The Mike the Tiger Habitat is the attraction at LSU whenever you're on campus…read more Where else are you going to see a live tiger right on a university campus? It's such a unique and memorable experience, and definitely something you can't skip if you're visiting. The habitat itself is really well done - spacious, thoughtfully designed, and clearly maintained with care. It doesn't feel like a typical enclosure; there's a real effort to create an environment that's comfortable for Mike while still allowing visitors to observe. At the same time, it does make you pause and reflect a bit on the idea of having a live animal as a mascot. But from what you can see, there's a strong emphasis on the tiger's well-being, and the setup feels respectful rather than exploitative. Overall, it's an iconic part of LSU's identity and a fascinating stop - both exciting and thought-provoking.

I popped by here while visiting for a basketball tournament over the weekend. Seeing Mike was…read moreawesome, even though he was just sleeping. His habitat was large, earthy, and beautiful. If it weren't due to my ethical quandaries about Mike's captivity, I would give it 5 stars. However, I do feel it necessary to take this into consideration. Tigers are mostly solitary creatures, but Mike is forced into solitude and separated from all possible companions. Even if we disregard possible loneliness, the space of his habitat is still questionable. Male tigers need around 60 sq. km or more to thrive in nature, but Mike'a habitat is only 15,000 sq. ft (0.0139 sq. km). This means that Mike has less than 3% of the space he would in the wild. Even though I'm sure LSU takes splendid care of Mike, given his top notch vet team and $950K habitat, he belongs in the wild. No matter how cool it is was to see a tiger so close or how great the habitat looks, I feel sad for Mike. However, I do think Mike's enclosure is better than that of most zoos, because he is the STAR and center of attention. If you're at LSU, Mike is definitely worth visiting, but reflecting on your feelings about Mike's captivity should go along with it.

I really only knew that as being part of "The LSU Lakes". I didn't know that this one had a…read morespecific name. It makes total sense because it is by our city park. With views of beautiful lakeside homes, a golf course and park greens, this lake is surrounded by Baton Rouge beauty. I've walked around the lake many times and the feeling of tranquility always overcomes me. You'll see many joggers, walkers and more expert runners taking advantage of the open space that this lake area offers. You can even paddle board and enjoy the water on a warm Louisiana day. It's located close to the interstate as well, for easy access. Parking is not difficult to find close by either. You'll find some shady spots to sit to take a break from the scorching sun on those hot days.

The lakes are a beautiful place to go! It's good for golfing, running, having a picnic, watching…read morethe sun go down or just taking a walk. The ducks and geese come around to visit and get fed. Every year the white pelicans come to the lakes and it's a beautiful sight to see.

This was by far one of the best Yelp Events ever - I'm so…read moreglad I got to be apart of this experience because I was introduced to not only the best tasting vegan cookie ever but the best owners of am amazing bakery. They were very friendly and full of joy. Once I heard the story behind the making of these delicious cookies I had to go try them for myself and boy was I blown away. The cookies were not only super soft and chewy but full of flavor. If I was not paying attention I would of not known it was a VEGAN cookie. They were so good it was hard not to ask for more. You have to go check them out !!!! Like go now

Loved the experience. It was a fast pick and go one. The owners were very friendly and prepared gor…read morethe event. The spinning wheel for the discount was a good idea.. it made my little girl excited. We got the clouds and confetti flavor one from the event. We also bought their chocolate chip one with the discount we won on the spinning wheel. The cookies were very tasty and not too sweet. Being vegan cookies was a plus. Later on my kids enjoyed making them at home. On the whole it was a very nice and very well organized event.

The Baton Rouge Fire Guild is a group of local artists who meet to share their love of flow arts…read morewith the community. Their are several artists performing with led poi, staffs, levi-wands, and hoops, and many perform with fire! It's truly fun for all ages. On any given Friday there are numerous people who see all the lights and fire, and stop by and watch the show. The kids really enjoy it, too.

We had a good time! We ended up parking on a residential street and was careful not to block any…read moredriveways. The street was blocked off at a certain point because The Michael Foster Project band was set up playing live music. It was so nice! We ended up buying food and drinks from different venders. We decided to walk down Government street to see all of the other businesses and vendors. There were plenty people walking. We all felt safe because there was police set up and patrolling the area. I'm glad we went! I definitely plan to attend this again!

