Discover the Highlands-Perkins neighborhood in Baton Rouge — walkable streets, local dining, LSU proximity, and easy access to downtown. The Bengal puts you right in the heart of it. The Bengal is conveniently situated in the Highlands-Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, just 1.6 miles south of Louisiana State University. You're within minutes of Tiger Stadium, downtown Baton Rouge, Perkins Road restaurants, and the LSU lakes trails. Bus routes and bike-friendly roads make car-free living easy.