Guidebook for Lake Charles

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Guidebook for Lake Charles

Food scene

Great food and great people! Small yet classy!
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Restaurant Calla
1400 Market St
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Great food and great people! Small yet classy!
Located in the heart of downtown Lake Charles, 1910 Restaurant & Wine Bar offers fine cuisine in a relaxed upscale atmosphere. Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch.
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1910
949 Ryan St
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Located in the heart of downtown Lake Charles, 1910 Restaurant & Wine Bar offers fine cuisine in a relaxed upscale atmosphere. Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch.
Located in downtown Lake Charles, LA, we have been serving up premium dogs and burgers since 2013. We use high quality ingredients and creativity to offer you a unique dining experience. We have 35+ different toppings to choose from on our menu, offering virtually an unlimited number of combinations. Or pick one of our signature creations.
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Botsky's
104 W Pujo St
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Located in downtown Lake Charles, LA, we have been serving up premium dogs and burgers since 2013. We use high quality ingredients and creativity to offer you a unique dining experience. We have 35+ different toppings to choose from on our menu, offering virtually an unlimited number of combinations. Or pick one of our signature creations.
Must visit in Lake Charles. Have the famous Darrel’s special!
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Darrell's
119 W College St
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Must visit in Lake Charles. Have the famous Darrel’s special!
Elegant dining space serving elevated meat & seafood entrees with French and Middle Eastern accents.
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Mazen's
217 W College St
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Elegant dining space serving elevated meat & seafood entrees with French and Middle Eastern accents.
Must stop in for the best local cajun cuisine and seafood!
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Steamboat Bill's on the Lake
1004 N Lakeshore Dr
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Must stop in for the best local cajun cuisine and seafood!
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BeauxDine's
3013 Ryan Street
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Celtic-themed pub serving Irish & American comfort fare, plus many beers, trivia & live music.
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MacFarlane's Celtic Pub
417 Ann St
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Celtic-themed pub serving Irish & American comfort fare, plus many beers, trivia & live music.
Easygoing bar & eatery furnishes California-accented Louisiana eats & hosts frequent live music.
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Luna Bar & Grill
719 Ryan St
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Easygoing bar & eatery furnishes California-accented Louisiana eats & hosts frequent live music.
Great Local Coffee House Downtown!
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Stellar Beans Coffee House Cafe
319 Broad St
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Great Local Coffee House Downtown!
Must have for sweets and treats!
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The Bekery
2040 W 11th St
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Must have for sweets and treats!
Amazing Italian food with a French twist in the heart of downtown Lake Charles
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The Villa
324 Pujo St
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Amazing Italian food with a French twist in the heart of downtown Lake Charles
Check out this locally brewery with some awesome food and dining options!
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Crying Eagle Brewing Company
1165 E McNeese St
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Check out this locally brewery with some awesome food and dining options!
Funky setting for microbrewery beers & modern pub fare, plus TV sports, theme nights & live music.
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Rikenjaks Brewing Company
3716 Ryan St
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Funky setting for microbrewery beers & modern pub fare, plus TV sports, theme nights & live music.
"Cocktails, food, atmosphere, service, location, and availability are all highlights we hope to become known for," Chef and Owner Andrew Green.
fire & oak
5656 Nelson Road
"Cocktails, food, atmosphere, service, location, and availability are all highlights we hope to become known for," Chef and Owner Andrew Green.

Sightseeing

Great and safe lake front atmosphere. Usually has small events happening on weekends if looking for a little extra to do
Bord Du Lac Park
Great and safe lake front atmosphere. Usually has small events happening on weekends if looking for a little extra to do
29-acre lakeside park offering a boat launch, picnic tables & a children's water park & play area.
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Prien Lake Park
3700 W Prien Lake Rd
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29-acre lakeside park offering a boat launch, picnic tables & a children's water park & play area.
The historic City Hall arts and culture center as they owned and operated under the direction of the culture affairs department
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1911 Historic City Hall
1001 Ryan St
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The historic City Hall arts and culture center as they owned and operated under the direction of the culture affairs department
Get the most out of the area with the help of the area - Kick off your Creole Nature Trail journey at Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point—a free, fun attraction that immerses you in nature and Louisiana’s unique culture
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Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point
2740 Ruth St
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Get the most out of the area with the help of the area - Kick off your Creole Nature Trail journey at Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point—a free, fun attraction that immerses you in nature and Louisiana’s unique culture
History museum, depicting history of Lake Charles and area
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Imperial Calcasieu Museum
204 W Sallier St
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History museum, depicting history of Lake Charles and area
Nestled on the west side of Calcasieu Parish, just outside of Sulphur city limits, you will find the areas best way to escape the Louisiana summer heat!
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Parque acuático SPAR - Parques y Recreación de Sulphur
933 W Parish Rd
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Nestled on the west side of Calcasieu Parish, just outside of Sulphur city limits, you will find the areas best way to escape the Louisiana summer heat!

Gaming

Great Louisiana casino!
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L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
777 Ave L'Auberge
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Las Vegas atmosphere in our backyard!
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Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd
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Las Vegas atmosphere in our backyard!

Religion

The Church of the Good Shepherd is an historic Episcopal church building located at 715 Kirkman Street in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. Designed by noted Dallas architect C.W. Bulger in the Gothic Revival style of architecture, it was built of stone in 1896
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
715 Kirkman St
The Church of the Good Shepherd is an historic Episcopal church building located at 715 Kirkman Street in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. Designed by noted Dallas architect C.W. Bulger in the Gothic Revival style of architecture, it was built of stone in 1896
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Lake Charles. Immaculate Conception Parish was established in 1869, and it became a cathedral in 1980
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
935 Bilbo St
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Lake Charles. Immaculate Conception Parish was established in 1869, and it became a cathedral in 1980
Enjoy Biblical sermons, Godly atmosphere and very friendly people
Trinity Baptist Church
1800 Country Club Rd
Enjoy Biblical sermons, Godly atmosphere and very friendly people

University

McNeese State University - Go Cowboys!
McNeese State University
4205 Ryan St
McNeese State University - Go Cowboys!
SOWELA Technical Community College
3820 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave
Sowela Tech

Consejos para la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Best way to get around town!

Lake Charles is easy to get around if you have private transportation and the city doesn’t charge for parking anywhere. If not comfortable grab a Lyft or Uber