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Jack and Priscilla Andonie Museum - Crammed with exhibits and artifacts, this gallery is a paradise for inquisitive minds.
Southern University and A&M College - Architecture lovers will certainly enjoy admiring the impressive modern design of this local landmark.
Old State Capitol - If you'd like to explore the area's history through its landmarks, add this one to your must-see list.
Greater Baton Rouge Port - Plan a visit and find out the significance of this place to the local community.
North 14th Street Park - Organize a picnic and enjoy a stroll around the interesting plants.
Downtown
Bounded by Capitol Lake, the Mississippi River, and a pair of interstate highways, the central business district has upscale hotels and convention centers alongside the city’s oldest churches, historic houses, and centers of government. Both the castle-like Old Louisiana State Capitol and the new State Capitol building share the area with the State Library, waterfront casinos, and museums on the bluffs overlooking the river.
Garden District
Dating back to the early days of the 20th century, the Garden District holds some of the city’s best-preserved historic neighborhoods, with elaborate Queen Anne-style houses on roads lined with great oak trees. Just to the south, City Park hosts a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, and the contemporary art exhibits at the Baton Rouge Gallery.
Mid City
A collection of eclectic neighborhoods whose simple frame houses belie one of the city’s most diverse populations, the Mid City offers a network of eateries and small merchant shops lining the quiet residential roads. The area hosts some of the city’s favorite music clubs, and all 5 of Baton Rouge’s historic cemeteries can be found here.
Highlands/Perkins
Covering Louisiana State University, the City Park and University lakes, and a stretch of green space along the Mississippi River, this area is defined by greenery, performance spaces, and boutique shops. The suburban atmosphere extends to an equestrian center at Farr Park, while the college campus fuels a vibrant arts and theater scene.
There’s a unique brand of Americana to be found in the sights of Baton Rouge. The Gothic-styled castle of the Old State Capitol and the Art Deco skyscraper of the modern building are both among the most striking statehouses in the country. The capitol’s observation deck is one of the highest vantage points in town, and the bluffs that stand over the Mississippi give you some terrific views over the river. See where a retired World War II destroyer, the USS Kidd, rests along the river, visit the old plantation houses that formed a part of the Sugar Trail, or get to know the wildlife at the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center.
Baton Rouge has a variety of performing arts centers to showcase its wealth of entertainment options, from the River Center complex and Shaw Center for the Arts to the Reilly Theatre at LSU, home of the Swine Palace theater company. The Louisiana Art & Science Museum combines paintings and historical artifacts with a grand planetarium, and the Pentagon Barracks offers the stories of the 5 different countries’ armies that garrisoned there over the years.
If you’re here to explore, head outdoors and get to know the sea of greenery just north of the Mississippi River delta. The LSU Rural Life Museum assembles the traditions and culture of native peoples from across 3 continents in a recreation of 19th-century plantation life, and you can visit a half-dozen preserved estates in the countryside around the city. Ride an airboat through the swamps of the Atchafalaya Basin, go tubing along the Amite River, or just take on one of the water parks for some splash-filled fun as you find your favorite way to enjoy Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge is a fabulous place for a family vacation. Take the kids along and enjoy these family friendly experiences together:
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Catch an event at Tiger Stadium during your trip to Baton Rouge. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a football game in the area.
Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.
Enjoy sweeping city views from the observation deck of this art deco tower, which has witnessed significant moments in Louisiana’s history.
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Belle of Baton Rouge Casino during your travels in Baton Rouge? Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football game.
Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History.
Explore the campus of Louisiana State University, during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football game.
Why not roll the dice with a visit to L'Auberge Casino & Hotel during your time in Baton Rouge? Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Southern University and A&M College, during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football game.
During your trip to Baton Rouge, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Louisiana. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Historic district in downtown Baton Rouge features 43 commercial buildings dating from c.1860 to mid-1950s, along 3rd Street. Explore the area's rich history and architectural charm while strolling through the district.
If you're spending some time in South Baton Rouge, Perkins Rowe and Mall of Louisiana are top sights worth seeing.
If you're spending some time in Mid City South, Corporate Square Mall and Independence Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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 Circle Bowl.
While visiting Mid City North, you might make a stop by sights like Delmont Village Shopping Center and Plank Road Village Shopping Center.
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