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Off Campus Fun
Sometimes staying on campus can get a little
boring. If you have the chance you should definitely explore Baton
Rouge. Despite what many people say, Baton Rouge has a good deal
to do. If you're looking for a bar review, sorry. I don't see
the point of PAYING to get in a disgustingly dirty place filled with a
bunch of drunk people and smoke so thick that you'll get lung cancer after
30 minutes of it.
(Some of the information found on this page
can be found at a great website for Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge.com)
Movies:
Oak Cinema 8 (15365
George O'Neal Lane):
Cinema 8 is a locally owned theater that offers
movies on eight screens. Oak Cinema 8 is the only theater in town that
features Dolby Digital EX. Two auditoriums have Dolby Digital EX and two
others have Digital Systems DTS. A second theater is now being built with
stadium seating. This is far out of campus, go to the others unless
you're around this area.
Telephone: (225) 755-8888
Fax: (225) 755-6437
Hours: Monday -Saturday 9:45 until
end of last show, Sun 11:45am till end of last show
Ticket Prices: $4 matinee (before 6pm),
$6 adults, $4 children under 12 and senior citizens
Tinseltown (10955
North Mall Drive):
Located off I-10 at Seigen, Tinseltown offers
stadium-style seating. It's pretty nice if you don't mind the long
drive, but if you're out by Super Walmart, check it out.
Telephone: (225) 295-3300 or (225)
295-3339 Fax: (225) 295-3308
Ticket Prices: Adults (Sun-Thu):
$6.50 and Adults (Fri-Sat): $6.75; Children, Senior Citizens and Bargain
Matinees (first showing only M-F): $4.50; Early Bird (Mon-Fri 1st matinee):
$3.50
United Artists Citiplace
(2610 Citiplace Drive):
Located in the heart of Mid-City near restaurants
and shopping centers, Baton Rouge's newest theater features the latest
Hollywood hits with stadium-style seating. It is also the closest
theatre to campus. Several restaurants like Macaroni Grill, Barnes
and Noble, and the Marble Slab within walking distance of the theatre make
this a hot spot for dates. Friday and Saturday nights get your tickets
early.
Telephone: (225)
216-0056 or (225) 216-0064 Fax: (225) 216-0039
Hours: Open daily 10:30am until last
feature ends
Ticket Prices: Matinee tickets (before
6pm): $4.50; after 6pm: Adults $6.50, Kids 3-11 $4.50. Kids under 3 years
old free.
Website: http://www.uatc.com
United Artists Siegen Village
Theater (7166 Siegen Lane):
Gift certificates are also available in $2
increments, minimum of $10. Remember, photo identification is required
to purchase rated "R" movies. This is located by the Super Walmart,
but instead of turning to the right at Seigen, turn left. I like
Tinseltown more if you're in this area.
Telephone: (225) 292-6195 or (225)
292-6197 Fax: (225) 293-4563
Hours: 12:00pm -11:30 pm
Ticket Prices: Adults and Children
(over the age of 12) - $6.50; Children (between 3 and 11) - $4.50; Senior
Citizens and Children (under 3 years) - Free
Website: http://www.uatc.com
More on movies such as what's showing and when
can be found at Yahoo's Movies Site for Baton Rouge. Here's the
Link
to Yahoo! Movies
Nature and Zoos:
BREC's Botanic Garden (7950 Independence
Boulevard):
Telephone: (225) 928-2270
The Botanic Garden is being built as a place
dedicated to horticultural education, recreation, and nature studies. Special
programming and hands-on gardening activities for children are important
missions of this concept. It's found in Independence Park, where
soccer is also played. To find out more on Baton Rouge's Soccer Association,
read to the bottom of the page.
BREC's Highland Road Park Observatory
(13800 Highland Road):
Telephone: 768-9948
Come see the wonders of the universe! Located
on Highland Road, 1/2 mile east of Siegen Lane, this unique cooperative
facility houses a state-of-the-art telescope. You can also get to
it by going south on Highland. It's directly across Highland Park.
This is great! It's free and usually on Friday night depending on
the weather and time of sunset. An LSU astronomy or physics professor
usually gives a short and entertaining lecture before the star gazing.
It's an experience worth your time.
BREC´s Baton Rouge Zoo (3601 Thomas
Road):
Telephone: (225) 775-3877
Discover all the animals that call BREC's
Baton Rouge Zoo home! More than 1,400 animals await you in the beautifully
landscaped zoo. I've heard it isn't the best zoo in the world, but
I've never been.
