Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana and the center of all things. Baton Rouge is a port on the Mississippi River in Louisiana’s southeast-central region. This location is the ideal place to experience the culture of Louisiana since it is located in a good, central position about an hour away from New Orleans and Lafayette.

Politics is profoundly ingrained in Baton Rouge culture; it may be found both in the historic past of local lawmakers, as shown in the Old Louisiana State Capitol, and in the political history being created today inside the art deco tower that serves as the current capitol.

Baton Rouge Facts

• Baton Rouge means “Red Stick” in French.
• There have been seven governments in Baton Rouge: French, Spanish, English, West Louisiana, Floridian, Confederate, and American.
• In 1810, Baton Rouge was an independent republic for 74 days.
• The State Capital Building in Baton Rouge is the country’s tallest.

If you’re looking for an action-packed vacation destination, Baton Rouge is the place to go. Old plantation mansions, historic government buildings, the residences of past politicians, museums, all of which have a rich history and stunning architecture. Seeing the area’s Civil War relics will bring history to life.

Performing arts centers coexist alongside riverfront casinos, Cajun-Creole restaurants, and bustling nightclubs to provide a diverse collection of things for visitors to enjoy.

Here’s a taste of what the city has to offer:

• Greater Baton Rouge Zoo.
• Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center.
• The Louisiana Arts & Science Museum.
• The Old State Capitol Center for Political and Governmental History.
• Shaw Center for the Arts.
• S.S. Kidd and Nautical Center.
• Blue Bayou Water Park.
• Dixie Landin’ Amusement Park.
• Argosy Casino/Belle of Baton Rouge.