No visit to Baton Rouge is complete without grabbing a Superior margarita!
Coffee Call
3132 College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Go here for the best beignets in Baton Rouge.
Elsie's Plate & Pie
3145 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
A great choice for sweet or savory pies, this is a must-visit in Baton Rouge.
Poor Boy Lloyd's
201 Florida Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
If you're looking for breakfast near downtown, check out this spot. They also do seafood later in the day.
Cecelia Creole Bistro
421 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The Chimes
3357 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Cocha
445 North 6th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Mansurs on the Boulevard
5720 Corporate Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Crawfish
It's crawfish season, so consider checking out some of the local restaurants that offer crawfish boils, like Mike Anderson's, Sammy's, and Parrain's Seafood.
Attractions
Louisiana State Capitol
900 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The country's tallest state capitol. Be sure to visit the viewing deck on the top floor and see the bullet holes left in the walls from Governor Huey Long's assassination.
Mike the Tiger
16 North Stadium Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
See a live tiger on LSU's campus
The Old State Capitol
100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Red Beans and Rice Festival
200 S River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The Red Beans and Rice Festival will be happening in downtown on March 22nd.
Capitol Park Museum
660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
A museum dedicated to the history of Louisiana.
Whitney Plantation
5099 Louisiana 18, Edgard, LA 70049
A former plantation dedicated to the story of the enslaved people who lived there. About 45 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge.
Cajun Village
6466 Louisiana 22, Sorrento, LA 70778
See some alligators and grab some beignets. About a 30 minute drive from downtown Baton Rouge.
Vermilionville Historic Village
300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
See the history of the Acadians and Creoles come alive at this attraction. About an hour from downtown Baton Rouge.