Baton Rouge
The tallest state capitol in the country, a river port below it and Saturday college football above everything.
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The State Capitol observation deck on the 27th floor is free, and it is the best view over the river for a hundred miles.
Baton Rouge sits an hour and a half from New Orleans, which makes it a practical base for the River Road plantations between the two.
On LSU home game Saturdays the city fills, hotel rates spike and traffic near campus stops. Check the fixture list before booking.
Rooms here typically run well below New Orleans prices during Carnival and Jazz Fest.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
Rooms in Baton Rouge stay reasonable when New Orleans triples, and the drive down for the parades is straightforward.
Frequently asked questions
Yes as a base or a day stop. The capitol, the USS Kidd and the plantation road are the main draws.
About 80 miles, so an hour and a half by car along the interstate.
The State Capitol and observation deck, the Old State Capitol, the river front and the LSU campus museums.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Global Affairs Canada currently advises normal precautions (level 1 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
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