Lake Charles/SWLA Visitors Guide Q1 2019

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www.VisitLakeCharles.org The Visitors’ Guide is a publication of the Lake Charles / Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB).

The Lake Charles / Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau takes no responsibility for the advertisements contained within this publication. Responsibility rests solely with the advertisers. The CVB does not independently verify information provided by its members and does not warrant the quality or reputation of the services or products offered by them. Several pictures by brendalafleur.com, lindseyjanies.com and monsoursphotography.net.

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WELCOME TO LAKE CHARLES/ Southwest Louisiana

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ere in Southwest Louisiana, we take time to enjoy life, food, music and good company. Sometimes, we like to describe the area as a place where Cajuns, cowboys and the coast come together, and it creates an eclectic and relaxing atmosphere.

Be sure to visit our attractions, museums, galleries, and experience culinary delights from Cajun food in locally owned restaurants with recipes that have been in families for centuries and the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail. Horse racing action, casino entertainment and live music are available throughout the year. If the outdoors is more your speed, you can enjoy adventures along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road.

Stop by the convention & visitors bureau, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive, and visit with our friendly staff while you grab a cup of coffee to learn more. Check us out online at www.visitlakecharles.org or call 337-436-9588.

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veryone likes to take photos of the area whenever traveling. And, let’s face it, “selfies” are fun too!

Our social media team in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana loves to hear from people who are experiencing the best of what the area has to offer from food, the great outdoors to cultural excursions. If you see something unique, snap a picture and use #visitlakecharles to tag the photo.

You can also write to us to share your experience, and we may be able to feature it on our blog to encourage others to visit the places you visited! Log on to our website, VisitLakeCharles.org/snap for a list of cool places to take pictures and to learn how to share your story.

Connect with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/LakeCharlesCVB, on Twitter @LakeCharlesCVB or other platforms.

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Lake Charles Historic App

A hands-on opportunity to experience one of America’s untamed natural wonders.

A tour app that highlights the history and legends of Lake Charles.

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT LAKE AREA CASINO RESORTS

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t’s the New Year! It’s time to celebrate a year of possibilities.

The casino resorts of the Lake Charles area know how to help everyone start the year off right with incredible experiences for entertainment and live music, getting pampered in a spa, hitting the golf greens or tasting handcrafted cocktail or delicious culinary creations.

Recently named on USA Today’s list of “Top Casinos Outside Las Vegas,” L’Auberge Casino Resort offers opportunities to cozy up next to the fireplace at Ember to listen to piano music, dance to music inside Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill, or enjoy an array of restaurants and amenities such as Spa du Lac. The property is filled with culinary delicacies to enjoy, and you can also try out a handcrafted cocktail at the L Bar, which also features regional craft beers, fine wine and musical entertainment. It’s the perfect place to visit with friends over drinks.

Golden Nugget Lake Charles starts 2019 in style with many events, musical acts and entertainers lined up for guests to experience.

The $100,000 New Year, New Money promotion kicks off 2019 and entertainment begins with Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. on Jan. 5; Josh Abbot Band rocks the house on Jan. 11; Gladys Knight performing on Jan. 12; The Stylisticts on Jan. 18; Lorrie Morgan and Mark Wills on Jan. 19; Randy Rogers Band on Jan. 25; Tracy Lawrence on Feb. 1; Paris

by Night (Asian show) on Feb. 2; Johnny Gill on Feb. 8; Jonny Lang on Feb. 9; Styx hitting the stage on Feb. 16; Michael McDonald on Feb. 22; The Commodores on Feb. 23;

3 Doors Down Acoustic on March 2; Kool and the Gang on March 16; Pat Green on March 22; and Heather Land on March 30.

The Isle of Capri, along the shores of Lake Charles, is the perfect oasis to kick back and listen to music, dance the night away or enjoy delectable dining selections.

Otis & Henry’s Bar & Grill combines the comfort of a neighborhood bar & grill with the favorites of a steakhouse. The Farmer’s Pick Buffet partners with local farmers to bring the freshest flavors to every dish, or you can taste from Asian or American flavors at the Lone Wolf Express.

Entertainment includes live music in the Lone Wolf Lounge ThursdaysSaturdays. Visit the Isle’s website for complete listing of the exciting line up.

The thundering excitement of live Thoroughbred racing continues through March 9 at Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel. You can always enjoy the thrill of the gaming floor or a stay in one of the luxurious new rooms. You also will not want to miss out on the delectable dishes found at Rosewater Grill & Tavern or the Lookout Restaurant. From blues to country to Zydeco and beyond, great music of all genres graces the stage at the Gator Lounge, a stylish bar that provides guests with a regular schedule of free entertainment from a fabulous roster of the best local and regional acts.

Don’t miss the legendary Charley Pride as he takes the stage the evening of Jan. 12!

For more information and links to all the casinos’ websites, log onto www.visitlakecharles.org/gaming.

