Welcome to Baton Rouge!

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana's vibrant culture. The state capital, Baton Rouge is a thriving city that is home to both LSU and Southern University and numerous businesses and industrial facilities. Known for its great people, its unique food and its lively music, Red Stick has something for everyone - including a local government that cares.

Some of the top choices for visitors around the city include:

Blue Bayou Water Park
18142 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
+1 225-753-3333
Located on 80 acres at I-10 and Highland Road in Baton Rouge, LA right next to Blue Bayou Water Park, Dixie Landin' is an Amusement Park designed for the entire family! Dixie Landin' contains 26 rides, 10 games and much, much more. We have retail shops for you to pick up souvenir t-shirts, hats, cups and many more items to bring home. Dixie also has a large variety of food items.

Louisiana's Old State Capitol
100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
+1 225-342-0500, +1 800-488-2968
Built in 1847 on a high bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, Louisiana's Old State Capitol has withstood fire, scandal, bitter debate, abandonment, political entanglements and war to become one of the state's most significant contributions to American architecture.

Louisiana State University
Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA
+1 225-388-3202
Louisiana State University came to Baton Rouge in 1869. The campus was located downtown prior to its move in 1926 to its present location. LSU, is a public, coeducational university, the main campus of the Louisiana State University System. LSU includes nine senior colleges and three schools, in addition to specialized centers, divisions, institutes, and offices.