Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Baton Rouge which includes food
Baton Rouge showing a garden
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Popular places to visit

Baton Rouge River Center which includes a river or creek

Raising Cane's River Center

Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.

Raising Cane's River Center
Louisiana State Capitol which includes a garden

Louisiana State Capitol

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy sweeping city views from the observation deck of this art deco tower, which has witnessed significant moments in Louisiana’s history.

Louisiana State Capitol
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino

5/5(1 review)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Belle of Baton Rouge Casino during your visit to Baton Rouge? Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
Old State Capitol featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Old State Capitol

5/5(1 review)

Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History.

Old State Capitol
The Old Governor\'s Mansion showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

The Old Governor's Mansion

Take a tour of this striking Georgian mansion, which has rooms dedicated to the life and work of historic Louisiana governors.

The Old Governor's Mansion
USS Kidd Veterans Memorial

USS Kidd Veterans Memorial

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at USS Kidd Veterans Memorial during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.

USS Kidd Veterans Memorial

Activities

Historic Baton Rouge & Grand Plantations: Exclusive Day Tour

Historic Baton Rouge & Grand Plantations: Exclusive Day Tour

AU$427
per adult
Historic Baton Rouge & Grand Plantations: Exclusive Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Hotel Deals

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
3 out of 5
101 ST FERDINAND STREET, Baton Rouge, LA
The price is AU$198 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)
"I’d stay there again"

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
3.5 out of 5
150 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA
The price is AU$278 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$278
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
4 out of 5
201 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA
The price is AU$226 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"A solutes wonderful and welcoming staff. Quiet, and well located hotel….. cannot fault in any way….. pool terrace is fantastic."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
2.5 out of 5
462 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, LA
The price is AU$230 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"I liked that we cld walk to different areas, like restaurants, stores, museums, etc."

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
3 out of 5
260 Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA
The price is AU$228 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$228
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (503 reviews)
"The staff was excellent evening and morning. Very nice and engaging."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
200 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA
The price is AU$262 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (926 reviews)
"A family Thanksgiving visit had us in Baton Rouge and The Indigo. We love the vibe of this property, its downtown location and the excellent staff service - especially given the holiday."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Spanish Town Historic District featuring a house

Spanish Town Historic District

Bars and live music are just a few things travellers like about Spanish Town Historic District. A stop by Arsenal Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Spanish Town Historic District
The Old Governor\'s Mansion featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

Beauregard Town Historic District

You'll enjoy the seafood restaurants and theatres in Beauregard Town Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Allendale Cabin or The Old Governor's Mansion.

Beauregard Town Historic District
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Roseland Terrace Historic District

Roseland Terrace Historic District is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Baton Rouge area, you might plan a trip to North 14th Street Park or Red Dragon Listening Room.

Roseland Terrace Historic District
Louisiana which includes shopping, signage and street scenes

Mid City North

If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Madison Avenue Park and North Street Park are top sights worth seeing.

Mid City North
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Lobdell/Woodale

While visiting Lobdell/Woodale, you might make a stop by sights like Theatre Baton Rouge and Bon Marche Mall.

Lobdell/Woodale
Magnolia Mound Plantation House featuring a house and interior views

Highlands - Perkins

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Highlands - Perkins

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

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