Old South Baton Rouge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old South Baton Rouge
Popular places to visit
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.
Old State Capitol
Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political 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.
The Old Governor's Mansion
Take a tour of this striking Georgian mansion, which has rooms dedicated to the life and work of historic Louisiana governors.
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.
Magnolia Mound
It’s one thing to see the past through relics and antiquities, but it’s another to live in it. Visit this park for a bit of old Southern living.
Our pick of the best Old South Baton Rouge Hotel Deals
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Beautiful, Fun designs through hotel. Quiet & Clean.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Stay close to LSU's Tiger Stadium and downtown.
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
The staff is wonderful. Hotel was clean. Breakfast was amazing!! So many food options.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Great
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Breakfast was amazing! The staff at the front desk was great also. Good location and easy to get on and off the interstate to the hotel
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old South Baton Rouge
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.
Garden District
When in Garden District, you can plan a visit to Red Dragon Listening Room and The Old Governor's Mansion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
Highlands - Perkins
If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.