Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Aben

"The 40-acre, outdoor Rural Life Museum portrays life as it was really lived in hardscrabble rural Louisiana during the 18th and 19th centuries. No Old South romanticism here: this is an educational museum with more than 30 authentic structures and thousands of relics and artifacts. Learn how sugar cane was processed, how plantation slaves received medical care, how farmers and craftsmen subsisted, and how a "dogtrot house" had its advantages during the Louisiana summer."

"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 Rural Life Museum is owned and operated by Louisiana State University (LSU). It’s a combination indoor museum with real items from early Louisiana life and a huge outdoor area devoted to plantation life in Louisiana. It shows the different lifestyle around the state with several authentic building from earlier eras."

"The facility spans 103-acres and is devoted to the conservation of Louisiana. There are live animal exhibits, examples of plant and animal species that call Louisiana home and ecology and art exhibits that the entire family can enjoy. They also have a gravel path for those who enjoy hiking that will give you a small taste of the outdoors."

"On 103 acres off North Oak Hills Parkway you will find Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center. The award-winning exhibit building has hands-on activity, live animal displays, education materials, and souvenirs. Nature paths and boardwalks give you a fabulous view of swamp, forest, and the native wildlife."

"For over 25 years Sammy’s Grill has been serving up Louisiana favorites, coming a long way from its original chalkboard menu with just 10 items to offer everything from homemade fried cheese to their award-winning boiled crawfish and grilled po’boys. A casual restaurant, Sammy’s offers a familiar and homely environment while delivering on top-quality Southern food."

"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."

"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."

"Hope they start offering more of the Champs sides than they do now. Then they would be the only place to go to for fast..."

"The facility spans 103-acres and is devoted to the conservation of Louisiana. There are live animal exhibits, examples of plant and animal species that call Louisiana home and ecology and art exhibits that the entire family can enjoy. They also have a gravel path for those who enjoy hiking that will give you a small taste of the outdoors."

"On 103 acres off North Oak Hills Parkway you will find Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center. The award-winning exhibit building has hands-on activity, live animal displays, education materials, and souvenirs. Nature paths and boardwalks give you a fabulous view of swamp, forest, and the native wildlife."