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Welcome to the beautifully historic capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge! Our fair city is located in the East Baton Rouge Parish, a convenient 1 ?? hour's drive from the major urban center of New Orleans. Nearby parishes include West Baton Rouge Parish, East Feliciana Parish, West Feliciana Parish, Iberville Parish, Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish and St. Helena Parish.

The Greater Baton Rouge metro area, or "Capital Area", consistently ranks high as a Top 10 destination for young professionals and entrepreneurs, due to our strong economy. The backbone of this economic strength is Baton Rouge's status as a major player in many diverse fields: industry, petrochemicals, medicine, shipping and research are among the strongest in the American South, with the Port of Baton Rouge the furthest upstream location capable of receiving Panamax ships and among the top 10 largest ports of the United States.

Baton Rouge's southeast location on the Mississippi River, compounded with its strategic positioning on the first bluff upriver from the Mississippi River Delta, the Istrouma Bluff, is a key component to continued success as a city, both in the contemporary day and throughout our history. Our unique geography creates a natural barrier, protecting our residents from flooding, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. Additionally, Baton Rouge has built an extensive levee system into our infrastructure, providing additional security for our citizens.

Our name and our unique cultural history dates back to 1699, when the French explorer Sieur d'Iberville led exploration parties up the Mississippi River. The boundaries between the tribal hunting grounds of the indigenous Houma and Bayou Goula tribes were demarcated by reddish cypress poles, often spearing small animals from the hunt. These poles and their location were called le b??ton rouge, or ???the red stick???, by the explorers. Explore our history in the Neo-Gothic medieval castle of our Old Louisiana State Capitol or the art-deco New Louisiana State Capitol, the historic homes of our districts and ledgers, with everything from antebellum plantations and Italian Renaissance style to modern and contemporary buildings. The Louisiana State Museum, Odell S. Williams Now and Then African American Museum, Arsenal Museum, Bogan Fire Station, Old Louisiana State Capitol Museum, LSU Museum of Natural Science, Old Governor's Mansion and the USS Kidd are other historical destinations of interest. To get into nature in Baton Rouge, look no further than our extensive park system, run through BREC (The Recreation & Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge). Other natural attractions include the Baton Rouge Zoo, LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens, Magnolia Mound Plantation, Cohn Memorial Arboretum, Bluebonnett Swamp and the LSU Hilltop Arboretum. LSU Tigers, Baton Rouge Redfish 7, the Baton Rouge Tigers, the Capitals and the Southern University Jaguars are just a few of the locally based sports teams our community roots for.

Baton Rouge has an expanding visual arts scene, which is centered downtown. This increasing collection of venues is anchored by the Shaw Center for the Arts. Additionally, the Brunner Gallery, LSU Museum of Art, Besthoff Sculpture Garden, the Manship Theatre, Louisiana Art and Science Museum, Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, Baton Rouge Gallery, Baton Rouge Little Theater, Baton Rouge River Center, Opera Louisiane, Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre, Reilly Theater, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, River Center Music Hall, Louisiana Sinfonetta and the Louisiana Youth Orchestra keep the arts vibrant in Baton Rouge. And who can speak of Louisiana without mentioning the food? Our bars, pubs, and nightclubs offer dancing, drinks, and a diverse social scene to enjoy, whether you're in the mood for a po-boy and zydeco music, a slice of pizza and a rock band, shrimp etouffee and the blues, or sushi on the top floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts overlooking the Mississippi River.

Every day in Baton Rouge is an event but if you're looking for even more excitement, there's seasonal and annual festivals scheduled throughout the year. Mardi Gras, FestforAll, Jambalaya Festival, Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, Balfa Cajun/Creole Heritage Week, Louisiana Book Festival, Magnolia Mound Cajun Festival, The Art Melt, Louisiana Earth Day, The Nutcracker ??? A Tale from the Bayou, Baton Rouge River Center, Pennington Balloon Festival, Baton Rouge Blues Week Festival, Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival and Red Stick International Animation Festival are just a few of the local favorites that aren't to be missed. So call Dee Mather to let your ???good times??? in Baton Rouge start rolling-Laissez les bon temps roulez!