Mid City South Travel Guide
Baton Rouge





Visit Mid City South
Popular places to visit

Louisiana State University
Explore the campus of Louisiana State University during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.

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.

Tiger Stadium
Catch an event at Tiger Stadium during your trip to Baton Rouge. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a football match in the area.

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.

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

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.
Top hotels in Mid City South

Tru by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace, LA
The front desk staff were very f
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Baton Rouge-South by IHG
Clean room and pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Marriott Baton Rouge
Hotel was nice and clean, the people were inviting.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge
Room was decent what stood out was their Breakfast it was great!!!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace
Very clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Baton Rouge near LSU
Great for what I paid. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable bed
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mid City South

Valley Park
Though Valley Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Corporate Square Mall and Nairn Drive Park.

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

Garden District
When in Garden District, you can plan a visit to Red Dragon Listening Room and The Old Governor's Mansion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Broadmoor
Visitors to Broadmoor like its restaurants and shopping, and Circle Bowl is a sight worth a stop.

Downtown East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown East and surrounding area, you can visit Red Dragon Listening Room and The Old Governor's Mansion.

Inniswold
Inniswold is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Mall of Louisiana and Rural Life Museum while you're in town.
