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Historical and Cultural Sites of Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge features Art Deco government architecture, 19th-century plantations, history museums, and an LSU university campus. The Capitol offers views of the city. Museums document rural life, naval history, and Louisiana traditions. The city includes natural spaces, a zoo, performance halls, and local producers.

Old Governor's Mansion
Old Governor's Mansion

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Residence built in 1850 showcasing Southern United States colonial architecture with white columns and verandas. The building hosts exhibitions on local history.

Louisiana State Capitol
Louisiana State Capitol

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Government seat constructed in 1932 in Art Deco style, standing 140 meters tall with an observation deck on the 27th floor and public gardens.

LSU Tiger Stadium
LSU Tiger Stadium

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

University American football stadium opened in 1924, accommodating 102,321 spectators, home to the LSU Tigers team.

USS Kidd
USS Kidd

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Fletcher-class destroyer moored on the Mississippi River, converted into a military museum featuring exhibits on the U.S. Navy.

LSU Rural Life Museum
LSU Rural Life Museum

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Collection of items and documents recounting the agricultural traditions of Louisiana from the 18th to the 20th century, with exhibitions on farming techniques.

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Natural area of 43 hectares containing swamps, walking trails, and an educational center on local wildlife and flora.

Capitol Park Museum
Capitol Park Museum

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Institution showcasing collections on the political, social, and cultural heritage of Louisiana through historical documents and objects.

Magnolia Mound Plantation
Magnolia Mound Plantation

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

French colonial estate from 1791 with a main house, outbuildings, and gardens illustrating the life of cotton planters in Louisiana.

Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Structure measuring 5.5 kilometers built in 1973 that connects Morgan City to Baton Rouge. The bridge provides views of the basin and surrounding wetlands.

Baton Rouge Zoo
Baton Rouge Zoo

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Facility opened in 1970 hosting over 800 animals from 200 different species. The zoo offers educational programs on wildlife conservation.

Louisiana Art & Science Museum
Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Institution founded in 1962 grouping art galleries, a planetarium, and interactive scientific exhibits. The museum organizes educational workshops for children.

Mike the Tiger Habitat
Mike the Tiger Habitat

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Modern facility covering 1,400 square meters with a pool and natural rocks where Bengal tiger resides, mascot of the university.

Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Public institution founded in 1860 comprising 250 buildings on a 100-hectare site with centenary oak trees.

Red Stick Farmers Market
Red Stick Farmers Market

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Market open on Saturday morning offering local products, fresh vegetables, and regional crafts.

Alex Box Stadium
Alex Box Stadium

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This baseball stadium hosts games of the LSU Tigers university team. It has 10,000 seats and modern facilities for athletes and spectators.

Oxbow Rum Distillery
Oxbow Rum Distillery

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Artisanal rum factory offering distillation demonstrations and product tastings in a former factory.

St. Joseph Cathedral
St. Joseph Cathedral

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This cathedral built in 1853 showcases neo-gothic architecture with colorful stained glass windows. It serves as the seat of the Catholic diocese of Baton Rouge.

Shaw Center for the Arts
Shaw Center for the Arts

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This cultural complex includes a 2,000-seat performance hall, a 325-seat theater, and exhibition galleries. It hosts concerts, ballets, and plays.

West Baton Rouge Museum
West Baton Rouge Museum

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Museum showcasing the history and culture of West Baton Rouge with permanent and temporary exhibitions on local heritage.

Tin Roof Brewery
Tin Roof Brewery

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This brewery produces craft beers since 2010. Visitors can observe the brewing process and taste different varieties of beer in the tasting room.

Arsenal Museum
Arsenal Museum

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Collection of uniforms, weapons, and military equipment displayed in a historic building dating from 1838. The museum presents Louisiana's military history.

Riverfront Plaza
Riverfront Plaza

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Public space along the Mississippi River offering viewpoints of the river and boats.

Rosedown Plantation
Rosedown Plantation

St. Francisville, Louisiana

Plantation dating from 1835 surrounded by historic gardens displaying the architecture and lifestyle of Southern planters.

Spanish Town Road
Spanish Town Road

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Historic street featuring colorful 19th-century houses in Baton Rouge's oldest residential neighborhood.

Tony's Seafood Market
Tony's Seafood Market

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Largest seafood market in the southeastern Gulf offering fresh products, prepared foods, and Cajun specialties like gumbo.

Old State Capitol
Old State Capitol

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Former seat of the Louisiana government built in 1847 in a neo-gothic style, now a museum on the state's political history.

The Chimes Restaurant
The Chimes Restaurant

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Local establishment near LSU serving Cajun and Creole cuisine with more than 60 international draft beers.

Independence Botanical Gardens
Independence Botanical Gardens

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Municipal botanical gardens presenting various collections of local plants and flowers.

River Center Entertainment Complex
River Center Entertainment Complex

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Multipurpose complex with a 6,500 m² exhibition hall, a ballroom, and a theater hosting 500 annual events.

Blue Bayou Water Park
Blue Bayou Water Park

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Water park with 20 attractions including a lazy river, wave pools, and five of the biggest water slides.

LSU Hilltop Arboretum
LSU Hilltop Arboretum

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Botanical garden donated to LSU in 1981, used as an outdoor classroom with a collection of native plants.

Pentagon Barracks
Pentagon Barracks

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Historic military complex on the Capitol grounds used by Spanish, French, British, and American armies.