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Forest Community Park

Forest Community Park

2.9

This is a park with lawns, walking trails, playgrounds and a lake, making it a great place to relax.

Baton Rouge · 11.4 km from downtown
Liberty Lagoon

Liberty Lagoon

2.9
Baton Rouge · 3 km from downtown
Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese

2.8
Baton Rouge · 11.4 km from downtown
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

2.8

Good place to relax with plenty of places to sit and rest. Interesting place for those who like seeing birds, squirrels, lizards, frogs and other animals or insects.

Baton Rouge · 10.4 km from downtown
Burden Museum & Gardens

Burden Museum & Gardens

2.8
East Baton Rouge Parish · 6.4 km from Baton Rouge
Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist

2.8
Baton Rouge · 2 km from downtown
Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

2.8
Baton Rouge · 5 km from downtown
Perkins Road Community Park

Perkins Road Community Park

2.8
Baton Rouge · 7.2 km from downtown
Capitol Park Museum

Capitol Park Museum

2.8
Baton Rouge · 4.5 km from downtown
North Sherwood Forest Community Park

North Sherwood Forest Community Park

2.8
Baton Rouge · 8.3 km from downtown

Experiences you can't miss in Baton Rouge

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Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour
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Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour

4.6/5
· 121 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
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92.6% of travelers recommend
FromAU$22.29
2-hour Eco-Swamp Tour
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2-hour Eco-Swamp Tour

5.0/5
· 27 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
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27 consecutive positive reviews
FromAU$115.31
Lafayette: Cajun History & Folklore Walking Tour
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Lafayette: Cajun History & Folklore Walking Tour

5.0/5
· 2 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
English
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FromAU$28.73
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
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Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

4.8/5
· 4.7k reviews
Duration: 465 mins
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94.9% of travelers recommend
FromAU$188.35
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
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Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

4.3/5
· 1.7k reviews
Duration: 330 mins
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FromAU$127.96
Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans
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Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans

4.8/5
· 169 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
Free cancellation
96.4% of travelers recommend
FromAU$218.54
New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation Tour and Transportation
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New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation Tour and Transportation

5.0/5
· 2 reviews
Duration: 4.5 hrs
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FromAU$108.10
Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
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Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

4.7/5
· 472 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
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80 consecutive positive reviews
FromAU$230.04

Featured Culture & history in Baton Rouge

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Baton Rouge Highlights Audio Tour: Capital Heritage and Historic Waterfront
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Baton Rouge Highlights Audio Tour: Capital Heritage and Historic Waterfront

Duration: 1 hr
Filipino
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20% off
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FromAU$10.31AU$12.89
New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation
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New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

5.0/5
· 17 reviews
Duration: 300–465 mins
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FromAU$127.86
Whitney Plantation: Tour from New Orleans
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Whitney Plantation: Tour from New Orleans

Duration: 5 hrs
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FromAU$127.81
Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with Transportation From Downtown
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Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with Transportation From Downtown

4.2/5
· 135 reviews
Duration: 4 hrs
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FromAU$113.59
Laura Plantation: Union Soldiers Guided Tour
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Laura Plantation: Union Soldiers Guided Tour

Duration: 50 mins
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FromAU$46.75
From New Orleans: Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour
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From New Orleans: Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

5.0/5
· 4 reviews
Duration: 3 hrs
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New Orleans: Laura Plantation Real Creole Stories Tour
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New Orleans: Laura Plantation Real Creole Stories Tour

4.9/5
· 14 reviews
Duration: 75 mins
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What are the must-do things in Baton Rouge?

Don't miss these attractions in Baton Rouge: Forest Community Park, Liberty Lagoon, and Chuck E. Cheese. If you like Day tours, try Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour. If you enjoy Culture & history, try Baton Rouge Highlights Audio Tour: Capital Heritage and Historic Waterfront.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour, 2-hour Eco-Swamp Tour, and Lafayette: Cajun History & Folklore Walking Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 6, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Baton Rouge is around AUD 22.29 – AUD 230.04. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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