Crawfish is synonymous with Louisiana, so celebrate that fact at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. Held every year, the gathering is considered to be one of the best food festivals in the whole country. Great family fun, live music, and lots of crawfish! Make sure you have some cool water or beverage for all the spicy fun.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol has a long and winding history that is nothing short of dramatic. The fortress-like structure stood strong and impressive until it was gutted by fire in the Civil War. After recovering and returning to its original purpose, the building fell into disrepair in the early 1930s following the installation of a newer, less-storied building as the state's capitol. A concerned group of citizens worked hard to rebuild it and the old capitol now houses a wide variety of interactive exhibits that tell the state's sometimes controversial but never uninteresting story. The Old State Capitol is a must-see attraction for history buffs visiting Baton Rouge.
Want to have a great evening but don't feel like hanging out with the college crowd? Why not trade up for a classy evening of drinks and fun at Churchill's Bar? A favorite nightlife hangout for the professional, white-collar crowd either after work or on the weekends, Churchill's takes great pride in not only providing the best service from an impressively stocked bar, but also creating a classically decorated environment with glass and marble fixtures that make you feel like you're the most important person in the establishment.