Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Baton Rouge

Chris • February 6, 2015Take a stroll around the lake when the weather is nice.

Chris • February 7, 2015A beautiful, historic mansion in downtown that's a great location for events.

Emily W. • March 26, 2013Very cool free museum.

Bridget Z. • October 2, 2011BMX facilities are great. Nice staging/gate area, bleachers, tower. Rental for parties available. Did I mention velodrome & skate park right there too.

NASA • January 11, 2011Visit the nearby Highland Road Park Observatory which was made possible thanks to a joint initiative from BREC, LSU's Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, and the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society.

C-SPAN • June 14, 2012The Magnolia Mound Plantation is a perfect example of Creole architecture. It has raised foundations, wrap around galleries, and is made of Cyprus beams and bousillage filling. View C-SPAN video

Phillipa S Y. • June 2, 2022RAISING CANE'S DOG PARK AT CITY PARK HAS RECENTLY BEEN REVENATED, INT SMALL,MEDIUM AND LARGE DOGS. THIS IS A SAFE, FUN PLACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO BRING YOUR DOG TO GET EXERCISES, AND PLAYTIME.

Adam S. • March 25, 2013Great place to sit and read

G Melvin A. • July 14, 2012Get your fresh Lemonaid in town square tonight from 5pm til 10pm

Karen B. • June 10, 2013I love this place. Nice family park. Great for those that walk, jog, and just want to be one with nature.

FitCities • January 17, 2012Great place to take the kids for some exercise!

Fabrice P. • June 17, 2017Le petit parc avec tous ces petits écureuils.

KIMME • September 16, 2013It was nice the sun went in and it was cool the kids had a good time!

Diana S. • September 26, 2013We love that it has a separate small dog area. The park also has a great trail to walk with your dog.

Juan B. • October 21, 2016Very nice park with well maintained equipment and nice scenic views of the lake.

FitCities • January 17, 2012What a nice park to go for a jog at!

Sean W. • November 6, 2010Largest well maintained dog park in BR.

Bianca C. • November 15, 2013They have Haunted Trails around Halloween!