Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Saint Amant

"Take a step back in time and experience the rural lives of Louisianians during the 18th and 19th centuries at the LSU Rural Life Museum. This aesthetically stunning building accurately depicts the injustices suffered by those enslaved for generations. The scene appears virtually untouched by time – climb inside the claustrophobia-inducing slave quarters, followed by a visit to the spacious church used to reinforce the disturbing social injustice of slavery."

"The LSU Rural Life Museum is outdoors, so you’ll want to bundle up, but this attraction is well worth it. Browse a complex of 27 historic buildings, all authentically furnished to recreate the experience of life on a pre-industrial plantation. Make your way through buildings like a blacksmith’s shop, grist mill, sugar house, slave cabins and more as you learn about what life was like for many people during the 1800s in Louisiana."

"Louisiana State University’s reputation looms large over Baton Rouge — and we’re not just talking football, either. Take the LSU Rural Life Museum. This outdoor museum takes visitors on a time-traveling journey through the state’s history, with hundreds of artifacts, plantation quarters and a variety of architectural styles unique to the region."

"Although Baton Rouge is largely considered a site for culture and history tours, there are several things to do in Baton Rouge for the nature lovers as well. The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a huge park containing a variety of landscapes. As you amber through the pathways, you will encounter armadillos, coyotes, foxes, otters, and many more creatures in the Center’s forest and swamps."

"Swing by Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center on your Baton Rouge vacation. It is a huge park with facilities that aims to preserve the city’s ecosystem. In the main building, you’ll see marvelous exhibits of animals, plants, flora, and even fascinating minerals."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Sammy’s Grill is another must-try casual spot for gumbo and Southern favorites. Sammy’s opened as a neighborhood spot in the late 1980s, and now it has locations in Baton Rouge, Central, Prairieville and Zachary. Sammy’s has a decent selection of soups, including tasty seafood gumbo, crab bisque, shrimp and corn soup and crawfish etouffee."

"The Burden Museum & Gardens offers discovery and adventure through historic, natural and educational experiences that teach visitors about Louisiana’s cultural past. The Museum and Gardens cover over 440 acres of land belonging to LSU. One of the main sections is the museum that features a large collection of artifacts from farms, plantations, and households."

"This beautiful Baton Rouge garden is full of Louisiana native plants. Discover the bamboo groves and stunning colors of the different types of wildflowers that grow around Louisiana year round. Although this university arboretum is a place for learning, it is a great spot to visit when you’re trying to cut out a world full of distractions and stress."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user H.dryad used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Hilltop Arboretum is a great date spot in Baton Rouge since it offers access to a picturesque, 5-hectare (14-acre) arboretum. Cross the boardwalk and head to the pavilion overlooking the pond to take in the tranquil view."

"If you’ve never heard of the word “lagniappe,” it means “a little something extra,” and it’s the perfect way to describe Louisiana Lagniappe’s menu. Though it first opened its doors in Destin, Florida, the owners decided to move back to the homeland in order to serve its city proud. The menu features countless Louisiana favorites with something more to offer."

"Unlike most of the restaurants on our list, Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant started outside of Louisiana. The restaurant originally opened in Florida in the 1980s but made the move to Louisiana in the late 1990s. “Lagniappe” means a small gift or something extra."

"This week we are selling Crawfish & Andouille Fettuccine Family Dinners to go for $60 (plus tax). Orders will be available for pick up on Wednesday, April 22nd, Thursday, April 23rd, and Friday, April 24th. We have 150 orders available for sale."