to the point that the gaming experience was made impossible. On the other hand, the management is more than willing to compensate you for lost credits and machines are fixed quickly if possible. As for the other experiences, we didn't eat there or bowl so I can't speak on those activities.

Kids loved it and I did not spend what I expected. Its small but plenty, I highly recommend this place because of 2 things 1. I dint spend the whole time looking for my kids lol 2. My kids didn't come looking for me every 5 minutes asking for more money. No one is rich anymore in 2025 so to find a budget place that can over exhaust the kids and give u a small break is a win win. Last thing the staff were great and very helpful!!! Great job and thanks alot.

Tried to order drinks. A guy finally came to take our order and never came back. Our 1 hour bowling time had ended so we left without getting our order. We were able to see they guy that took our order on the other side and he just stood by the drink machine talking.

Disappointing First and Last Visit This was our first visit to the Baton Rouge location — and sadly, it will be our last. We purchased the unlimited armband and game card for 3 kids ($167 total) expecting a fun, full day of activities. Instead, we encountered poor service and multiple closed or broken attractions. At customer service and throughout the facility, several employees were sitting around talking about their schedules rather than assisting guests. Laser tag had no players, yet we still waited over an hour, only to find that half the vests and guns didn’t work once the kids got inside. The ropes/climbing station was closed because no staff were available to operate it. Bowling was the only activity we could enjoy without delay, but even that started with an issue where everyone was given only left shoes. We did not try the food, so I can’t comment on that service. However, for the price we paid, we expected all advertised activities to be staffed, working, and available. This experience was disappointing for both the kids and the adults. I hope management takes steps to address these staffing and maintenance problems so other families don’t leave feeling the same way.

We had a blast before school is back in session so even Nicole and Tim, the managers on duty, had fun with the kids. Nicole even swiped for VR games for them to play on the house. Kimber chose Nicole as her partner. It was a great time had by all.

Our visit to Main Event at the Mall of Louisiana proved to be a fantastic evening filled with diverse activities. Opting for the unlimited bowling play pass, we not only enjoyed the game but also had an unexpectedly satisfying workout. The laser tag game and gravity ropes added an exciting twist to our experience, ensuring a memorable time. The venue caters well to both kids and adults, boasting a kid-friendly atmosphere alongside a designated bar area for adults seeking a more relaxed setting. The variety of food options in the restaurant adds to the overall appeal, although it's advisable to order promptly to manage potential wait times. While our visit on a less busy night resulted in reasonable wait times, it's wise to be cautious on busier evenings. Main Event offers an array of entertaining games for all age groups, making it an ideal venue for families. The two-story laser tag space is particularly noteworthy for large groups, enhancing the overall experience. For those seeking an adrenaline rush, the gravity ropes provide an exhilarating above-ground walking experience. Overall, Main Event at the Mall of Louisiana is a commendable choice for a fun-filled outing catering to the varied preferences of both kids and adults.

Arcade was great but don’t play mini golf. The course was full of water, debris, and the holes were beat up. The turf and the course itself was really run down too. We lost both balls in some of the features before completing the course. Worse, NO refunds.

Words don't express how dissappointed we were with both the condition of the facility ie golf course, go cart track/go carts not running etc. We had a fond memories of this place when my daughters were growing up . This place is not even 1/20th of what it was just 5 years ago. We should have listened to ourselves when we pulled up and there were no cars in the parking lot in the middle of the week during kids summer vacation. This place should be rolling with kids and discounts should be available in the middle of the week during an obviously unbusy time . The price of 30 per person for two turns on the go cart track..golf..and $10 on tokens(1.75 per game) is def pricy. But that's not the issue. Within a half an hour we were ready to go. The general condition from the batting cages although not working could be mowed and not full of weeds to the go-karts that barely run . We had to call the main number to get someone to come out to monitor the go-karts that again barely ran . The interior of the building was neat and most of the video games did work . You would think at about $100 an hour electrical operational costs , probably more , they would try to bring more customers in to at least cover the Baseline expenses of the building. You can tell whoever owns this or if corporate owned , upper management never visits this place especially during the week. I'm sorry. Unless this place makes a complete management turnaround , don't waste your money here..

Our experience at celebration station was pretty good. It just needs a little TLC. The employees were very friendly and helpful. Signing up to be a rewards/club member was totally worth it. All in all the family enjoyed their time there.

Over the years this place has changed a lot. I love coming here but the last time I went with the kiddos. We were told we could not ride the Go Karts because we had open shoes, that has never been an issue before. So ofc my kiddos are mad.. arcade is too expensive. Still got good memories from when I was younger coming here. It’s not the same anymore

We were able to schedule a last minute birthday only a day in advance. Wonderful experience with all the staff. The kids and adults enjoyed every minute of the birthday package. Exceptional value all around.

The staff at Celebration Station provided an exceptional experience. We organized a visit for a group of 30 children from our summer camp, and the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by the staff were impressive. Their commitment to ensuring a positive environment was evident throughout our time there.

I visited today with my family, and was very disappointed by the mini-golf installations conditions (see attached pictures ) Balls didn't exit from the mini-houses traps since they were full of water. Not recommended.

North Sherwood Forest Community Park offers a fantastic playground with equipment for all ages. Enjoy nature trails, picnic areas, and a splash pad, ensuring fun for the whole family.

Amazing park my kids had the time of their life. The park is clean. The park is big and spacious the park offers lots of options for tots and kiddos. My kids really enjoyed the splash pad that’s open now and the tiny toddler park plenty of swings nice view huge pond, cute ducks great for walks and family time

Beautiful place Even larger and nicer than I expected Very peaceful Great fishing spot Marshall, I wish you were here

Not much to say, great experience overall, public restrooms, benches, basketball courts, tennis courts, a walking trail, a lake, and the water park

My family have been residents of the area for more than 25 years. I have seen this area go from United States Air Force Depot 2 a FEMA trash collection site to the facility that it is now. The Reformation of it over the last few years has been beautiful. Today my youngest grandson and I enjoyed 4 hours at the facility. We only played on the playground equipment, the bike path, and did a little fishing. We did not utilize any of the Interior facilities, but we had a great time. I think it's great that b r e c has provided an area like this for this community. Thank you. Please don't dump all the trash next door anymore. I'm sure we can find another site to do that. Thank you again!

