Welcome to Baton Rouge
Get ready to experience the vibrant charm of Louisiana's capital city!
Baton Rouge is the beating heart of our state’s unique culture, blending unforgettable flavors, lively arts, and rich traditions into one dynamic destination.
While you're here for your meeting, we invite you to explore all that our city has to offer—because in Baton Rouge, there's always something to discover.
To make your visit effortless, we’ve compiled resources to help you plan your time outside the meeting room. From must-see attractions and cultural events to insider tips on where to dine and unwind, we’ve got you covered.
So sit back, relax, and let us handle the details. After all, southern hospitality is what we do best. We’re thrilled to have you in Baton Rouge and can’t wait for you to experience our city!
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Quick Facts about Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge's weather ranges from the 40s through the 70s from January to March, the 60s through 80s for April through June, 70s from 90s for the summer through September, and dips to the 50s through the 70s for October through December.
Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital city, but it's also unique for having two state capitol buildings – the Old State Capitol, which looks like a castle, and the tallest capitol building in the U.S., the New State Capitol, standing 450 feet tall.
Baton Rouge is home to Louisiana State University (LSU) and Southern University, the only city in the U.S. to host both a major research university and a historically Black university (HBCU).
Known as “Death Valley,” LSU’s Tiger Stadium becomes a city of its own on Saturday nights, seating a total of 102,321 screaming fans!
Baton Rouge has become a filming hotspot, attracting productions for major films and TV shows. Movies like Pitch Perfect, Django Unchained, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn were all filmed in or around the city, taking advantage of its varied scenery and state tax incentives for the film industry.
The famous chicken finger chain, Raising Cane's, started right here in Baton Rouge. The first location opened near LSU in 1996, and it's now a beloved brand nationwide. You can still visit the Original Raising Cane's today!
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