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.
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Belle of Baton Rouge Casino during your visit to 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.
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.
Shaw Center for the Arts
You can enjoy a show at Shaw Center for the Arts during your stay in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Clean room helpful staff
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
"Front desk was welcoming," "Housekeeping was excellent love the DJ in the lobby
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Clean room for sure staff was a little early with check out
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
The property was clean and the restaurant was absolutely amazing drinks and food
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Great location for our needs. Bed was very comfortable. Room was nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
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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 Belle of 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 Allendale Cabin 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 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 Circle Bowl and Mid-City Shopping Center.
