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Just like Mississippi, Louisiana is a surprising southern state in the elevator.
In fact, the lesser -known cities of the state such as Shreveport and Monroe announced earlier this year that in 2024 they broke a visitor records, alongside Lake Charles that rose to new heights in 2023.
Although New Orleans will always be Louisiana’s pillar, there is a new Bayou -Schoon 9 million visitors Last year and certainly not just for university football matches as legendary as LSU tailgates can be.
That’s right – none other than Baton RougeA charming city in the river that shines with magnetizing Cajun and Creole culture, phenomenal southern comfort food and timeless neighborhoods have claimed the title as the new travel hot spot of Louisiana.
Louisiana’s capital: a historic city with a medley of cultures
The timeline of Baton Rouge includes three centuries, resulting in a medley of cultures that make your visit to one of the most undervalued cities of the south.
Baton Rouge has been the capital of the state since 1849, but before that time there was a short period of independence after an era of Spanish rule in what was then known as West Florida, believe it or not.
Nowadays there are still orientation points that have endured the test of time to enjoy at your leisure, such as the old state capitol, Longwood plantation and even the Pastime Lounge and RestaurantA community of the community since 1945, to name just a few.
To see the most historic sites with a budget, I strongly recommend Self -guided tour For just $ 10.
You should not skip such a place Spanish cityThe oldest district of the city. Here you will find beautifully preserved architecture, ranging from Creole houses, Greek revival houses, and even what is known as “hunting gun houses”, which usually have painted a lively range of colors to reflect on the lively spirit of the neighborhood.
Baton Rouge is so picturesque. Visit Baton Rouge just announced A new initiative to show the architecture of the city.
Enjoy Bayou Bites & Riverside Delights
A trip to Louisiana without putting your craze aside is a wasted journey if you ask me.
Whether slimy oysters are cheating or not, Cajun Cuisine offers an unparalleled symphony of flavors that simply cannot be replicated at home.
Cajun Cuisine was rooted in the traditions of French Acadian colonists and was formed from locally produced ingredients, whether it concerns seafood, meat and full of vegetables.
Often the mechanism is to just throw it all in a pot and let it simmer for hours, which results in an explosion for your taste buds that only Louisiana can offer with popular dishes such as Gumbo, Jammalaya and Étouffée (no offset, Popeye’s).
Better yet, Baton Rouge does not feel touristy despite the influx of visitors. Unlike the French quarter of New Orleans, you do not feel overwhelmed when the bill arrives.
Located within walking distance of the picturesque river, Cecelia Creole Bistro Is a great place to enjoy Creole classics without denting your bank account.
Speaking of the river, one of the most popular activities to enjoy “The Mississippi” is to take a sightseeing cruise that is managed by Baton Rouge Cruiseswhich offers different themes every weekend:
- Friday: Cocktail cruise
- Saturday: Sunset Cruise
- Sunday: Brunch Cruise
But there is still a unique aspect of Baton Rouge that one fan Favorite, we will say. You have to book an exciting baton rouge marsh trip – Whizs through a maze of nut positions on a fan boat and witness from alligators in the wild.
Remains for every budget
Summer humidity is rough in Baton Rouge, so you will probably want to book a comfortable room to rest in the afternoon – that is, unless you put ice cubes in your bra like my Nana.
Not only is food affordable in Baton Rouge, but also accommodations.
A bald stay in the Boardwalk Suites Hotel is only $ 43 per night in July, while the well -known names like Renaissance Baton Rouge HotelConveniently located in the shopping center with air conditioning of Louisiana, are a reasonable $ 137 per night, especially with a spacious swimming pool on the roof to cool down.
For the center, however, remains, Watermark Baton Rouge (Autograph Collection) is the most luxurious hotel in the city, which is going $ 185 this summer, but the quirky Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Offers the best value in the city center for $ 138.
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