Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

Baton Rouge

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Baton Rouge featuring food
Baton Rouge showing a garden
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Popular places to visit

Baton Rouge River Center showing a river or creek

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.

Raising Cane's River Center
Louisiana State Capitol which includes a garden

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.

Louisiana State Capitol
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino

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.

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
Old State Capitol showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Old State Capitol

5/5(1 review)

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.

Old State Capitol
The Old Governor\'s Mansion featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

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.

The Old Governor's Mansion
Shaw Center for the Arts showing modern architecture

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.

Shaw Center for the Arts

Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
102 France St Baton Rouge LA
The price is 3.161.737 ₫ per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
3.161.737 ₫
3.683.467 ₫ total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Raising Cane's River ...
7.8/10 Good! (188 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

4 out of 5
201 Lafayette St Baton Rouge LA
The price is 2.571.233 ₫ per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
2.571.233 ₫
2.995.486 ₫ total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

3.5 out of 5
150 3rd Street Baton Rouge LA
The price is 3.770.685 ₫ per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
3.770.685 ₫
4.505.969 ₫ total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
The hotel gave great service and I will be back! Everyone was amazing!

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

3 out of 5
101 ST FERDINAND STREET Baton Rouge LA
The price is 2.710.098 ₫ per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
2.710.098 ₫
3.211.467 ₫ total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (612 reviews)
Staff is excellent, so helpful. Wonderful location, beautiful area. The room was clean and comfy! Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

2.5 out of 5
462 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge LA
The price is 2.571.760 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
2.571.760 ₫
2.996.101 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Room was spotless Staff was nice lots to do on site Staff knew directions to local eateries. Prepare to pay for parking.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

3 out of 5
260 Third Street Baton Rouge LA
The price is 2.703.510 ₫ per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
2.703.510 ₫
3.257.729 ₫ total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (588 reviews)
Great and fast service

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

The Old Governor\'s Mansion featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

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.

Beauregard Town Historic District
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Garden District

When in Garden District, you can plan a visit to Red Dragon Listening Room and Capital One Tennis Center at City Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Garden District
Howard Wilkinson Bridge showing a river or creek, a bridge and a sunset

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.

Old South Baton Rouge
Louisiana which includes shopping, signage and street scenes

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.

Mid City North
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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.

Lobdell/Woodale
Magnolia Mound Plantation House featuring a house and interior views

Highlands - Perkins

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Highlands - Perkins

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

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