Central 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
Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya
Top hotels in Central
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Very clean, Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Great place to stay! Will stay again!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Honest review here: This particular hotel has been around a while and it shows. The staff are well trained and very eager to provide too notch service. Seriously a huge Bravo Zulu to the management team and their subordinates. Being a man of large stature I found the rooms to be incredibly small, ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
The lady at the front desk when I checked in was exceptionally friendly and cordial, despite having to deal with a difficult person before me.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
Clean inside and out. Friendly and helpful staff. Good food selection for breakfast and dinner.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/I-10
Nice stay. Will rebook in the future.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
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.
Scotlandville
While visiting Scotlandville, you might make a stop by sights like Baton Rouge Zoo and Anna T. Jordan Community 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.
Mid City North
If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Red Dragon Listening Room are top sights worth seeing.
Jones Creek
While visiting Jones Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Gateway 12 Shopping Center and Forest Community Park Tennis Center.
