Old South Baton Rouge Travel Guide
Baton Rouge
Visit Old South Baton Rouge
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.
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Belle of Baton Rouge Casino during your visit to 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.
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.
Things to do
Baton Rouge Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue
Top hotels in Old South Baton Rouge
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Good stay
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Rooms were clean and a nice area of town.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Everything was good!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
Fabulous hotel and amenities
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/I-10
Clean everywhere
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Beautiful room!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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 Allendale Cabin or The Old Governor's Mansion.
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 Nairn Drive Park.
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.
