Best Baton Rouge Attractions
From intimate tours of Baton Rouge's historic sites to the most incredible Louisiana swamp tours, you're sure to have an experience with us like no other in the world. There is so much to do in Baton Rouge, and we can't wait to share it all with you! Book your next Baton Rouge tour below, or chat with a Virtual Concierge to get more information.
Celebration Station
- Diverse Attractions: Offers go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages, and a variety of rides suitable for all ages.
- Extensive Arcade: Features a wide selection of video and redemption games for interactive entertainment.
- On-Site Dining: Provides a family-friendly restaurant serving pizza, steak burgers, chicken salad, wings, and kid-friendly meal options.
- Event Hosting: Specializes in organizing birthday parties, corporate events, and group gatherings with tailored packages.
Knock Knock Children's Museum
- Interactive Learning Zones: Features 18 hands-on exhibits, including the Go Go Garage, Art Garden, and Paws & Claws Clinic.
- Storybook Climber: A two-and-a-half-story climber that encourages physical activity and imaginative exploration.
- Educational Focus: Emphasizes early literacy and STEAM education, fostering critical thinking and creativity in children.
- Community Engagement: Offers programs and events for families, aiming to be an inclusive gathering place.
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
- Expansive Natural Habitat: Encompasses 103 acres of cypress-tupelo swamp and beech-magnolia forests.
- Diverse Wildlife: Home to birds, snakes, turtles, raccoons, deer, and many other species.
- Educational Exhibits: Features live animal displays, photographic presentations, and vintage Louisiana duck decoys.
- Engaging Programs: Offers year-round activities including bird walks, day camps, and special events.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
- Iconic Gothic Architecture: A stunning 19th-century castle-like structure overlooking the Mississippi River.
- Historic Exhibits: Features engaging displays about Louisiana's political history.
- Interactive Experiences: Offers a 4D theatrical presentation that brings history to life.
- National Landmark: Recognized as a National Historic Landmark and a must-see attraction in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge Zoo
- Diverse Wildlife: Home to over 800 animals from around the globe, including tigers, giraffes, rhinos, and alligators.
- Engaging Exhibits: Features interactive areas like the Realm of the Tiger, Otter Pond, and KidsZoo.
- Seasonal Events: Hosts annual festivities such as Zoo Lights and Boo at the Zoo.
- Conservation Efforts: Participates in Species Survival Plans and educational programs.
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
- Interactive Exhibits: A blend of science and art to inspire curiosity and creativity.
- Planetarium Shows: Immersive journeys through the cosmos in a cutting-edge theater.
- Family-Friendly Programs: Hands-on activities and workshops for all ages.
- Historic Location: Situated in a beautifully restored 1920s train station by the Mississippi River.
Things to do in Baton Rouge
There's so much to see and do in Baton Rouge, it can be hard to plan everything into one trip (and still leave yourself time to relax and enjoy a Sazerac). That's why we've connected with the top attractions in the city to bring you activities that include our own tours, as well as highlights from our partners.
