Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana and the seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, is known for its unique Creole and Cajun cuisine and its lively music, but these are just a part of the city's vibrant culture. The restored antebellum mansions and colonial plantations, museums, gardens, and the downtown riverfront all contribute to Baton Rouge's boast of "authentic Louisiana at every turn."

Baton Rouge, the state capital, is located in Southeast Louisiana, 157 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico and 80 miles WNW of New Orleans via Interstate 10. Baton Rouge is also served by I-12, I-55, I-59 and I-49.

Baton Rouge is one of the largest cities on the Mississippi River and Louisiana's second most populous.

Baton Rouge is home to first-class hotels, quaint bed & breakfasts and historical plantation homes. This city is famous for  its mouth-watering cuisine. Home of the LSU Tigers and Southern Jaguars, there is no better place to catch a game and tailgate.

No doubt, you'll fall in love with regional dishes that reflect our Cajun, Creole, French and Mexican heritage. There are over 900 restaurants in the Baton Rouge area offering every type of menu. From alligator sauce piquant all the way to Zydeco shrimp, the abundance of innovative menus and dishes found throughout our city sometimes makes it difficult for visitors to decide where to eat and what to order!

With its semi-tropical climate, Baton Rouge is the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities such as golf, tennis or sporting events. Baton Rouge is home to several nationally ranked golf courses designed by the biggest names in the sport and the capitol city also offers some of the hottest collegiate sports in the South.

Baton Rouge is rockin' and rollin' to the sounds of jazz, blues and rock at many nightlife stops, and if you're ready to try your luck at the tables, we've got bustling gaming activities, too, and so much more.

While food is undoubtedly our favorite pastime, shopping is a close second. Major shopping centers, pedestrian shops, quaint antique stores, a factory outlet mall, specialty shops for women, men and children, specialty food, wine and seafood shops and unique gift shops, the decision of where to shop is just as difficult as where to eat!

Housing Cost

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $114,300

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 229,553. Baton Rouge covers 76.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 53 feet above sea level.

Area code: 225

Weather

Baton Rouge, LA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.

The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 90.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 40.20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Baton Rouge is 65.08 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 6.36 Inches.

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