Downtown East Travel Guide
Baton Rouge
Visit Downtown East
Popular places to visit
Louisiana State University
Explore the campus of Louisiana State University during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Raising Cane's River Center
Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.
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.
Mall of Louisiana
During your trip to Baton Rouge, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall of Louisiana. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Louisiana State Capitol
Enjoy sweeping city views from the observation deck of this art deco tower, which has witnessed significant moments in Louisiana’s history.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown East
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
My room was at the front of the hotel, I heard the traffic noise from the expressway all night long
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Games were very nice to play and it’s a nice place to kick back n relax
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Clean Room, Check In/Out staff were awesome! Casino was dead quiet (Monday night) and never even looked at the bar.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Marriott Baton Rouge
Didn’t get breakfast
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
The kickback and the breakfast is aways top notch. Drury inn is always my go-to hotel if there is one available. The only complaint I have about this visit is, I wish I would have checked the sheets before me and my fiancée slept on them. There were blood stains on the sheets, but he didn't notice ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
Clean room, nice hotel, bed comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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 The Old Governor's Mansion or Bally's Baton Rouge Casino.
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 Magnolia Mound and 13th Gate Haunted House.
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.
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.
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.
