Baton Rouge Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Louisiana, United States and seat of East Baton Rouge Parish
About Baton Rouge
The name of Baton Rouge was given on 17 March 1699, Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, led an expedition along the Mississippi River. The early French explorers found a pole stained with blood of fish and animals that served as the dividing line between the Bayougoula and Houmas Indians. It is from this "red stick" that Iberville called the cityle Baton Rouge, French for "red stick". The city was founded in 1721. The small town here was selected as the new capital of state of Louisiana in 1817, and it's been growing since. The capital was returned toNew Orleansfor a while during and after the troubles of the American Civil War, but it's been back here since 1882. Baton Rouge has a semi-tropical climate, perfect for outdoor activities. The weather is consistently warm from May to Septembe
Top Attractions in Baton Rouge
Explore the best things to see and do in Baton Rouge:
- ★Baton Rouge Zoo
- ★Blue Bayou Water Park / Dixie Landin'
- ★Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
- ★Capitol Park Museum
- ★Independence Park
- ★Louisiana Art and Science Museum
- ★Louisiana Governor's Mansion
- ★Louisiana State Capitol
Where to Eat in Baton Rouge
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anthony's Italian Deli
- 🍴Bystro Byronz
- 🍴Fleur de Lis
- 🍴George's
- 🍴India's Restaurant
- 🍴Louie's
Where to Stay in Baton Rouge
- 🏨Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Hotel
- 🏨Courtyard Baton Rouge Siegen Lane
- 🏨Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge
- 🏨DoubleTree Baton Rouge
- 🏨Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
- 🏨Holiday Inn College Drive
Baton Rouge Travel Guide Sections
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