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Louisiana State Capitol Welcome Center

900 Third Street · Baton Rouge, LA

Why you should go…

Located at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, this is one of the state's network of official welcome centers run by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. Staff provide free state maps, attraction brochures and trip-planning help for visitors touring Louisiana.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Louisiana State Capitol Welcome Center, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Louisiana's Old State Capitol

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    Gothic Revival former statehouse in Baton Rouge, now a free museum on Louisiana political history.

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    13th Gate Escape

    $25–$50

    Escape room venue in downtown Baton Rouge with themed puzzle games for groups of four to ten.

    1.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    History Buff

    West Baton Rouge Museum

    Under $25

    A history museum and historic-building campus preserving West Baton Rouge Parish's sugar and Creole heritage.

    1.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
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    West Baton Rouge Tourist Information Center

    Free

    State-certified visitor center off I-10 offering travel info, maps and a resident alligator mascot.

    3.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Magnolia Wilds

    Under $25

    A family run wildlife safari park in Louisiana with wagon rides, ziplines and animal encounters.

    21 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
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    Lafayette

    Free

    Official visitor bureau for Lafayette, Louisiana, the heart of Cajun and Creole Country.

    51 mi awayMore like this