Guidebook for Baton Rouge
Sightseeing
The Louisiana's Old State Capitol housed the Louisiana State Legislature from the mid-19th century until the current capitol tower building was onstructed in 1929-32.
69 locals recommend
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
100 North BlvdThe Louisiana's Old State Capitol housed the Louisiana State Legislature from the mid-19th century until the current capitol tower building was onstructed in 1929-32.
The LSU Rural Life Museum is a museum of Louisiana history, located on the Burden Plantation, a 40-acre agricultural research experiment station, and is operated by Louisiana State University.
36 locals recommend
LSU Rural Life Museum
4560 Essen LaneThe LSU Rural Life Museum is a museum of Louisiana history, located on the Burden Plantation, a 40-acre agricultural research experiment station, and is operated by Louisiana State University.
The Magnolia Mound Plantation House is a French Creole house constructed in 1791 near the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge. Many period documents refer to the plantation as Mount Magnolia.
23 locals recommend
Magnolia Mound Plantation
2161 Nicholson DrThe Magnolia Mound Plantation House is a French Creole house constructed in 1791 near the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge. Many period documents refer to the plantation as Mount Magnolia.
Mount Hope Plantation House is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was built in 1850 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 1980.
Mount Hope Plantation House
8151 Highland RdMount Hope Plantation House is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was built in 1850 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 1980.
Tiger Stadium, popularly known as Death Valley, is an outdoor stadium located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is best known as the home stadium of the Louisiana State University Tigers football team.
104 locals recommend
LSU Tiger Stadium
Tiger Stadium, popularly known as Death Valley, is an outdoor stadium located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is best known as the home stadium of the Louisiana State University Tigers football team.
Arts & Culture
State Library of Louisiana
701 N 4th StState Library
The Shaw Center for the Arts is a 125,000 square foot performing art venue, fine arts museum, and education center.
29 locals recommend
Shaw Center for the Arts
100 Lafayette StThe Shaw Center for the Arts is a 125,000 square foot performing art venue, fine arts museum, and education center.
Food Scene
Local seafood specialist cooking up Louisiana recipes in a rustic space with porch seating.
80 locals recommend
Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
3225 Perkins RdLocal seafood specialist cooking up Louisiana recipes in a rustic space with porch seating.
Lively campus-area hangout featuring a worldwide beer list & hearty bar fare. Also serves typical Louisiana food.
83 locals recommend
The Chimes
3357 Highland RdLively campus-area hangout featuring a worldwide beer list & hearty bar fare. Also serves typical Louisiana food.
Elevated Creole cooking from an upmarket fixture with a sky-lit atrium bar & a genteel dining room.
18 locals recommend
Juban's
3739 Perkins RdElevated Creole cooking from an upmarket fixture with a sky-lit atrium bar & a genteel dining room.
Local restaurant serving brunch, tartines, po' boys, Creole entrees & more in a casual, stylish space.
21 locals recommend
Bistro Byronz
515 Government StLocal restaurant serving brunch, tartines, po' boys, Creole entrees & more in a casual, stylish space.