BREC´s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
(10503 Oak Hills Pkwy):
Telephone: (225) 757-8905
The 101-acre park located in South Baton Rouge
features a nature center and trails winding through a lush cypress-tupelo
swamp. Sounds like fun. There are other nature centers near
Baton Rouge. One is in Tickfaw. Worthy of a weekend trip if
you enjoy the outdoors.
BREC´s Cohn Memorial Arboretum
(12056 Foster Rd.):
Telephone: (225) 775-1006
This 16-acre botanical garden in northeast
Baton Rouge is a living showcase for more than 250 varieties of native
plants, trees, and shrubs.
Baton Rouge Parks and Golf Course
There is one park located within walking distance
of LSU. It's by the lake on Stanford. There is a beach, small
boat dock, and grassy areas to play. Beware of some homosexual prostitutes
that frequent the area. Honestly. The Golf Course is located
less than a mile away LSU if you travel on Dalrymple under the interstate.
There are picnic areas along the way too. Be careful though, especially
at night, as the area can be dangerous.
Museums and History
Firefighter's Museum (427 Laurel St.)
Telephone: 344-8558
The old Bogan Central Fire Station, built
in downtown Baton Rouge in 1924, displays original fire-fighting equipment
from the city's early days.
Louisiana Arts and Science Center (100
South River Road):
Telephone: (225) 344-5272
Located in downtown Baton Rouge on the banks
of the Mississippi River, the Louisiana Arts and Science Center offers
a variety of educational and entertainment oppotunities for visitors of
all ages.
Louisiana Governor's Mansion (1001 Capitol
Access Road):
Telephone: (225) 342-5855
Built in 1963 as a full-scale replica of Louisiana's
famed Oak Alley plantation, the lavishly furnished mansion is the official
residence of the governor and his family.
LSU Museum of Arts (Memorial Tower,
LSU Campus):
Telephone: (225) 388-1212
Louisiana State University's museum of art
hosts various shows throughout the year. Some shows are pretty cool.
Since you walk right by it almost everyday, check it out if you have a
spare 15 minutes.
LSU Rural Life Museum (4900 Essen Lane):
Telephone: (225) 765-2437
The twenty-building comples depicts life on
a 19th-century sugar cane plantation.
Magnolia Mound Plantation (2161 Nicholson
Drive):
Telephone: (225) 343-4955
Magnolia Mound is the oldest plantation home
in the area. It is situated on a natural ridge facing the Mississippi River.
I've only driven by it, but intend on going.
Old State Capitol (100 North Boulevard):
Telephone: (225) 342-0500
Louisiana's Old State Capitol Center for Political
and Governmental History is the state's official repository of film and
video archives and houses several state-of-the-art interactive exhibits
including The Huey Long Assassination Exhibit. This is a very historical
buidling and a must before leaving LSU.
The Arsenal Museum (State Capital Dr.):
Telephone: (225) 342-0401
In the shadow of the State Capitol, this sturdy
brick building was constructed in 1838 as a powder magazine.
The Enchanted Mansion (190 Lee Drive):
Telephone: 769-0005
Be placed under a magical spell and see rare
and antique dolls when you visit. Make your child's birthday, or other
event extra special. We have a room available for dress-up parties and
meetings, with small kitchen facilities for catered food. Huh?
USS Kidd and Louisiana Naval War Memorial
Nautical and Historical Center (305 S. River Road):
Telephone: (225) 342-1942
The USS Kidd is a 2,050-ton Fletcher-class
destroyer that saw battle in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, as
well as action during the Korean Conflict. The adjacent Nautical and Historical
Center also presents relics and exhibits.
West Baton Rouge Museum (845 North Jefferson
Avenue):
Telephone: (225) 336-2422
Experience sugar plantation history and its
culture at the West Baton Rouge Museum! Enjoy guided tours, see exhibits
including a 22-foot working model of a sugar cane mill, and find historic
crafts and books at the gift shop.
Sports
Kingfish Professional Hockey (275 S.
River Road)
Telephone: (225) 336-4625
The Kingfish are a professional hockey team
representing Baton Rouge in the East Coast Hockey League. Tickets
are usually a little more than $10 I believe? They do have a student
night where tickets are only $5 with your student ID.
Baton Rouge Blaze (Arena Football League
2)
I believe this AFL2 team plays in the Maravich
Assembly Center. I've never been though.
Baton Rouge Soccer Association (BRSA)
This is a great soccer association that has
fields at Independence and Burbank parks. They have an excellent
Open Division which is ideal for some LSU students. To find out more,
go to their website: Baton
Rouge Soccer Association
Sponsored by
LAprepSoccer.com
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