things to do

tkbui831

hey ladies,

i am looking for things do near and around BR.  something kids friendly.  i've looked at the museums, but have read some bad reviews.  unless you guys have a different opinion, i would appreciate some feedback.  looking for things to do tomorrow since it's a school and work holiday for DD and the hubs.  

thanks!

andrew's wifey

It's been a couple years since I went last- but the LASM is pretty cool. It's not a whole days worth of entertainment, but you should be good for a couple of hours at least. Depending on what the weather decides to do, you can always go see Mikethe Tiger!

andrew's wifey

Or you could head to St Francisville for some plantation touring! http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/iaudubon.aspx

christenm

andrew's wifey:

It's been a couple years since I went last- but the LASM is pretty cool. It's not a whole days worth of entertainment, but you should be good for a couple of hours at least. Depending on what the weather decides to do, you can always go see Mikethe Tiger!

Is that the planetarium by the old state capitol?  If so, I agree it's pretty nice but doesn't take that long to go through it.  You could try the zoo, but it might be too cold for that.  My brother and sister in law take their kids skating a lot in Denham Springs, they seem to enjoy that. 

If you wanted to make a road trip, New Orleans has some good things.  There is a children's museum and the Aquarium, Imax and Insectarium. 

mzovoce

Lsu has an art museum that is in the Shaw center. It's not very large, but if you did that in connection with the LASM that could be a pretty nice day. Maybe swing by the Old State Capitol, it's gorgeous in there. Don't know if ya'll are history buffs, but it's lovely. You could also drive out to St. Francisville to The Myrtle's. It's supposed to be the most haunted place in America. My niece (8 at the time) LOVED it, but she's into that stuff. I didn't take the tour because I'm a pansy and didn't want to get scared.

nikki & Blake 10-2-09

If you want to make a day out of it....

Downtown things to do:

1. LASM ( louisiana arts and science museum)
2. Old State capitol
3. Old Governor's Mansion
4. Louisiana state Museum
5. USS Kid and Museum
6. LSU museum of Art in the Shaw center
7. State Capitol
   

from there head to LSU and stop at Magnolia mound and Mike's the tiger cage... oh also near LSU is the doll mansion.. (my personal favorite.. the hubs might not like it but your DD will)

 or go to the zoo

 you could also cross the bridge after downtown or the LSU stops and go to Port Allen to the West Baton Rouge Museum then you could even go to white castle to see Nottoway plantation

 

so if you cant tell i work in the tourism business and have taken the Seein Red class twice!!!  LOL

 there is actually A LOT to do in BR!!!!  more than most people think!! even those of us who have lived here forever!!

tkbui831

thanks for the suggestions ladies! will checks them out today.