Old South 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.
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
Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History.
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.
Magnolia Mound
It’s one thing to see the past through relics and antiquities, but it’s another to live in it. Visit this park for a bit of old Southern living.
Top hotels in Old South Baton Rouge
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Modern hotel with great rooms very clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
I called to inquire about an early check in. I understand why we couldn’t check in early however, the staff was very rude and short on the phone. The place was clean and check in was easy when we got there. The beds in the room are so hard. The room got hot at night and the air couldn’t keep up. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
This was my first time staying at Drury Inn Suites. I was very pleased! All of the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I was very impressed with the breakfast and dinner. The food was delicious with plenty of options to choose from. I will be traveling back to Baton Rouge in a couple of months ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
The whole hotel has a strong smell it made my head hurt the lamps didn’t work so had minimal light in the room I was staying in.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
Staff was so friendly
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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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 Shaw Center for the Arts 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.
