- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Dog Park and Landmarks.
- From Louisiana State University to Downtown, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Baton Rouge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gonzales, Zachary, Denham Springs and Thibodaux.
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Play laser-tag at 40,000-square-foot fun zone, which features an on-site restaurant
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As the old housing the former governors, The Old Governor's Mansion is a historic building filled with crystal chandeliers, marble staircases, and grand pianos. Visitors can learn about its history on a group tour.
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Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the USS Kidd is a Fletcher-class warship that saw combat during the Second World War and the Korean War. It is now a museum and military history interpretive center.
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660 N. 4th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Located in the state's capitol, the Louisiana State Museum Baton Rouge is a repository of historical artifacts and documents. It emphasizes the role of the French and early American influences in the region's development.
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Rural Louisiana of the 19th century is brought back to life with the LSU Rural Life Museum. The Exhibit Barn that features hundreds of artifacts, the Plantation Quarters that are composed of several period buiilds, and Louisiana Folk Architecture that shows different houses of the state compose the outdoor muse…
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Whether you're there for a show or just to enjoy the fountains, the Shaw Center for the Arts offers a variety of attractions to appeal to many people. Enjoy films, comedy performances, photo shoots, art demonstrations, and much more.
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At the Mall of Louisiana, guests will have the opportunity to shop at locations like Sears, JCPenney, and Macy's. Visitors of the site can also watch movies at the AMC movie theatre, which features fifteen screens.
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The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is located in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the Mississippi River. The art galleries feature many permanent exhibits of fine art while the science exhibits include ancient Egyptian artifacts, Planetarium, and more.
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Adjacent to the State Capitol 900 State Capital Drive, Baton Rouge, LA
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The historic Old Arsenal Museum is an educational museum that contains exhibits about the history of the State Capitol grounds and the historic powder magazine. The museum is open from Tuesday through Saturday.
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Circle Bowl is a bowling alley offering both league and open play. This bowling alley also offers galactic bowling, and glow bowling, as well as a game arcade and a snack bar.
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Providing entertainment for all ages, All Star Lanes is more than a bowling center. Along with bowling leagues for both youth and adults, the facility is equipped with a snack bar and an outdoor miniature golf course.