| breakfast and parking are available. the polished rooms provide wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves and minifridges; some add coffeemakers. there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a sun deck. this casual hotel off interstate 12 is 8 miles from louisiana state university, 9 miles from the old louisiana state capitol, a former statehouse with a museum, and 13 miles from baton rouge zoo. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 1 hr 2
Jimmy Swaggart Ministries (12 min) Blue Bayou Water Park (16 min)
All-ages water park featuring 20 attractions including a kids-only area & multistory water slides. BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center (14 min)
Large facility surrounded by wildlife & plants houses live animal exhibits plus mineral displays. Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum (7 min)
Plantation complex of historic buildings preserves 1800s life with artifacts, exhibits & tours. LSU Museum of Art (13 min)
Campus museum showcasing works ranging from 17th century portraits to contemporary art. BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo (23 min)
Standard, longtime zoo offering a selection of wild mammals, birds & other animals. Louisiana Art & Science Museum (13 min)
Museum complex with kids' science exhibits, a planetarium & galleries spanning the history of art. Louisiana's Old State Capitol (13 min)
Castle-style former statehouse is now a museum dedicated to Louisiana political history. Magnolia Mound Plantation (14 min)
1700s plantation home with restored French Creole architecture features tours from costumed guides. Louisiana State Capitol (14 min) Capitol Park Museum (12 min)
A state museum featuring exhibits on Louisiana history, industry & culture, plus event space. LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens (7 min)
5 mi. of tranquil walking paths, a rose garden & a wetlands area in a relaxed setting. Burden Museum & Gardens (9 min)
440-acre site with botanic gardens, 5 miles of paths & an open-air history museum of rural life. USS KIDD Veterans Museum (13 min)
This veteran battleship-turned-museum features naval history exhibits, ship models & memorials. Celebration Station (5 min)
Amusement park with bumper boats, arcade, mini-golf, go-karts & more as well as American eats. | 
