Being the capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is rich in sights and monuments that stand as a testament to the history of the state. As one of the fastest growing cities in the country, a new attraction pops up in Baton Rouge every other day. However, there are a few most popular attractions that are absolute must visits.

Old State Capitol:The Old State Capitol of Louisiana is a national historic landmark overlooking the famous Mississippi River. The castle like structure of this building makes it an architectural wonder that has been a recipient of several international awards for architecture and exhibit design. The capitol houses several state-of-the-art exhibits that draw a slew of visitors each year.

Shaw Center for the Arts:Shaw Center for the Arts is a contemporary visuals and performing art facility that features the Manship Theatre, LSU School of Art Gallery, LSU Museum of Art, Brunner Gallery, and LSU Museum Store and Community School for the Arts. The facility also houses several retail outlets and eateries such as the Tsunami, PJ`s Coffee House and Capital City Grill.

Hollywood Casino:This is the place to visit for travelers seeking non-stop fun and excitement in Baton Rouge. The casino offers 24-hour gaming excitement with more than 1,100 slots and most popular table games. Feel like a star as you experience celebrity-style service, free valet parking and live weekend entertainment at the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge.

Blue Bayou/Dixie Landin`:Blue Bayou/Dixie Landin` are two of the most popular family entertainment parks in the city. While Blue Bayou is a water park, Dixie Landin` is an amusement park containing over 26 rides and 10 games. Visit the parks to enjoy an exciting and fun time with the entire family at Baton Rouge.

Even though Baton Rouge is a popular travel destination, it falls a little short in the high-end luxury lodging options. Still, even four star hotels in the city are quite luxurious and lavish, making your Baton Rouge vacation an affair to remember. The city is home to a reasonable selection of lodgings and accommodation with the most popular ones among them being quite moderately priced. Mid-range hotels around Interstate I-10 and around the city outskirts are quite good lodging options for the travelers.

Luxury Hotels:The city has no noteworthy top-end five stars to boast of. However, there are a couple of four star hotels like Embassy Suites Hotel and Hilton Baton Rouge that are lavish and conveniently located. Being located near all major city attractions, these are much preferred options by international travelers.

Mid-Range Hotels:Mid-range motels and hotels are ideal lodging options for travelers who wish to have a luxurious stay at a reasonable cost. Some of the best options in this category include Hampton Inn, Aspen Suites Hotel and Hyatt Place Baton Rouge. Other good options in the same category include Hilton Garden, Springhill Suites or Radisson Hotel.

Budget Hotels:Budget accommodation options are available in the city in the form of hotels, motels, inns and guest houses. Travelers on a shoestring budget can take their pick from options like Ramada Inn, Holiday Inn or Comfort Suites.

A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry is required by all nationals visiting United States of America.

Visa is not required by nationals of Britain, Canada, Australia and all EU countries for stays of up to 90 days. However, nationals of Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Cyprus and Poland do require a visa as they`re not included in the visa waiver program. All nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports.

With a pleasant climate and low humidity, the spring season (March-April) and fall (October-November) is the best time to visit the city of Baton Rouge. Many of the city`s popular events and festivals also take place during the spring season. Even though rainfall is evenly spread, summer time should be avoided as it can get pretty hot and humid in the city during this time.

Being the south most capital city in the United States, Baton Rouge has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters and moderate to high rainfall. Due to the city`s proximity with coastline, the metropolitan region is exposed to hurricanes. Snowfall used to be rare phenomena; however it has been snowing in Baton Rouge since last three winters.

Currency:US Dollar is the unit of currency used in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Banks and ATMs can be readily found all around the city. Visit any of the major banks, hotels or foreign exchange bureaus to exchange foreign currency in the city. Most credit cards and travelers checks are widely accepted in Baton Rouge.

Language:Just like in the whole of United States, English is the language spoken by the majority of population in Baton Rouge.