Travel Guide: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

this southern US town is known as the
red stick welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’ll be continuing our travel
series with a look at Baton Rouge
Louisiana found in Southeast Louisiana
Baton Rouge is the capital and the
second largest city in the state the
city is located along the Mississippi
River
Baton Rouge is home to many beautiful
regions and neighborhoods that are
representative of the vibrant culture of
Louisiana make sure to check out some of
the vast plantations and other charming
architecture that give this city its
southern Flair the town’s residents are
served by two local universities
Louisiana State University and Southern
University these schools both have an
important presence in the city from
their museums to their sports teams and
even their marching bands the climate of
Baton Rouge is typical of southern US
states it’s semi tropical heat and
humidity lasts throughout the summer
months from May to September even
winters are mild and short so anytime is
a great time to visit this southern
capital city take advantage of the great
weather and enjoy any number of outdoor
activities year round
for example grab your clubs and play one
of the city’s golf courses or take in
the beautiful scenery along the
Mississippi River and be sure to see a
real Louisiana bayou while you’re in the
area Louisiana is a state that is
bursting with unique culture and Baton
Rouge is no different from the city’s
abundance of restaurants its music and
arts venues and its many museums there
is never a dull moment in fact Baton
Rouge is renowned for its typical
Louisiana cuisine and its huge variety
of restaurants so don’t forget to taste
some of the local fare the nightlife is
not to be missed either and of course
one of the most famous aspects of
Louisiana culture is Mardi Gras and
Baton Rouge is home to some lively
parades and festivities by visiting one
of these events you’ll really get an
idea of what southern hospitality has to
offer