Downtown East Travel Guide
Baton Rouge
Visit Downtown East
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown East
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/I-10
Room was excellent and staff very kind
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
We love it here
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Great view of the river
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
Excellent staff, excellent lounge, excellent overall!!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Clean room, historic hotel, friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Marriott Baton Rouge
Everything amazing
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown East
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 Allendale Cabin or 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.
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 Mid-City Shopping Center 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 Varsity Theatre.
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 Circle Bowl.
Downtown East Travel Guide
- Louisiana State University
- L'Auberge Casino & Hotel
- Tiger Stadium
- Southern University and A&M College
- Raising Cane's River Center
- Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
- Blue Bayou Waterpark
- Hollywood Casino
- Old State Capitol
- Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
- Alex Box Stadium
- Juban Crossing
- The Old Governor's Mansion
- Shaw Center for the Arts
- LSU Ticket Office
- Circle Bowl
- Corporate Square Mall
- Capitol Park Museum
