35 Famous Places to Go in Baton Rouge Not to Miss

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35 Famous Places to Go in Baton Rouge Not to Miss

Introduction - Baton Rouge is a must-visit destination for all kinds of travelers. As the capital of Louisiana, it is home to... See all Places to Go

Catch a football game at LSU Tiger Stadium

WAMorgan/Depositphotos.com Place To Go 1 - If your family likes sports, one of the most fun things for kids to do in Baton Rouge, LA, is... See all Places to Go

Travel back in time at the LSU Rural Life Museum

mfmegevand/Depositphotos.com Place To Go 2 - The LSU Rural Life Museum is a great educational attraction. The open-air museum has exhibits relating to 19th-century life in... See all Places to Go

Tour the Old Governor's Mansion

Place To Go 3 - Constructed in 1930, the Old Governor's Mansion is known by many as "Louisiana's White House." It was used as the... See all Places to Go

Look out across the city from the State Capitol observation deck

Place To Go 4 - The new Louisiana State Capitol building is a tall structure located downtown. It's been the seat of government for the... See all Places to Go

Admire flowers at Windrush Gardens

mfmegevand/Depositphotos.com Place To Go 5 - Going to Windrush Gardens is one of the kid-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge that allows you to be... See all Places to Go

Take a trip to New Orleans

Place To Go 6 - New Orleans is an hour-and-a-half away from Baton Rouge when driving. Going on a day trip to the popular destination... See all Places to Go

Visit the Louisiana Old State Capitol

Place To Go 7 - Constructed in 1847, the Old State Capitol acted as the office for the Louisiana State Legislature until the late 1920s... See all Places to Go

Walk around University Lake

Place To Go 8 - University Lake is a scenic park and lake located on the outskirts of downtown. On a nice day, it's the... See all Places to Go

Tour a destroyer at the USS Kidd Veterans Museum

Hackman/Depositphotos.com Place To Go 9 - Another of the educational family things to do in Baton Rouge is going to the USS Kidd Veterans Museum. The... See all Places to Go

Look around the Old Pentagon Barracks

Place To Go 10 - An interesting historical place to visit with family is the Old Pentagon Barracks. The barracks are located on the State... See all Places to Go

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