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Inside Background
Background 
City History: How Baton Rouge got it's name and more In early 1699, a French...
Last edited: 26 June 2007
Culture 
With the many cultures contributing to the cuisine in Baton Rouge , there is a...
Last edited: 08 February 2008
History 
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum   An integral part of Louisiana’s...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is located at 359 Third...
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Baton Rouge has a semi-tropical climate with mild and short winters, warm falls...
Last edited: 22 February 2008
Introduction 
From the 27th floor observation deck of the new Capitol building, you can take...
Last edited: 06 December 2005
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is the main airport that serves the Baton...
Last edited: 14 November 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Blue Bayou Waterpark and Dixie Landin' Blue Bayou Waterpark and Dixie Landin...
Last edited: 19 May 2008
Nightlife 
In the South, people like to have fun. Whether you are going out to listen to...
Last edited: 22 February 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Alligator Bayou Tours not a Typical Adventure Alligator Bayou Tours exposes the...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
The Shaw Center for the Arts Blending majestically into the Louisiana skyline...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
Shopping 
Although food is people of Baton Rouge 's favorite thing, shopping is not far...
Last edited: 22 February 2008
Sports & Activities 
With Baton Rouge 's climate, it is easy to enjoy outdoor activities such as...
Last edited: 08 February 2008
Blue Bayou Water Park 
  Victor E. Coursey Jr. was the man who built Coursey's Fantasy Water Park .The...
Last edited: 15 November 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Looking for a very good seafood restaurant? A local favorite is Parrain's on...
Last edited: 26 June 2007
Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant 
    Anyone thats looking to find out why...
Last edited: 02 March 2008
Mansurs On The Boulevard 
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Last edited: 15 April 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 07 January 2010
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