Attractions in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Amusements

Blue Bayou Water Park & Dixie Landin' 225-753-3333
18142 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Blue Bayou Water Park has over 20 water attractions. Situated among 80 acres, Dixie Landin' features more than 25 rides, games, and more. more info map
Celebration Station 225-924-7888
10111 Gwenadele Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Celebration Station's game room features over 100 video and redemption games. The game selection offers something for everyone including air hockey, pool tables,... more info map
Dixie Landin' Amusement Theme Park 225-756-4900
18142 Perkins Road East, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
This exciting park offers more than 30 rides, food, live music and shows. more info map
It's My Party 225-768-8171
7872 Anselmo Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Bounce your way to It's My Party. This is a premier indoor inflatable playground in Baton Rouge. Features inflatable games like a 24-foot high slide, 70-foot obstacle... more info map
Laser Tag of Baton Rouge 225-303-0386
5871 South Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Encompassing more than 21,000 square feet, this is the largest stand-alone Laser Tag facility in the Gulf South. The facility boasts a high-tech video arcade featuring... more info map
Lindsey's Entertainment 225-292-9001
5801 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Packed with a variety of inflatables, Lindsey's Bouncing Tigers is a large indoor inflatable playground that specializes in all-inclusive, hassle-free parties for... more info map
Party Playground 225-778-7250
4710 O'Neil Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Party Playground is a family entertainment center and an indoor inflatable playground. Featuring a wide variety of inflatable equipment along with themed parties, it is... more info map
Skate Galaxy 225-756-2424
12828 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Skate to state-of-the-art sound and lighting, scale the rock wall, experience extreme laser tag, or have your next fun kids birthday party or group party at Skate... more info map

Casinos

Belle of Baton Rouge 225-378-6000
103 France Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Located in the Downtown Historic District
The three-deck riverboat casino features over 29,000 square feet of gaming area. This includes over 960 slots, video poker, keno machines and table games including live... more info map
Hollywood Casino 225-709-7777
1717 River Road North, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
With over 1,100 slots, Hollywood Casino has your favorite games and one of the best selections of Progressive slot machines around. The High Limit Slot Area offers over... more info map
L'Auberge Casino & Hotel 225-215-7777
777 Lâ€™Auberge Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
205 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, close to 1,500 slot machines, a poker room, 50 table games, a 1,400-seat event center, and more. more info

