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Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-most populous city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River.
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- Casinos. Lake Charles is southwest Louisiana’s largest city, with an entire vacation’s worth of attractions, festivals, restaurants and cultural events for every traveler.
- Sam Houston Jones State Park. Get outdoors and explore the cypress forests of Sam Houston Jones State Park, southwest Louisiana's only state park. Hikers and bird-watchers will discover native wildlife and flora on five trails including a historic stagecoach road.
- Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. Nicknamed “Louisiana’s Outback,” the 180-mile Creole Nature Trail All-American Road is a driving trail like no other.
- Crying Eagle Brewing Company. The craft brew craze came to Lake Charles in the mid-2010s, with the founding of Crying Eagle Brewing Company. Its expansive new taproom, phenomenal beer selection, spacious outdoor patio and laid-back, neighborhood vibe make Crying Eagle a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Things are more civilized today, but Lake Charles is still proud to be a little bit unconventional. Join the locals in their love for Cajun food, Louisiana-style parties, quirky history, untamed nature and anything outdoors – from fishing and hunting to golf and casino resort pools.
Nov 9, 2023 · Explore in Nature. Photo: DenisTangneyJr /Getty Images. From the glaze of shiny new casino resorts to the rippling surfaces of ancient rivers and lakes, there's plenty to explore in Southwest Louisiana. Don't miss Lake Charles, a place with a lot to entertain you on a weekend trip.
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What to do in Lake Charles Louisiana?
- Walk the Creole Nature Trail & Adventure Point. Along the Creole Nature Trail, you can enjoy the outdoor splendor of southwest Louisiana. As one of only 43 designated All-American Roads in the United States, the trail has 180 miles of Cajun culture and wildlife and more than 26 miles of Gulf Coast beaches.
- Explore Saltwater Marshes on Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours. One of the most spectacular ways to experience the natural environment that surrounds Lake Charles is through an ecotour.
- Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu. The elaborate Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu in Lake Charles has the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the world.
- Sam Houston Jones State Park. The Sam Houston Jones State Park and preservation area is one of the best stops if you want to spend time outdoors during your visit to Lake Charles.
Lake Charles is the second-largest city in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, with 87,000 residents in 2022. It is well known for gaming and the great outdoors, culinary delights and rhythm and blues.
Jul 16, 2022 · Incredible. A visit to Crying Eagle Brewery is a must if you’re looking for the best things to do in Lake Charles LA for adults, but don’t be fooled, it’s also a proudly family friendly venue, so you can take your kids and know they’ll be warmly welcomed too. Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu.
