What's Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, especially its restaurants and riverfront access. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music, entertainment venues, and museums. Take in some culture at Capitol Park Museum and Shaw Center for the Arts. There's plenty more to see, including The Old Governor's Mansion and Louisiana State Capitol.
How to Get to Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Flying to:
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Things to See and Do in and around Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
What to See in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
- Louisiana State Capitol
- Old State Capitol
- Arsenal Park
- Pentagon Barracks
- Allendale Cabin
Things to Do in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
- Capitol Park Museum
- Shaw Center for the Arts
- The Old Governor's Mansion
- Louisiana Art and Science Museum
- Raising Cane's River Center
Other Popular Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Attractions
- USS Kidd Veterans Memorial
- Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
- 13th Gate Haunted House
- African American History Museum
- Howard Wilkinson Bridge
When Is the Best Time to Visit Baton Rouge?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 81°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 55°F)
- Rainiest months: August, July, December, April (average 7 inches of rainfall)