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Category: Historic Sites - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Although Mark Twain had no fondness for this Gothic Revival structure, describing it as a "monstrosity," the Old Capitol boasts unmistakable presence. Situated to overlook the Mississippi, it was in use from 1850 to 1932 and even served as a prison. Today, the restored building houses a museum and acts to archive...
Category: Museums - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 305 S River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Paying tribute to Louisiana natives who have fallen in battle, this ship and nautical complex offer a variety of wartime artifacts and mementoes. The USS Kidd, known as the "Pirate of the Pacific," has been restored to WWII-era condition and invites folks to walk its decks and explore its quarters. The Nautical Center...
Category: Museums - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 190 Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Doll collectors and young girls will be delighted by this establishment, whose stately, colonnaded building offers a variety of beautifully crafted dolls in both created environments and display cases. Victorian examples, contemporary creations, and wonderful doll-company lines are all available for browsing, and many...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 103 France St, Sheraton Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Docked on the Mississippi River near the convention center, this triple-deck riverboat easily takes care of folks who want to indulge in a bit of gaming. Blackjack, roulette, craps, and mini-baccarat comprise the table games, while video poker and slot machines offer more individual entertainments. Free parking and...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 1717 River Rd N, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
You can't miss this well-situated riverboat casino, which is docked on the Mississippi across from the State Capitol. Boasting tens of thousands of square feet of space, Hollywood Casino guarantees that you'll find something to wager on. Among the options you'll encounter are video poker, roulette, blackjack, slot...
Category: Museums - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 119 Foster Hall, Dalrymple Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Intended to collect and document specimens from the natural world, this museum and research facility offers a wealth of information on Louisiana's native wildlife. Many of the holdings are displayed in naturalistic cases for visitors to peruse. Additional collections represent reptiles, birds, mammals, archaeology,...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 7747 US Hwy 61, St. Francisville, LA 70775
This gracious plantation home, claimed by some to be haunted, sits amid beautifully landscaped grounds and ageless oaks. Built around 1796, the Myrtles is low-slung with a generous, beautifully detailed porch. Inside, the home is a study of richness, complete with marble, crystal chandeliers, Aubusson tapestries, and...
Category: Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 9247 Hwy 61, St. Francisville, LA 70775
Before you leave St. Francisville, be sure to visit Afton Villa Gardens. This is the site of a 19th-century home that burnt to the ground in 1963. The current owners have restored the spot and created a sunken garden in the basement of the old house. It is well worth a quick trip.
Category: Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: 35019 Alligator Bayou Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769
If the Louisiana swamplands, with all their attendant wildlife, have you apprehensive – or just plain curious – plan to visit Alligator Bayou, just ten minutes from Baton Rouge. The Alligator Queen makes her way through the Spanish Lake Basin, teaching visitors about the history, culture, and biology of the area....
Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge
Category: Baton Rouge Attractions & Activities
Address: Creek Rd, St. Francisville, LA 70775
Established in 2000, it's great for bird watching, hiking, and seeing the National Champion bald cypress that's 83 feet tall and estimated to be 800 years old. Cat Island is open every day, but the river sometimes limits automobile access. Be sure to check at the refuge office before going.
