Monticello Travel Guide
Baton Rouge
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 Monticello
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Gym and pool was awesome! Everything was clean, only con was escalator going up was down.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Casino staff - super friendly and accommodating. Will stay again
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
Easy access to main highways and to the college campus. Entrance can be a bit tricky to find. Central to many restaurants and activities. Overall a good clean place to stay for the price!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
Front desk at check in was very helpful
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport
Room was taking upon arrival
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monticello
Park Forest - LA North
While visiting Park Forest - LA North, you might make a stop by sights like Park Forest Shopping Center and Monterrey Village Shopping Center.
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sherwood South Shopping Center and Gateway 12 Shopping Center if you have time to explore the area.
Central
While Central may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trout Lake and Jackson Park.
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.
Jones Creek
While visiting Jones Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Gateway 12 Shopping Center and Forest Community Park Tennis 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.