This was a last minute trip due to inclement weather so we were scrapping for field trips. I called around 9 am today to let front office know that we’re coming and if they would let us in. When we arrived the woman in the front was already extremely rude interrogating us with questions when we just need an area for our kids to play in. Do I went inside to discuss with the woman in charge and she did not make things any better. She told us another group was coming and that she couldn’t let us in.

I love this playground!!!!!!! It’s a great day for flying a kite in a beautiful space and the swing and the slides are fun for all the kids to play safely.

It was a beautiful clear night for star gazing! We were happy that there was just a short wait for the bod telescope:^) The gentleman operating the telescope was very knowledgeable and informative. There were people of all ages and walks of life- share a love for the sky. We were able to borrow some binoculars for stargazing outside. The young man operating the telescope outside was also extremely nice and helpful:^) we loved our beautiful experience. The only slight marr on the experience was as we were leaving we heard shots fired in the distance, a pack of cyotes howling and what appeared to be a police vehicle driving slowly through the parking area with his high beams on ( it is specifically stated on the sign at the entrance to keep your headlights off to keep the star gazing experience nice). It was just weird.

Really Great Place for families and even small children. I went with my daughter, her fiancee and her 6 yr old twins to see the Super Blood Wolf Moon lunar eclipse last night. They had activists for the children as well as large telescopes set up for viewing. They are very informative about any questions you have. To my surprise there were people out with chairs and even blankets and sleeping bags on the ground to watch this event. I would definitely recommend this place. There was ample free parking and fresh hot free coffee. I did purchase a map of the moon for $7.95 and also a Baton Rouge star guide for $17.95 for the children. I'm so glad we got to go to this event!!!

Super cool. Volunteers manning the telescopes are very knowledgeable with the locating and explaining. Inside staff could definitely be more polite, but supposedly was one of their busiest nights so I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt.

Amazing facility with top-notch staff and volunteers. Special thanks to Jacob for all his help last night getting our telescope set up to where we now know how to use it with ease! Don’t miss the opportunity to go to these events!!

Parking lot is a little rough driving in and parking is tight. Fun time and lots of interesting things to learn.

Music. Science and family fun!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great for quiet educational evenings

Points of entry are limited. You must climb stairs to access. The walk is clear and level. You are able to walk out over the water if you choose to.

I wandered by the water and came across the access to the Riverfront Levee and bike/pedestrian path overlooking the Mississippi River. Very well designed with lots of seating and trash bins. I wish there were more trees and some shade along the way. It can be brutal on a hot summer day in the deep south! Very peaceful and picturesque views.

Photos from Christmas 2018 but the area is still shown. We did a church outreach function down there the other day and it was nice out. A little chilly with the wind coming off of the river but the sun was out and it wasn't muddy. A great winter day for Louisiana. The construction seems mostly done down around the Rivercenter...just with there was more bathroom access. We ended up using the Library's facilities up the hill.

Nice place to walk & clear your mind or take a jog. There's also seating if you wanna eat out there, or you could just sit on the steps.. You can also do the boat tour of the USS KIDD.

Excellent view of the Mississippi River. Went there after dinner for a walk with family and loved it. There are bikes available if you want to ride. Surprisingly it was not at all crowded and you could sit peacefully there and appreciate the view. There is a train track parallel to the river. If you are traveling to Baton Rouge, this place is a must visit.

I'm in town for only a few days but decided to come down for the relaxing walk. I'm glad I did. Plenty to see while walking around and getting exercise at the same time. Also nice photo opportunities if you're into that kind of stuff.

We had a really hard time to find public parking. Finally, we got into the public parking and pay $10 dollar for half day. There is a track on the side of river which is good for quick walk and roam around riverfront. There is historical war museum as well. We could not make it because it was closed for a day. It is good place to snaps picture and spend few hours with friends and family. The cool breezes from the river also add adventure of your time. You will definitely enjoy your time here.

Like the verity of stores and the layout is not bad. Parking is a little bit of a pain if you drive a big (lifted) vehicle but still was able to find a spot and get parked without much trouble just a little farther away

This place offered a variety of options for university students. It was a great place to study and spend time with friends and family when visiting.

Went to eat out for Father's day Sunday evening. It's all road side parallel parking. Found a spot which had a line of cars parked. No signs along the way saying no parking. Get out only to find the local scam parking patrol booted my vehicle. Said these are for an apartment complex. I took pictures no signs for drivers to see!

The area is nice but all the “tow away” signs makes one feel not at ease! The parking meters won’t take coins .. this is just stupid, how do y’all wanna have costumers ?

Drago’s is located in the old Kona Grill location, it’s very nice. Great place for dinner with a date. Me and my Wife really enjoyed it.

I think it was very beautiful around there. Everywhere you turn there's somewhere knew to go. It's a great place to go out to with friends and family. I would recommend the Barnes and Noble or the Cinemark.

I never saw it in the Daylight hours really! But boy howdy how Incredibly Amazing it Glowed at Night ☮️🙏 🔥 Seeing all the Sights, Going New Places, Trying New Restaurants???? What a Grand Time Those Last Few Days Were! ❤️ I got to See and Experience MORE in Four Days than I did in Four Months! 😱❤️🔥☮️ Perkins Rowe? Definitely somewhere You'd want to Visit while In Baton Rouge 🙌👍💯👍🙌

I love BREC but this is unacceptable. It’s the middle of July & the entire park is basically out of order. Whatever needs to be done should have been taken care of in the down season. Do better.

Not EVEN SAFE!!! Kids are expecting better safety measures from the park recreation department…There is a BIIIIG PEST PROBLEM WITH THIS PLACE!!! The groundkeeper is NOT DOING HIS JOB!!! Need, black widow spiders, & mud bees… I’ve called the police on this place!!

