Port Allen
Port Allen sits across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge, but the mighty waterway does more to unite the two neighbors than separate them. As home to the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, the city is the northernmost deepwater terminal on the Mississippi and a busy crossroads with cargo moving from barges and trains to ocean-going vessels.
Things to Do
Tour the Louisiana State Capitol, the tallest (and most art-deco) capitol in the United States, or catch a home football game at Tiger Stadium. Love inspiration? Visit the ultra-contemporary Shaw Center for the Arts.
Places to Stay
Port Allen and nearby Baton Rouge offer dozens of commercial hotels to stay in, as well as local options like the Cook Hotel & Conference Center or BREC Farr Park.
Food
Port Allen brings Louisiana’s cuisine to life. Enjoy delectable, from-scratch Southern fare at The Chimes and Voodoo BBQ & Grill, or grab a local beer at Tin Roof Brewing Company.
Getting There
It's easy to navigate Port Allen. If you're flying into town, rent a car, hail a taxi or book a rideshare from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
