May 2025

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a trip to West Baton Rouge!

Celebrate Mom the West Baton Rouge way! Kick off with brunch at Court Street Café! Then, shop local for antiques, trendy finds, and the perfect gift she didn’t know she needed. End the day with a golden-hour view at the Mississippi River Overlook or Morley Marina—a beautiful sunset to end a day well spent.


WEST BATON ROUGE FUN!

Satisfy Your Cravings!


From live and boiled crawfish (check our list for top spots), to étouffées and bisques, to crawfish pies from spots like Bergeron’s Boudin & Cajun Meats in Port Allen, the Westside has your crawfish craving covered and plenty of other great dining!





EATS

Make a Splash!


As the weather warms up, cool off with a day at the Splash Pads. They are motion-activated, so step-on and activate the fun!

  • Port Allen Community
  • Alexander Park
  • Joe Myhand
  • Erwinville Park



SUMMER FUN

Plan your summer stay!


Make West Baton Rouge your summer getaway destination! Enjoy affordable lodging and hassle-free parking, while experiencing the charm of West Baton Rouge, where hospitality awaits you at every turn.




STAY

Recipes from the Westside

Anytime Fitness 3-Ingredient Peach Granita


Anytime Fitness, with a location that visitors or locals can utilize in Port Allen, has shared a healthier, lighter way to enjoy a frozen dessert! This Easy 3-Ingredient Peach Granita will help beat the heat this summer or provide a tasty treat any time of year! 


Recipe: Anytime Fitness 3-Ingredient Peach Granita



Courtesy: Anytime Fitness – 702 N. Lobdell, Port Allen, LA 70767


Photos from the Westside

Want to show off the place you love to visitors? Tag posts #OnlyLouisiana & go on a Bayou Krewe adventure!



Photo Feature – If you missed the fun at Kite Fest 2025, be sure to join us next year for high-flying fun! 



Make sure to tag #WestBatonRouge to submit a favorite photo to feature!