Old South Baton Rouge Travel Guide
Baton Rouge
Visit Old South Baton Rouge
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.
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.
Magnolia Mound
You can learn about the history of Baton Rouge with a stop at Magnolia Mound. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a football match in the area.
Top hotels in Old South Baton Rouge
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Had a great room with a view of the city and enjoyed our room and stay.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
I felt comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
The staff is outstanding - both professional and courteous. Offering breakfast and dinner for consecutive stay guests is over and beyond in my book and gets my business for sure!! The pool and other amenities are an added pluses!!!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Pool was clean, coffee and breakfast was decent. Thye had continuing trouble with one elevator.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Currently still renovating. No AC. Fire alarm went off. Water piled up in shower.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
The property was very clean. The room was comfortable. I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old South 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.
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Capitol Park Museum or Pentagon Barracks while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Highlands - Perkins
If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Mid City South
While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Corporate Square Mall and Independence Botanical Gardens.
