Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

Baton Rouge

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Baton Rouge featuring food
Baton Rouge showing a garden
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Popular places to visit

Baton Rouge River Center showing 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

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

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 showing 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
Louisiana Art and Science Museum showing 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
The Old Governor\'s Mansion featuring 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

Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
102 France St, Baton Rouge, LA
The price is ฿3,552 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿3,552
฿4,138 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Raising Cane's River ...
7.6/10 Good! (99 reviews)
"Ffff"

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2025

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

4 out of 5
201 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA
The price is ฿3,262 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿3,262
฿3,800 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Only a few miles from LSU"

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2025

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
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 ฿3,424 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,424
฿4,057 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (574 reviews)
"Hotel was great! Parking was horrible! I paid to park in the hotel’s parking lot. You receive a hanging pass when you pay to park in their lot. Well, when we got back, there was a party going on up stairs. Over 75% of the lot had cars with NO passes. We told the receptionist about it, and she told ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

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 ฿4,824 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,824
฿5,765 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Historic gem conveniently located in downtown Baton Rouge. Beautifully restored and maintained. Excellent in-house food and dining."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
200 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA
The price is ฿3,304 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,304
฿3,948 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Really well staffed. Quality operation!"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
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 ฿3,600 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,600
฿4,194 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great trip
"My stay was amazing and the staff were great too"

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
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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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Garden District

When in Garden District, you can plan a visit to Red Dragon Listening Room and Baton Rouge Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Garden District
Louisiana which includes shopping, signage and street scenes

Mid City North

If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Delmont Village Shopping Center and Plank Road Village Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Mid City North
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Lobdell/Woodale

While there might not be top attractions in Lobdell/Woodale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid-City Shopping Center and Circle Bowl.

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

Highlands - Perkins

4/5(1 area review)

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

Highlands - Perkins
Louisiana which includes shopping, signage and street scenes

Mid City South

While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Corporate Square Mall and Independence Botanical Gardens.

Mid City South

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide