I lived in Baton Rouge for about 6 and half years, I love this city which is on the Mississippi River full of culture and good Cajun food, I gained like 80 LBS here lol, that can give you a hint that cajun food is the best. it is a small quite town, a college city every body loves LSU including me, college football is a big thing here, if you come in college fotball season you should visit the tiger village for tailgate party. mardi gras stay in town to attend the parades or go to New Orleans, San patrick day parade is a good one in the garden district. Good Restaurants. Chimes, Al-Basha, and Pluckers.