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35 Exciting Baton Rouge Activities for a Fun Vacation

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35 Exciting Baton Rouge Activities for a Fun Vacation

Introduction - Baton Rouge is one of the best vacation destinations in Louisiana. If you are planning to go to this city...

 

Go to University Lake

Activity 1 - University Lake is another scenic outdoor area, complete with a lake and trails. At the park, you can wander around...

 

Visit Louisiana's Old State Capitol

Activity 2 - Constructed in 1847, the Old State Capitol was used until the 1930s, when the current State Capitol Building was opened...

 

Kayak on the Mississippi River

Activity 3 - The Mississippi River is one of the largest rivers in the United States, and you can see and access it...

 

Drive to New Orleans

Activity 4 - New Orleans is a unique city that's located just an hour and 15 minutes from Baton Rouge. Driving to the...

 
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Travel back in time at the LSU Rural Life Museum

Activity 5 - The LSU Rural Life Museum is one of the most interesting Baton Rouge attractions. The open-air living history museum has...

 
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Hop aboard the USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Activity 6 - Opened in 1943, the museum is located aboard the USS KIDD and is named after Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd...

 
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Watch a game at LSU Tiger Stadium

Activity 7 - LSU Tiger Stadium is a sports arena located at Louisiana State University. The university's football team, the LSU Tigers, plays...

 
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Walk around the Windrush Gardens

Activity 8 - On a nice day, one of many cool things to do in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is wandering through the Windrush...

 

Explore Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge

Activity 9 - Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge is a 15,000-acre preserve in "Cajun Country" with trails, lakes, and lots of wildlife. It's the...

 

Tour the Louisiana State Capitol Building

Activity 10 - The current Louisiana State Capitol Building opened in 1932 and remains the seat of government for the state. Visitors can...

 

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