Baton Rouge, Louisiana homes for sale

Located in the East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana. Many families forced to leave the New Orleans area during the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina have chosen to settle here, and now call it home. Baton Rouge is a central destination rich in culture, with a vibrant food and music scene. There is ample access to quality health care, shopping and industry. With the mighty Mississippi River running through the community, Baton Rouge is home to both Louisiana State University and Southern University.

Shopping and Dining

When it comes to shopping, Baton Rouge has a myriad of magnificent choices. Perkins Rowe provides 300,000 square feet of quality shopping, dining and entertainment. Visit stores such as Anthropologie, Barnes & Noble, J. Crew, Lucky Brand Jeans, Purple Rocks Boutique and Urban Outfitters. For a great night, indulge in a wine tasting at The Grape and catch a new movie at Cinemark’s 16. Hungry? Enjoy sushi at Kona Grill or visit Texas de Brazil for unique Brazilian food. Aside from the stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, Perkins Rowe hosts numerous special events including music performances by the grand fountain.

With anchor stores including Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney and Macy’s, the Mall of Louisiana is home to such shopping options as Apple, The Body Shop, Oakley, Coach, Go! Toys & Games and Williams-Sonoma. Restaurant choices span the savory to sweet with names such as BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and Cupcake Couture.

Looking for something a little different, visit Town Center at Cedar Lodge, an open-air market. From Books-A-Million to bath junkie, this center has your shopping needs covered. Casual dining choices abound including Qdoba Mexican Grill and Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Have a sweet tooth? Visit Cold Stone Creamery or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Other eateries include Zoe’s Kitchen and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.

A must visit is Pastime Restaurant and Lounge where they’re known for having plenty of political talk and killer roast beef. For those in the mood for a pub crawl, be sure to visit Happy’s Irish Pub, Red Star, The Vault, The M Bar, Boudreaux & Thibodeaux, the Roux House and Hound Dog’s.

Parks and Recreation

Baton Rouge is a hub of culture. There are numerous art galleries including the Shaw Center for the Arts, Baton Rouge Gallery, Ann Connelly Fine Art and LSU Museum of Art. The city’s most popular art show is the annual Art Melt. Can’t wait for the date? There’s a Downtown Arts Market the first Saturday of every month. The Manship Theater offers programs to enrich and entertain people of all ages. They have featured top dance talent such as internationally acclaimed Savion Glover and national ballet troupes. They also host children’s programs, themed film festivals, music and live theatre. For tour-quality golf, consider a University Club membership. If you are seeking something a little out of the ordinary take the swamp tour at Alligator Bayou, visit Haunted Myrtles Plantation or take a stroll at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo. For those seeking a little excitement, look no farther than area amusement parks: Blue Bayou Water Park and Dixie Landing.

Other recreational choices include enjoying a laser light show at Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, an evening with the Baton Rouge Symphony or a visit to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. For those who love the outdoors, stroll Independence Park’s botanical garden, hike at Tunica Hills, picnic on the levee south on River Road or ride horses at Farr Park. Need more? There’s ice-skating, laser tag, Baton Rouge Beach, casinos and plenty of live music.

Living

A thriving city with major universities, a vibrant arts culture and a rich music scene, Baton Rouge is an excellent community to live and work. Baton Rouge houses for sale include affordable starter homes to luxurious family homes. There are plenty of architectural options for the retail consumer.  For great neighborhoods in a city full of opportunity, this is it.

Schools, Health, Transportation

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is home to eight U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools and a nationally recognized magnet program. Over 50 percent of the 3,500 teachers hold advanced degrees. Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish overall, also have several quality private and Catholic schools. Local higher education choices include Louisiana State University, home to the LSU Tigers, and a branch campus of Southern University. Medical care options are plentiful including Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

Located only 20 minutes from Baton Rouge proper, Zachary is between Louisiana 67 and Highway 61. Interstate 110 is conveniently accessible a few miles south on Louisiana 19. The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is less than a 10-mile drive from Zachary. 

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call at (225) 304-6363 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.