Travel and Explore Baton Rouge, LA!

Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana is an area of lush, stately plantations along the soothing, shady reaches of the Great River Road. It's also home to intriguing Cajun cabins tucked back in the cool shade of Bayou Grosse Tete. Dominating the sky is the Louisiana State Capitol building, the nation's tallest state capitol. Nearby, the Governor's Mansion resembles an antebellum home. Baton Rouge's combination of government, universities, petrochemical refineries, and its port, guarantees a wealth of nightlife, entertainment, and restaurants.  Baton Rouge Visitor Information Center  State Capital Drive  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504)383-1825 or (800)527-6843    Baton Rouge Zoo  Thomas Rd.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 775-3877  Has about 944 animals in outdoor habitats.There is an children's zoo on the premises.  Belle of Baton Rouge  120 Front St.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (800)266-2692 or 266-2602    Casino Rouge  1717 River Rd. N.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 381-7777 or (800) 447-6843    Cortana Mall, The  9401 Cortana Rd.  BatonRouge  Louisiana      LASC RIVERSIDE MUSEUM  100 S. River Rd.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 344-5272  They have collections of paintings and sculptures.It has a 1918 steam engine, a glass-enclosed river outlook, a hands-on science gallery and Discovery Depot, and also has an children's area.  LOUISIANA NAVAL WAR MEMORIAL  Government and Front sts.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 342-1942  It has a model ship collection and maritime artifacts.  LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL  State Capitol Dr.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 342-7317  It has 34 stories high and has been constructed from 26 varieties of marble all of the marble producting counties in the world.  LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY  Highland Rd and Dalrymple Dr.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 388-3202  On the premises, there are American Indian mounds has been found to be more than 1,600 years old.  LSU Museum of Art  Memorial Tower, LSU  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 388-4003  They have recreated the rooms from the American and English homes.  LSU Rural Life Museum, The  e. on I-10 to Essen Lane  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 765-2437  The museum has been divided in 3 premises. This museum has been modified to look like the 1800s.  Magnolia Mound Plantation  2161 Nicholson Dr.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 343-4955  Has an 950-acre of cotton fields.  Museum of Natural Science  Foster Hall, LSU  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 388-2855  Exhibits zoology collections.  Norfolk Tours  7618 Old Hammond Hwy.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504)925-9338 or (800)345-3987  There is a enormous number of places they show you. Such as the Louisiana State Capitol and the Governor's Mansion.  Old State Capitol  North Blvd. at River Rd.  BatonRouge  Louisiana  (504) 342-0500  It was built in the mid 1800s. It was burned by the Union Army. It was also repaired in the late 1800s and was used as the state capitol until 1932.