Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Old State Capitol
Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political 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.
The Old Governor's Mansion
Take a tour of this striking Georgian mansion, which has rooms dedicated to the life and work of historic Louisiana governors.
Louisiana Art and Science Museum
With its mission of being universally interesting, this museum is popular for learning and being inspirational. Visit it in a building that has history itself.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
very nice clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Where do I begin? The front desk - very nice- the bartenders- great- the room service (when they had enough staff to order) great- the guy who had to jimmy rig the hotel door to the pool - also great- door to pool was propped open with a trash can - the breakfast I paid for wasn’t an option- Buffett ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Best of BR for sure :) historically beautiful, warm staff, lobby bar and dining, and super cute location. Thumbs up all around 👍
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Room was large, comfortable. Only issue there were no towels, just 2 hand towels. Unfortunately this was not discovered until stepping out of the shower
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
Our room was comfortable and we liked the decor!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown 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 Belle of 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.
Old South Baton Rouge
While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Howard Wilkinson Bridge and Bally's Baton Rouge Casino.
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.
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.
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 Independence Botanical Gardens.
