Guidebook for Slaughter
Sightseeing
This quaint antebellum town is full of beautiful old homes surrounded by ancient oaks festooned by Spanish moss. Many wonderful eateries can be found to fit every budget.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Saint Francisville
This quaint antebellum town is full of beautiful old homes surrounded by ancient oaks festooned by Spanish moss. Many wonderful eateries can be found to fit every budget.
This Antebellum brick church is surrounded by one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the US. Wander among the azaleas, camellias and ancient Live Oaks. A great picnic location.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Grace Episcopal Church and Historical Marker
11621 Ferdinand StThis Antebellum brick church is surrounded by one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the US. Wander among the azaleas, camellias and ancient Live Oaks. A great picnic location.
Visit the fascinating Angola Prison Museum. The hugely-popular Angola Prison Rodeo is every April and October. Visit their website for tickets and more information.
Louisiana State Penitentiary
17544 Tunica TraceVisit the fascinating Angola Prison Museum. The hugely-popular Angola Prison Rodeo is every April and October. Visit their website for tickets and more information.
The first Feliciana Parish seat while still part of Spain. Many antebellum homes, Centenary College, antique stores and museums. For more info visit felicianatourism. org
Jackson
The first Feliciana Parish seat while still part of Spain. Many antebellum homes, Centenary College, antique stores and museums. For more info visit felicianatourism. org
Shortly before the Civil War, 250 students and 11 faculty filled the beautiful campus of Centenary College. Now this historic site is set aside as a commemorative area.
Centenary State Historic Site
3522 College StShortly before the Civil War, 250 students and 11 faculty filled the beautiful campus of Centenary College. Now this historic site is set aside as a commemorative area.
Oakley Plantation, where John James Audubon resided while creating 32 of his drawings for his Birds of America, is beautifully restored with extensive gardens and outbuildings.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Audubon State Historic Site
11788 LA-965Oakley Plantation, where John James Audubon resided while creating 32 of his drawings for his Birds of America, is beautifully restored with extensive gardens and outbuildings.
One of the largest intact antebellum properties remaining in the US, Rosedown has been exquisitely restored and its gardens are still populated by many of the owners' original plantings.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site
12501 LA-10One of the largest intact antebellum properties remaining in the US, Rosedown has been exquisitely restored and its gardens are still populated by many of the owners' original plantings.
This antebellum town holds many original homes, churches and the East Feliciana parish Court House, said to be the finest example of antebellum Greek Revival Architecture in Louisiana.
Clinton
This antebellum town holds many original homes, churches and the East Feliciana parish Court House, said to be the finest example of antebellum Greek Revival Architecture in Louisiana.
Take a ride across the new John James Audubon Bridge, the second longest cabled-stayed span in the Western Hemisphere, to New Roads situated on False River, an oxbow lake once part of the Mississippi.
New Roads
Take a ride across the new John James Audubon Bridge, the second longest cabled-stayed span in the Western Hemisphere, to New Roads situated on False River, an oxbow lake once part of the Mississippi.
Site of the original "baton rouge", or "red stick", a red cedar post which separated the hunting grounds of two Native American tribes. Follow Harding Blvd to the end at the bluff to the sculpture.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Southern University and A&M College
801 Harding BlvdSite of the original "baton rouge", or "red stick", a red cedar post which separated the hunting grounds of two Native American tribes. Follow Harding Blvd to the end at the bluff to the sculpture.
Called the most haunted house in America, this beautiful plantation home decorated with an ornate wrought iron façade and set among lush gardens is a stop no one should miss.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Myrtles Plantasyonu
7747 US-61Called the most haunted house in America, this beautiful plantation home decorated with an ornate wrought iron façade and set among lush gardens is a stop no one should miss.
Town Square
So unique. So beautiful. It looks like a Medieval castle on the Mississippi River.
Tallest state capitol in the U.S. An Art Deco masterpiece,
"The house that Louie built".
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Louisiana State Capitol
Tallest state capitol in the U.S. An Art Deco masterpiece,
"The house that Louie built".
The historic center of Lafayette, LA, preserves the Acadian heritage.
77 yerel halk öneriyor
Vermilionville Tarihi Köyü
300 Fisher RdThe historic center of Lafayette, LA, preserves the Acadian heritage.
Parks & Nature
A favorite hiking location, here you'll find trails for the novice to experienced. Improved trails are wide & clear with 3 waterfalls. The primitive trail feature a 430-ft. elevation overlook. $3/car
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Clark Creek Natural Area
366 Ft Adams Pond RdA favorite hiking location, here you'll find trails for the novice to experienced. Improved trails are wide & clear with 3 waterfalls. The primitive trail feature a 430-ft. elevation overlook. $3/car
Featuring two dog parks, pro shop, a disc golf course, splash park, walking trail, kayaking, canoeing, Senior exercise playground and the Waterfront Grill.
