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.
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.
The Old Governor's Mansion
Take a tour of this striking Georgian mansion, which has rooms dedicated to the life and work of historic Louisiana governors.
Top hotels in Merrydale
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
Hotel is convenient to the highway and not very far from LSU. But it’s old and is in need of refurbishing. Rooms are outdated.
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
We definitely enjoyed our stay at this hotel and it was reasonably priced. Very friendly staff and Management stopped by to check on everyone in the dining area while we were enjoying the complimentary food and drinks. The room/hotel overall seemed very clean. Unfortunately, we did not have time ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/I-10
nice facility, friendly staff, spacious room, and good breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Great customer service, beautiful room, clean property, great food
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Not the greatest stay
Reviewed on 14 Jan, 2026
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
Breakfast was delicious, lobby & the entire building was clean & beautiful. Staff was friendly, they had live music at the bar. We plan to hold a girls shopping weekend in the fall & will stay at this hotel once again. I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 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 Circle Bowl and Mid-City Shopping Center.
Mid City North
If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Red Dragon Listening Room are top sights worth seeing.
Broadmoor
Visitors to Broadmoor like its restaurants and shopping, and Circle Bowl is a sight worth a stop.
Mid City South
While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Corporate Square Mall and Independence Park Tennis Center.
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Gateway 12 Shopping Center and Sherwood South Shopping Center if you have time to explore the area.
Downtown East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown East and surrounding area, you can visit Red Dragon Listening Room and The Old Governor's Mansion.
