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.
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
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.
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 exploring the galleries in USS Kidd Veterans Memorial in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football game.
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.
Things to do
Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show (Baton Rouge)
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
![Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100420000/100419000/100418963/cc0ebb39_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
![Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1532700/1532626/651141a1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
![WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14910000/14901100/14901014/460d30ee_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024
![Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5640000/5634000/5633914/21f9a636_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2024
![Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23360000/23356900/23356809/1b57a734_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2024
![Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3849400/3849348/e62a01ad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
![The Old Governor\'s Mansion featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126701-The-Old-Governors-Mansion.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Beauregard Town Historic District
You'll enjoy the seafood restaurants and theaters 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.
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Mid City North
While visiting Mid City North, you might make a stop by sights like Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Mississippi River.
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Lobdell/Woodale
If you're spending some time in Lobdell/Woodale, Theatre Baton Rouge and Temple Theater are top sights worth seeing.
![Magnolia Mound Plantation House which includes a house and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/333000/333944-Magnolia-Mound-Plantation-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Highlands - Perkins
If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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Mid City South
If you're spending some time in Mid City South, Corporate Square Mall and Foster Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
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Merrydale
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Merrydale. You might want to make time for a stop at Lanier Drive Park or Judson Park.