Hilton Hotel in Baton Rouge

I watched the re-opening of this downtown Baton Rouge Hotel lastnight on a local television telecast. I must say that they took what was a total disaster and made it into something beautiful. If you've ever been to Tsunami's balcony and looked off to the right you saw a big torn up building that used to be a hotel that Huey P. Long and even Fidel Castro stayed in. For decades it was a big piece of junk. Now with the renovation of downtown Baton Rouge its once again a very nice looking hotel. Read about it here

Downtown Baton Rouge Is Here

They've done alot to rebuild and bring people back into downtown Baton Rouge and its worked. Many of my friends and I frequent the downtown establishments now days where as 5 years back we'd stay away from the area. They've made the area safe, created weekend events and created a very pleasent atmosphere through improvements and new construction.

Downtown Baton Rouge Links:

• Shaw Center for the Arts - A beautiful building hosting a number of restaurants, a theatre, art and the best view of the city.
• Louisiana's Old State Capitol Building - After quite a renovation the building is absolutely beautiful. Events, art and history.
• The Wine Loft - A beautiful new spot in downtown to enjoy.
• Live After Five - A great live music entertainment event the whole family can enjoy held in downtown Baton Rouge.
• Baton Rouge River Center - Our big beautiful arena style event center.
• USS Kide Museum - Large veteran's memorial complex across the street from the river center.
• Louisiana Arts & Science Museum - Right across the street from the River Center as well. A very big cool new planetarium here.
• Tsunami's Sushi Bar and Restaurant. - Absolutely beautiful restaurant where you can see all of downtown Baton Rouge.
• Happy's Irish Pub - A great new Irish style pub on 3rd street.

And there are many more I will list later.

Jerry Odom September 5, 2006

Gulf Shores Hilton