Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. It was originally founded by a French explorer in 1699, but the area had been home to Native Americans for thousands of years prior. Some evidence has been found to suggest that the area was settled as far back as 12,000 B.C. European settlement began in 1721, and the city was officially incorporated in 1817. Today, the city has a population of about 227,500 people.
Baton Rouge is located on the shores of the Mississippi River, which makes it an important location for the transfer of goods. Because of its location on the river, the area also has a humid subtropical climate. Temperatures hover around 80 or 90 degrees during the summer and drop into the 50s at night. Visitors can expect eight or nine rainy days throughout the fall, winter, and spring months, and 12 to 14 days of rain each month during the summer. Snow is rare, but the area does see some snowfall occasionally during the coldest parts of the winter.
Baton Rouge is also a fantastic place to launch a road trip. Popular destinations from Baton Rouge include Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, Aspen, Colorado, and Savannah, Georgia.
New Orleans Wine & Food Festival – This event, which takes place over a week in June, celebrates wine and food in every form.
The State Fair of Louisiana – This fair, which takes place from April to May in Shreveport, offers fun, games, and entertainment, plus delicious fair foods.
Jazz and Heritage Festival – This New Orleans festival takes place in October and celebrates the best of jazz music and the area’s culture.
There are an incredible number of things to do in Baton Rouge. About 30 miles west of the city, you will find Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge. This 15,000-acre preserve is a great place to see black bears, American alligators, North American river otters, geese, ducks and numerous songbirds. Fairview-Riverside State Park is about 62 miles east of the city. This park is home to the Otis House, which state officials have turned into a museum. You will find hiking trails running under tall oak trees to explore. The park is also home to a large campground and numerous picnic facilities. Blue Bayou Waterpark and Dixie Landing is a great place to beat the heat in the summer. They have many waterslides, including The Racer, where you can race a friend to see who enters the water first. BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is in the city. It is home to animals from 10 worldwide locations. You can see monkeys, tortoises, tigers, hippopotamuses and rhinoceroses. Enjoy viewing the night sky by heading to the Highland Road Park Observatory on most Friday and Saturday nights. Often, on Friday nights, they have a guest speaker on a topic trending in astronomy. They host stargazing parties on most Saturday nights, with many telescopes available for the public to use.
There are plenty of free things to do in Baton Rouge. Learn more about early life in the state by visiting the Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum. Hear fascinating stories about the state's politicians by visiting Louisiana's Old State Capitol. The Barton Arboretum and the BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center are great places to stroll.
There are three large categories of RVs. Class A is the most luxurious. These RVs often have all the amenities you find at home. Class B motorhomes resemble oversized vans. They have basic amenities. These RVs are easier to maneuver when driving. Class C RVs are built on truck or van chassis. They come in many styles, including some with space to haul ATVs, motorcycles, or bicycles. Most RVs for rent in the Baton Rouge area are Class C RVs, but Class A and Class B motorhomes are also available. Many options need to be pulled by a vehicle, but you can also find vans and drivable RVs.
In most areas, the price to rent a motorhome is around $200 a night and the price to rent a towable trailer is around $120 a night.
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