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traveling to Baton Rouge with kids

Louisiana is a popular tourist destination, and Baton Rouge welcomes thousands of visitors a year as a college town. We are often asked “is Baton Rouge kid friendly,” and “what should I do if I travel to Baton Rouge with kids?” The good news is that we have tons of resources for those who travel to Baton Rouge with their family in tow, like the ultimate guide to summer in Baton Rouge and this guide to visiting Baton Rouge with kids. Let Red Stick Mom offer you our tried and true family travel tips, recommendations, and ideas … both for families coming to Baton Rouge and those wanting to get away!

Our Baton Rouge mom writers have been all over the world and are here to recommend easy weekend trips, as well as more extensive vacations to places as unique as Utah! We love sharing family travel tips with Baton Rouge families because we know that it can be overwhelming to plan even a weekend getaway with kids.

Taking the kids to Disney? Here’s what to expect. Maybe you want to travel to Orlando and skip Disney. We share tips for how to do that, too. Or maybe you love Disney and want to take a Disney cruise. Red Stick Mom has been there, done that. Looking for creative road trip ideas from Baton Rouge? We have several family-friendly short distance vacations that are drivable with kids from Baton Rouge.

At Red Stick Mom, we don’t just tell you where to go on vacation but also how to get there and what to expect. We’re not just talking about where to go, we also look at how to get there. Whether you need mom hacks for road trips with kids or advice for flying with a baby, we have you covered.

Some of the most interesting family travel tips are the ideas that Baton Rouge moms have put together for easy road trips nearby. Whether it’s a weekend trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast or hiking Tunica Hills, we are all about locations that are close to Baton Rouge and won’t break the bank. After all, sometimes the family travel tips we need the most are those ideas that are simple and budget-friendly. 

No matter where your Baton Rouge family decides to vacation next or how long you intend to stay, Red Stick Mom prides itself on sharing digestible and useful family travel tips to make planning your next getaway easy and stress-free!

Quick Roadtrips & First Concerts :: How To Make Precious Memories On A Single Mom Budget You remember Middle School, it's the time when music really starts to resonate with you and you start to relate to the meaning of all those personal lyrics and you drown yourself and your newly developing hormones in solitude and become one with your favorite artist, wearing your air pods or dancing secretly in your bedroom. Nothing is better than this escape and you start to dream of seeing your favorite artist in concert. Seeing your dream concert isn't as accessible these days with the high cost of concert tickets and the rising cost of living, especially as a single mother, but when my daughter...
Whether you are new to living in Baton Rouge with kids or have been in the area a while, welcome! Red Stick Mom is the premier parenting website for Baton Rouge moms and dads. Whether you are looking for a list of the best splash pads in Baton Rouge, where kids eat free in Baton Rouge or how to keep your kids busy all summer, Red Stick Mom is here to help.  4 Easy Day Trips From Baton Rouge With Kids Living in Baton Rouge with kids is amazing, but sometimes you need to get away for a bit and have a change of scenery. When you want to just get away and experience something new without breaking the bank, a...
Orange Beach, Alabama :: The Perfect Kid-Friendly Weekend Getaway The beach with kids is truly magical. I’m a beach girl through and through, but toddlers at the beach is another level of wild. Now, Alabama beaches? That’s the best kept Southern secret. With just a four hour drive from Baton Rouge, we landed on the pristine stretch of Orange Beach. The sand is white, not orange like the name implies. Apparently Orange Beach was named after locals who attempted to grow oranges and other citrus on the shores. We stayed at a condo, Shoalwater 104 but there seemed to be several condo options in the area. Our Location Perks Being on the ground floor was a must for young kids. Right outside our sliding...
Disclosure :: We have a wonderful working relationship with Newman-Dailey Resort Properties and this trip was comp'ed. That stated, we know that local moms are always looking to plan their next beach vacation and we just love to share wonderful locations like this!  Discover the Ultimate Family Getaway: Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort With summer right around the corner moms everywhere are in search of the perfect vacation spot to create unforgettable memories with their families. If you want a place that feels like a retreat for you and a paradise of fun for the kids, all wrapped up in one, look no further than Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort! Nestled within the heart of Florida's panhandle, just a...
Give Your Family a Worldly Experience: Host a High School Exchange Student Are you searching for a way to expose your children to different cultures or add a little vibrancy to your house? Volunteering to host an exchange student is a great way to experience different cultures and it offers numerous benefits for you and your family. Now is a great time to select a student to host for the upcoming school year. Doing so will allow you to start communicating with the student and preparing for his or her arrival. Who can host an exchange student? From traditional families to single parents and empty-nesters, host families come in many different forms. Host families have high school-aged children, toddlers, or no children...

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