Idyllically set on the eastern bank of the magnificent Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is the second largest city as well as the capital of the US state of Indiana. This modern port city boasts a diverse array of visitor attractions such as fascinating history museums, lively Cajan and Creole restaurants, popular Riverboat Casinos, and a number of nature centres focused on protecting the region’s wildlife-filled cypress swamps. Not-to-be-missed sights include the impressive State Capitol building, featuring an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city below; an impressive educational planetarium; and numerous well-restored plantation houses dotted along the banks of the Mississippi River, many of which are open for public viewing.