Baton Rouge and 'The Magnificent Seven'
MGM have chosen Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana as the production location for their new feature film, The Magnificent Seven, a remake of the 1960s Western classic.
The Baton Rouge area owes its historical importance to its strategic site upon the first natural bluff upriver from the Mississippi Delta which allowed it to be safe from the seasonal flooding.
The levee also built to protect the city from the river offers a relaxed experience and is a perfect daytime stroll or bike ride on the 2.5-mile path. Many visitors pack a lunch and simply take their time.
Known for its friendly people, its unique food and its lively music, ‘Red Stick’ has something for everyone. The French Colonial influence is all around and one of the joys of visiting here is the spicy Cajun food to be had in restaurants a plenty.
The city's unofficial motto is "Let the good times roll", and roll they do as you sample a riverboat casino, tap your feet in one of the many bars dedicated to a specific type of music or simply gaze out at the mighty Big Muddy.
Both the old and new capitol buildings make a great stop when touring Baton Rouge. The new building is the tallest capitol in the US and is beautiful on the inside. From the 27th-floor observation deck you can take in the beauty of this lovely city at one time the heart of plantation country. Stately antebellum mansions still abound in the area whilst the old capitol building looks like a whitewashed castle.
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