Perfect for families who love food & dining, nature, wildlife.
Louisiana's capital on the Mississippi — Cajun and Creole flavour, a riverside battleship, a family zoo, and a splashy water park.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Baton Rouge has something to offer visitors of every age.
Baton Rouge offers the BREC Zoo, Blue Bayou Water Park, the USS Kidd battleship, the State Capitol and rich Cajun/Creole food along the Mississippi.
Hot, humid summers — hydrate; afternoon thunderstorms; sun protection.
Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Oct–Nov); summers hot and humid
local festivals and seasonal events year-round; holiday-season events (Nov–Dec).
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