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

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 2.6 km
Ascend 61 m
Descend 54 m

Experience Baton Rouge in United States in a whole new way with our free 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: 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 2: 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)

289 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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)

448 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: 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

595 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 8: 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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