I usually love this park. Today was a disappointment. I went to let my 3 children blow off some steam between errands, and the playground was closed. I wish I knew before I went, and that's why I'm posting this. It looks like it could be closed through the summer. They climbed the large spider web and did a little on the swings, but were genuinely disappointed at the lack of equipment and lack of other children.

Ammending my review from 5 stars to 3 as there is now a cut-through on one side of the park funneling a lot of traffic through it now. There are always a lot of cars, travelling much too fast, not heeding pedestrians, kicking up dust from the new unfinished road and making the air smell like exhaust. The kid side of the park is still fine, but avoid the dog park side if you're a walker; it's dangerous and unpleasant now. Update: Whatever traffic cut through that was happening before seems to have stopped. Wonderful place for a morning or evening walk. Plenty of spots for kids to play, there's a nice dog area with spots for small and large dogs. They're working on additional walking paths now.

This park used to be my favorite one, but it’s has literally been under construction for at least four-five months. I only came because at least the splash still worked but now that is closed for maintenance too. Also, the benches are not in shaded areas. So come when it’s cool. Only thing your child can do is the swings and jungle gym.

My dog and I had a wonderful time at the dog park today. It was overcast and breezy which allowed the dogs to really run themselves out with over heating. We also walked around the lake and saw a few nice joggers and a group of kids that loved to pet the dog as we stopped then finished our walk. The park has many amenities like the dog parks (one for big dogs and one for the little ones), excellent tennis courts, basketball court indoors, and MA y pavilions for family events or just a lunch in the park.

Always nice, playground (jungle gym) not available due to a construction project. No dates on signage. The water area is up, trails are nice. They also have events here sometimes, so worth checking BREC's Facebook.

We drove over 2 hours to go to this water park because Blue bayou is closed until "2026" From my own experience today I would not recommend paying for an entire day here because if the weather turns out bad you will not be allowed re-entry at 3:00 p.m. and you will lose the money you paid for the time between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. And before you go here you may want to bring a clear bag I do not recommend spending $21 on a clear bag that they sell as you can see on my receipt you can get one much cheaper at Walmart or just leave your belongings in your car For the small amount of time that my children were here they enjoyed themselves but we will not be returning For someone that lives local to this business it would be a good place but for someone like myself who lives over 2 hours away it was not worth it

Drove a long distance just for them to continue to say it's oh it's lightning oh somebody use the restroom in the pool they shut down like every 30 minutes this past weekend it was ridiculous we only got to swim for maybe two and a half hours and we paid all day so it was a waste of money not knowing that they take an hour for lunch break and clean up which I don't know what they clean up but maybe the pool but definitely not the bathrooms or anything like that price is expensive. 60$: in the door for five people not including the food and drinks that we spent there easy spent $150 and I only got to swim a couple hours we're going to talk about this Liberty lagoon.

We decided to come here for an outing with family and friends from the WestBank of New Orleans . We get out here theyre closed no sign of reason, NOTHING . Before we came we looked online to see their availability . The time stated 3-7pm we thought that the time was wrong being that we are in summer, tried to call no answer like always so instead of coming in the morning we came around those times. Need to update their availability we don’t live down here.. what a waste of time AND gas

Honestly I used to love this place but now its just turned into a small Blue Bayou. Hard to even get into now and all the restrictions they have now, because people cant go to a water park without shooting someone. But what do I expect from a place in the middle of Baton Rouge. So if you fill like waiting a hour or two to get in , then by all means be my guess. The pool water is going to be greasy as hell and you gonna have people cutting in front of you at the slides. But hey its only 6 bucks.

Do NOT give this place your money. Walked in the gate, haven’t even put a toe in the water, they cancelled the day for weather. Asked for my money back, dawn the manager denied giving such because “the website states there are no refunds” Receipt time. 11:12 Cancel 11:30 No services provided - money stolen Their new policy of 10-2 and 3-7 pay to reenter is a scam. Do not give this place a penny

This place looks like it would be fun but I wouldn't know I refused to wait in the line that stretched halfway through the parking lot after it reopened at 1500. I don't know who is in charge of the administrative decision but they need to be fired. Trying to purchase tickets online is a joke. Closing at 2 for an hour to give employees a break and clean the park creates the reentry chaos I witnessed. Learn the manage your employees schedules and give tasks throughout their shift.

It was fun for the 30 minutes we did get to play. I spent $40 on tickets just for us to play 30 minutes. We waited an hour to get back in the water and it didn’t rain the whole time we were sitting out. They said thunderstorms were 3 miles away. The kids were devastated they should give us a pass to come back at least.

I went to kill some time fishing at the lake while my wife gets her hair done. I haven't been here in about 9 years. Unfortunately, for me the lake is closed until October 2026. They are enhancing the lake. Telling It Like it IS 🥹 TerryB 🦼

Everything was nice! I came for my cousin's baby shower. The building we were in had a stage, a huge projector, dressing rooms behind the stage, kitchen, and one side had floor to ceiling windows that opened to a lake with docks. The campus had many nice amenities. I wish we had come closer to the summer , we maybe could have maybe explored more. There also were a lot of ramps , so easily accessible to anyone.

Beautiful park. Some of the “bear” park was still under construction on the day we visited. Lots of playground equipment for kids. While several areas have shade, there could be a few more. The walk around the lake is fun. It is relatively short with lots of vegetation to see.

Nice playground for kids. Lots of seating for parents. Park was clean.

Came to go fishing and the waterfront is horrifically overgrown. There is no spot to access the water because it is covered in thick plants. It looks like it hasn't been maintained in 5 years. It truly is a shame because I used to fish here all the time. Do better BREC and clean up your pond.

Always a great time here

Nice and spacious. Had a small wedding there.

Great place for a family hang out or just a great outdoor area to walk and workout by the pull up bars.

Awesome park with much to do here. There is a nice play ground, a splash pad area, disc golf, nature trails anduch more. The beautiful scenery alone will distract you enough to enjoy yourself.

Went around eight in the morning. People are pleasant. Nice scenery. Places to have small gatherings.

