Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Baton Rouge, United States

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 5.9 km
Ascend 94 m
Descend 82 m

Experience Baton Rouge in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Baton Rouge

Sight 1: Governor's Mansion

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Governor's Mansion

The Louisiana Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Louisiana and their family. The Governor's Mansion was built in 1963 when Jimmie Davis was Governor of Louisiana. The Mansion overlooks Capital Lake near the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge.

Wikipedia: Louisiana Governor's Mansion (EN)

1548 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 2: Spanish Town

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Spanish Town OpenStreetMap editors (map), ProprioMe OW (district boundaries) / CC BY 2.0

Spanish Town is a historic district anchored by Spanish Town Road in Baton Rouge, the capital city of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is well known for its annual Mardi Gras parade, which is the largest in Baton Rouge.

Wikipedia: Spanish Town, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (EN)

536 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Main Street

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Main Street Historic District is a historic district in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, located along Main Street, from North 4th Street to North 7th Street.

Wikipedia: Main Street Historic District (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) (EN)

274 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Saint Joseph Cathedral

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St. Joseph Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1990.

Wikipedia: St. Joseph Cathedral (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) (EN), Website

238 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Central Fire Station

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The Central Fire Station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 427 Laurel St., was built in 1924. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It has also been known as Bogan Fire Station and it is home to the Robert A. Bogan Firefighters Museum.

Wikipedia: Central Fire Station (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) (EN)

297 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Downtown Baton Rouge

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Downtown Baton Rouge

Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District is a historic district in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, located along 3rd Street, from Main Street to North Boulevard.

Wikipedia: Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District (EN)

318 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 7: Baton Rouge City Club

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Baton Rouge City Club

The Baton Rouge City Club, also known as the Old Post Office, is a historic three-story building at 355 North Blvd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was built in 1895 as a U.S. post office building.

Wikipedia: Baton Rouge City Club (EN)

167 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 8: Saint James Episcopal Church

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Saint James Episcopal Church

The St. James Episcopal Church, located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Although Episcopalians began gathering in 1819, St. James Church formally organized as an Episcopal congregation in 1844 due to the influence and support of Margaret MacKall Taylor, wife of president Zachary Taylor. Within the spectrum of worship styles in the Anglican tradition, St. James Church was a Low Church parish during the 19th century, but has been considered a Broad Church parish since the early to mid 20th Century. In addition to worship, St. James Church is actively involved in service to the community, pastoral care, and Christian education for all ages. The church is also home to a two-time National Blue Ribbon day school.

Wikipedia: St. James Episcopal Church (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) (EN)

436 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 9: Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

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The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center is a historic hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, originally built in 1927 as the Heidelberg Hotel. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The Heidelberg Hotel was a favorite dwelling of Louisiana Governor Huey Long, who had a fourth-floor suite. For a time it was known as the Capitol House Hotel, when under the management of former State Representative Chris Faser, Jr. Huey P. Long, John F. Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, Jimmy Carter, Will Rogers, and Fidel Castro were all guests of the hotel.

Wikipedia: Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center (EN), Website

960 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 10: Pentagon Barracks Museum

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The Pentagon Barracks, also known as the Old United States Barracks, is a complex of buildings located at the corner of State Capitol Drive and River Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the grounds of the state capitol. The site was used by the Spanish, French, British, Confederate States Army, and United States Army and was part of the short-lived Republic of West Florida. During its use as a military post the site has been visited by such notable figures as Zachary Taylor, Lafayette, Robert E. Lee, George Custer, Jefferson Davis, and Abraham Lincoln.

Wikipedia: Pentagon Barracks (EN)

1113 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 11: Louisiana State Capitol

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Louisiana State Capitol

The Louisiana State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Louisiana and is located in downtown Baton Rouge. The capitol houses the chambers for the Louisiana State Legislature, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the office of the Governor of Louisiana. At 450 feet (137 m) tall and with 34 stories, it is the tallest skyscraper in Baton Rouge, the seventh tallest building in Louisiana, and tallest capitol in the United States. It is located on a 27-acre (110,000 m2) tract, which includes the capitol gardens. The Louisiana State Capitol is often thought of as "Huey Long's monument" due to the influence of the former Governor and U.S. Senator in getting the capitol built. The building's construction was completed in 1931. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982.

Wikipedia: Louisiana State Capitol (EN), Website

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