Where to stay

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge offers a feast of history and culture. Stay here to visit the Old State Capitol and its museum of political history, the USS Kidd Veterans Museum, the Capitol Park Museum, and Magnolia Mound Plantation House. Stroll around Spanish Town, the city's oldest neighborhood. Find a room in New Roads, also located in one of the oldest settlement areas, to explore plantation estates along the False River. For more history, book a hotel in Zachary. Two blocks of the area are within the Zachary Historic Village, featuring interesting properties including the Victorian McHugh House and Ratcliff House.

When it comes to shopping, this is a city that's both trendy and full of hidden gems. For the best of the best, find a room in South Baton Rouge. Perkins Rowe is the city's top retail spot, with high-end stores lining charming walkways. The area also has the Mall of Louisiana. For bargain-hunters, a stay in Gonzales is just a short drive from the city. This town has a Tanger Outlet Mall with over 60 designer and manufacturer outlets. Book a hotel in nearby Denham Springs to enjoy the Antique Village, with refined items of all sorts to add to collections.

For Cajun and Creole flavors, along with salsa dancing in clubs and upscale bars, book accommodations in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge. The Mid City area features a number of trendy neighborhoods for eating and drinking. Government Street is at the heart of the action, with lively bars and restaurants to tantalize any taste buds. Book a hotel nearby to sample the scene. With a family-friendly atmosphere and hotels to match, stay in Port Allen for plenty of takeaway restaurants, steakhouses, cafés, diners, and pizzerias. Tiger Stadium is accessible from downtown and regularly hosts night football games that are popular with locals and fans.