Port Allen, Louisiana travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Port Allen is a town in the River Parishes region of Louisiana that sits directly across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge and is the seat of West Baton Rouge Parish. It takes on a rather gritty and highly industrial character but has a few attractions.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Port Allen

West Baton Rouge Museum

Has some interesting displays about a sugar plantation and creole cottage, among other things.

Water Heritage Trail

Promenade along the Mississippi River that is great for watching barge traffic or looking at the Baton Rouge skyline. It used to be the old ferry landing between the two cities and likewise where US 190 crossed.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Jan. (climate data from nearby Baton Rouge)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge — 7 mi away. Directions
LFT Lafayette Regional Airport, Lafayette — 49 mi away. Directions
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 65 mi away (major hub). Directions

If driving from Baton Rouge, you can take Exit 153 for LA 1 North once across the Horace Wilkinson I-10 bridge and it will put you there.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning West Baton Rouge Museum
Lunch Cou-yon's Cajun Bar-B-Q
Afternoon Water Heritage Trail
Dinner Bergeron's Boudin & Cajun Meats

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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