Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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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
Louisiana Art and Science Museum featuring modern architecture

Louisiana Art and Science Museum

With its mission of being universally interesting, this museum is popular for learning and being inspirational. Visit it in a building that has history itself.

Louisiana Art and Science Museum

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$184 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (266 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful--- even though we were Alabama fans ; ) Breakfast was surprisingly good . Hotel set us up on their two loaner candy apple red E-bikes and we rode to LSU campus and around for 4 hours for FREE!!"

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 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$260 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$260
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Thanks"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

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$220 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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)
"I enjoyed the stay. I recommend a room that can oversee a Mississippi river."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 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$194 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2024

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$201 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (491 reviews)
"Clean, walkable, great dining options. The rooms aren’t soundproof as stated in the descriptions."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

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$217 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (911 reviews)
"Disappointed that the gym was under renovation . Otherwise a very pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

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 The Old Governor's Mansion or Belle of Baton Rouge Casino.

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 Red Dragon Listening Room or North 14th Street Park.

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, North Street Park and Red Dragon Listening Room 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 Temple Theater.

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
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Mid City South

While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Corporate Square Mall and Foster Shopping Center.

Mid City South

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

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