downtown

Brtravelgirl

Downtown Baton Rouge has come a long way in the last 10 years. It all started with Manship Theatre and Shaw Center for the Arts. We used to have only a few dumpy restaurants that really only did business because they were the only game in town during the week and on game days.We now have many great restaurants, music and theatre venues, bars and even shops in our downtown. I never thought I would see this happen. The influx of hotel space and living spaces will only continue the revitalization of downtown Baton Rouge. Seriously, if you haven't been down here in the last 10 years, come by and visit!Fridays: Live After FiveSaturdays: Farmer's Market/Art MarketSundays: Music in the SquareAnytime-- Old Governor's Mansion, the State Museum, the science museum, Spanish and Beauregard Towns during the day and Third Street at night.

JimC636

Good visit. Many of the roads leading to the capitol on the river side were closed for either repair or a moving being shot. Had to go in circles two times before we could figure out how to get out.

r1manchester

downtown baton Rogue is complicated enough with all its one-way streets, but now there is a lot of construction and the local drivers don't care if you are from out of town, it's just get out of the way. a mess to say the least.

RNewOrleans

We visited during the Mardi Gras season so our observations may not be typical. Surprisingly, there were plenty of bars, night life, restaurants, music, and other diversions.A full service grocery was also available, a great addition to any downtown area.

sunyatcamp

I can't believe all the changes that have happened in downtown BR. There are so many places to go and do. We now have a town square and a grocery store. Lots of great restaurants and theatres. You can pick and choose the events!

LiketoeatCincinnati

There are lots of historical things to see downtown, along with restaurants, casinos and the river. Parking is easy and walking distances are short.

dfa1975

Downtown Baton Rouge is the right place to live the nightlife. Let's say it's the Shinjuku of Baton Rouge. Artists, politicians and students gather here at night ( mostly in the weekend) to enjoy the parties, the bars and the restaurants that grow on the banks of the Mississippi River. Streets by night are safe and people is nice. Lots of places to hang out with your friends or your soulmate. During the day there are some nice shopping places and it's near the main monuments and museums. I really enjoy it.

Lisa225BatonRouge

Baton Rouge has a really good downtown area. There are many many resturants, bars and outdoor activities on a regular basis. It is not New Orleans but it has its own flavor.

55amyr

Great bands, FREE, kid friendly and always a good time...love that the city has an area for live-free entertainment for families.

alamarisd

I'm not from Louisiana, however, my now wife was essentially born and raised in Baton Rouge. That said, my visit was an incredible experience with her as my tour guide. Downtown Baton Rouge gives you a glimpse of the importance of the Mississippi River and the commerce it provides to the city, an introduce to night life in Louisiana outside of the setting of New Orleans and a preview of the melting pot of architectural styles found throughout southern Louisiana. If you want an introduction to Southern Louisiana, starting with down town Baton Rouge is a safe bet. It was relatively clean, well kept and pleasant.

JamPack1965

Hurrying down I-10, we've never stopped to explore downtown until this weekend. It's a must to see the downtown of Baton Rouge and what great things it has to offer!!!

LSU2003MPA

Downtown Baton Rouge is slowly but surely becoming revitalized. With North Boulevard Town Square, new restaurants, new places to live, and a new grocery store on the way, Downtown Baton Rouge has something to offer to just about everyone.

RahulMD

Its an okay downtown area, but I really expected something bigger for something the size of the Baton Rouge metro area which is more populous than New Orleans. There are some good historical places such as the state capital and the old state capital and some museums. The nightlife is centered around 3rd street. Even then there aren't a huge selection of bars and clubs. If you leave 3rd street, the place is a ghost town at night. Even on a weekend night it wasn't hard to get into any of the bars and clubs, and they didn't charge a cover. It seemed pretty safe at night as there were many groups of girls or single girls walking the street and the there is a good police presence on 3rd street which was very comforting. There are also some good hotels such as the Hampton Inn and the Hotel Indigo.

WorldTravelers34

My wife and I recently spent a few hours in downtown Baton Rouge. This was our first time to Baton Rouge. We walked downtown on a Thursday afternoon and it looked like a ghost town. There were no lines to get into the Capitol and museum. Most of the shops in the downtown area close at 5:00pm.

MarNune

Downtowns everywhere seem to go through revivals every few years. Baton Rouge downtown has become an interesting and inviting destination. Museums, restaurants, bars, hotels, and residential are all on the upswing. Lofts, condos, and apartments are filling up. A little slow are the support businesses, like drugstores and groceries. But it is a positive and inviting area. The river can now be enjoyed, with walking and bike paths and more to come.