12 weekend adventures for 2022 within driving distance of Baton Rouge

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Zip lining! Dinosaurs! Holiday lights, brewery tours and berry picking! From local hidden gems to quick day trips definitely worth the drive, here are 12 reasons to start planning your 2022 calendar now.

January

 

Escape the cold with a tour of the Capital Region’s bevy of craft breweries, distilleries and even a nearby winery

 

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February

 

Tours and historical sites to remember Baton Rouge’s past and mark Black History Month

 

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March

 

Spend spring break closer to home with five unique Airbnbs to check out

 

Plus:

 

Travel-size bath products are like little souvenirs from Baton Rouge hotels

 

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April

 

Pick your own produce in New Iberia

 

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May

 

Prehistoric Park offers a rare chance to walk among the dinosaurs

 

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June

 

Sunflower fields are a whimsical setting for a family portrait—or a haven for connecting with nature

 

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July

 

Lose yourself on a different kind of swamp tour

 

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August

 

Take a Louisiana food tour based on Baton Rouge chefs recommendations

 

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September

 

Inside Magnolia Ridge, a zip line carries riders 70 feet over the Comite River

 

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October

 

Spooky local attractions that make south Louisiana one of the best places to celebrate fall

 

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November

 

Indulge in some small-town holiday shopping in St. Francisville

 

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December

 

Louisiana holiday displays and events worth the day trip

 

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This article was originally published in the December 2021 issue of 225 magazine.