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Louisiana State Capitol Welcome Center, Baton Rouge, LA
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Louisiana State Capitol Welcome Center

Louisiana State Capitol Welcome Center is a sightseeing stop in Baton Rouge, LA, part of the Baton Rouge and Cajun Country guide. Cost: free.

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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