South Baton Rouge Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya
Top hotels in South Baton Rouge
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
The dinner buffet and breakfast buffet were great!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
One of the best in the area
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Residence Inn® by Marriott® Baton Rouge South
While the room was clean in the areas that really mattered--bed, bathroom, kitchen counters--the carpet and upholstery was stained and made the space feel not-so-fresh.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/I-10
Very clean, welcoming and safe.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Baton Rouge South
Breakfast was fine
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Courtyard® by Marriott® Baton Rouge South
The room was bigger than I expected. I loved the decorations and the furniture! The staff provided outstanding customer service. I really enjoyed my stay. I also loved the way the lobby is set up.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Baton Rouge
Oak Hills Place
Travellers like the shopping in Oak Hills Place, and Perkins Rowe is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Inniswold
Inniswold is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Mall of Louisiana and Rural Life Museum while you're in town.
Gardere
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gardere and surrounding area, you can visit L'Auberge Casino & Hotel and EBRPL - Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library.
Kleinpeter
While visiting Kleinpeter, you might make a stop by sights like Blue Bayou Waterpark and Dixie Landin'.
Westminster
Westminster is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and gardens. Though there may not be top sights in Westminster, consider stopping by Rural Life Museum or Mall of Louisiana, located nearby.
Jones Creek
While visiting Jones Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Gateway 12 Shopping Center and Forest Community Park Tennis Center.
