Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Ascension Parish

"Dubbed one of the top ten outdoor museums in the world by the British Museum, the LSU Rural Life Museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of materials from the cultures of 18th and 19th century rural Louisiana. Featuring more than 30 unique, historic buildings, the open-air museum allows you to travel back in time and experience the lifestyles of the past with the largest collection of artifacts and architecture from the period. Explore the historic plantation complex on your own with a self-guided tour or scheduled a tour ahead of time with a group."

"In contrast to the large Antebellum homes and museums throughout Baton Rouge, the LSU Rural Life Museum is dedicated to the preservation of 18th and 19th century rural Louisiana natives life. Founded in 1970, the museum was formed out of the original family plantation, Windrush, and is managed by the LSU Agricultural Center. You can discover how people worked, ate, cooked and lived by exploring the buildings these people used daily."

"The LSU Rural Life Museum is a part of the Louisiana State University, which is dedicated to the preservation of the numerous cultures in Louisiana."

"Spanning 103 acres of prime land, Bluebonnet Swamp has a 9,500 square foot exhibition center and there are paths running all over the swamp where you can find observation decks. These decks and boardwalk areas are perfect for sighting the many local species that live here including armadillos, otters, coyotes, and deer, and you can also take in gorgeous forestlands and marshy wetlands at the same time. If you like bird watching then you will find a huge number of species all year round and the Exhibit Building has animal and mineral galleries as well as interactive exhibits for youngsters."

"Located on 103 acres on the southwest side of the city, the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center provides research and education resources in a natural setting. A mile of gravel paths and boardwalks winds through the conservation space, leading to distinct areas of the park, like a cypress-tupelo swamp and hardwood forests. As well as the wildlife-watching opportunities along the trail, you can get up close to animals in the 9,500-square-foot Exhibit Building."

"There is no doubt, a walk in the park should be on your list of things to do in Baton Rouge on a date. Take a leisurely walk through Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center. You will see wonderful and untouched flora and fauna."

"Located on the historic Highland Road, Sammy’s has been serving up all of the best Louisiana dishes since opening in 1988. A family-friendly restaurant with arcade games for the kids and those adults who never want to grow up. Try the topped blackened tilapia, shrimp, or crawfish, or the Acadian catfish, a fried catfish filet smothered in crawfish etouffee."

"A favorite amongst families and football fans since 1988, Sammy’s Grill has seafood on almost every inch of the menu (except dessert of course). From classic Cajun dishes like the Acadian Catfish to the beloved Seafood Platter, you’ll be able to taste a wide variety of Louisiana seafood at an affordable price."

"Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (6401 Bluebonnet Blvd Building 730)"

"This eatery is designed to be “fast, casual and certified Cajun.” You can order piping hot gumbo in a cup, a small bowl or a large bowl. Rice and Roux serves up seafood gumbo made with shrimp and crab or chicken and sausage gumbo. If you want to dine family style, this eatery has a tailgate menu with buckets of gumbo, either seafood or chicken and sausage."

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"Colors and flavors abound at the sweet-hearted shop Fleur de Lis Donuts. Their heavenly-scented baked goods also extend beyond donuts. The donuts, such as the Glazed, often steal the show yet it's hard to resist muffins such as the Lemon Poppyseed or pies like the French Silk Chocolate or Key Lime."