This Was nice to walk with my family and trying food vendors. We had a good time out there. The…read moreWeather was nice not to cold. The vibe was good and for once it wasn't no foolishness out here. Everyone dancing and enjoying themselves.

The Parade this year was much better than last year. The floats were nicely decorated. They had fun…read morecostumes on display. They threw plenty of candy and beads! We enjoyed ourselves!

I think this was my first time at the Halloween Parade. This is what I love about Louisiana:…read moreparades for everything! Why not? It makes everything so much more fun! Myself and my daughter got to walk in this year's parade with my gym and it was an absolute hoot! We were keeping the flow with our silk fans as we walked alongside of their float that had some acrobats on it. It was so fun walking down the streets of Baton Rouge with all the happy, peppy people waiting for you to toss 'em some throws. It was super cool! the parade route wasn't long at all, but to some it may have seemed like a long walk. We were dancin', shakin' our groove thangs and enjoying the cool Fall air. There were several other floats playing music and oozing with creativity. It was definitely all family friendly and it was nice to see the community come together for such a festive occasion. I look forward to possibly being part of the parade again or even just being a spectator. It's definitely tons of fun and who says it needs to be 4th Of July to have a parade? Not here in Louisiana! Look for 'em all year long, especially like this one in the downtown Baton Rouge area.

Originally installed in 1997, the 21 foot tall art piece does evoke the famous sculpture in…read moreWashington DC and yet, this one is quite abstract and contemporary. It is painted a brilliant red and blue. The 1200 pound sculpture was recently restored by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation as it was rusted and fading. It's interesting but I wouldn't go out of the way to visit. [Review 17364 overall - 76 in Louisiana - 882 of 2022.]

Placed in 1997, this 1,200lb statue near the Cane Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that was…read morerecently restored by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. It is striking in its height, stature and color. Placed in a paved plaza, there are benches around to sit on. I would recommend this to anyone in the area to sit and reflect on the things around them and life in general.

This event is simply AMAZING…read more Signing in was a breeze and very well-organized. All the vendors were extremely passionate about their dishes and presentation. You can tell by the unique flavors that emanated from each item. All the chefs and volunteers were extremely nice and welcoming too. You can tell A LOT of planning, preparation, and hard work were put into this event. The location was gorgeous to take photos! The weather was rather warm but the lighting was on point. There were activities to keep the kids busy while the adults sipped on locally brewed beer and sample amazing cocktails too. Overall, I hope to have more time to attend Slow Food BR events in the future. We will definitely try to attend next year's Fall Heat event.

I am a fan of all things that showcase local in Baton Rouge. So, this event is right up my alley!…read moreThis year (hopefully it will stay at this location), it was set at the Burden Center. The sights were picturesque and plenty of room for the kiddos, who attended the event, to run around. Family-friendly... yes, this definitely was, and kids under 12 were free! It was calm, serene and the weather was plain perfect for this outdoor shindig. It was a garden party, indeed! Various restaurants were represented featuring chefs that knew Southern cuisine and where to properly source ingredients keeping it Louisiana grown and made. Craft cocktails made by area mixologists and bartenders, one being award winner John Morris from Sidebar/Bin 77 and desserts made by Les Amis Bake Shoppe. I have to say I was a tiny bit jealous of the kiddos, who got to roast hot dogs over the open flames; now that looked like a hoot! I enjoyed dishes creatively prepared by executive chefs and their sous chefs. Participating restaurants were: Magpie Cafe, Tallulah (inside the Renaissance) and Table Kitchen and Bar, just to name a few. Local grocery delivery company - IndiePlate - was also there to answer questions about Louisiana-sourced ingredients and to meet fellow guests. I am huge supporter in the Slow Food movement and I would love to see this event continue in the years to come. So, get out there and support your local chapter: http://slowfoodbr.org/. Tune-in for their various events, socials and educational seminars.

Located on the grounds of the Capitol Park Museum near the State Capitol tower, this artwork was…read morecompleted in 1979. The bronze sculpture shows two musicians on a carriage being pulled by a horse. They are playing instruments and singing, and I imagine that they are possibly doing so to the beat of the horse's steps. They look happy with the music they're making. The horse looks pleased as well. The art is caricatured of course, but is till very nicely done. [Review 17362 overall - 74 in Louisiana - 880 of 2022.]