Baton Rouge
United States · LouisianaUS
Capital city of Louisiana, United States
Baton Rouge is the capital city of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It had a population of 227,470 at the 2020 United States census, making it Louisiana's second-most populous city. It is the seat of Louisiana's most populous parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and the center of Louisiana's second-largest metropolitan area, Greater Baton Rouge, which had 870,569 residents in 2020.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 219,500
- Coordinates
- 30.443, -91.187
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Elevation
- 17 m
Overview of Baton Rouge
Set in Louisiana, United States, Baton Rouge is a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 219,500. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture, sports and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Baton Rouge
Culture in Baton Rouge
(4)Culture in Baton Rouge covers Bridges, Cemeteries, Churches and Docks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Baton Rouge.
Sports in Baton Rouge
(3)Baton Rouge's sports entries include Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Baton Rouge's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Baton Rouge
(1)Looking for adventure? Baton Rouge has Escape Room. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Baton Rouge.
Nightlife in Baton Rouge
(1)Our data lists Casinos as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Baton Rouge.
Best time to visit Baton Rouge
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Baton Rouge by regional transport from the nearest hub in Louisiana; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near Baton Rouge that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Baton Rouge known for?
- Baton Rouge, in Louisiana, United States, is best known for culture, sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 219,500 residents.
- What can you do in Baton Rouge?
- Recorded activities in Baton Rouge include Bridges, Cemeteries, Churches, Docks and Hiking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Baton Rouge?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Baton Rouge located?
- Baton Rouge is located in Louisiana, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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