The Baton Rouge to Chackbay Gumbo TrailFollow along as we discover the fun and food found along the Baton Rouge gumbo trail, ending at the renowned Chackbay Gumbo Festival. Authorscurlyadventures
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Stay

Origin Hotel Baton Rouge
This is a great place to stay while you're in Baton Rouge.
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Discover

BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
🥾 Stroll through acres of nature at BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
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Hilltop Arboretum
The LSU Hilltop Arboretum is located on fourteen extraordinarily beautiful acres in Baton Rouge and showcases an extensive collection of Louisiana native flora. The Arboretum grounds are open to the public free of charge, seven days a week during daylight hours (from dawn to dusk).
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Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Designed to look like a castle, Louisiana's Old State Capitol educates the public on Louisiana's rich history and the democratic process through exhibits, programming and the arts.
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The Pink Elephant Antiques
A great place to wander, explore, and grab a little souvenir (or two) from your time in Baton Rouge
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Local Supply
The ecclectic shopping experience offers a little something for everyone.
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Time Warp Boutique
If vintage and retro are your thing, you definitely need to make a visit to Time Warp Boutique.
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The Hope Shop by Hands Producing Hope
This boutique helps support refugee women in Baton Rouge who create most of the products that you'll find.
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DIY Disco Cocktails and Crafts
If you love crafting this is perfect! They have so many amazing crafts you can make, as well as a bar.
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Dine

Dempsey's Poboys
The name may say poboys but this place is actually known by the locals for having some of the best gumbo in Baton Rouge. It's a great jumping off point before hitting the road to the Chackbay Gumbo Festival.
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The Vintage Baton Rouge
This is the perfect spot for a quick latte and their signature fancy beignets.
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Jubans Restaurant & Bar
This upscale spot is perfect for brunch with a Cajun twist.
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Louie's Cafe
You'll love this old school diner spot with some Cajun flair.
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The Chimes
Here, you'll find refreshing beer on tap and an extensive cocktail list.
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