100 North Blvd., (225) 342-0500.
This exquisite castellated building tells the story of Baton Rouge's colorful political history. It is filled with grand spaces and interesting architectural features--the piece de resistance being a majestic 1880 iron spiral staircase in the center. The historic building’s very own ghost, Sarah Morgan, who speaks in the well-done “Ghost of the Castle” film, which provides a brief history of the building. Here you’ll learn about the long legacy of assassinated governor Huey Long, and you’ll also have the opportunity to see the desk used by every governor and to stand at a podium where you can see actual speeches on teleprompters.
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exterior of Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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| iron spiral staircase at Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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| stained-glass dome at Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
900 N. Third Street, (225) 342-7317. Daily 8am-4:30pm.
At 34 stories and 450-feet high, this is the tallest state capitol in the United States. Its 27th floor observation deck provides a panoramic bird’s eye view of Baton Rouge, the Mississippi River, and the Exxon mobile refinery—the largest in the U.S. Governor Huey P. Long, who was assassinated inside, made it happen during the 1930s. He is now buried on the grounds under his statue, which faces this working capitol. Inside, you can also view the ornate Senate and House Chambers.
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| exterior of Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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view of Huey P. Long statue from top of Louisiana State Capitol
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| interior of Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
660 N. Fourth Street, (225) 342-5428. Tu-Sat 9am-5pm. $6, seniors $5, under 13 free.
The Louisiana State Capitol Building looks beautiful. It's the kind of place I love to visit.
ReplyDeleteYou captured some great photos of these places, especially the capitol building. Your piece shows potential visitors that there are places to go to in Louisiana other than the Big Easy.
ReplyDeleteLots of great history in Baton Rouge, but what about the food? Can't visit without going crazy on the Cajun grub.
ReplyDeleteMine was a whirlwind visit. The closest I got to food was visiting a spice shop for a lunch demo, http://travelswithcarole.blogspot.com/2016/06/things-to-do-red-stick-spice-co-baton.html
DeleteFeel free to add in a link or two to some places you recommend!
I am going to put this post somewhere safe. David and I are planning a trip to Louisiana in 2018 so your list will come in handy.
ReplyDeleteI love that stained-glass dome at Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI thought the West Virginia State Capitol is the tallest. But it us only 292 feet. Loved this, especially with those great photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful architecture and landscaping! Thanks for sharing the pictures of the Louisiana capitol.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see the Old State Capitol - lots of history and a wonderful building.
ReplyDeleteThat stained glass dome of the Old State Capitol is incredible. I once worked as a stained-glass maker and can appreciate the amount of work that would have gone into creating that work of art!
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