Good places to meet DOWN-TO-EARTH people. (Baton Rouge: live in, move, clubs)

[Caa]

Originally Posted by BRMan

BREC has classes, as does LSU Leisure. And I recall Broadmoor Methodist had an active interdenominational singles group. I'd also look at the Fun section of the Friday Advocate for ideas about things going on.

Baton Rouge is kind of tough if you're single and out of college, but there are still things to do - you just have to be more creative.

I agree with BRMan! There are many things to do here, it is that you have to look in the right places. 225 magazine and Country Roads are two magazines that always print out all themany things going on all over this area! I am married now, but remember my 'younger' days but I lived in Ft Lauderdale-talk about people only wanting to drink. If you are Christian, there are many church groups for singles out there as well. Good Luck!

[JL1543]

Originally Posted by chartreuseXOXO

Hi! I'm 24, and I want to know if there are any places in Baton Rouge to meet nice GENUINE people around my age? I know there are lots of places in the LSU area. I've noticed that if you aren't into sports and/or you don't drink that much it's hard to talk to young people in this city because that's all they talk about! I don't mind alcohol, but people are so obsessed with getting drunk. We really need more things to do in Baton Rouge. Thanks!

I know exactly what you mean. I'm not sure of what area of Baton Rouge you're in but the people in Hammond and Gonzales seem to be a lot less obsessed with such things. I really don't know Baton Rouge its self too well tho so can't really tell u where to go, sorry.

[mhounit]

I'm getting kinda tired of young people getting on this board and complaining about how they are bored and there needs to be more things to do in BR . If you're waiting for a limo to drive up and take you out for a fun filled day of excitement , it ain't gonna happen . Get off your butt and go find something to do . If you're bored , it's nobody's fault but your own . The opportunities are out there . I know plenty of young people that are too busy enjoying life to waste time getting drunk .
Figure out what you like and what interest you , and I'm pretty sure it's available here or within a reasonable drive .

[ktulu7]

I'm somewhat torn on Baton Rouge in general. I do REALLY hate how clique-filled this place is, which can make it very lonely if you're not in college. That being said, it's got a LOT of Louisiana's wealth concentrated in the metro area that does kinda provide for a decent choice of things to do. The people are largely unfriendly in my experience (7 years and counting), traffic is often a nightmare, and the crime is bad... BUT there are some museums, really good restaurants, and a VERY good municipal (parish) park system. BREC is probably my #1 favorite thing about this city-parish, and without some of their activities and sports leagues, I'd be pretty freakin' bored. You'll still meet a lot of people in cliques at BREC events and sports leagues, but obviously not everyone is like that, so I absolutely recommend checking out their website and seeing what they have going on.

If you get involved in some activities such as those at BREC, you'll meet some cool people. I'm sure someone else on here can list something else that offers a way to meet folks, and I also wouldn't mind hearing it, 'cause I'm in my late 20s and feel the sting of snobbishness here often, especially when people realize I'm from North Louisiana (the shame!!) and also a LaTech fan instead of an LSU one.

[airplane_man]

Originally Posted by mhounit

If you're waiting for a limo to drive up and take you out for a fun filled day of excitement , it ain't gonna happen .

I have not seen anyone suggest that they are doing anything like that.

Originally Posted by mhounit

Get off your butt and go find something to do . If you're bored , it's nobody's fault but your own . The opportunities are out there . I know plenty of young people that are too busy enjoying life to waste time getting drunk .

I am under the impression that is what a lot of people are trying to do. Most of us that have asked this question on this board before are not from here and do not know what there is to do. It would be more helpful for you to point us in the correct direction since you seem to be in the know or know plenty of young people that are. Pretty much telling everyone that they are lazy for not knowing what there is to do isn't helpful and reenforces negative stereotypes about the area.

Originally Posted by mhounit

Figure out what you like and what interest you , and I'm pretty sure it's available here or within a reasonable drive .

Or a short airplane flight.

[mhounit]

I never called anyone " lazy " , but , if the shoe fits . Anyway , if a grown person cannot find something to do in a city the size of Baton Rouge , then there does seem to be a motivation issue . If that offends you , deal with it . The op said that there needs to be more things to do , and I ( and a few others ) disagree with that statement , AND some suggestions were made on where to look . Nobody ( including yourself ) has said anything specific that they ARE interested in . Just accusations about other people .

[airplane_man]

I apologize, I have always taken "get off your ass" to mean stop being lazy. You have not offended me. It takes quite a bit to offend me. I appreciate you caring enough to address that. That must be some of that southern hospitality I am always hearing so much about. Thank you.
I am aware that I didn't say anything specific. I moved here 2 months before Katrina at the age of 30 from an island off the coast of SC. I knew nobody in this area when I moved here. I have asked similar questions as the original poster. I have had suggestions that have been helpful, but haven't found an answer to give him as I am still searching for one myself. Maybe if I chose to live here a little longer I will be able to offer some guidance.
You are correct. I should have offered a few suggestions in my first post. Like I said I am new to the area and have limited experience, but here it goes. At first I met most of the people I know through people at work. I did that by meeting them out for drinks after work. I don’t really like going out to bars unless I have a purpose like seeing a band. I grew tired of wasting time and money out drinking for no reason. I bought a camp in Dulac about 18 months ago and I spent a lot of time there last year. If you mention you have a camp and don't care to take people or let people use it that helps meet new people. With the oil spill I don't see getting much use out of it anytime soon. This summer I am planning on trying to hit up a few parks in the area and do a little camping. I was born on a small farm near Asheville, NC and grew up camping and hiking. I have done neither in Louisiana and figure I would give that a shot. With the terrain and climate being so different I am hoping that the new learning experience with rekindle a passion for it. During the summers growing up I would hike a weeks worth of the App Trail by myself and sometimes with my little brother. I met some great people on those trails. I haven't looked to see if there are any camping and hiking clubs in Baton Rouge, but that would probably be a good place for me to start this year. Good luck to you.

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[mhounit]

Well , now we're getting somewhere . You like to camp and hike . There is a store on Jefferson called The Backpacker . You may be familiar with it . They have a lot of info there on hiking trips , kayaking , etc.

Sorry if I came on strong , but that's just my style . I have little patience for young people that complain about things and expect other people to solve their problems . That was the vibe I got from the op , and it fired me up .

[BR_Bound]

Check out meetup.com

[southland]

If you are an LSU student, you will have no choice but to meet tons of people.

Sometimes I have to remind myself that if you ask someone from Baton Rouge how they are doing....they will spend several minutes telling you! It's not just a courtesy greeting here....people are very friendly.

And there are plenty of things to do here. Most of the locals choose not to participate in some of the unique things that Baton Rouge has to offer because either they are unaware of it or just prefer to participate in other activities.

There was an article in the LSU paper ages ago when I attended that ranked the best places to meet people....everything from the best coffee shops to coin laundry places. I wish I could find that article.

I suggest you pick up a couple of papers (the free 225 magazine, 10/12 corridor, etc) and thumb through them. There is LSU sports, several hole in the wall coffee shops with friendly people, numerous sports leagues, a soccer team, bike trails, kayaking, fishing, jogging, and the very impressive symphony.

And there are a lot of bars in town that aren't filled with drunk college students that you can patronize comfortably.....with a more relaxed and laid back setting far from the college crowd. 3rd Street, Perkins Road Overpass area, and Bulldog come to mind. Grown Ups drink in moderation and socialize in comfortable places. There are plenty of places here to do that (much more so than 10 years ago).