My family loves this place

Great place to rent for parties! We hosted my daughters baby shower there two years ago. My daughter hosted my grandsons 2nd birthday there today! Very affordable nice rooms with an amazing playground for the kids. They have a basketball gym, tennis, and it's wonderful for birding.

Played a round of disc golf. The park is beautiful and there are amateur and pro baskets, which was awesome. The tees and baskets are marked well and easy to find using the Udisc app, but the course was super wet and muddy. Also the tees for the next hole, aren't very close to the last hole's basket, which made it feel like you are doing way more walking (in between holes), than actually playing. The course has a good mix of easier holes and more challenging ones, and you definitely feel like you get a work out walking up and down the hilly area. We left after only completing the first 9 holes because my shoes were completely soaked and my legs and pants covered in mud all the way up my calves. Next time I'll wear waterproof boots, so I can finish the course! Also, I wouldn't do this course without a disc retriever, as I got bit several times trying to get my disc out of the bushes and needed it to fish my disc out of the water on hole 1!

Awesome disc golf course and great place to bring the family & your dogs for some outdoors fun.

Granddaughter took her prom pictures. Enjoyed every moment.

My daughter's wedding and reception was on the 4th Floor, River Terrace and it was amazing. The venue assigned a person (how I wish I could remember her name), and she was fantastic. My daughter's needs were met in lightning speed, they definitely know what they are doing. The bridal suite area was perfect for our needs. The seating outside was fantastic and well thought out, as everyone wanted to come see the bride and the suite quickly got a little crowded! The venue itself was fantastic. A quick, strong, rain storm came through, and they were so fast to take matters under control, the reception didn't even miss a beat! A huge thank you to everyone at the venue for making my daughter's night magical!

With 2 fabulous restaurants (CCG in 1st Floor & Tsunami on 6th floor, a theater, 2 studios, LSU Museaum of Art on 5th Floor & several Art galleries throughout the building there is always something going on for the whole family to enjoy.

I would so l easily give this place 5 Stars with one exception. In the Manship Theater there a handful of bad seats. 99% of the rest are great! With the exception of those extremely few bad seats. You can see and hear the performances from various angles and you will not be disappointed. I accept responsibility for the seat I selected, because other seats were available at the time. I chose a place in the balcony, furthest toward the end, closest to the stage. Thinking this would put me at a place where I could watch the performance from a great angle. Unfortunately. There are stage lights that block 1/2 to 2/3rds of the view from that spot. If it weren’t for the stage lights at that particular location, the view would be fantastic. Again, it was my choice. Next time, I’ll simply avoid one any those seats next time. There’s only 4 such seats in the arena. So again, all the rest are great. I’ve been to previous shows there and have been greatly satisfied with the seating. My advice to the Manship Theater is to either remove those 4 seats and just have an open space there. Or perhaps rearrange the stage lights in such a way as to not block the view to the stage from that particular location. With that said. The atmosphere, service, access to seating, staff, bartenders, cleanliness and of course the quality of the shows there are 5 Star all year long. There’s plenty of parking right next door. The facility is also conveniently located near restaurants, shops, lounges as well as the eternally scenic Mississippi River. It’s also directly across from the Watermark Hotel. And nearby other 5 star Hotels. My personal favorite is the Watermark. One of the very best hotels in the South.

Definitely a place everyone in BR visits for the view of the river and the restaurants and museum. Recommended place for any tourist and even occasional famous people filming in Louisiana will go to.

I've visited 3 times so far. For art, food,music and finally, as the venue for my wedding. Beautiful with lots of fun things to do and see. Not to be missed.

Great place to learn about baton rouge arts. Learn about local and state wide artists.

One of the Worst Hotel Experiences – and My First Review Was Deleted I usually don’t write long reviews, but this experience deserves one—especially after my first review mysteriously disappeared. My recent stay at this Baton Rouge property was one of the most disappointing hotel stays I’ve ever had, and at over $200 per night, it was absolutely not worth the cost. We were in town for a bowling event and expected at least a clean, functional hotel. What we got instead was a room that was dirty upon check-in (hair and residue in the toilet), no microwave or fridge, and housekeeping only every 3 days. We had to request towels and essentials ourselves. When I raised these concerns, the manager, Michelle Tilghman, refused to speak with me directly and sent an employee to offer a $20 credit—which felt insulting given the conditions. But the worst part was the valet service. Our truck was badly damaged while in valet’s care. The entire rear passenger door was dented. When I reported it, valet manager Georgia Toomer denied any responsibility and claimed the damage could have been from construction workers nearby. To make matters worse, they said there were no security cameras covering the area. Odd, considering there were signs everywhere saying the property is under 24/7 surveillance. When I asked hotel leadership (Michelle Tilghman and Daniel Hutchinson) for confirmation in writing, they refused. Daniel told me the cameras weren’t working due to construction. The lack of transparency and accountability was incredibly frustrating—especially since the police report indicated the hotel was at fault. What’s even more troubling: two other guests in our group also had valet issues. One had their car bumped, another had major damage to a rental—and once again, no responsibility taken. To top it off, the hotel markets itself as having a large, vibrant casino on-site. This is incredibly misleading. The “casino” is a small trailer-like building in the back lot with only a few tables and slot machines, and limited hours. None of this was disclosed at booking. Between the dirty room, lack of service, valet damage, misleading advertising, and the hotel’s refusal to take responsibility or even communicate properly—it’s clear this property is not being run professionally. I’m still waiting on a full investigation and appropriate compensation. Until then, I’ll continue to share my experience on every platform possible to warn others. Think twice before booking here.

