John James Audubon State Park offers scenic picnic areas with tables and grills, a shelter house, and playgrounds for children.

Biking enthusiasts can explore a 6.7-mile trail, but be aware it's rated as moderate to difficult due to hilly terrain.

The park doesn't offer bike rentals; bring your own equipment or rent from nearby vendors before visiting the area.

Remember that biking is only allowed on designated trails and not permitted in certain areas like campgrounds for safety reasons.

Be cautious of wildlife while cycling through this natural habitat, especially during dawn and dusk when animals are most active.

Always wear protective gear such as helmets while riding bikes within the park premises for personal safety.

Ensure you follow all posted signs regarding speed limits and right-of-way rules to maintain harmony with other visitors.

The park offers a museum, nature center and 6.5 miles of trails for bird watching opportunities. It's home to over 200 species including warblers, thrushes and vireos during migration season. Birding workshops are also available throughout the year.

Centenary State Historic Site (East College and Pine Street in Jackson)--This is the former site of Centenary College. Visitors may tour the old West Wing dormitory or a professor's cottage and learn about the history of education in Louisiana. A Confederate cemetery is located on the grounds.

Locust Grove State Historic Site(4 miles northeast of St. Francisville on LA 10)--Visit the gravesites of Sarah Knox Taylor, wife of Jefferson Davis, and General Eleazor Ripley, distinguished soldier in the War of 1812.

Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site (South of Baton Rouge on Main Street/La. Hwy. 1 in downtown Plaquemine)--Compiled in 1909 , the lock provided access from the Mississippi River to Bayou Plaquemine. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, the site features the Gary James Hebert Memorial Lockhouse and is open for tours daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Port Hudson State Historic Site(US 61, 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge)--This 909-acre site encompasses part of the Port Hudson Battlefield Civil War Site. Featured are six miles of hiking trails, 11/2 miles of trenches, a museum and interpretive programs. Fort Desperate, a primary Confederate position, is accessible by a concrete walkway and elevated wooden boardwalks.

Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site(In St. Francisville on La. Hwy. 10) -- Built during the 1830s, Rosedown had one of the largest private gardens in the U.S. in the 19th century. In addition to the gardens and many original structures, visitors can see many furnishings and items that the Turnbulls themselves brought into the main house.

Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area(14 miles northwest of St. Francisville on LA 66)-- Day-hiking, wildlife viewing, birding and hunting (in season) are featured across 5,231 acres of rugged hills, bluffs and ravines.

Historic Town of St. Francisville(North of Baton Rouge on US 61)--The Historic District includes 140 structures encompassing churches, antebellum homes, townhomes, cemeteries, and dozens of antique and gift shops.

Historic Town of Jackson(North of St. Francisville on LA 10)--The Historic District covers two-thirds of the town and features more than 120 structures including banks, shops, homes, churches and warehouses.

Historic Town of Clinton(North of Baton Rouge via LA 67)--The town is known for its historic architecture, including Lawyers Row, the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse, and charming Victorian and antebellum homes.

LA Scenic Bayou Byway--The Byway in this area takes you through some of the historic "Florida" parishes in English Louisiana known for the British influence in their architecture and cultural traditions. Follow US 61 and historic LA 10 (once known as the Choctaw Trail) to quaint historic towns, charming bed and breakfasts, country drives, profuse native wildflowers in season, excellent birding, cycling and interesting antique shops.

Audubon State Historic Site -- (11788 Highway 965, St. Francisville, LA 70775; 225-635-3739 or 1-888-677-2838) is located in West Feliciana Parish, near St. Francisville on LA 965. From Baton Rouge, it is just 30 minutes away: follow US 61 north to LA 965, then turn right and follow the signs. The main feature of the 100-acre woodland site is Oakley House, where John James Audubon lived for a short time. Other facilities include formal and kitchen gardens, a separate kitchen and weaving room, a plantation barn, two slave cabins, a picnic area with a shelter and a nature trail through the acres of magnolia and poplar trees.