Merrydale
Baton Rouge
Popular places to visit
Louisiana State University
Explore the campus of Louisiana State University during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match.
Raising Cane's River Center
Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.
Tiger Stadium
Catch an event at Tiger Stadium during your trip to Baton Rouge. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a football match in the area.
Mall of Louisiana
During your trip to Baton Rouge, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall of Louisiana. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Louisiana State Capitol
Enjoy sweeping city views from the observation deck of this art deco tower, which has witnessed significant moments in Louisiana’s history.
Old State Capitol
Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History.
Things to do
Atchafalaya Basin: 2.5 Hr. Guided Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Merrydale
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Extremely cold
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Clean room and nice staff
Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
Staff was nice. Loved that it had a pool and a restaurant on site and a space to eat that wasn’t our room. Had a 4:30AM flight and checked out 3:30AM only to realize one of the kids left her shoes in the pool are the night before that was locked. But there was an overnight staff person who was able ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
CLean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrydale
Lobdell/Woodale
While there might not be top attractions in Lobdell/Woodale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid-City Shopping Center and Circle Bowl.
Mid City North
If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Mid-City Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Scotlandville
While visiting Scotlandville, you might make a stop by sights like Baton Rouge Zoo and Anna T. Jordan Community Park.
Mid City South
While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Corporate Square Mall and Independence Park Tennis Center.
Park Forest - LA North
While visiting Park Forest - LA North, you might make a stop by sights like Park Forest Shopping Center and Monterrey Village Shopping Center.
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sherwood South Shopping Center and Gateway 12 Shopping Center if you have time to explore the area.
