The Louisiana Story
Here, in this little corner of the American South, where European traditions blend with Caribbean influences, the history is as colorful as the local architecture; the food is the stuff of legend. Haitian and African Creoles developed an exotic,spicy cuisine and were instrumental in creating jazz and Zydeco.
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BATON ROUGE
Named by French explorer Iberville 300 years ago for the “red stick” along a Mississippi River bluff, Baton Rouge has been shaped by a variety of cultural and environmental influences.Today, Baton Rouge’s rich cultural tradition can be seen in our unique attractions, heard in our Zydeco, Blues and Cajun music, and tasted in our blend of Creole, African-American, French and Spanish cuisine. Baton Rouge is truly the center of Louisiana’s cultural excitement with more than 225 reasons to stick around!
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LAFAYETTE
Welcome to Lafayette – the heart of Cajun Country and the cultural center of Louisiana’s heritage. Here you’ll discover the rich history of our French, Spanish and Caribbean ancestors. There’s something for everyone, so prepare to be enlightened, educated and most of all entertained. To learn more, click Lafayette Travel and Like Facebook/LafayetteTravel or Follow @lafayettetravel.
NEW ORLEANS
Tropical in climate, lush in setting, exotic in architecture and sensual in atmosphere, New Orleans is a worldly, yet richly creative environment like no other. Here, we not only appreciate and support our cultural legacy, we celebrate it in every way we can. It’s no wonder that the city has been — and continues to be — a favorite muse for an incredible legacy of artists, artisans, performers, musicians, writers and chefs. To learn more, click below.
New Orleans Convention Visitors Bureau.DOWNTOWN HOTEL PARTNERS
HOST HOTEL
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center (Host Hotel)
201 Lafayette Street
6 Blocks from the Start/Finish
$136 – $189/Night (Event codes and special offers TBD)
225.344.5866 - Ask for Louisiana Marathon room block
Enjoy the historic surroundings of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center hotel. Located downtown less than five minutes to the Louisiana State Capitol and 3 miles from Louisiana State University. Take the complimentary shuttle to and from the airport and within a five-mile radius of our Baton Rouge, LA hotel. Breathe easy in our smoke-free environment.
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Hotel Indigo
200 Convention Street
6 Blocks from the Start/Finish
$139/Night
Code: LM3
225.343.1515 // 877.270.1392 - Ask for Louisiana Marathon room block
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge-Downtown Riverfront offers each guest a blend of modern contemporary living with the best in traditional hospitality. Our hotel consists of 93 smoke free guest rooms, each with flat screen, high definition televisions, coffee maker, spa inspired showers.
[Pet Friendly]
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Hampton Inn
462 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
3 1/2 blocks to Start/Finish
$159 – $179/Night
Code: 2014 Louisiana Marathon
225-382-2100 - Ask for Louisiana Marathon room block
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Belle of Baton Rouge
102 France St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
.9 miles or 13 blocks to Start/Finish
Located in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, our hotel is the ideal location to spend the night and experience everything this fine city has to offer. We are just steps away from the Baton Rouge River Center, the beautiful and scenic Mississippi River, enriching museums and the delectable restaurants featuring the best in Louisiana cuisine.
(Includes $10 in cash play at casino, complimentary Grab ‘N Go breakfast breakfast, free wireless internet and self parking)
(800) 266-2692
225.242.2600 - Ask for Louisiana Marathon room block
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Visit Belle of Baton Rouge
Crowne Plaza
4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
4.5 miles to the Start/Finish
$TBD/Night – Code: Louisiana Marathon
*Race Day guests will be provided with a complimentary Grab ‘N Go breakfast if room is booked within the block
(800) 678-4065 - Ask for Louisiana Marathon room block
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Marriott Courtyard Baton Rouge
4 miles to the Start/Finish
$TBD/Night
888.364.1200 – Ask for Louisiana Marathon room block
*Race Day guests will be provided with a complimentary Grab ‘N Go breakfast if room is booked within the block
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DoubleTree by Hilton
4964 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
4.5 Miles to Start/Finish
$TBD/Night
225.925-1005
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Radisson Baton Rouge Hotel
2445 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
3.3 Miles to the Expo
$TBD/Night
225.236.4000 – Call hotel and mention Louisiana Marathon for rate
The Cook Hotel
2.7 Miles to the Expo
$TBD/Night
225.383.2665 (Mention Louisiana Marathon)
Hotel Information
Nottoway Plantation & Resort
22 Miles to the Expo, 20 minutes from Start/Finish
Special Marathon Discount – Code: LAMARATHON
225.545.2730 (Mention Louisiana Marathon)
*Includes breakfast and a tour of Nottoway’s 53,000 sq.ft. historic mansion, the largest antebellum
mansion in the South.
Hotel Information
AIR TRAVEL
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Fly MSY
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Fly BTR
