South Baton Rouge Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
Things to do
Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya
Top hotels in South Baton Rouge
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
Everything was top notch!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
Amazing always clean …Staff always welcoming when you walk in
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, LSU/Medical Corridor
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/I-10
We checked in expecting to be able to play our devices on the smart tv in the room. This was listed in the amenities section. It turned out the TV was not compatible and not connected to the internet. It wasn’t the one listed as an amenity. The ice machines were not working and not on every floor ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Courtyard® by Marriott® Baton Rouge South
Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Baton Rouge South
Pool room smelled super clean. Could use an airing out from time to time.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Baton Rouge
Inniswold
Inniswold is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Mall of Louisiana and Perkins Rowe while you're in town.
Gardere
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gardere and surrounding area, you can visit L'Auberge Casino & Hotel and EBRPL - Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library.
Kleinpeter
While visiting Kleinpeter, you might make a stop by sights like Blue Bayou Waterpark and Santa Maria Golf Course.
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.
Jones Creek
While visiting Jones Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Gateway 12 Shopping Center and Forest Community Park Tennis Center.
Highlands - Perkins
If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
