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Fill up on fried catfish, jambalaya, gumbo, and shrimp etouffee at one of countless Cajun restaurants across the area. Among the local favorites is Boutin's, which has nightly Cajun music and a deck overlooking the bayou.
Step into the Old South on a day trip to some of Louisiana's historic plantations, including nearby Nottoway Plantation, and centuries-old Destrehan Plantation. With its stately main house, slave cabins, and swamp tours, Evergreen Plantation in Edgard also makes a good trip.
Play blackjack on the banks of the Mississippi at two riverboat casinos: the Belle of Baton Rouge and the Hollywood Casino. They also have an array of slots and other table games.
Celebrate Fat Tuesday in Baton Rouge, where Mardi Gras is smaller than in the Big Easy but still substantial, with parades and parties in and around downtown.

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Hotels

Stockade Bed And Breakfast

8860 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Map

Distance: 5.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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Night RV Park

14740 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70819 Map

Distance: 7.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Port Hudson State Historic Site

236 Hwy. 61
Jackson, Louisiana 70748

Distance: 18.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This is a preserved Civil War battlefield on the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and St. Francisville.... Read More

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Audubon State Historic Site

11788 Hwy. 965
St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775

Distance: 25.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Located just outside St. Francisville, Audubon State Historic Site features the plantation where John James Audubon came to paint and tutor. ... Read More

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Clear Springs Recreation Area

Clear Springs Rd. (County Rd. 104)
1200 Hwy. 184 East
Meadville, Mississippi 39653

Distance: 26.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This recreation area in the Homochitto National Forest offers camping, swimming, hiking, and mountain biking in the hillsides of Southwest Mississippi.... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Baton Rouge

	Distance (mi.)
New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport	62.4 map
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport	251.8 map
Houston Hobby Airport	254.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Baton Rouge

	Distance (mi.)
Baton Rouge Ryan Airport	5.7 map
Lafayette/New Iberia Lafayette Regional Airport	53.4 map
Gulfport Biloxi Regional Airport	124.6 map

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Originating	From
Pittsburgh (PIT) to New Orleans (MSY)	$149
Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY)	$156
Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans (MSY)	$162
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New Orleans (MSY)	$168
Kansas City (MKC) to New Orleans (MSY)	$171

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Trip Ideas

Historic Ramble
Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee

Baton Rouge Vacation Rentals

The River House

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Utensils

from: $135

Baton Rouge United States - The Stockade

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Toaster, Towels, VCR

from: $155