Well this is not a place that I would stay again anytime soon. The entire hotel and casino are under construction, and it is Super inconvenient. The AC dis not work in my room at first. Told me I had to wait to IT to fix it. Came back down to desk 2 hours later and they finally let me change rooms. Put me in the 2nd floor. Room was nice. Beds are very good but the shower is just a terrible design. Only half a shower door and the water goes out to the floor and soaked everything. They only give you 3 towels for 4 people in the room. So was constantly asking for more towels to soak up water and to use. Being on the 2nd floor facing the garden area was pretty but the music that plays all night is super load. It never turns off and woke me up multiple times each night and early morning. When checking out Rhonda was super polite and listened to the issues. She told me to call back and talk to the manager 48 hours later. No manager was on today till 5. Parking is Trrrible. Have to walk about 1/4 miles to get to the parking garage and it is dark and dirty as hell. The casino is stuck in an old walk through area and can not get a free drink when you play. No waiters or bartenders at the bar. No comes to the bar about every 30 minutes and you have to go get your won mix for a drink from the Coke machine on the other side of the casino and bring it back to the bar for the shot.

The bed was comfortable. Lots of pillows. Blanket was kinda thin for my taste. Carpet was clean. It was not all shiny and new but it was comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our TV didn't work but after a couple of calls they got it fixed for us. The location is great!! It's decorated beautifully and has a bar there. I felt safe during our stay and there is gated parking. I'd definitely stay again and highly recommend it. Wish we could've checked out the casino. The walls are super thin and I could hear people on the street talking (I was on the 5th floor). Sounds don't bother me much but just FYI.

Here from Florida and no warning of massive construction going on nor a small depressing temporary casino with no tables and limited hours. Have to walk around the entire building and construction fencing from the parking garage which is a HIKE. Lighting in room is terrible, very dim. Could not be more disappointed and I'm stuck here for 3 more days. May have to lick my wounds and just pay for another room elsewhere. Update: first room had a water leak and was seeping up from the floor. Likely from the HVAC. They moved us rooms. There is no refrigerator or microwave so bring a cooler. TV kept shutting of randomly when changing channels in both rooms. Zero offers of compensation, just "sorry for your luck" after mentioning there was no warning of construction when booking. No food at the hotel. They really push their shuttle to go down to their sister casino which is much nicer.

No wifi, parking is valet only at $33 per night except if your willing to visit their sketchy casino lot that is completely disconnected from their hotel and requires an even sketchier walk to the hotel. You know nothing of this until you quite literally pull up into a construction zone and wait 20 minutes for just a couple cars to clear out in front of you so you can figure out how and where to check in. When you arrive at the front desk u are greeted with the back of a woman who has just exited into a back room and now you wait alone wondering if your even in the right place. The room itself is spartanish, and very "industrial" but looks more unfinished than design focused. The temp casino is a huge miss on every point. They could have done a much better job communicating all the deficiencies. This lack of communication and offering does not speak well of the ownership or management. If this is the same company who took over the Tropicana lot in Vegas....yikes. 1 star for the big tv and having coffee in the room, yay!

Giving this hotel three stars is a bit generous. Primarily it’s for the staff we worked with and the Belle’s potential. When we were there a month ago the place was not up to par; housekeeping was basically nonexistent, no frig or microwave in room, the pillows were terrible, etc. The place really should not have been open although I realize they were attempting the accommodate the bowling teams who were in town.

Construction noise. The casino is very small. Has zero table games and it closes at like 2am. This is not a place I think I would visit again in the future. The downtown area also has a lot of people wondering at night and the security was minimal.

This place is Beautiful and free to enter. the walking trails are very well kept. They allow Photography, but if you are taking professional photos of people you need to buy a photo pass from the very friendly staff at the visitor center. the museum was great too.

LSU AgCenter Botanic Garden is a true gem for nature enthusiasts. The landscape design, blooming flowers, and serene ponds created a beautiful harmony that instantly lifted my mood. Walking through the garden felt like stepping into a living painting — calm, colorful, and inspiring. It’s a wonderful place to relax, reflect, and reconnect with nature.

This place is huge and free! Suitable for trails, or just short visit for flowers.

I had a really high expectations for this botanical Garden especially after visiting the University of Tennessee’s one. I’ve seen multiple post of sunflowers but didn’t see any, not really much flowers at all. This was a little underwhelming but I also feel like I was missing something. Maybe it will improve over the years. Is great for a stroll that is shaded.

The flowers and the trail are beautiful. It is great for people to come visit and the trails are easy to walk. Sadly, its right next to a highway so your entire visit you will hear cars going by. The cool looking rustic village/museum at the back of the property is 10$ to see just the building and you pay extra to walk through the rustic buildings. Great for school field trips but for the average person the cost is not worth it for the museum. Its a beautiful garden with amazing colors.

Loved visiting the pumpkin patch here that LSU hosted and would definitely recommend it. You only get 2 hours but it’s more than enough time to do everything and the only thing not covered is if you want to feed the petting zoo animals or if you buy food. Lots of places to take pictures too.

Amazing place. Wear comfortable shoes Enjoy the nature. From planted gardens to open meadows with swamp & ponds. Its from the university so they want to teach you something, Not just display so come with an open mind & learn from them.

We visit celebrity theaters often. We always have a great experience. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Today we encountered an issue with one of the arcade machines and the manager was over very quickly to help correct the situation. We also had multiple cards and rewards to redeem- Treashure was very helpful. She was very patient with us and spent a lot of time helping my son combine all of his points. We greatly appreciate the amazing customer service!

Where on Tuesday ticket are 5. The seat were comfortable, and they reclined. I would advise you to arrive early if you are going as a family so everyone can sit together. When you purchase your ticket you have to choose a seat.

Hands down the best movie theater in town. Very quiet and very friendly. Always a great experience. If you don't want the big box, cold corporate feel of a movie experience, Celebrity is the place for you!

Have alway Enjoyed the theater but recently their sods machines taste more like club soda, hardly any flavoring at all. This has been going on for several months now on and off. Are they trying to spend less on syrup to make more. I have complained but hasn’t waded a difference.

