Merrydale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Our pick of the best Merrydale Hotel Deals
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Still under construction. Beautiful rooms. Most staff was helpful and pleasant. Dining facilities are not up to standard. Many items on the menu were not available. I left one restaurant after being told 4 times that my selections were unavailable.(Sorry, we are out of ...) I went to the other restaurant, ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
The accesible room was not very accessible. The shower is not a roll in shower, you still have to step over the side of a high tub. There is no shower seat, no sprayer head that comes down and the shampoo, conditioner and body wash are hanging too high to reach by someone seated. (We went and bought ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
bar great; a/c shower awesome!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
was good
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
Room was very nice and had a nice view. Restaurant was amazing.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
Breakfast was meh, i think a continental breakfast would have been better. The room was clean however our balcony door handle was broken and house keeping never came. The front desk staff was awesome, so overall not the best but definitely not the worst
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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.
Scotlandville
While visiting Scotlandville, you might make a stop by sights like Baton Rouge Zoo and Anna T. Jordan Community Park.
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 Botanical Gardens.
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.
