Baton Rouge Louisiana

Group stand up paddle boarding

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Playing deep into the night

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Classic fried shrimp and other local dishes

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Stained glass exploding with color inside the Old State Capitol

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Casual window shopping on a sunny day

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Having fun on Liberty Lagoon Splash Pad

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Freshly poured at the Tin Roof Brewery

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The Mississippi River and the Baton Rouge skyline

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The Horace Wilkinson Bridge illuminated over the Mississippi River

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The starting line of the Louisiana Marathon

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Spring

18 - 29 ºC

Summer

22 - 32 ºC

Fall

9 - 22 ºC

Winter

8 - 20 ºC

January

5 - 17 ºC

February

7 - 19 ºC

March

11 - 23 ºC

April

13 - 26 ºC

May

18 - 29 ºC

June

22 - 32 ºC

July

23 - 33 ºC

August

23 - 33 ºC

September

20 - 31 ºC

October

14 - 27 ºC

November

8 - 22 ºC

December

6 - 18 ºC

Major Airports:

Baton Rouge (BTR)

Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY)
States:

Louisiana

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 Blues festivals and beignets are as beloved as football, where you can shop one day at the Mall of Louisiana and keep it local at the farmers market the next. Here the history is as rich as the flavors, with plantations, memorials and museums bringing the character of the city to life, and hundreds of restaurants dishing it up on a plate.

Vivid History

Just a short drive from Baton Rouge, elaborate homes sit poised on sprawling grounds, reservoirs of the area’s history. Explore Magnolia Mound’s preserved buildings, including the house itself (now a museum), an open-hearth kitchen and a slave quarters. LSU’s Rural Life Museum reflects 18th and 19th century life, offering the largest collection of Louisiana Vernacular architecture, many period artifacts and several structures. At River Road African American Museum, discover 300 years of African American heritage and history through several exhibits that show off the museum’s extensive collection of items.

Capital Culture

Dive into the colorful history of Louisiana politics at the Old State Capitol and the Old Governor’s Mansion. Get a bird’s-eye view of the city from the observation deck of the 34-story Louisiana State Capitol, walk through grand Memorial Hall, and stroll the grounds, which include several native Louisiana plants. Soak in the culture at the Capitol Park Museum before heading to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, where you can explore everything from Ancient Egypt to the solar system. The USS Kidd Veterans Museum lets you hit the deck of a Fletcher-class destroyer vessel from World War II, which doubles as a museum and memorial to the U.S. armed forces.

Appealing Attractions

People come to Baton Rouge for many reasons, but they all come to feast on delicious Louisiana cuisine at one of 400 restaurants. Check out the cafes, restaurants and food trucks that serve everything from traditional Creole cuisine to trendy tapas. Want to fetch your own ingredients? Visit the Red Stick Farmers Market. For a blend of nature and culture, stop in to Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, a huge preserve that features animal, ecology and art exhibits as well as a winding boardwalk that takes visitors through cypress swamps and hardwood forests. Don’t leave Baton Rouge without enjoying the music scene. From the soulful sounds of gospel and blues to country, Cajun and zydeco, Baton Rouge has a sound for everyone.