Baton Rouge

The second-largest city in Louisiana and its capital is Baton Rouge. Both the current, operational capital building and the former capitol building, which currently serves as a museum, are open to visitors. Additionally open for tours is the former Navy warship USS Kidd.

Other historical buildings and museums in Baton Rouge include the Magnolia Mound Plantation House, the Baton Rouge Gallery, and the LSU Rural Life Museum, which depicts rural life in Louisiana in the 19th century. The Baton Rouge Zoo, Blue Bayou Water Park, Dixie Landin', and other family-friendly attractions are available. The neighboring Atchafalaya Basin, the biggest marsh in the country, provides a variety of recreational options.

Louisiana's most well-known tourist destination may be New Orleans, but the state's first capital was Baton Rouge. The 100-year-old campus of Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a sight to behold in the city. Sports arenas, Native American mounds, the Greek amphitheater, and a number of recreational lakes are just a few reasons to spend the day on the LSU campus. Many residents think that the Old State Capitol from the 19th century is even more attractive than the gorgeous Art Deco Louisiana State Capitol.

• Location: Louisiana