We love this theater! In a city where everything seems crowded for no reason sometimes… this theater never seems overly crowded. The food is as good as any other theater and there are lots of “extra” quick options like dipping dots, frozen lemonade, etc… It has been clean and comfortable every time we have visited. Great experience, no complaints

I love this movie theater & visit often, but it could use some updating. The seating needs replacing the fabric is peeling & in the bathrooms they need to keep paper towels & start back with toilet seat covers. Overall I'll keep going back

Celebrity allowed our Pre-Dental Society to host a fundraising event at their theater for our philanthropy Smile Train! They were so willing and eager to help host this event, and everyone I worked with was so very kind and helpful, especially Mrs. Katie Jeter and Kayla, the event manager. 10/10 experience!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Such a beautiful garden! 🌿🌸 The trails are well-kept, the flowers vibrant, and there are plenty of fun photo-op spots 🎨📸. Perfect for families, solo visits, or a casual date. Plenty of parking available 🚗, and it’s conveniently located right off the interstate. Highly recommend!

Gorgeous gardens and grounds! Very calm and the perfect place to escape for an hour or two and reconnect with nature.

The museum displays are informative and I felt worth the price of admission. It's unfortunate that the botanical gardens are so close to highway traffic but the plants and flowers seemed well cared for. There were plenty blooming but I'd like to return at an earlier spring date, which I imagine would be very impressive. Thanks again to the staff member who answered my questions although I had unwittingly entered the admin building rather than a welcome center!

Burden is a fabulous place, with a true family history as colorful as the flowers that grow there. Go alone, take children, friends, relatives or grab a co-worker. Just be sure to visit this heaven on earth acreage, flora & fauna, unique plants brought there by a family member, from another country, decades ago. The care given to this land, is so amazing that it just reels you in, to allow you to feel like you are in another beautiful world, in another time, preserved in history, just for you. You can literally love spending the day. The water, the swans ... the species of flowers, the fab staff. GO GO GO.... YOU MUST EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC Of BURDEN, yourself. Its too beautiful to explain

We really enjoyed driving through the entire facility. The visitor center is a great place for a pit stop. Proud of LSU for sharing this beautiful research facility with the public. Whether you have time for walking the trails and visiting the museums or just a quick visit driving through the gardens, definitely make this a priority for your time in Baton Rouge.

A great place to understand the history of Louisiana, slavery, agriculture and how this country is built on the shoulders of slaves. I cannot unsee what I saw in this museum. Make sure you have enough time to see everything and read the text. I appreciate the fact that despite this cruel history, they have a good and clear demonstration of the past. It's bitter but it should be recognized. I need to go back again to learn more. They have a beautiful hiking trail which is mostly shaded. The garden is pretty and I would love to have a picnic there.

I love coming here every so often for some peace and quiet. I also like doing photography of all the plants and insects I find. It's like a getaway.

A really well manicured dog park with a dog wash station. The area is beautiful and is worth a stop if you're passing through baton rouge and need to give the pup a break. Sunday morning was relatively slow, allowing plenty of room for the zoomies.

I was visiting family and had my little doggy with me on this trip. This park was so amazing. It was clean. The staff was friendly. Great location.

Great place to take my dog. She had fun making doggie friends. There was even a water fountain for dogs! How neat! Such a beautiful park. Very well maintained.

Empress the Puppy Princess approved. Rated 4 paws🐩🐕‍🦺🦮🐕. This park is super awesome. Beautifully landscaped. This is my first time in the city and need this park for my puppy. This park also has an awesome playground area for kids. This is Queen approved 💯💋👑💗

Ugh I hate that I have to revise my 5 star review of this place but after this past Mother’s Day I feel it’s important to share. Around 1:30pm my boyfriend and I parked my car at the dog park and brought my dog inside the play area. We were there for less than a hour. It was sunny and many people were out. When we went to leave we saw my passenger front window had been shattered. My purse was stolen. We weren’t the only ones. The car a space over from mine had their front drivers side window busted and the owners purse was stolen. This was in broad day light. Do not leave anything valuable in your car if you decide to go to this place. I’m sad to even write this because the dog owners and dogs here are wonderful people.

This is such a nice spot. Plenty of room for large dogs to run, a good bit of shade, and well maintained. It’s conveniently located right next to the playground and the restrooms. There’s even a dog wash station outside of the park. We loved it!

Great dog park. Dog owners could do a better job and clean up after their dogs.

Omg!! It was sooo much fun and exciting. My family and myself have never done anything together such as this and we more than loved it and want to do it again. It was exciting that I was the one to figure out the code to unlock the door and get out of the first room. It takes teamwork, critical thinking, and knowledge of solving Riddles and puzzles. I definitely recommend anyone wanting to do something fun with your family to do one of the escape rooms. I promise you won't regret it. And it's worth the price for a lifetime memory you can create with your family. Definitely a 5 star rating

Agent 13 was super challenging and a lot of fun! Our game master, Courtney, went above and beyond to make our experience one to remember. After showing up at 10:15 PM on a weeknight, thinking that we had reserved a room but hadn’t , Courtney was willing to stay late to allow us to play the game. Talk about excellent customer service!

This was absolutely amazing! I had so much fun and such an adrenaline rush! Highly recommend! Aurora was an awesome Game Master!

Came here today for my lil brothers birthday and we did the Collector. It was one of the best rooms there. We made it out with 5 seconds on the clock! Really great experience! Will come again!

As an escape enthusiast, who has played over 50 games I have a lot to say about this establishment. First things first, the set designs are incredible. They more than make up for the fact that the puzzles can be confusing sometimes. The clue systems can be hit or miss but that didn't impact us much. Secondly and most importantly, the staff here is so nice. We had Devon as our game master for most of our games and out of every escape experience we've ever had, she was by far the best. We also had some games with Aurora who was great as well. The staff alone makes me wish that they had more games we can play. We couldn't talk them into telling us what the new room will be but we are so excited to come back when it's out.

Had the best time. The employees are always so kind and helpful and the rooms are a blast. So much fun! Had Courtney as our game master this last time and she was absolutely incredible! She made the experience even better than anticipated.

This is the best escape room we have done so far. We attempted to do the Asylum but it kicked our butts. The sounds were creepy, giving me chills up and down my spine. The one thing we had an issue with was the voice in the pipe giving clues, she was hard to understand. We will doing this one again.

