Will you be in "Red Stick" for Valentine's Day? Are you looking for things to do in Baton Rouge? If so, you've landed in the right spot. Because today, we're counting down the top five things for couples to do in Louisiana's "other city."

#5: Spend the Day Surrounded by Nature’s Best

Flowers and Valentine's Day go hand in hand. So if you're in Baton Rouge, head to one of the city's many public gardens, including the LSU Botanic Garden, BREC's Botanical Gardens in Independence Park, or the Louisiana State University Hilltop Arboretum.

#4: Soak in Some Culture at a Baton Rouge Art Gallery

Inspired walks through art galleries rank high on the romance scale. If you want to impress your date, do a little studying beforehand so you can point out interesting tidbits about some of the pieces. In Baton Rouge, the LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge Gallery, and Southern University Museum of Art are where to head for a helping of art and culture. For something a bit more contemporary and fun, check out Art Buzz Studios, Baton Rouge's first "selfie museum."

#3: Spend Saturday at the Farmers Market and Make a Home-Cooked Meal

Valentine's Day falls on a Monday this year, so many people will celebrate over the preceding weekend. If that's your plan and you're looking to do something more intimate, head to the Red Stick Farmers Market downtown on Saturday. While there, pick up fresh ingredients for a home-cooked meal and spend a romantic night at home with your love.

Jewelry makers and artists also have stalls at the weekly, open-air market. So make sure you have enough cash on hand to buy something special.

#2: Bike the Levee at Sunset

Are you and your partner active people? Then why not plan a romantic, sunset bike ride along Baton Rouge's levee. Take your own wheels or use the city's Gotcha Bikes. The route carries riders alongside the mighty Mississippi, and at dawn and dusk, the sky gives a dazzling light performance. So make sure your phone is charged! You'll want to take pictures.

#1: Fine Dining and Cocktails

It may be commonplace, but there’s a reason a savory meal coupled with cocktails and desirable company makes for a great date: it’s highly enjoyable! In Baton Rouge, good Valentine’s Day dining options include:

• Tsunami

• Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant

• The Vintage

• Aztecas Mexican Cuisine

• Mansurs on the Boulevard

• Cocha

• The Gregory

  
  
  We wish you an excellent Valentine's Day. And remember: even if you're not part of a couple, there's no greater love than friendship. So call up your buds and make plans. It may end up being the best Valentine's Day of your life — so far.