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um. This outdoor museum takes visitors on a time-traveling journey through the state’s history, with hundreds of artifacts, plantation quarters and a variety of architectural styles unique to the region. Mid-City and Southdowns Restaurants Baton Rouge’s Mid-City neighborhood is a prime destination for food lovers, with numerous restaurants that put the city on the culinary map. Standouts include Curbside, a burger joint that adds a gourmet twist on the classic burger and chicken sandwich; The Overpass Merchant, which has an awesome brunch menu; Elsie’s Plate & Pie, which specializes in both sweet and savory pies and other southern fare. Check out the Capital Cravings Culinary Trail for all the delicious eats in the Capital City. Magnolia Mound Plantation House Magnolia Mound ranks among Louisiana’s oldest intact plantation homes, dating all the way back to 1791. What began as a small-scale settler’s home blossomed into a 900-acre farming operation that Page 24 LMR | MAY <strong>2024</strong>
lasted until Louisiana became a state in 1812. See locally made, Colonial-era furniture, decorative arts that came by ship through the Port of New Orleans, local textiles, and some of the most authentic French Creole architecture in the region. Baton Rouge Zoo Baton Rouge Zoo ranks among the top family attractions in the city. This is a place where kids’ imaginations can run as wild as the animals, and explore exotic environments-in-miniature while learning about the importance of ecological conservation. Louisiana Art & Science Museum Housed in a 1925 historic railway station, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum is an inspiring collection of creative works, interactive exhibits, and fascinating artifacts. Permanent exhibitions include the Ancient Egypt Gallery and planetarium, while the arts side of the museum incorporates science-inspired works. BREC Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center BREC Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a wetlands wonderland right in the middle of Louisiana’s second-largest city. The 103-acre facility offers visitors a quick getaway from urban Baton Rouge and offers a taste of the south Louisiana wilds, with more than a mile of boardwalks and gravel paths that take visitors through a cypress-tupelo swamp and beech-magnolia and hardwood forests. Don’t be surprised if you see some of the local residents as well, which includes such critters as armadillos, deer, and otter. USS KIDD Veterans Museum The USS Kidd is a relic of the nation’s World War II past, and today stands as a monument to those who fought in the Pacific theater. The destroyer, restored to its 1945 configuration and docked in the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge, was nicknamed the “Pirate of the Pacific.” Walk in the footsteps of servicemen and women aboard the decks of this fascinating ship, and learn the stories of soldiers living through one of the most pivotal moments in American history. LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens Walk among the greenery that comprises LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, a Louisiana State University facility that welcomes visitors and researchers alike. The living laboratory, where scientists study everything from wetlands crops to ornamental landscaping plants, includes numerous gardens for visitors to enjoy. The Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie includes citrus trees which, when in bloom, give off some of the sweetest smells you’ll find in any garden. Also worth exploring are the Children’s Garden, Tropical Garden, and other gardens devoted to roses, camellias, and swamp plants. Brewery and Distillery Tours Louisiana’s home-grown liquor and beer industries have flourished in recent years, and in Baton Rouge, you can get a firsthand look at how it’s all made. Three Roll Estate offers behind-the-scenes tastings and tours, where visitors can learn about how Louisiana sugarcane juice is turned into phenomenal rums, vodka, and whiskey. Tin Roof Brewing Co., just about a mile from downtown Baton Rouge, hosts regular events and offers brewery tours by appointment. Baton Rouge Distilling has both private and group tours at its facility. Santa Maria Golf Course A member of the prestigious Audubon Golf Trail, Santa Maria Golf Course is built on 150 acres of rolling terrain, featuring 18 lakes and two natural waterways. Practice your golf skills with 18 holes complete with sand bunkers, exquisite Bermuda fairways, and mature oaks. The Spanish-style clubhouse includes a pro shop and a full-service restaurant perfect for a drink and a bite after a round. Santa Maria Golf Course has been recognized as one of the best public golf courses in southeast Louisiana, having received Golf Digest’s highest ranking for a municipal course. Bonus Animal lovers won’t want to miss a visit to the LSU campus to see Mike the Tiger, the live mascot for the state’s flagship university. And if you’ve always wanted to pet a sloth or swim with an otter, you’re in luck. Just a half hour from Baton Rouge in Ethel, you’ll find Barn Hill Preserve, where you can check up-close encounters off your bucket list. Love history? Consider Port Hudson State Historic Site, just 20 minutes north of the city. For the latest tips on things to do and places to eat in the “Red Stick”, check out the Visit Baton Rouge website. LMR | MAY <strong>2024</strong> Page 25
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