Why go
- Capital city of Louisiana, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Louisiana Governor's Mansion.
- Served by Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR).
History
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.
Must-see attractions
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Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERD, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth
- Air France AF (CRJ-900, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, CRJ, CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR); 33 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BTR has direct flights to 4 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.