Oasis Spa

Getting dressed up together for a classy night out is always fun, but after you've gotten all dressed up and enjoyed a fine dinner, where to? A great destination for your romantic night out is taking in an excellent performance of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Celebrate 62 years of music making as the accomplished professionals that comprise the symphony bring to life melodies and works of classical composers whose music still resonates with music lovers of all ages. Hold hands with your love and make it a truly classic evening with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra.

The Afton Villa Gardens stand as proof that there can be beauty among the ruins. These breathtaking gardens rest on the terraced ruins of the palatial home built by Susan Barrow in 1849. These are 250-acres of trees, plants and flowers that line a winding walking trail. Take a stroll along this gorgeous path that always proves to be a calming, restorative exercise no matter what the season. And speaking of seasons, when spring brings the flowering and budding of these plants and trees, it also brings throngs of nature lovers to see the indescribable outdoor beauty unfold right before their eyes.

The Varsity Theatre is a familiar place for several well-known performers. As a matter of fact, a total of 55 Grammy winners have graced its stage since 1991. The Varsity strives to constantly deliver the best in live music entertainment for Baton Rouge. Genre doesn't matter, as some of the biggest names in country and pop music have lit up the entertainment venue's marquee. But that's not to say that you won't hear some of the scene's best up-and-coming acts; you can tell all of your friends that you heard them at the Varsity before they were famous.