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On the east bank of the Mississippi River in Garyville, La. sits one of the most magnificent and architecturally distinctive plantations in North America, the San Francisco Plantation. This colorful antebellum galleried Creole style house is nestled under centuries old … Continue reading
On the West bank of the Mississippi River, in Vacherie, Louisiana, upriver from New Orleans, sits two very different historic plantations, less than 4 miles from each other: Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation. The design of Oak Alley is … Continue reading
A visit to the LSU Rural Life Museum would be a fascinating addition to your itinerary when you visit Baton Rouge. The museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of materials from the cultures of 18th and 19th century … Continue reading
Soaring at 450 feet high, it’s impossible to miss the current Louisiana State Capitol as one comes into Downtown Baton Rouge. The 34-floor building stands on a 27-acre tract of land. The Observation Deck on the 27th floor overlooks the … Continue reading
A visit to Baton Rouge would not be complete without seeing our two state capitols, commonly called the “Old Louisiana State Capitol” and the “New Louisiana State Capitol”. Here’s why the “Old State Capitol” is a must-see when planning your … Continue reading
Nottoway Plantation and Resort, spanning 30 acres, is a magnificent 1850’s sugarcane estate and is the South’s largest existing antebellum mansion. It is located less than an hour’s drive from The Stockade Bed and Breakfast and is a favorite place … Continue reading
“Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!” This quote, made famous by Judy Garland as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, could certainly apply to a zoo. However, these are just 3 of the 800 animals you might find at … Continue reading
This week, May 4-6, the town of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana will hold its annual Crawfish Festival, in celebration of the crawfish. Breaux Bridge is known as the “Crawfish Capital of the World”. There’s no better place to experience the fun … Continue reading
Baton Rouge has a wide range of museums of many different types, offering something for everyone. Here are some of the most popular museums and a description of what you can expect to see at each one. Louisiana State University … Continue reading
The weather up north is still cold at this time, but it feels like spring in Baton Rouge. Our winter is not completely over and we will undoubtedly still have to deal with some cold weather. However, this warmer weather … Continue reading