Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge

Condé Nast TravelerOct 30, 2025

Historic homes, mid-century gems, and chic hotels all within reach of Tiger Stadium.

historic building near LSU and downtown

16 things in this story

Old State CapitolMuseumhistoric building near LSU and downtown
USS KiddAttractionrenowned ship museum on the riverfront
Tiger StadiumSightroar punctuates fall weekends
LSU LakesSightscenic area near campus
Perkins RoadNeighborhoodrestaurants and bars nearby
City ParkSightclose to historic neighborhood
Hundred OaksNeighborhoodhistoric area with live oaks
Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSUHotelsteps from campus, ideal for game-day
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham HotelHotelcontemporary rooms, 15 minutes from stadium
Watermark Baton Rouge, Autograph CollectionHotelupscale riverfront experience
Indian MoundsSightnotably older than Egyptian pyramids
Rural Life MuseumMuseumFeaturing more than 30 unique, historic buildings, our open-air museum received a five-star rating from AAA.
Louisiana Art and Science MuseumMuseum
Mid CitySuburb
LSUSight
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton RougeHotel

Old State Capitol