Things to do in Baton Rouge
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Louisiana Arts & Science Museum
The Louisiana Arts & Science Museum houses interesting arts and natural-history installations and offers planetarium shows. If you just want a good stretch of the legs, there's a pleasant pedestrian/bike path along the Mississippi River, stretching 2.5 miles from the downtown promenade to LSU.
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Louisiana State Capitol
The art-deco skyscraper looming over town is the Louisiana State Capitol on aptly named State Capitol Dr. Built at the height of the Great Depression to the tune of $5 million, it's populist governor 'Kingfish' Huey Long's most visible legacy. The 27th-floor observation deck has a great view.
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Old State Capitol
The neo-Gothic, pink fairy- tale-castle-like Old State Capitol makes you think Governor Bobby Jindal is going to 'throw down his long hair' to Louisianans. It houses exhibits about the state's colorful political history.'
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Main Street Market
Head here for an array of fresh, organic sandwiches, salads, sushi and pastries. Good range for vegetarians. A few local artisans sell their work here as well.
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Varsity Theatre
At the gates of LSU, you'll find live music here, often on weeknights. The attached restaurant boasts an extensive beer selection and a raucous college crowd.
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Schlittz & Giggles
The name has so many layers of wrongness, but people crowd this downtown, late-night joint for well-touted pizza and cheap beer.
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LSU Museum of Art
Tthe LSU Museum of Art holds a small exhibit, the highlight being about Louisiana 'Old and New.'
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Buzz Café
For an awesome cup of joe at a funky coffee shop in a historic building, try the Buzz.
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Boudreaux and Thiboudeux
Try this place downtown for live music and a great upstairs patio.
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