Baton Rouge, the Red Stick capital of Louisiana, sits on the banks of the Mississippi River with a mix of Southern charm and university energy from LSU. The Old State Capitol, plantation homes along River Road, and authentic Cajun-Creole dining make it a cultural stopover.
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Top spots in Baton Rouge
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Castle-style former statehouse is now a museum dedicated to Louisiana political history.
Magnolia Mound: Museum + Historic Site
1700s plantation home with restored French Creole architecture features tours from costumed guides.
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum
Plantation complex of historic buildings preserves 1800s life with artifacts, exhibits & tours.
Capitol Park Museum
A state museum featuring exhibits on Louisiana history, industry & culture, plus event space.
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
Museum complex with kids' science exhibits, a planetarium & galleries spanning the history of art.
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
Standard, longtime zoo offering a selection of wild mammals, birds & other animals.
USS KIDD Veterans Museum
This veteran battleship-turned-museum features naval history exhibits, ship models & memorials.
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Large facility surrounded by wildlife & plants houses live animal exhibits plus mineral displays.
Burden Museum & Gardens
440-acre site with botanic gardens, 5 miles of paths & an open-air history museum of rural life.
LSU Museum of Art
Campus museum showcasing works ranging from 17th century portraits to contemporary art.