Question
Where can I find
reasonably priced hotels in Baton Rouge?
Answer:
Your best bet
for accommodations in Baton Rouge are the many moderately priced
chain hotels just off Interstate 10 around the College Rd and Acadian
Thruway
exits. Cheaper chains cluster along the north side
of I-12 within a mile of I-10. A
few include the Ramada Inn
(a busines shotel near downtown which has many
standard but nice
rooms with amenities), Comfort Suites (between I-10 and Perkins
Rd.), and Embassy Suites which is one of the nicest in the city.
This hotel has big
standard rooms and two-room suites with
gallery kitchens. The indoor pool has a
whirlpool and sauna
and a fully complimentary breakfast is served each
morning.
Question
What kind of attractions are there to see
in Baton Rouge and where are they
located?
Answer
Most
attractions are downtown. Louisiana State University (LSU) is in the
southwest quadrant of the city. Highland Rd is the main
thoroughfare, while Perkins
Rd has many restaurants, bookstores
and shops. The new Louisiana State Capitol
Building on
State Capitol Dr is an art deco skyscraper well worth visiting as
the
27th floor observation deck has a great view of the city.
The Old State Capitol at
100 N Blvd is a neo-Gothic
structure overlooking the river, with exhibits and
multimedia
presentations about Huey Long and the state's interesting political
history.
Question
How long of a drive is it from Baton Rouge
to New Orleans and what are my other
transportation
options?
Answer
It's around an 80 mile drive which takes around
90 minutes. The Baton Rouge
Metropolitan Airport, north of
the city, is served by many regional airlines.
Greyhound,
located at 1253 Florida Blvd has regular bus service to surrounding
cities. As far as getting around within the city, Capital
Transportation City Bus
company provides local transport Monday
through Saturday from the transfer
station (2222 Florida
St.)
Question
What are some eating and entertainment
suggestions?
Answer
Louie's Cafe near LSU is the best 24 hour
eatery in town, with 1950's ambience,
delicious omelettes and
hash browns. Arzi's cafe is a place where you can get a
great vegetarian meal. With a Mediterranean-influenced menu you can
also get
lamb, falafel, chicken and beef dishes. The
Varsity Theatre is the place for live
music and an old standby
for live blues is Tabby's Blues Box & Heritage Hall.