The City of Grosse Tete, LA
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The city of Grosse Tete is located in the state of Louisiana and has a population of 622 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Grosse Tete is Baton Rouge, approximately 22 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Grosse Tete, including Tiger Truck Stop Cafe, Sexton's Fish Market, Leroy's Place, Floyds Marley Marina and Chucks Lounge. For a larger selection of Grosse Tete restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Grosse Tete Museums, Arenas and/or Golf Courses, including the Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site, USS Kidd (DD-661), LSU Golf Course, Magnolia Mound Plantation House and Pete Maravich Assembly Center - Louisiana State University. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Grosse Tete please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Grosse Tete:
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Grosse Tete, Louisiana Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Grosse Tete
In the month of December, Grosse Tete experiences an average high temperature of 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 40 degrees with an average rainfall of 5.27 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Grosse Tete with daytime temperatures averaging 91 degrees in the summer, and 63 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Grosse Tete to receive an average of 5.7 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 5.46 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 103 degrees in the summer and as low as 9 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Grosse Tete should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 79 degrees, and nighttime lows of 55.
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Grosse Tete, Louisiana Attractions
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Independence Park Botanic Gardens - Baton Rouge, The Independence Park Botanic Gardens are botanical gardens located in Independence Park at 7950 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They are open during daylight hours without admission fee.
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Louisiana Governor's Mansion - Baton Rouge, The Louisiana Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Louisiana and his or her family. The Governor’s Mansion was built in 1963 when Jimmie Davis was Governor of Louisiana. The Mansion overlooks Capital Lake near the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, . Louisiana Governor, Bobby Jindal, and his family currently reside in the mansion.
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Louisiana State Capitol - Baton Rouge, The Louisiana State Capitol building is the capitol building of the state of Louisiana, located in Baton Rouge, . The capitol houses the Louisiana State Legislature, the governor's office, and parts of the executive branch. At 450 feet tall, with 34 stories, it is the tallest capitol building in the US, the tallest building in Baton Rouge, and the seventh-tallest building in Louisiana. It is located on a 27-acre tract, which includes the capitol gardens.
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LSU Golf Course - Baton Rouge, The LSU Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in East Baton Rouge County Louisiana. Built in 1961, this Baton Rouge course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 225-388-3394. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Nicholson & Burbank, Baton Rouge, LA 70893
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Magnolia Creek Golf Course - Ethel, The Magnolia Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in East Feliciana County Louisiana. is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 225-658-2270. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 2941 Hwy 19, Ethel, LA 70730
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Magnolia Mound Plantation House - Baton Rouge, The Magnolia Mound Plantation House is a French Creole house constructed in 1791 near the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Many period documents refer to the plantation as Mount Magnolia. The house and several original outbuildings on the grounds of Magnolia Mound Plantation are examples of the vernacular architectural influences of early settlers from France and the West Indies. The complex is owned by the city of Baton Rouge and maintained by its Recreation Commission.
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Myrtles Plantation - , St. Francisville, The Myrtles Plantation is an antebellum plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, near Baton Rouge, . Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the plantation is a bed and breakfast, and it offers historical and mystery tours.
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National Hansen's Disease Museum - Carville, The National Hansen's Disease Museum is a historical museum in Carville, Louisiana at the site of a former sugar plantation and was once home of the Carville National Leprosarium.
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Nottoway Plantation - White Castle, Nottoway Plantation, which is also referred to as Nottoway Plantation House is located in White Castle, Louisiana. This home was completed in 1859 for the John Hampton Randolph family. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion - Baton Rouge, The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion is a museum that can be found at 502 North Blvd. between Royal and St. Charles Streets in Baton Rouge and was used between 1930 and 1961; a new residence was completed in 1963. When the original Louisiana Governor's mansion was termite-infested during the beginning of Huey Long's governorship, Long decided to build a new one on the site. This governor's mansion is modeled after the White House in Washington D.
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Grosse Tete, Louisiana Hotels
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, A Baton Rouge-port Allen2860 N Westport Drive
Port Allen, LA 70767
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Grosse Tete, Louisiana Restaurants
This is a list of Grosse Tete Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Bar & Grill Restaurants, Seafood, Pizza Restaurants and Sandwich Shops. Happy Dining!
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