I'm from Texas and I cannot believe this is the only Chck E. Cheese around here. My kids have loved CEC everywhere we go. My mom happens to live nearby this one so I'm glad it's not far away but I am saddened other kids don't know about this place. It's always been a fun place for kids and birthday parties. The machines here were mostly up and running except for 1 so that's really good. They have a good mix of stuff for kids up to 4 and then the bigger kids. Most CEC will have more machines for bigger kids so this is great if you do have the small kiddos. After a birthday party if you happen to catch one that day there would be a costumed Chuck that comes out to greet the kiddos which is a welcomed site. Most of the time he would leave after greeting the birthday kid but this one walked around the store to take photos with everyone which was really awesome since I didn't have to hunt him down for a picture. Just that gesture from him there was no way this place deserves anything less than 5 stars. The staff was very helpful and the food for the kids was spectacular. They didn't have cotton candy my daughter was looking for though but she was happy she met her best friend Chuck so that made up for it. Must try this place if you've never been. Buy time instead of tokens per game if you intend on being there for awhile. Itll save you money if you intend on playing games for 30 mins and above but if you plan on stopping and eating often then either buy 20 mins at a time or just pay per game. I usually buy 45 mins at a time but my daughter has slowed down lately and wanna play about 25 mins then buy food. So buy according to what your plans are to save money that way.

The workers was very attentive for my babies Birthday but it took forever for us to get our wing because they forgot about them

We visited in a Saturday and it was very crowded and busy. The line to order food was backed up and only one cashier working. Ordered four pizza and they were not the Chucky Cheese pizzas I remembered.

The facility was nice and clean. The staff was super friendly. However to see patrons doing hair like it was a hair salon while people are trying to eat pizza was horrible.

We had a great time! We came in today, in the afternoon and had the place to ourselves for awhile. The staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. My kids and I had a blast. The place is so beautiful since their remodel and so much space. The prices are kind of high, but now days, what isn't lol. Will be back again

I recently brought my son and his grandmother during the week day. It wasn't crowded at all. This Chuckle cheese was extremely clean, employees nice and the cheese pizza was delicious. Lots of games for my 2 year old an I to play. Even though there was only a few kids they still brought Chuck in costume out to greet them. I was honestly surprised, but very happy with the results of our visit! We had a blast!

I havent been to one of these since i was a kid. I didnt know what to expect. Luckily, things have changed and it seemed to be as much fun for the kid as i remember it being. They added some safety measures to make sure you left with the same child you bring it. Sounds funny, but i guess this is the world we live in. They were pretty busy and a couple of the machines failed while we were playing. The team was quick to fix things and keep it moving. The place is setup for kids and adults. We didnt eat there, but food was flying and people seemed to be enjoying it enough. Not a bad way to spend the day when the storms changed our outside plans.

Roses in every shade, pretty walking path and small fountain. Nice photo spot. Saw many varieties of basil that I didn't know existed. Needed tlc in the weeding and pruning areas but still quite nice.

Beautiful well taken care of rose garden, it's a shame one of the mountains is broke

The botanical garden is located within Independence Community Park. It's really small. It literally can take five minutes if you rush through. Its still beautiful nonetheless. When I went there were gorgeous flowers in bloom. Since it didn't take long to tour the gardens, my family headed to the other side of the park so my son could play on the playground. Overall, a nice experience.

I absolutely love this place. It's dreamy, peaceful and relaxing. The people that keep it up do a fantastic job.

A great place to take pictures or just to have a picnic walk around smell the roses and just relax. My daughter and I went here to do her graduation photos for her master's!!

The Botanic Gardens is a very peaceful place to visit. If you just need a beautiful relaxing scenery. If you need a place to sit and think. I would definetly recommend if you were going to have a small wedding or special event.

it's okay. everything looks like it's dying in this heat and there isnt much to the garden but it's a nice place to spend some time in the sun and fresh air. looks like it needs a tad bit more upkeep.

The Women’s Film Festival was amazing. There is so much talent and stories untold

My daughter Madeline and I had the great pleasure of seeing the 25th Anniversary of Evangeline the Musical in concert at Manship Theater. The performance was outstanding!! We drove in from Magnolia, Texas to see this amazing show. It was absolutely worth it!! I used to show Evangeline to my Louisiana History students at St. Aloysius. I studied the plight of the Acadian people, but I never truly felt passionate about it until I saw Evangeline the Musical. My daughter and I cried through just about the whole show, except of course for the two comic relief songs. Thank you for Praline and Matthew!! There was even a new song added for this Anniversary show. I knew it was new because I've listened to the soundtrack enough to memorize every line!! The singing was superb, the acting outstanding, the costumes were lovely, the orchestra was just wonderful, the director and conductor did a top notch job. I deeply appreciate all of the effort, time and love that went into this outstanding performance. I wish that everyone with Cajun heritage could have the experience of seeing Evangeline live. I look forward to seeing it again and sharing it with more of my family. Because of this musical, I now own a copy of Longfellow's Evangeline that lives on my dresser and I read it often. The Manship Theater is a really beautiful, well run space. I enjoyed the local art upstairs, and what a great location! The seats were comfortable, and we had a great view even though we were rather high in the balcony. You could bring drinks into the theater. That was nice to be able to drink water and have a holder for the cup. I LOVE that the composer and actors came to visit with us after the show. I am so thankful for the actors and orchestra members who came back to preform after 25 years. They sound and look just as fabulous as ever! The new faces and voices were fantastic too! Thank you Paul Taranto and Jamie Wax for creating this outstanding piece of art that honors our Cajun heritage, our faith, our Blessed Mother, and teaches us that love is truly worth the wait. God bless you!! Wow!! I just can't say enough positive things about our experience. Merci! Aimee Lee Guidry Marlborough

VERY dangerous situation for the elderly, or anyone of any considerable size, trying to get to the ONE restroom during a performance. Pitch black, no clear walkway around people. It's a wonder no insurance underwriter has caught on to this yet. BIG liability exposure. Otherwise, sound is good and the bar is great. It's just the flawed design of the place, like trying to shrink a large venue into a small footprint, that makes it a less than stellar venue.

