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.
Mall of Louisiana
During your trip to Baton Rouge, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall of Louisiana. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Things to do
Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya
Top hotels in Mid City South
Marriott Baton Rouge
Didn’t get breakfast
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace, LA
Great stay
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace
The room was clean but the walls are slightly thin if you don’t have the room fan going you can hear people coming in and out of there rooms. It’s not bad but if you’re a light sleeper try not to stay too close to the elevator. My tv didn’t work but I didn’t even bother to ask someone to fix it. ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Baton Rouge - Citiplace
Whatever you do, do NOT stay at this hotel!! At check in, you could tell it was a basic hotel, but the front desk was nice and we were just there for a weekend and not going to be in the room that much. We put our stuff in the room and left for the day. When we returned that night, the front desk ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge-South by IHG
Residence Inn by Marriott Baton Rouge near LSU
Staff was super friendly. Good breakfast selection. Size of the room was good.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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 Red Dragon Listening Room.
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.
Westminster
Westminster is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and gardens. Though there may not be top sights in Westminster, consider stopping by Rural Life Museum or Mall of Louisiana, located nearby.
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.
Old South Baton Rouge
While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Mound and 13th Gate Haunted House.