Historic Homes & Buildings

Cathedral of St. Joseph, The 225-387-5928
412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The Parish of St. Joseph was established in 1792. Built in 1853, the present church became a Cathedral in 1961. After renovations, it was consecrated as a Cathedral in... more info map
Evergreen Plantation & Swamp Tour 504-201-3180
4677 Highway 18, Edgard, LA 70049
Evergreen Plantation is the most intact plantation complex in the South with 37 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including 22 slave cabins. Today,... more info map
L'Hermitage Plantation Home
River Road, Highway 942, Darrow, LA 70725
Located 24 Miles South-Southeast
Built by Marius Pons Bringier as a wedding gift for his son and named for Andrew Jackson's home in Nashville, this classic Greek-Revival-style mansion features original... more info map
Louisiana State Archives 225-922-1000
3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Official repository for Louisiana historical records. Extensive genealogy research library, two exhibit halls. More than 30,000 cubic feet of archival materials. No... more info map
Louisiana State Capitol 225-342-7317
900 North Third Street on State Capital Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
America's tallest state capitol, the Art Deco style Louisiana State Capitol building is 34 stories and has housed the offices of the governor and Congress since its... more info map
Louisiana's Old State Capitol 225-342-0500
100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
The Center for Political and Governmental History at the Old State Capitol features several interactive state-of-the-art exhibits and a multi-media presentation entitled... more info map
Magnolia Mound Plantation 225-343-4955
2161 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Located 1 Mile South of Downtown Baton Rouge
Constructed from moss and mud by John Joyce of Fort Mobile on an Indian mound, the French Creole-style Magnolia Mound, owned by the Foundation for Historical Louisiana,... more info map
Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion 225-387-2464
502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Located in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Dubbed Louisiana's White House by its builder, then Governor Huey Long, the Georgian-style Old Governor's Mansion is open for tours and special events. more info map
Poplar Grove Plantation 225-344-3913
3142 North River Road, Port Allen, LA 70767
Located 5 Miles West
A grand private home originally built as the Bankers' Pavilion for the 1884 World's Industrial and Cotton Exposition in New Orleans, this Victorian mansion with... more info map
St. James Episcopal Church 225-387-5141
208 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
The church was completed in 1895 in the Gothic Revival architectural style. President Zachary Taylor's wife was one of the congregational founders. more info map
USS KIDD Veterans Memorial Museum 225-342-1942
305 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
A WWII Fletcher-class destroyer, known as the "Pirate of the Pacific," USS KIDD honors the men and women of our American armed forces. Visitors can roam the deck and... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Centenary State Historic Site 225-634-7925
3522 College Street, Jackson, LA 70748
Originally opened as the College of Louisiana in 1826, the school occupied an old courthouse and other buildings in the town of Jackson. The college steadily grew and... more info map
Indian Mounds
Corner of Field House & Dalrymple Drives, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
This mounds, dating from 3,300 to 2,500 B.C., are believed to have served socio-religious purposes. more info map
Memorial Tower 225-388-4003
Built in 1923 as a monument to Louisianians who died in World War I. Houses LSU Museum of Art that features original 17th-through mid-19th-century rooms from England and... more info map
Plaquemine Locks 225-383-1825
The locks were built between 1895 - 1909 to control the water level between the Bayou Plaquemine and the Mississippi. Historic locks which were designed by George... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, The 225-763-2240
9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
The Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library contains a book collection of 160,000 volumes, including the Library's Genealogy collection; seating for 300 patrons and wireless... more info map
Carver Branch Library, The 225-389-7440
720 Terrace Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The 12,000 square foot Carver Branch Library features over 55,000 books, 70 magazine titles, 10 newspapers, 3,500 videos, DVDs, audiobooks and CDs, a large meeting room... more info map
Central Branch Library, The 225-262-2640
11260 Joor Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
The 18,263 square foot Central Branch Library is open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:00 p.m. to... more info map
Delmont Gardens Branch Library, The 225-354-7040
3351 Lorraine Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Adjacent to the Delmont Gardens Shopping Center, the 19,000 square foot Delmont Gardens Branch Library contains over 100,000 books, videos, DVDs, audiobooks and CDs, a... more info map
East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Main Library 225-231-3740 (Circulation)
7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Located between Lobdell Avenue and East Airport Boulevard, the Main Library's circulating and reference collections consist of more than 500,000 items. The Main Library... more info map
Eden Park Branch Library, The 225-231-3240
5131 Greenwell Springs Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
The 14,026 square foot Eden Park Branch Library features over 55,000 books, 70 magazines, 10 newspapers, and 3,500 videos, DVDs, audiobooks and CDs. The Eden Park... more info map
Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library 225-274-4440
11300 Greenwell Springs Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Located just east of North Sherwood Forest Drive, the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library features two large reading and reference areas for adults, children... more info map
Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, The 225-756-1140
6222 Jones Creek Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
The Jones Creek Regional Branch Library is open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00... more info map
River Center Branch Library 225-389-4967
120 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Part of the downtown Baton Rouge River Center governmental complex, the River Center Branch Library houses the Baton Rouge Room, which consists of materials relating to... more info map
Scotlandville Branch Library, The 225-354-7540
7373 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
The Scotlandville Branch Library features a Black Heritage Room, which contains a special collection of books and journals on and by African Americans; public computers,... more info map
State Library of Louisiana, The 225-342-4923
701 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Located in Downtown Baton Rouge
Books, magazines, newspapers, state and federal government documents, general interest videotapes and DVDs, audiobooks, genealogical resources relating to Louisiana,... more info map

