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Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 79.15 square miles (205.0 km 2 ), of which 76.95 square miles (199.3 km 2) are land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km 2) (2.81%) are covered by water. [52]
- Address: 100 North Blvd. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. A National Historic Landmark, Louisiana's Old State Capitol is not your average capitol building.
- Address: 305 S River Rd. Museums, Tours, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
- Address: 660 N 4th St. Museums. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. For a big dose of Louisiana history, plan a stop at the Capitol Park Museum.
- Address: 900 North 3rd St. Museums, Free, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
May 1, 2024 · Baton Rouge, city, capital of Louisiana, U.S., and seat (1811) of East Baton Rouge parish. Baton Rouge is a port situated at the head of deepwater navigation on the Mississippi River, in the southeast-central part of the state.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 19, 2014 · Back. 22 Things You Should Know About Baton Rouge. Aug. 19, 2014. Baton Rouge is a city boiling with culture and history. How many of these little-known facts about the Capitol City did you know? 1. The Legend Behind the Red Stick. Everyone knows that “Baton Rouge” is French for “ Red Stick .”
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If you’re traveling to Baton Rouge from New Orleans as we did, start your day early. It’ll take you about an hour and a half to get there with light traffic.It could take you a bit longer to get back depending on when you hit the road for your return. Once you’re there, Baton Rouge parking can be a little tricky to navigate. We were able to find fr...
With more time, check out a few more places to go in Baton Rouge on your visit to the Louisiana city: 1. Learn about regional military history at the Old Arsenal Museum. 2. Stroll the boardwalks of the BREC’S Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, a great place to spot wildlife like snakes, turtles, and maybe an armadillo or two. 3. If you love all things...
While I loved our extended time in New Orleans, I’d have no problem returning to Baton Rouge for an extended stay as a base for more adventure. Here are a few more Baton Rouge points of interest just outside of the city.
We were in New Orleans for a month during our day trips to Baton Rouge, but that doesn’t mean the city doesn’t have great accommodation options. Use the map below to browse Baton Route hotels and apartment-style stays:
Baton Rouge is definitely good for tourists if only to see the Louisiana State Capitol building. The newer capitol building is the tallest in the United States. If that doesn’t intrigue you, what does? I know I’d love to come back for those beignet fingers alone. I’ve yet to meet a beignet I didn’t like, by the way! Love this guide to Baton Rouge t...
Named by French explorers as "the Red Stick City," Baton Rouge is where Louisiana's capital, flagship university, and distinctive Cajun and Creole cultures all come together. Located in Southeast Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the fifth largest city on the Mississippi River and home to Louisiana's largest parish.
Experience the flavors, sights and history. Whether it’s Mardi Gras, the vivid food and music, or the tradition of tailgating at an LSU or Southern University football game, Baton Rouge takes advantage of every opportunity to revel in the good times. One of the most historic, vibrant and unforgettable cities in the South, it’s a place where ...
