Rising above the Mississippi River is the Old Louisiana State Capitol, the former home of the state legislature from 1830 to 1932 until the current Art Deco capitol was completed.
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Stepping aboard the USS Kidd, a WWII-era destroyer, is one of the coolest things to do in Baton Rouge. First, it’s not just a gimmicky replica. It’s one of the most authentically restored battleships on the planet.
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If you want to get a feel for what life was like in Louisiana back in the 18th and 19th centuries, then you need to pay a visit to the LSU Rural Life Museum. This living history museum is located on the grounds of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens.
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Home tо оvеr 2,000 animals, reptiles, and birds coming from all over the world, the Baton Rouge Zoo is one of the top Baton Rouge attractions for families in our book. Picnic spots and snack stands are available throughout the zoo, so you can make a day of it!
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For history and architecture enthusiasts, a visit to the Magnolia Mound Plantation is a must-do in Baton Rouge. This plantation house was built in 1791 and is one of the best-preserved examples of French Colonial architecture in the United States.
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