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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
The casino seemed really nice, the staff were great. The rooms were not well insulated, I could hear everyone next door. There were no sheers on the window so it was either have the drapes closed, or have them open and everyone could see in while I changed etc. There was no way to turn the brightness ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
The staff was excellent, the room nice and clean. The breakfast buffet was a little pricey but the the food was delicious.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Everything was perfect thank you
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Room on first floor with view of alley. Room had horrible lighting. No hand soap at sink in bathroom area. Bath salts on counter. The room had a shower not a tube m. We were so disappointed, we left a day early. I also had diarrhea afrer. Eating breakfast at your hotel. We won’t be back or recommend ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Exceptional service by the staff! Jayla and Brandon were so helpful during check-in, and Mr. Bill saw us out the door when we checked out, providing wonderful history lessons. We will be back!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
Excellent attentive staff and facilities!. Been downtown, most restaurants and bars close after dark, not much choice in dining!
Reviewed on 6 May 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 13th Gate Haunted House.
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 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.
