Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide
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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.
Shaw Center for the Arts
Discover a vibrant schedule of art, music and theater events at this contemporary performing arts center in downtown Baton Rouge.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
We had a nice welcome, staff is quite friendly, there is some road construction so was a bit challenging to find the entrance, parking is free, but I bit confusing when they have a sign of valet, and self parking. Rooms are new and fresh quite modern industrial style, we really enjoyed our short ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Perfect
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Real nice
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Great everything
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
Very clean! Staff was very helpful! Starbucks was great! Valet was very convenient, it is a great location to everywhere we needed to go!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
Great staff!!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
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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 Belle of 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 Howard Wilkinson Bridge and Belle of Baton Rouge Casino.
Mid City North
If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Choctaw Village Shopping Center and Plank Road Village Shopping Center 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 Nairn Drive Park.
Lobdell/Woodale
While there might not be top attractions in Lobdell/Woodale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Circle Bowl and Choctaw Village Shopping Center.
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide
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