Main Street Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Main Street Historic District
Popular places to visit
Louisiana State University
Explore the campus of Louisiana State University during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
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.
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.
Mall of Louisiana
During your trip to Baton Rouge, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall of Louisiana. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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.
USS Kidd Veterans Memorial
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at USS Kidd Veterans Memorial during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Activities
Atchafalaya Basin: 2.5 Hr. Guided Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best Main Street Historic District Hotel Deals
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
The overall aesthetics of the hotel were very nice. Unfortunately, the A/C took forever to get the room cool. My daughter and I were a little miserable. Then when we finally got in the bed to watch tv, the tv kept losing its signal. The sink drained slowly. Nice hotel, but we did not have a good ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
We did not use any of these
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Clean
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
Cortney at the front desk was awesome.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
Everything was magn̈ificent, the food was very nice. The room was spotless ànd my wheelchair ramp was left on the plane. He never complained about helping me. They called 911 to help me into bed. Boy those Louisiana guys are gorgeous. Lol
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Main Street Historic District
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.
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 Bally's Baton Rouge Casino.
Downtown East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown East and surrounding area, you can visit Red Dragon Listening Room and The Old Governor's Mansion.
Old South Baton Rouge
While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Mound and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Mid City North
If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Red Dragon Listening Room are top sights worth seeing.
Valley Park
Though Valley Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Corporate Square Mall and Red Dragon Listening Room.
