Life in the Capital City

Welcome to Louisiana! We’re excited for the opportunity to serve as your home builder in Baton Rouge. D.R. Horton offers single-family homes in this area, with our spacious, open-concept floor plans featuring up to five bedrooms.

From top universities and institutions, breathtaking scenery and a vibrant culture, the capital of Louisiana offers plenty of activities to fit your lifestyle needs. Whether you’re taking a nature hike with your kids at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, enjoying a romantic evening in downtown Baton Rouge, or discovering local culture in the Arts & Entertainment District – the Baton Rouge community offers a variety of ways to help make your new house a home.    

School Districts

Ascension Parish School Board
Livingston Parish Public Schools
Zachary Community School Board

Parks and Recreation

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center: This award-winning, 103-acre space is dedicated to the preservation of the flora and fauna native to the area with a 9,500 square-foot ecology center, educational programs, and plenty of recreational amenities.

Urban Design

The Capital Area Transit System (CATS): As the main public transit service for Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes, this system offers an expansive fleet of 29 bus lines to provide more than 2 million rides annually.

Nightlife

Downtown Baton Rouge: Composed of four unique, architecturally vibrant neighborhoods, the downtown area of Baton Rouge offers an array of nightclubs, restaurants, pubs and music venues with an equally diverse social scene.

Arts and Lifestyle

Arts & Entertainment District: Located in the heart of the city’s downtown and highlighted by Third Street, this cultural community features an abundance of galleries, shops, restaurants, nightlife, festivals, and free concert series — all within walking distance.