THE BELLE WELCOMES BOWLERS TO BATON ROUGE!

THINGS TO DO:
Baton Rouge truly has something for everyone! Historical buffs will enjoy tours of the U.S.S. Kidd, the Old State Capitol and even the Governor's Mansion. For the museum lover, head to any of our number of museums including the Louisiana Arts & Science Museum and the Shaw Center for the Arts. And don't forget about our abundance of great shops and fabulous restaurants!

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Capital Area Transit System
Downtown Trolley
Parking and Points of Interest Guide
Riverside Parish Limousines
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River Center to Belle
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ABOUT:
Baton Rouge's rich history, unique charm, and wide array of cultural attractions make it a perfect vacation destination anytime of the year. Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, as well as its second largest city with more than 800,000 residents. Boasting short, mild winters and stunning falls and springs, our city is ideal for outdoor activities like discovering our historic sites and even strolling through our unique shops. In fact, there's over 225 reasons to visit including arts, theater, nightlife spots, great college sports and more!

COMMUNITY LINKS:
Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors' Bureau Plan your trip and learn more about everything Baton Rouge has to offer through the people that know it best. Plus, find special offers, easy driving directions and more.
www.visitbatonrouge.com

U.S.S. Kidd
Step aboard the "Pirate of the Pacific," Fletcher-class destroyer, U.S.S. Kidd. Step back in time to learn about the sacrifices our country's men and women made to protect our country. Walk the decks, see the aircrafts and more!
www.usskidd.com

Old State Capitol
Boasting beautiful Gothic architecture, this National Historic Landmark stands overlooking the Mississippi River. It has withstood war, scandal, fire and abandonment and today, represents Louisiana's leaders and citizens.
www.louisianaoldstatecapitol.org

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Track your flights, check local weather, get security updates and more before and during your trip through the BTR website. This state-of-the-art terminal includes food courts, shops, an arcade, business centers and more—perfect for all types of travelers.
www.flybtr.com

Louisiana Arts & Science Museum
Located in the historic railroad depot right on the mighty Mississippi River, the Museum offers art galleries featuring fine art exhibitions, permanent collections, interactive art & science galleries for children, planetarium, shows and more.
www.lasm.org

Shaw Center for the Arts The Shaw Center opened the doors to its brand-new, 55-million dollar home in 2005. Since then, this unforgettable museum has been a haven for arts in Baton Rouge. Don't miss the LSU Museum of Art on the Fifth Floor!
www.shawcenter.org

Downtown Development District
Every weekend in Baton Rouge gives visitors and residents, something new to do! From Ladies' Nights and karaoke to dancing, wine tastings and more, find out what's happening the weekend you're visiting!
www.downtownbatonrouge.org/PlayWeekend.asp

Rural Life Museum
Take a self-guided tour through the past at LSU's Rural Life Museum! Featuring the largest collection of material culture from 19th century Louisiana, you'll see hundreds of artifacts of rural life. Visit the Plantation Quarters including the commissary, slave cabins, blacksmith and more during your visit back in time.
http://appl027.lsu.edu/rlm/rurallifeweb.nsf/index

Old Governor's Mansion
Old but not the first. As the second mansion to occupy this space, the Old Governor's Mansion was built in 1929 and furnished with the finest appointments. Today, it stands as a look back into the life of Louisiana's fearless leaders and how they lived.
www.oldgovernorsmansion.org

Governor's Mansion
The official residence of the Governor of Louisiana and his family, it overlooks Capitol Lake. Tours are offered to the public to showcase the twelve bedrooms, eighteen baths, two kitchens and one kitchenette, two dining rooms, one breakfast room and more, all designed in traditional plantation style of the 1830s-1860s.
www.lamansionfoundation.org

Louisiana State Museum
Learn about everything from the Louisiana Purchase to Mardi Gras traditions throughout the state. Featuring artifacts like a 48-foot wooden shrimp trawler, a Civil War submarine, a Krewe of lawn mowers, the Louisiana State Museum is a fun way to learn all about our state.
www.lsm.crt.state.la.us/br/br.htm

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