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  2. Baton Rouge (/ ˌ b æ t ən ˈ r uː ʒ / ⓘ BAT-ən ROOZH; French: Baton Rouge or Bâton-Rouge, pronounced [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ]; Louisiana Creole: Batonrouj) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Louisiana.

    • Address: 100 North Blvd. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. A National Historic Landmark, Louisiana's Old State Capitol is not your average capitol building.
    • Address: 305 S River Rd. Museums, Tours, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
    • Address: 660 N 4th St. Museums. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. For a big dose of Louisiana history, plan a stop at the Capitol Park Museum.
    • Address: 900 North 3rd St. Museums, Free, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours.
    • Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is filled with live animal exhibits, photographs depicting the site’s flora and fauna, natural artifact and mineral displays and a sizable, vintage waterfowl decoy carving station.
    • Capitol Park Museum. Housing a full-sized shrimp boat, Louis Armstrong’s bugle and Mardi Gras artifacts from years past, the Capitol Park Museum provides a panoramic exploration of the industry, culture and history of one of the most vibrant states in America and tells a story of passion, adventure and discovery that could not have happened anywhere else.
    • Knock Knock Children's Museum. Knock Knock Children’s Museum is filled with hands-on, interactive exhibits – all anchored in research and evidence-based practices addressing all areas of childhood development.
    • Louisiana Art & Science Museum. Housed in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the Mississippi River, The Louisiana Art & Science Museum offers educational entertainment for visitors of all ages – including a full dome planetarium, fine art exhibitions and after-hours events.
  3. Aug 19, 2014 · Baton Rouge is a city boiling with culture and history. How many of these little-known facts about the Capitol City did you know? 1. The Legend Behind the Red Stick. Everyone knows that “Baton Rouge” is French for “ Red Stick.” But did you know that the city is named after a literal red stick?

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  4. As the capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the heart and soul of the state’s eclectic culture. With over 300 years of history, Baton Rouge has a colorful story to tell, which can be tasted through our culinary offerings, seen through the picturesque views of the Mississippi River and historical landmarks and experienced through the ...

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  5. Sep 15, 2023 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a city that’s rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. From its vibrant downtown area to its serene parks and nature reserves, there’s something for everyone in this Southern gem.

  6. Office of the Mayor-President. Metro Council. City-Parish News & Updates. Featuring City-Parish updates from across East Baton Rouge Parish. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH IS RED STICK READY FOR TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE. Sandbags are available at 8 BREC parks in the parish; bring your own shovels. Read on...

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