Baton Rouge

Named after two Native American tribes, Baton Rouge is the capital city of lively Louisiana. The city certainly possesses the classical southern charm of its home state but is also home to several historic attractions and enjoyable activities. The state symbol is definitively the USS Kidd, an American destroyer that was the location for many films. Also called 'The Red Stick', Baton Rouge is an integral part of the magnetic presence that is the U.S state of Louisiana. 

Paramount to every visit to Baton Rouge is a trip to the USS Kidd Veteran's Memorial Complex, an ode to the U.S Pearl Harbour attacks. The city's affair with history continues with the Old State Capitol Building that is an arresting Gothic castle housing several relevant documents and artwork- a true testament to the region's unique take on American history. The present State Capitol Building is equally impressive- standing 450 tall and notable for its ornate statues and finishings. The Old Governor's Mansion is another attraction that offers a similar political experience to tourists. The Magnolia Mound Plantation is a historically significant building that has been preserved to allow visitors a look into prevalent themes of times past. Louisiana underwent several different periods of drastic changes in its demography and this pre-industrial era of the state has been captured perfectly at the LSU Rural Life Museum. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana State University- a tourist attraction in its own right- this museum simply whets the appetite when it comes to the archival force of Baton Rouge. Some more notable museum attractions include the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum and the Shaw Centre for Arts, the latter of which encompasses an entire city block while overlooking the Mississippi River. The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a distinct conservation space that allows tourists an up-close look at the local flora and fauna while a more comprehensive view of the same can be found within the enclosures of the Baton Rouge Zoo, one of the enjoyable activities to do in the city. 

 The city's distinct image shall imprint memories of U.S destroyers and cultural spaces firmly in your memory.