Highland Road Park Observatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is set in a unique, octagonal main building and featured inside the observatory is a 20-inch reflecting telescope that has been used to locate and discover many asteroids. The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society was established in 1981, and amateur astronomers use our observatory as a meeting place, and members freely share their expert knowledge in promoting a better understanding of space science and astronomy. To open up the magical and mystical delights of a beaming night sky, Highland Road Park Observatory houses a 50cm, 40 cm reflector and many small telescopes operated by trained operators, and visitors are also given an option of visiting the observatory during daylight hours. READ MORE

Louisiana Art and Science Museum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a unique, community orientated science and art museum that is housed in a historic railroad depot that dates back to 1925, and in this interesting environment, provides educational entertainment that will appeal to all ages. The art galleries in our museum feature ever-changing exhibitions of fine art as well as permanent collections. The ancient Egypt gallery features ancient artifacts as well as a mummy displayed in a recreated rock-cut tomb. At the Irene W Pennington Planetarium visitors can see sky shows, galleries featuring space science and more. The Louisiana Art and Science Museum is a unique venue for hosting cocktail parties, private events and more other special events.READ MORE

Gino's Restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant that was established in 1966, and over the years has constantly appeased hungry appetites of their loyal customers with their delicious serving of authentic Italian cuisine, seafood and steaks. The elegant interior etched with glass, copper table tops, a fireplace and candlelight dinners, copious servings of traditional Italian cuisine served with a fine wine from our wine cellar, encapsulates an appealing atmosphere reminiscent of Italy. Thursday nights at Gino's Restaurant are jazz nights and features local jazz artists as well as international and national artists. READ MORE

Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was established in 2005 as a non-profit organization as a performing arts facility that offers opportunities for artists and organizations to experience and enjoy entertainment, visual education and more. The Shaw Center is home to the Manship Theatre, LSU Museum of Art, School of Art Gallery as well as a museum store and dining opportunities. Visitors to our performing arts facility can enjoy fresh seafood, sushi and many other tasty dishes at Tsunami, and at the elegant River Terrace with spectacular views, is an ideal venue for weddings, cocktail parties and many other private events.READ MORE

Waddill Wildlife Refuge and Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is set on 237 acres of hardwood land that afford excellent opportunities for teachers and students to explore the wonders of nature as they explore a piece of authentic wilderness right on their doorstep. Facilities at our outdoor education center include a classroom, fishing ponds with piers, archery range, picnic pavilion and convenient restrooms. Waddill Wildlife Refuge and Outdoor Education Center is committed to managing all living aquatic resources as well as their habitats for the benefit of future generations.READ MORE

Roux 61 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a family owned restaurant that was established by two brothers who wanted to share their passion for flavorsome, delicious food with diners. Our restaurant specializes in seafood, especially raw and chargrilled oysters served in the oyster bar, and also includes favorites such as seafood platters, burgers, crawfish etouffee, fried green tomatoes and many other tasty delights. When visiting Roux 61, be sure to bring a healthy appetite as not only are our meals deliciously flavorsome, we also serve enormous portions served with craft cocktails, beer, whiskey and many scotch selections.READ MORE

Barcadia Bar and Grill in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a unique bar unlike any other run of the bar, this is more like a fun entertainment center where wall are adorned with cute pin up girls from the 50's, plenty of arcade games, skeeball machines, air hockey and many more exciting games. And a further treat is our friendly waitstaff who will serve your choice of delicious gourmet burgers, salads and sandwiches served with any one of our refreshing craft beers on tap. Barcadia Bar and Grill, with its Ohm Lounge, is a trendy venue for hosting wedding receptions, sporting events, corporate events and many other private parties and we will customize a package to suit your event.READ MORE

The Massage Emporium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was established in 2006, offers visitors a relaxed and pampering day spa experience that will result in wellness experience becoming an essential part of everyday lives. Effective and relaxing massage therapies available at our day spa include sports massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology as well as many other specialty therapies. We offer a unique lunch hour massage service with our express chair massage either in our day spa or at a location of your choice. The Massage Emporium also offers a massage service in the comfort of your home, office, at affiliated hotel, at bridal parties, and a gift card from us is the ideal, welcome gift for someone special.READ MORE

Bay Leaf Restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was established in 2008 and over the years this elegant restaurant has built up a stellar reputation for serving, tasty, authentic Indian cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our eclectic menu features an interesting selection of traditional Indian cuisine prepared by combining traditional dishes from the North and South of India. All meals are freshly prepared on a daily basis, and we serve warm naan for sopping up sauces from delicious curries. Bay Leaf Restaurant has a well stocked bar serving wine and imported beers, and our executive room is the perfect venue for hosting dinner celebrations and private parties for up to 50 guests. READ MORE

Superior Grill in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a well-established, popular Mexican restaurant with a lively, festive atmosphere, and offers a delicious menu of traditional Mexican cuisine and drinks that include our popular fajitas and margaritas with freshly squeezed lime juice. All meals served in our Mexican restaurant are freshly made from scratch on a daily basis, and to give our Mexican cuisine that extra flavor, meats are prepared over a mesquite grill. Superior Grill has the perfect atmosphere for hosting fun and enjoyable private parties, office parties, and other events either indoors or on our landscaped patio, and Thursdays to Saturdays local bands provide lively entertainment.READ MORE