Wonderful beautiful venue, great accommodations and acoustics. We were lucky enough to see the presentation of JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: SONGS WE LOVE. Fantastic rising jazz musicians performing the classics. Just an unbelievable performance.

This theater setting is great for small venue type performances. Enjoyed a fantastic concert with Our local John Schneider. This was by far the most enjoyable performance that I’ve been to at this location. The seating is comfortable and it doesn’t matter where you are sitting, the view is superb. The entire evening was very well organized. The theater was very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Went for a dance show performed by children. Excellent seating, and the price was very reasonable. The dance performance were really good too.

An amazing experience an I love there food

This is hands down one of my favorite local trails especially since it's here in Central. If you take the green wood loop forward and then backward and include the bamboo Trail on one of those trips you can make a perfect 5 mi hiking trip out of it which takes about 2 hours depending on how much you want to explore spur trails in take your time with butt breaks along the way. Highly recommend bringing plenty of water as the tributaries are mostly dried up unless previous rain came through. Don't be afraid of bugs Just make sure to wear hiking pants that are lightweight breathable and water resistant and highly recommend using a sun hoodie so that you can pull the hood up if they start flying around your ears. That and a bottle of Sawyer picardin lotion with 20% is highly recommended on a trail like this during the summer. Spray down your gear with permethrin the night before and the bugs won't even come near you. The only complaint I have is that every time I've gone the little education center appears to be closed which wouldn't be that big a deal except they locked the bathrooms on the ground floor when they're not there. So you better be able to hold it or get comfortable hiking off trail for a little "privacy". Leave no trace!!! There are a few narrow places and there's very mild elevation up and down throughout but nothing that'll get your heart pumping more than running from a horse fly.

Walking trails! This is a nature preserve conservation area, please do not litter or leave any traces. It's nice and quiet just like I like it👍

This place is a great place to bring your kids and have your own adventure. No admission costs. There are a few miles of trails across the 500 acres that will take you along the train tracks, to the river, and through a giant bamboo forest. There is a picnic area set near the parking lot before entering the bamboo forest and near the river.

Beautiful area with a great path to the Amite river beach. Rope swings under bridge at river

Humid and a bit hot. No bathroom. I got bitten by a few mosquitoes. Benches scattered around for people to sit. Dogs are not allowed on trails, only service animals are. The walk is easy, no elevation. Didn't see any alligator. Unsure if the big trees growing out of the swamp are mangroves or not but they look cool. Many wild strawberries and blackberries everywhere along the path. Bridges and boardwalks are well maintained. Everything is lush and beautiful looking in the komorebi.

Has both a wooded trail loop and a shorter gravel path to a beach. Parking is limited and got pretty full on a Saturday morning.

The trailers weren't marked the best, IMO. Still a decent hike.

Only giving it 4 stars because it was lacking a gift shop & I really am a sucker for souvenirs - I've been to a lot of natural history museums and this one was definitely the smallest but had an interesting collection nonetheless - took us about 30 minutes to go thru everything - no fee for entrance (at least there was no one at the front & we had the whole place to ourselves!) & all on the first floor

Lovely museum that is free to the public. Be careful where you park, you may get ticketed if you park on the wrong spot or lot. Lots of taxidermied animals, insects and information on the history of the local area. I would recommend for anyone in the area.

A great museum to learn about animals of all kinds. The whole family found it educational and interesting.

Took my great neice and nephew here for an outing after the end of their school year. They loved it. My dad took us when we were kids, continuing a long family tradition. Did you know that the LSU Museum of Natural Science has for research the largest collection of neo-tropical songbirds in the WORLD. Football gets so much attention. What about science and academic accomplishments? Let's celebrate the true meaning of LSU!!

Free Museum of Science with a large variety of taxidermied animals and information about local wildlife.

Wonderfully made exhibits with loads of great information. The museum was clean and well kept with lots of attention to details. The Mike The Tiger exhibit was also very cool and definitely worth the time to see it. It's not a very big museum, but for what it is, it's a great place to spend some time.

Fantastic displays of birds, reptiles and insects. A lot to see in such an intimate space. Mike the Tiger is also on display

Excellent intimate venue for a live show. Sound was perfect. There is no bar, nonalcoholic drinks or kitchen but you can bring your own drinks and food. My only complaint if you can call it that was it isn't made known enough of that.

I have heard Grayson and Corky play many times but this show will be be on my memory bank for a long time coming. The acoustics in #TheRedDagonListeningRoom changed everything for me tonight. The best!!

Bringing great acts to Baton Rouge in a very intimate setting. Doesn't get any better than this. Every seat is great!!

Wow! Great venue, nice vibe, lovely crowd, and dem ShinyRibs were amazing!!! We will definitely be back. Thanks Chris!

Place has a funny smell, but eventually you get used to it....Just let the music take you away....it'll be alright...

Excellent venue to hear great music. Chris Maxwell does an amazing job booking talent and maintaining the room. Sound is always excellent. The intimate setting makes every performance memorable. It is a listening room, so you have to bring your own drinks and keep your conversations outside during the performance.

#1 singer songwriter venue, family run. This place has ruined me for concerts, the 1st “Listening Room” in the world.

On the positive side, you can come here and enjoy the day. Lots of food options and other vendors, prices are high though. On the BIG negative side is that this is called the BLUES Festival and every year, they just give you a hint of blues. I'm not saying the other bands and singers are bad, but if you call it Blues Festival, people want to hear lots of it, and just a hint of the other music. The 2 stars are for the organizing board.

Definitely coming here again. A relaxed vibe with a variety of acts. It's downtown and do you're not isolated. Good was great, we had corn dogs, hot dogs and crawfish beignets.

It was a fun, clean family day. I appreciate the preformers and vendors showing up even with the iffy weather. It was an enjoyable day. I do wish there was a way to stop or prevent those walking through the crowds trying to sell items. The vendors have paid for the "priviledge" to sell. It is not right for these others to take advantage of the unpoliced situation and making those in the crowd uncomfortable.

Great food and music. Not many vendors but a variety of food to choose from. 3 stages of all day music.