Why We Love It
Prominently located in downtown Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Old State Capitol is best known for its stained glass dome and cast iron staircase. The 65-year-old National Historic Landmark has withstood war, fire and abandonment, and it’s a standing testament to the resiliency of Louisiana and its people.
A Must Do
After you walk the cast iron stairs and take in the beauty of the rotunda, you should watch the 12-minute, 4D immersive theatrical film “Ghost of the Castle.” It depicts the life of the titular ghost, Sarah Morgan, in an authentic Civil War-era setting. Exit by rolling down the hill and visiting the Old Governor’s Mansion, the Old State Capitol’s sister museum just down the street.