Museums & Galleries

African American Museum 225-343-4431
538 South Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting art, artifacts and buildings related to the history and culture of African Americans in the rural communities along... more info map
Baton Rouge Gallery 225-383-1470
1442 City Park Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Located in the City Park Pavilion
Open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, the Baton Rouge Gallery is a contemporary arts gallery and cultural center. The Gallery also offers special performances and... more info map
Brunner Gallery 225-389-7224
100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Located at The Shaw Center for the Arts
A contemporary fine art gallery, Brunner Gallery features works by such artists as Susan Johnston, John Darling Haynes, Joseph Watts, Anastasia, Ruud van den Eykel, and... more info map
Enchanted Mansion-A Doll Museum, The 225-769-0005
190 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Enjoy seeing beautiful and rare antique dolls and exceptional one-of-a-kind dolls including Animatronics. For that perfect souvenir, check out the gift shop. Walk... more info map
Heritage Museum and Village 225-774-1776
1606 Main Street, Baker, LA 70820
Built in 1906, restored as a Bicentenial Project in 1976. A Victorian Cottage surrounded by Heritage Village reproducing turn of the century life in the small farming... more info map
Knock Knock Children's Museum 225-388-3090
Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
City-Brooks Community Park
Knock Knock Children's Museum is expertly designed to provide interactive learning zones (exhibits) and programs to stimulate informal learning experiences for young... more info
Louisiana Art and Artists' Guild Gallery 225-216-0660
7800 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
The Louisiana Art and Artists Guild Gallery hosts a number of art exhibits throughout the year. Special shows are scheduled periodically, such as the Christmas Show, the... more info map
Louisiana Art and Science Museum 225-344-5272
100 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Located in Downtown Baton Rouge
Come see where art and science connect. The Louisiana Art & Science Museum features exhibitions of internationally renowned artist, innovative programming in the... more info map
Louisiana Mud Painting Gallery 225-275-5126
16950 Strain Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Louisiana mud paintings by Henry Neubig depict nostalgic Louisiana using only med and clay colors. more info map
Louisiana Museum of Natural History 225-578-2855
119 Foster Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
In 1999, the sixteen natural history collections at Louisiana State University were designated by the state legislature as the "Louisiana Museum of Natural History." ... more info map
Louisiana State Museum 225-342-5428
660 North Fourth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Part of the Louisiana State Museum system under the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, this state history museum is almost 70,000 square feet and features... more info map
LSU Museum of Art 225-389-7200
100 Lafayette Street - 5th Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Located in the Shaw Center for the Arts
The only dedicated art museum in Baton Rouge, the LSU Museum of Art features more than 13,000 square feet of immense exhibition space and a collection of more than 6,500... more info map
LSU Rural Life Museum & Windbrush Gardens 225-765-2437
4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
I-10 South at Essen Lane Exit 160
Located on the 450-acre Burden Research Plantation, this museum is an outdoor teaching and research facility which is put together in three sections. "The Barn"... more info map
Old Arsenal Powder Magazine Museum 225-342-0401
Located on the State Capital Grounds
Located on the sight of the only Revolutionary War battle fought outside the 13 original colonies, the Old Arsenal Powder Magazine is listed on the National Register of... more info map
Pentagon Barracks Museum, The 225-342-1866
959 Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
State Capitol Drive at River Road
National Register property, historic military post and former site of LSU. Exhibits of State Capital & Huey Long. Gift shop for Louisiana crafts & souvenirs. Open... more info map
Shaw Center for the Arts 225-346-5001
100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Located Across from the Old State Capitol
The 125,000 square-foot Shaw Center for the Arts features the LSU Museum of Art, Manship Theatre, the LSU School of Art Gallery, Brunner Gallery, and the LSU Museum... more info map
West Baton Rouge Museum 225-336-2422
845 N Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen, LA 70767
The West Baton Rouge Museum is an educational resource committed to researching, collecting, preserving and presenting artifacts, documents, art objects, and the like... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Audubon State Commemorative Area 225-635-3739
Located East of Town on LA 10 & US 61
The Audubon State Commemorative Area is a 100-acre tract set aside as a wildlife sanctuary. more info map
Baton Rouge Zoo 225-775-3877
3601 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70704
The #1 year-round family attraction in Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Zoo features over 1,800 animals, including white tigers, elephants, giraffes, and alligators. Be sure to... more info map
Bluebonnet Swamp 225-757-8905
10503 North Oak Hill Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a 101-acre facility dedicated to conservation, education, recreation and tourism. Begin your tour at the 9,500-square foot Nature... more info map
Global Wildlife Center 985-796-3585
26389 Highway 40, Folsom, LA 70437
Get ready for a wild adventure at the largest totally free-roaming wildlife preserve in the country. The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, Louisiana is home to over... more info map
Highland Road Park 225-766-0247
14024 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Located Near LSU, East of Siegen on Highland Road
This is a community parkthat includes a recreation center, a playground area, tennis courts, a picnic area and ball diamonds, and archery targets. The Highland Road... more info map
Howell Park 225-357-9292
5511 Winbourne Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Located in North Baton Rouge
This is one of BREC's oldest parks, located between North Foster Drive and Airline Highway on Winbourne Avenue in north Baton Rouge. It is one of BREC's busiest parks,... more info map
Independence Park 225-928-7860
7505 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
The park has a recreation center, a tennis center, a shuffleboard area for senior citizens, soccer fields, ball diamonds, a model airplane field, a handicapped... more info map
Laurens Henry Cohn, Sr. Memorial Plant Arboretum 225-775-1006
12056 Foster Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
A 16-acre tract of land with over 120 species of native trees and shrubs. more info map
LSU's Hilltop Arboretum 225-767-6916
11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
These fourteen beautiful acres showcase an extensive collection of Louisiana native trees and shrubs. You are invited to cross the old footbridge overlooking a... more info map
Port Hudson State Commemorative Area 225-654-3775
236 Highway 61, Jackson, LA 70808
This 650-acre area encompasses part of a Civil War battlefield, site of the longest siege in Amarican military history. It features viewing towers, Civil War guns,... more info map

