Old Ferry Landing — Attraction in Port Allen

Went on 4th of July to watch the fireworks from the Mississippi River.. It was great.. Great view of the state capital.. the music was very good.. the place is very clean and they had play areas for the kids.. benches.. old lamp posts that I love.. its on the levee with a concrete walkway.. completely accessible to those in wheelchairs or mobile chairs.. lots of history and information on the site.. good family place.. we got Cuban sandwiches from the food truck.. delicious.. only have food at certain events.. but thats okay.. Baton Rouge is loaded with great places to eat and the Port Allen...

This spot is perfect for watching the sunrise over the city—peaceful, beautiful, and a great way to start the day. Afterward, we enjoyed wandering through the nearby historic cemetery, which added a really interesting layer to the experience. I imagine it would be just as stunning to see the city lights from here at night, though I’m not sure how safe the area would feel after dark. We felt perfectly safe just before and during sunrise, but as always in Baton Rouge, it’s important to stay aware of your...

Historic site of the ferry landing from Baton Rouge on the east banks of the Mississippi to Port Allen on the west side. The ferry itself was discontinued after the completion of the nearby Horace Wilkinson Bridge.

The Ferry Landing site is now a scenic overlook with a good view of Baton Rouge and the Mississippi as it flows past. Plenty of benches and seating space, and a few informational displays spread out at different...