Baton Rouge Historical Itinerary

Baton Rouge is rich in history, from the mighty Mississippi River to its museums and historic homes. Explore the stories of the past and learn about how Baton Rouge became the city it is today.

Pictured|Fruitcakes at Zeeland Street

Breakfast at Zeeland Street Market

Start the day with breakfast at Zeeland Street, a Black-owned Garden District eatery serving family recipes for breakfast and lunch since 1992. It offers counter-serve breakfast fare and daily soul food plate lunches. Try the fruitcakes...trust us!

Pictured|BREC's Magnolia Mound
Plan for a minimum of 1.5 hours for guided tour and walking the grounds

Tour BREC's Magnolia Mound

Located just minutes from downtown Baton Rouge, BREC's Magnolia Mound is a rare survivor of the vernacular architecture influenced by early settlers from France and the West Indies. The property includes a 1792 French Creole historic home authentically restored with outbuildings and gardens covering 15 acres, an open-hearth kitchen, overseer's house, quarter house, crop garden pigeonnier and carriage house.

Pictured|LSU Rural Life Museum
Plan for approximately 1.5 hours

LSU Burden Museum & Gardens

The LSU Burden Museum and Gardens includes the LSU Rural Life Museum, the LSU AgCenter Botanical Gardens and Windrush Gardens. Named one of the "Top 10 Outdoor Museums in the World" by the British Museum, the Rural Life Museum transports you back to 19th century Louisiana. The museum offers an immense collection of artifacts from farms, plantations, and households. the open-air museum has a five-star rating from AAA and features more than 30 unique, historic buildings.

Pictured|Jubans Restaurant
Tip: Try the Hallelujah Crab!

Dinner at Juban's Restaurant

For over 40 years, the local family-owned Juban's Restaurant has cultivated the reputation as one of Baton Rouge's first and most popular dining spots for fine dining and continues the traditions in a beautifully enhanced establishment, decor, and menu.