Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s Capital City, is a southern cultural gem that gives travelers the opportunity to explore all this exciting region has to offer. With historical roots and influences in Spanish, French and Creole, the history is as exciting as the food!
Want to explore the history of the area? Visit top attractions such as the Old Governor’s Mansion and the Old State Capitol, The Baton Rouge African American Museum, the LSU Rural Life Museum or the West Baton Rouge Museum. These will let visitors explore the colorful past of this city. Another top attraction that is not to be missed, are plantation tours! Deep in the heart of plantation country, visitors can explore, tour and enjoy the beautiful mansions, and get a real look into the heart of the old south. Magnolia Mount Plantation and Butler Green Plantation are two wonderful stops on your plantation tour.
Baton Rouge’s unique, central Louisiana location makes it a perfect hub for your travels around the state. Visitors can be in New Orleans exploring the French quarter in just a little over an hour or take a swamp tour and explore the gator-filled swamplands that make Louisiana famous!
After all the exploring, you are bound to be hungry, and not to worry, eating in Baton Rouge is one of the highlights of the trip! You can’t leave town without trying Cajun favorites such as oysters, crawfish etouffee, stuffed snapper and more. Two spots downtown that are known for keeping hungry visitors happy, are Cecelia’s Creole Bistro and the Chimes. Consider booking a food tour which is a good way to experience some of the lesser known and traditional dishes of the region.
Baton Rouge is also home to a major Mardi Gras party! Each March, the streets fill with the flamingo themed “Spanish Town” parade and festivities. Thousands of people and families gather to celebrate the annual party. It’s a great way to experience Mardi Gras without the craziness of New Orleans. In April and May, the city has several blues festivals, beer festivals and fun activities to get the community together! No matter what the occasion or time of year, book your Baton Rouge vacation rental today to explore all that this city has to offer!
Baton Rouge has one major airport nearby, Baton Rouge International Airport (BTR) which is located only 7 miles from downtown.
The Baton Rouge airport offers many options to get you to your vacation rental. There are many transportation options including taxis, limos, shuttles and major rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft all picking up curbside at the airport. Other available options are car rental companies which all service the airport and can get you to your vacation rental in no time at all.
Getting around town? Try the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) which offers regularly scheduled bus services to most parishes. All-day passes cost a mere $4.
You can also take readily available taxis or rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber. Renting a car is the best way to explore the surrounding areas outside of town.
In Baton Rouge June - August are the warmest months of the year with many days around 95 degrees. December - February are the coldest months with temperatures around 40 degrees. August is the wettest month and November is the driest.
March and April are the most popular time to travel with mild weather and lots of Mardi Gras celebrations and festivals like the Baton Rouge Blues Festival.
Make sure you book a vacation rental with your preferred heating and cooling options to make your visit comfortable no matter what season you visit.
In Baton Rouge, most of the almost 780 vacation rental options are apartment rentals with an average nightly price of around $160. The median size is about 1000 ft² which make them a great fit for small to medium groups or families, as most can accommodate 4-5 people. Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, there are many options in Baton Rouge to choose from for your next vacation rental.
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol – http://www.louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/
USS Kid Ship – https://www.usskidd.com/
Louisiana State Capitol – https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/listing/louisiana-state-capitol/238/
Magnolia Mound Plantation - http://www.brec.org/index.cfm/park/MagnoliaMoundPlantation
Louisiana State University – https://www.lsu.edu/
African American Museum – https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/listing/baton-rouge-african-american-museum/362/
LSU rural life museum - https://www.lsu.edu/rurallife/
Louisiana Swamp Tour - https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/things-to-do/tours/swamp-tours/