Downtown East Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown East
Popular places to visit
Tiger Stadium
Catch an event at Tiger Stadium during your trip to Baton Rouge. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a football match in the area.
Raising Cane's River Center
Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.
Louisiana State Capitol
Enjoy sweeping city views from the observation deck of this art deco tower, which has witnessed significant moments in Louisiana’s history.
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Belle of Baton Rouge Casino during your visit to Baton Rouge? Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Old State Capitol
Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History.
Louisiana Art and Science Museum
With its mission of being universally interesting, this museum is popular for learning and being inspirational. Visit it in a building that has history itself.
Our pick of the best Downtown East Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/I-10
Nice place, fair price, very nice staff
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge by IHG
Fabulous room. Wonderful staff. Beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
I love the casino, concierge and the food. Room was awesome love their bathrooms..
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 by IHG
I’ve never been in a hotel room that clean and everyone working there is so sweet and helpful !!!!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown East
Garden District
When in Garden District, you can plan a visit to Red Dragon Listening Room and Baton Rouge Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Beauregard Town Historic District
You'll enjoy the seafood restaurants and theatres in Beauregard Town Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at The Old Governor's Mansion or Belle of Baton Rouge Casino.
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Capitol Park Museum or Shaw Center for the Arts while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Old South Baton Rouge
While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like 13th Gate Haunted House and Belle of Baton Rouge Casino.
Mid City North
If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Delmont Village Shopping Center and Plank Road Village Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Lobdell/Woodale
While there might not be top attractions in Lobdell/Woodale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid-City Shopping Center and Circle Bowl.
