Baton Rouge

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Baton Rouge is the capital of the State of Louisiana, USA.

1 Understand
2 Get in
3 Get around
4 See
5 Do
6 Buy
7 Eat
8 Drink
9 Sleep
10 Get out
11 External links

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Understand

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Get in

Trolley Style Bus.

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Get around

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See

Louisiana's State Capitols.

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Do

Swine Palace Productions. Located in LSU's "theater-in-the-round" Reilly Theatre, originally a livestock-judging pavilion, Swine Palace are Baton Rouge's premier professional theater company.

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Buy

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Eat

Raising Cane's. Baton Rouge's home-grown chain of fast-food restaurants that serve only chicken finger meals, and have proven so adept at doing it that they have successfully expanded to other markets in the Gulf Coast region. Side items available include crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, cole slaw, and the mysterious-yet-addictive special dipping sauce.
The Chimes. An LSU staple for generations, at the North Gates of campus on Highland. Predominantly frequented by students and faculty, The Chimes serves a mix of standards with Louisiana Cajun/Creole fare, and boasts one of the best beer selections in town.
Parrain's. Although it is only a recent entry to the Baton Rouge eatery scene, Parrain's has already established itself as one of the best places to experience traditional Louisiana cuisine, most notably its fried seafood.
TJ Ribs. The de facto standard for barbecue by which all other local BBQ restaurants are judged. Famous for pork and beef ribs, but also accommodates diners with other eating habits.
The Pastime. A half-century old pizza parlor and bar serving easily the best pizza in the city. Also the home of "Boudin Pizza", a unique South Louisiana concoction representing the collision of Acadian and Italian cultures.
Fleur de Lis. Baton Rouge's other half-century old pizza parlor, originally a gas station on the outskirts of town, the Fleur de Lis is a smoky dive with a dedicated old Baton Rouge clientele. Cash or check only.

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Drink

The Thirsty Tiger. A downtown tradition, frequented by construction workers, state employees, and newspapermen for a generation. Terrific spot for cheap, cheap, cheap drinks.
Port Royal. The best pirate-themed bar located next to a Waffle House in all of Baton Rouge. A service industry hangout with a alt-rock leaning clientele.
Port Royal. 2363 College Dr. Baton Rouge, La 70808

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Sleep

Baton Rouge lacks innovative or interesting hotels. Similarly Bed and Breakfast-style establishments are outlawed according to existing brothel and prostitution laws.