Baton Rouge event weekends: what to do between sessions
Louisiana's capital and home of LSU, with Cajun food, the Mississippi and New Orleans 1 hour 15 minutes away.
Events we cover in Baton Rouge
Arriving
Baton Rouge (BTR) is 15 minutes away; New Orleans (MSY) is 1 hour.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | College Drive chains | Central. |
| Mid-range | Downtown | Riverfront. |
| Splurge | Watermark and Renaissance | Downtown and the Renaissance at Perkins Rowe. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn and Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
- Mid-range: Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown
- Splurge: The Watermark Baton Rouge
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- BREC Baton Rouge Zoo.
Rainy-day backups
- USS Kidd museum.
- Old State Capitol.
Free things to do
- Louisiana State Capitol observation deck.
- LSU's Mike the Tiger habitat.
Getting around
- You need a car. Hotels for commencement weekend often sell out a year ahead and require two- or three-night minimums. Book as soon as the date is posted.