Science & Technology

Highland Observatory 225-768-9948
13800 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
This unique cooperative facility is dedicated to the study and appreciation of space. The 2,300 square-foot building houses a state-of-the-art 20" Ritchey-Chretien... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Acadian Swamp Tours 225-247-4156
58235 New Camp Road, White Castle, LA 70788
One and a half hour tour through the Atchafalaya Spillway on a covered boat, comfortable seats, handicap accessible & Coast Guard approved. more info map
Airboat Tours by Arthur Matherne, Inc. 985-758-5531
4262 Highway 90 East, Des Allemands, LA 70030
See gators, herons, and other Louisiana wildlife up close and personal. Rides can be custom-tailored to cater to your specific needs, from smooth and easy to wild and... more info map
Alligator Bayou Swamp Tours 225-677-8297
35019 Alligator Bayou Road, Prairieville, LA 70769
Located Only 15 Minutes from Downtown Baton Rouge
Alligator Bayou invites you to laugh, learn and let the good times roll during their fun, entertaining eco-swamp tour. Get up-close to gators in the swamp and in their... more info map
Bell Tours 225-753-8801
3932 Woodland Hill Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-0900
Eva, Don, Katie and Whitaker Bell, along with Vaughn Bell-Hutchins and junior guide Whitaker Hutchins, create tours within the Louisiana-Mississippi-Alabama and Texas... more info map
Lagniappe Tours 225-387-2464
502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Offering professional step-on guides and 25 years of experience in Heritage Tourism for groups. more info map
McGee's Landing 337-228-2384
1337 Henderson Levee Road, Henderson, LA 70517
Located 41 Miles West of Baton Rouge
McGee's Atchafalaya Basin Swamp Tours have been a "must-see" for visitors to Cajun Country for more than a decade. Aboard one of their sightseeing boats you will visit... more info map
Old Hickory Railroad 225-634-7397
3312 College Street, Jackson, LA 70748
The Old Hickory Railroad features a live steam locomotive pulling two open coaches on a 6.2 mile journey back in time through the historic town of Jackson, LA. The ride... more info map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Casa de Sue Winery and Vineyards 225-683-4031
14316 Hatcher Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70722
These wines offer a great abundance of flavor. The Louisiana flare obviously present in these wines complements most any food, especially Louisiana cuisine. more info map

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