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.
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.
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.
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.
Howard Wilkinson Bridge
You can learn about the history of Baton Rouge with a trip to Howard Wilkinson Bridge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Top hotels in Old South 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
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
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Staff was very nice. Room was clean but overall hotel can use an update
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
They are remodeling and everything’s we went for was not close to being done. Favorite restaurant….nope Pool time on a Sunday …..nope! We even called to make sure pool would be open ……nope , when we went to pool , it was closing for a Private party. Horrible!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge by IHG
I like a hotel that offers room service, a gift shop and an onsite restaurant. Friendly staff. Close to great restaurants and shopping.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
Meals were mediocre. Clean room. Excellent bar tender. She made us feel like family. She was awesome and even sang Happy birthday to me. Sherie we love you!
Reviewed on 9 May 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 Red Dragon Listening Room.
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 Park Tennis Center.
