Central Travel Guide
Baton Rouge

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 Central

L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
The hotel was convenient because we were attending a concert there that night. Otherwise, I did not find it was worth the $700/night to stay there. Waaayyy overpriced.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
This is a very loud hotel so if you are stopping here to sleep it’s not a great choice. It’s right next to the train tracks and the trains does run in the middle of the night. People enjoying the casino come up to their rooms late into the morning and the walls are thin so if they turn on the tv ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Exelent
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Marriott Baton Rouge
Didn’t get breakfast
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
good place to stay
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
Excellent staff! This was our first stay with the chain. We were highly impressed with the evening and morning meals.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central

Park Forest - LA North
While visiting Park Forest - LA North, you might make a stop by sights like Monterrey Village Shopping Center and Greenway Shopping Center.

Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sherwood South Shopping Center and Gateway 12 Shopping Center if you have time to explore the area.

Scotlandville
While visiting Scotlandville, you might make a stop by sights like Baton Rouge Zoo and Anna T. Jordan Community Park.

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.

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.

Jones Creek
While visiting Jones Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Gateway 12 Shopping Center and Forest Community Park Tennis Center.
