Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide
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Visit Historic Downtown 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Breakfast buffet was good, on the pricey side. Did not get a chance to use the pool as it is small and was crowded the day we were there. View was good. Overall I do not think it was worth the cost. Nothing wrong with the hotel (staff were great, bed was comfortable!), but will go for the lower cost ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Everything was wonderful as usual.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Beautiful, Fun designs through hotel. Quiet & Clean.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Good!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
The hotel is attractive but my room was somewhat cramped. No place to put my computer and work.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown 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.
Old South Baton Rouge
While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Mound and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Garden District
When in Garden District, you can plan a visit to Red Dragon Listening Room and The Old Governor's Mansion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
