Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge is a city where the weather is always warm, the food is always spicy and the people are always ready to have fun! Big things are happening in Baton Rouge and you don’t want to miss it! Louisiana’s state capital is a charming city that has gracefully merged her past with the energy and excitement of the present. Come enjoy the Capital City’s eclectic mix of delicious restaurant, museums, upscale shopping, antebellum homes, festivals, live music and more.
Experience the downtown renaissance at the Shaw Center for the Arts with theatrical performances, art galleries, fine dining and more. Get a bird’s eye view of the city from the observation deck of the 34-story State Capitol, and then walk right across the street to visit the amazing Louisiana State Museum. And while you’re downtown, dive into the colorful history of Louisiana politics at the Old State Capitol and the Old Governor’s Mansion, built under the leadership of legendary Governor Huey P. Long.
While you’re here, be sure to enjoy a taste of our unique regional fare. People come to Baton Rouge for many and varied reasons, but they all come with one common desire – to delight in the extraordinary cuisines that are indigenous to Louisiana. From alligator sauce piquant all the way to Zydeco shrimp, the abundance of innovative menus and dishes found throughout our city make it sometimes difficult for visitors to decide where to eat and what to order!
Spend a day perusing the stores at one of the Baton Rouge Area’s many upscale shopping centers, including the Mall of Louisiana, the Towne Center, Bocage Village and Perkins Rowe.
If you love the great outdoors, then the Baton Rouge area is the perfect place to be. Because of the warm climate, golfing opportunities abound year-round. Discover top-notch golfing at The Bluffs on Thompson Creek, designed by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer. Travel through the swamp in search of alligator and other wildlife. Or take the kids to visit the award-winning Baton Rouge Zoo.
And no trip would be complete without experiencing the picturesque ride along River Road to one of our numerous antebellum homes. Spend the day exploring Nottoway, Oak Alley, Houmas House, Magnolia Mound, The Myrtles or one of the many other beautiful and mysterious plantations in the Baton Rouge area.
Whether you are looking to visit Baton Rouge in the spring and check out our rocking music events like Baton Rouge Blues Festival or Bayou Country SuperFest or for an end of summer getaway at the Fete Rouge Wine and Culinary Festival or the Pennington Balloon Race, you can always GO celeBRate in Baton Rouge!