Greenwood Community Park
13350 LA-19Featuring two dog parks, pro shop, a disc golf course, splash park, walking trail, kayaking, canoeing, Senior exercise playground and the Waterfront Grill.
Get a feel for a real Louisiana swamp as you walk an elevated boardwalk among wildlife and native plants.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N Oak Hills PkwyGet a feel for a real Louisiana swamp as you walk an elevated boardwalk among wildlife and native plants.
Dedicated to the preservation of Acadian life and culture, the site is also a survey in horticulture and gardening.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Burden Müzesi ve Bahçeleri
4560 Essen LnDedicated to the preservation of Acadian life and culture, the site is also a survey in horticulture and gardening.
Take a kayak, canoe or a guided airboat tour through the wilds of Lake Martin among alligators, Blue Herons, Roseate Spoonbills and more.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Lake Martin Rookery
1209 Rookery RdTake a kayak, canoe or a guided airboat tour through the wilds of Lake Martin among alligators, Blue Herons, Roseate Spoonbills and more.
Food Scene
Housed in an adorable Craftsman cottage, this café serves an eclectic and affordable selection of dishes and desserts. At night you'll find a lively crowd enjoying live music.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Magnolia Cafe
5689 Commerce StHoused in an adorable Craftsman cottage, this café serves an eclectic and affordable selection of dishes and desserts. At night you'll find a lively crowd enjoying live music.
Dine next to a 15' alligator! Delicious Louisiana fare with a lovely view of False River. Try the fried boudin balls!
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Satterfield's Restaurant
108 Main StDine next to a 15' alligator! Delicious Louisiana fare with a lovely view of False River. Try the fried boudin balls!
El Agave
5647 Main StA friendly and festive atmosphere. Pretty durn good Mexican food. Try the Texas Margarita.
Fantastic Asian cuisine! Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Vegetarian. The best Hot and Sour Soup ever! Echo will treat you like a personal friend. Jenny makes a mean drink.
Asian Pearl Chinese Restaurant
4641 Main StFantastic Asian cuisine! Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Vegetarian. The best Hot and Sour Soup ever! Echo will treat you like a personal friend. Jenny makes a mean drink.
Family-owned and operated. Not so known for their pizza. But, their burgers are fantastic.
Chubbys Pizza & Grill
4696 LA-19Family-owned and operated. Not so known for their pizza. But, their burgers are fantastic.
A breakfast and lunch dive. Everything is on point, though. Try the fried pork chop!
Sharon's Kitchen
11941 Plank RdA breakfast and lunch dive. Everything is on point, though. Try the fried pork chop!
Soul food, baby! Family owned and operated. Finish your meal off with their amazing Ooey-Gooey.
Martha's Bistro
19900 Old Scenic HwySoul food, baby! Family owned and operated. Finish your meal off with their amazing Ooey-Gooey.
Known locally as "The Blue Sto'", situated at the back gates of Southern University, here you will find the BEST, absolutely the BEST fried chicken EVER!
The Blue Store dba Triplet's Food Mart
605 Mills AveKnown locally as "The Blue Sto'", situated at the back gates of Southern University, here you will find the BEST, absolutely the BEST fried chicken EVER!
Cafe Phoenicia
5647 Main StDelicious and creative Mediterranean food.
We haven't tried it; but, when I went in to get some venues it smelled amazing! Support local businesses.
Rib Shack
5145 Main StWe haven't tried it; but, when I went in to get some venues it smelled amazing! Support local businesses.
The Jambalaya Shoppe - Zachary
19900 Old Scenic HwyGet some quick and fairly priced cajun and creole food.
Tucker's Seafood Market & Deli
4720 LA-19Best boiled crawfish around!
Shopping
This fast-growing community has plenty of shopping and dining. Check out the Historic District.
Zachary
This fast-growing community has plenty of shopping and dining. Check out the Historic District.
Entertainment & Activities
Unique in that it is set in a wooded park. Features one of the most extensive collection of birds in the country.
51 yerel halk öneriyor
BREC's Baton Rouge Hayvanat Bahçesi
3601 Thomas RdUnique in that it is set in a wooded park. Features one of the most extensive collection of birds in the country.
Dumas Memorial Golf Course
13350 LA-19One of 3 golf courses here.
Take a lazy tubing and/or canoeing/kayaking trip down the meandering Amite River. A great way to spend a day.
Tiki Tubing, LLC
32625 LA-1019Take a lazy tubing and/or canoeing/kayaking trip down the meandering Amite River. A great way to spend a day.
Essentials
Our little neighborhood convenient store directly across Hwy 19 from us. Features hot foods, many delicacies of the brown food group. Paw Paw is always there either behind the counter or napping.
Paw Paw's Fried Chicken
3566 LA-19Our little neighborhood convenient store directly across Hwy 19 from us. Features hot foods, many delicacies of the brown food group. Paw Paw is always there either behind the counter or napping.
Winn-Dixie
5005 Church StOur favorite store. Ask us for a discount card to use.