Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Raising Cane's River Center
You can enjoy a show at Raising Cane's River Center during your stay in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Louisiana State Capitol
After visiting Louisiana State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Old State Capitol
You can learn about the history of Baton Rouge with a stop at Old State Capitol. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
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.
The Old Governor's Mansion
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Old Governor's Mansion in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Louisiana Art and Science Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Louisiana Art and Science Museum during your trip to Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Under construction Shady valet Terrible shower
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Excellent Hotel all around from customer courtesy to awesome breakfast. Also in walking distance to many restaurants as well as the State Capitol.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Everything was wonderful as usual.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Mold on air vent , staff was helpful
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
There is a parking fee of $15 in the parking garage or $25 per day in the open lot. Still a value considering location for athletic or entertainment events
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
The hotel is attractive but my room was somewhat cramped. No place to put my computer and work.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Beauregard Town Historic District
You'll enjoy the seafood restaurants and theatres in Beauregard Town Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at The Old Governor's Mansion or Bally's Baton Rouge Casino.
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.
Old South Baton Rouge
While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Mound and Howard Wilkinson Bridge.
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.
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 Mid-City Shopping Center and Wenonah Street Park.
