Baton Rouge Attractions
The state capital of Baton Rouge, north-west of New Orleans, owes its name to two Indian tribes who marked the boundaries of their territory with red posts. Its main features of interest are its handsome old mansions, including Mount Hope Plantation (19th c.) and Magnolia Plantation (1791), one of the oldest in the town. Any visit to the town should include a stroll along the riverfront.
Baton Rouge Zoo
The Baton Rouge Zoo has more than 1,800 animals featuring fish, reptiles and amphibians of Louisiana in the L'aquarium de Louisiane and The Otter Pond; Parrot Paradise with rare and colorful birds from the tropics; a Kids Zoo as well as the Cypress Bayou Railroad.
Flamingo Cove and Giants of the Islands exhibits featuring our Chilean flamingos and Galapagos and Aldabra tortoises. The KidsZoo complete with hands-on farm animal encounters, plus the new Safari Playground.
All values are in United States Dollars
Flamingo Cove and Giants of the Islands exhibits featuring our Chilean flamingos and Galapagos and Aldabra tortoises. The KidsZoo complete with hands-on farm animal encounters, plus the new Safari Playground.
Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70704
United States
3601 Thomas Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70704
United States
Phone 1 (225) 775-3877
Fax 1 (225) 775-3931
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 6.00 |
| Group discounts | $ 6.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Wednesday
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
Enchanted Mansion Doll Museum
Exhibits at the Enchanted Mansion Doll Museum in Baton Rouge include antique and modern dolls.
Enchanted Mansion Doll Museum
190 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4953
United States
190 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4953
United States
Phone 1 (225) 769-0005
Fax 1 (225) 766-6822
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Hilltop Arboretum
The 14 acre site of Hilltop Arboretum in Baton Rouge was purchased after World War II by Emory Smith and his wife, Annette, as a working farm and country retreat. Visitors can travel the winding paths that lead to the bamboo grove, century-old oak trees, the "Cathedral" where tree canopies form a green protective room and the "Emory Smith" magnolia.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Louisiana Arts & Science Museum
The Louisiana Arts & Science Museum is housed in a historic train station in Baton Rouge. The museum features fine arts, hands-on science, art activities and an Egyptian tomb exhibit.
All values are in United States Dollars
Louisiana Arts & Science Museum
100 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
United States
100 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
United States
Phone 1 (225) 344-5272
Fax 1 (225) 344-9477
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday - Christian (Feb 21)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday - Christian (Feb 21)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 6.00 |
| Group discounts | $ 5.00 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Louisiana Naval War Memorial & USS Kidd
The Louisiana Naval War Memorial in Baton Rouge consists of an observation tower, museum complex and the USS Kidd, a Fletcher-class destroyer. The Nautical Center has many one-of-a-kind artifacts, a model ship collection, and a miniature replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall found in Washington, D.C.
All values are in United States Dollars
Louisiana Naval War Memorial & USS Kidd
305 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-6220
United States
305 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-6220
United States
Phone 1 (504) 342-1942
Fax 1 (504) 342-2039
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 7.00 |
| Military discount | $ 6.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Magnolia Mound Plantation
Magnolia Mound in Baton Rouge is an example of the architectural influences of early settlers from France and the West Indies. The home looks exactly as it did in the 1800's, a wooden structure of bousillage construction. Furnished with Federal-style pieces, it is surrounded by oak trees (some more than 200 years old.)
All values are in United States Dollars
Magnolia Mound Plantation
2161 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-8157
United States
2161 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-8157
United States
Phone 1 (225) 343-4955
Fax 1 (225) 343-6739
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Old State Capitol
The Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge is a Gothic-Revival castle that was built in 1847. The castle was burned by the Union Army, and in 1882 it was repaired and served as the state capitol until 1932. The building is now the Center for Political and Governmental History. Exhibits include The Huey Long Assassination Exhibit, The Governors' Exhibit, The Campaign and Elections Exhibit, and The Louisiana Purchase Exhibit.
Old State Capitol
100 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70801-1502
United States
100 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70801-1502
United States
Phone 1 (225) 342-0500
Fax 1 (225) 342-0316
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday - Christian (Feb 21)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday - Christian (Feb 21)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
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