Whether you’re looking for a place to spend some time outside, inside, or a place to learn about something new, these are some of the top places I would recommend in the Baton Rouge area!
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Gardens/Parks
Aquarium/Zoo
Museums
Gardens/Parks
Shade is available at every place. Perfect for picnics or a day with the family. Sit and chill or go walk on a trail. Options up to you!
Looking for a picnic spot or splash pad to spend the day at? ***highschool CCX meets are held here most Saturday mornings
Highland Road Community Park
Great spot for tennis, playground, splash pad, baseball/softball, and fishing! There’s also a trail through the wooded area
Forest Community Park - Baton Rouge
Great place for skaters and bikers with different courses! Also has a playground for kids and a walking path that extends behind Pennington Biomedical
Perkins Road Community Park
Tons of gorgeous plants to see! If you go at the right time the sunflowers might be out! Walking trails of all lengths are available to walk for free.
Burden Museum & Gardens
Aquarium/Zoo
Cute places for a date day or just a day you’re wanting to spend time with the family. So much to see and do!
Aquarium AND insectarium that is perfect for a low cost date or day with the kids
Audubon Aquarium - New Orleans, LA
Smaller aquarium in the Mall of Louisiana! Do some shopping and see some awesome wildlife
Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge
Just had renovations done! So much to see and do. Have cafes throughout for drinks and food as well as a playground area for kids!
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
Museums
If you’re a history buff or really into science these museums are for you!
Great spot for educating and exploring what life used to look like in Louisiana
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum
Fun experience for kids and adults!
USS KIDD Veterans Museum
Amazing time learning about space and science! They have an auditorium that makes you feel like you’re in the same time or place as the video
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
So so much fun for the kids! Can spend hours in here for a reasonable price
