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Louisiana's capital city, Baton Rouge has the homespun hospitality and charm of a small town, as well as the energy and vitality expected in a flourishing city on the upswing.
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FOOD & DRINK
SERRANOS SALSA COMPANY
3347 Highland Road - Baton Rouge - 225-344-2354
Serranos Salsa Company features flavors from south of the Rio Grande. They have brought to Baton Rouge a unique combination of traditional mexican and latin foods and flavors. The word Serranos means "highland" and it is the pepper most commonly used in Latin American cuisine. Their recipes have been handed down from generation to generation by Latin American highlanders
GINO'S
4542 Bennington - Baton Rouge - 225-927-7156
Very authentic Italian food in a great atmosphere. Also, the wine list is incredible. Try the Seafood Canelloni.
SILVER MOON CAFÉ
206 W. Chimes Street - Baton Rouge - 225-387-3345
REAL southern soul food, made with love by Mama herself! "I focus on love and God in my cooking," says Mama. "You don't need salt and pepper because the love is in there." You will also find some great Blues here...
SIGHTS
U.S.S. KIDD AND NAUTICAL HISTORICAL CENTER
305 South River Road - Baton Rouge - 225-342-1942
The U.S.S. Kidd is the only World War II Fletcher Class destroyer meticulously restored. This 369-foot ship is berthed on the Mississippi River in a unique cradle that holds it "high and dry." The adjacent Nautical Historical Center features a P-40 Warhawk fighter plane, a restored "Flying Tiger," and an A-7E Corsair Naval attack aircraft. A National Historic Landmark.
BATON ROUGE ZOO
3601 Thomas Road - Baton Rouge - 225-775-3877
Over 1800 animals, including white tigers, elephants, giraffes and alligators await you in thius beautifully landscaped zoo. You’ll enjoy L’aquarium de Louisiane, featuring fish, reptiles and amphibians native to Louisiana. Take a stroll thru Parrot Paradise where you’ll see rare and colorful birds from the tropics. Your visit is not complete without a scenic ride on the Cypress Bayou Railroad or a narrated tour on the White Tiger Tram.
ALLIGATOR BAYOU TOURS
35019 Alligator Bayou Road - Prairieville - 225-642-8297 - 225-642-9448 - 888-3SWAMPS
10 minutes from Baton Rouge, Gift Shop, canoes available, catering and private parties Cruise into the 17,000-acre Spanish Lake Basin on the comfortable covered Alligator Queen (Facilities on board, handicap accessible). See alligators, egrets, herons, bald eagles and spectacular sunsets on an open lake of giant old gowth cypress trees, fun, entertaining eco-tours customized with food music and Cajun heritage presentations.
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