Tourist Attractions of Baton Rouge

Christmas is the perfect time to enjoy family fun in Baton Rouge, whether you traditionally eat at a favorite restaurant or go caroling for seasonal fun. Mark your calendar for some of our favorite local Christmas activities. more Seasonal Fun in Baton Rouge: Christmas Activities Where You Can Celebrate, Eat, and Enjoy Family Fun Louisiana Lights Take a stunning stroll through Burden Museum and Gardens to enjoy thousands of holiday lights throughout the exhibits. The tour lasts about an hour and takes place Thursday through Sunday until December 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission costs $20 per person, with free admission for children ages 3 and younger. Don't forget to grab a parking pass for your Genesis when you buy tickets. The gardens are located at 4560 Essen Ln. Cortana Kiwanis Parade The annual Kiwanis Parade will be held December 14 at 5:30 p.m., leaving from the corner of Government St and River Rd and proceeding through downtown. Stake out a spot along the route to enjoy marching bands, decorated floats, dance groups, and more. This family-friendly event has been a city tradition since 1948 and benefits local community charities. Holiday Symphony Brass Concerts The symphony orchestra will perform several holiday brass engagements including one right here in the city. See the show on December 5 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St. Tickets cost $30. LSU Museum Store Holiday Shopping Event Check those gifts off your list at this special shopping event at the LSU Museum Store on the first floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts. You'll get 20% off most merchandise along with free gift wrapping. The Shaw Center is located at 100 Lafayette St. Mark your calendar for December 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. A Very Merry Museum Join this fun celebration for all ages at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. It's happening December 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with holiday-themed planetarium shows, a Polar Passport scavenger hunt, and hands-on art and science experiments in a winter wonderland. You'll also have photo ops with Santa and the Coca-Cola holiday truck. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for children and seniors, and free for museum members. LASM is located at 100 River Rd S. Start the new year with a stunning new luxury vehicle. Visit Genesis of Baton Rogue, LA to treat yourself to an unforgettable holiday.

Treat yourself to a new adventure this fall with a visit to one of several historical areas or local landmarks that feature beautiful scenery and unforgettable sightseeing opportunities. Baton Rouge, LA, and its surrounding areas are home to numerous places of interest that your entire family will enjoy. more Water Adventure at Atchafalaya National Heritage Center Spanning 14 parishes including East Baton Rouge, the Atchafalaya National Heritage Center features the nation's largest river swamp in addition to a multitude of lakes, bayous, and marsh areas. There are numerous ways to explore the center, including biking, paddling, and participating in one of the many guided swamp tours that are offered by local guides. Overnight accommodations are available and early morning fishing tours that show you how to catch, clean, and eat the local seafood are held regularly. Visit One of the Oldest Landmarks Magnolia Mound Museum The oldest documented structure in Baton Rouge, Magnolia Mound Museum spreads across 16 ancient tree-studded acres. While here, you can visit the Magnolia Mound Plantation house, which was built in 1790 and boasts a unique collection of decorative items, furniture, and artifacts. The separate kitchen and gardens and pigeonnier, or structure made to hold nesting boxes for squab and other game birds, are also open to the public during the autumn months. Engage With Beautiful Scenery at Burden Museum & Gardens Sprawled across 440 acres in the center of Baton Rouge, Burden Museum & Gardens showcases the indigenous fauna and flora of the southeastern Louisiana area. Here you find the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, which features tranquil walking paths and the LSU Rural Life Museum which tells the story of how locals lived here throughout the 19th century. Before you go, you can also check out Windrush Gardens, a landscaped, 25-acre wonderland of towering live oak trees and vividly hued crepe myrtles. Sightseeing Historical Areas with Red Stick Adventures Maximize the amount of beautiful things to see this fall in Baton Rouge, LA with a guided tour from Red Stick Adventures. This company takes you on a microbus tour of some of the city's most notable attractions, including Capitol Park Museum, 'Cities of the Dead' cemeteries, and Spanish town neighborhood attractions. You can also take one of the company's all-day food tours that include tasting stops at many of the city's historical eateries featuring regional food and drink options. Take advantage of as many regional exploration opportunities as you can this fall. Call us at Genesis of Baton Rouge, LA if you have any questions about local attractions or if you would like to drop off your car for a scheduled service before your exciting day of visiting local tourist attractions begins.

Genesis vehicles are designed to give drivers both confidence and peace of mind on the road. With a suite of advanced safety features, they help you stay aware of your surroundings, maintain control, and avoid potential hazards, whether you’re cruising on the highway, navigating city streets, or easing into parking spaces. Explore what cutting-edge technology in your Genesis vehicle can do for you before you visit at All Star Genesis of Baton Rouge. more Key Points Front-collision prevention technologies help detect hazards and intervene when necessary. Lane-centering systems help keep the vehicle properly positioned on the road. Smart Cruise Control helps maintain safe speeds by automatically adjusting to traffic conditions for smoother highway driving. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist monitors areas beside and behind the vehicle, alerting drivers to potential hazards during lane changes. Parking assistance features help guide the vehicle safely into tight spaces and protect passengers. Prevent Front Collisions Driver-assist features increase your awareness behind the wheel and help prevent a front-end collision before it happens with functions like: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA): Monitors the road ahead and can automatically apply the brakes if it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist. Automatic Emergency Braking: Intervenes and slows or stops the vehicle when a collision is imminent. Center Your Vehicle in Its Lane Advanced technology in your Genesis vehicle makes it easier to drive on two-lane highways and navigate traffic with features such as: Lane Following Assist: Helps continuously keep the vehicle centered within its lane by using cameras to track lane markings and make small steering adjustments. Lane Keeping Assist: Primarily prevents unintentional lane departure, but can also provide steering input to guide the vehicle back toward the center if it begins to drift. Lane Departure Warning: Monitors lane markings and alerts you if you begin to drift out of your lane without signaling. Highway Driving Assist: Combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centering capability to maintain speed, following distance, and keep the vehicle centered during highway driving. Maintain Safe Speeds Your Genesis coupe or SUV comes equipped with safety features designed to help you maintain safe speeds and drive with confidence. The navigation-based Smart Cruise Control helps maintain a consistent speed while automatically adjusting to traffic conditions. It monitors the distance to the vehicle ahead and slows down or speeds up as needed, making highway driving smoother and reducing the need for constant manual adjustments. Monitors Your Blind Spot Genesis vehicles use Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist to help monitor areas beside and slightly behind your car. If another vehicle is detected in your blind spot while you’re changing lanes, the system can alert you with visual or audible warnings Guides You as You Park Genesis safety features help guide you while parking by monitoring your surroundings and alerting you to nearby obstacles. They can also provide gentle steering or braking assistance, making it easier to maneuver safely into tight spaces. Here’s a list of features that help you park: Remote Smart Parking Assist: Lets the vehicle handle parking for you, even when you’re standing outside. Parking Distance Warning: Uses sensors to detect nearby objects to help you judge distance and avoid bumps while parking. Surround View Monitor: Gives you a clear, 360-degree view of your surroundings, helping you better judge distances and navigate tight parking areas. Smart Exit Assist: Helps protect passengers when leaving the vehicle by detecting traffic approaching from behind. Drive More Safely with Genesis Genesis safety technology combines smart monitoring, driver assistance, and automatic interventions to help reduce risk and protect you in everyday driving. From lane-centering to collision prevention and blind-spot monitoring, these features work together to make every drive safer and more relaxed, giving you the confidence to focus on the road ahead. Experience the safety features for yourself during a test drive at our dealership.