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Things to see in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States): 17 places and when to go
Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a city in United States with around 422,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (6), With kids (5), Food and drink (2). The best known are Louisiana State University, Louisiana State Capitol and Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 30.4579, -91.1402
- Population
- About 422,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · With kids (5) · Food and drink (2) · Stargazing (2) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 1,185 km as the crow flies
What to see in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The places in and around Baton Rouge, Louisiana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Louisiana State UniversityPublic university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States7.3 km
- Louisiana State CapitolState capitol building of the U.S. state of Louisiana4.5 km
- Baton Rouge Louisiana TempleTemple of the LDS church11 km
- USS Kidd1943 Fletcher-class destroyer5.1 km
- Baton Rouge National CemeteryHistoric veterans cemetery in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana2.8 km
- Baton Rouge stationMuseum located in a historic railway station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana5.0 km
- Audubon PlantationHistoric house in Louisiana, United States21 km
- 13th Gate NecropolisWith kids5.0 km
- Baton Rouge ZooWith kids · Wildlife12 km
- Blue Bayou Water ParkWith kids17 km
- Cane Land DistilleryDistillery5.0 km
- Celebration StationWith kids7.1 km
- Cypress Coast Brewing Co.Brewery1.6 km
- Highland Road Park ObservatoryObservatory14 km
- Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge DowntownHistory4.8 km
- Landolt Astronomical ObservatoryObservatory6.3 km
- Liberty LagoonWith kids2.9 km
When to go to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The best time to visit Baton Rouge, Louisiana is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:14
- FebPossible10:56
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:45
- MayBest time13:32
- JunBest time13:57
- JulBest time13:47
- AugBest time13:06
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:14
- NovPossible10:26
- DecPossible10:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 02. In March, 15 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,185 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Metairie, Louisiana6 places109 km
- New Orleans22 places117 km
- Natchez, Mississippi9 places124 km
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi8 places201 km
- Vicksburg, Mississippi5 places212 km
- Biloxi, Mississippi7 places217 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
The best known: Louisiana State University, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple, USS Kidd, Baton Rouge National Cemetery. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 02.
How do you get to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,185 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Baton Rouge, Louisiana as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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