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TRADITIONAL LOUISIANA

SEAFOOD & STEAK

1500 Siebarth Dr • Lake Charles, LA 70615 • 337-439-6618

Monday -Thursday 11am-9:30 pm | Friday - Saturday 11am-10 pm | Sunday 11am-4 pm

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WHERE TO EAT BLUE DOG CAFE

609 Ryan St, Lake Charles, Mon-Fri 11am-2pm / 5p-9p*, Sat 11am-2pm / 5pm-10pm, Sun 10:30am - 2pm, *Happy hour Mon-Fri 2-7, w/limited menu in bar 2-5 The Blue Dog Cafe is a famous restaurant serving Cajun cuisine, Louisiana fusion, steaks and seafood amidst a private collection of artworks by renowned artist George Rodrigue.

THE BOILING POINT

1730 Beglis Pkwy, Sulphur, LA 70663 (337) 625-9282, Open Mon-Fri 6am9pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Closed Sun Specializes in traditional Cajun cuisine.

The Boiling Point provides delicious Cajun cooking & seafood served up with a smile. The menu includes fresh seafood, seafood dinners, boiled crawfish & homemade boudin.

DELTA DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO & HOTEL

2717 Delta Downs Drive, Vinton (800) 589-7441, www.deltadowns.com DELTA DOWNS: THE LOOKOUT RESTAURANT

Visit deltadowns.com for more info.

Formal dining in a casual atmosphere, with a beautiful view of the racetrack.

Enjoy the finest steaks and seafood, and an extensive domestic wine lint.

A fine dining restaurant with banquet capabilities. Open 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Wednesday – Saturday, during live racing beginning April 22.

GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES

DELTA DOWNS: THE TRIPLE CROWN BUFFET

Visit deltadowns.com for more info.

The buffet features a 35-ft cooking station where you can enjoy grilled steaks, broiled fish and more, cooked to order before your very eyes. There are fresh salads, award-winning gumbos and a spectacular dessert station.

And on Sunday, enjoy brunch with made-to-order omelettes and all your breakfast favorites. A full-service, family restaurant.

DELTA DOWNS: GATOR GRILL

Visit deltadowns.com for more info.

Take a bite out of diner-style favorites, deli sandwiches, barbecued specialties, and so much more!

2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard, Lake Charles, (337) 508-7777, www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles GOLDEN NUGGET: BILL'S BAR & BURGER OF NEW YORK

www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Home of the biggest standalone burger restaurant in the country, Bill’s Bar & Burger is your one-stop shop for classic American fare. With locations in New York City and Pittsburgh and now a brand new location on our private Golden Nugget beach, Bill’s provides a welcoming and low key space for guests to enjoy good company, sports games, great food and our extensive list of local and craft beers.

GOLDEN NUGGET: BLUE MARTINI

DELTA DOWNS: ROSEWATER GRILL &TAVERN

Visit deltadowns.com for more info.

Life is absolutely delicious – especially in the Rosewater Grill & Tavern, the newest of Delta Down’s culinary

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delights. Sumptuous steaks, seafood, and desserts are just a taste of what awaits. Open 5pm – 9pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and 4pm – 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays.

www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles The premier martini lounge. Our stunning décor and high energy feel provides our guests with an unsurpassed experience. Enjoy our Tapas food menu. The perfect

complement to our fine wine and spirits selection.

GOLDEN NUGGET: CADILLAC MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA BAR

www.goldennugget.com/ lakecharles Offering an incredible breakfast,delicious tapas and signature items that include favorites, such as carnitas guadalajara, fajitas, tacos al carbon, the cadillac mexicana burger, and of course, enchiladas! Make sure to leave room for dessert and enjoy the delectable sopapillas or tres leches.

GOLDEN NUGGET: CLAIM JUMPER

www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles The menu features a medley of homemade dishes including burgers, sandwiches, fresh-baked pot pie, specialty salads, pasta, baby back pork ribs, seafood, Certified Angus Beef® steaks and much more. All dressings, sauces, and desserts are made in house daily including our tempting Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode cake, featured as one of America’s "Top 5 Most Decadent Desserts" on the Food Network. Our legendary breakfast is just as impressive.

Call to place a to-go order for pickup or have it delivered directly to your room. $6 House Margaritas & $6 House Bloody Marys all day, every day.

Boiling Point

Specializing in Boiled Crawfish & Crabs Home Made Sausage & Boudin Seafood Dinners • Steaks • Kids Menu

337-625-9282 LunchBuffett Buffett Mon Lunch Mon- -Fri Fri From 11 AM to 2 PM From 10 AM to 2 PM Friday & Saturday Nights

FridayAll & You Saturday Nights Can Eat All You Can Eat Buffett Seafood Buffett

Open Mon. - Fri. 6AM - 9PM; Sat. 10AM - 10 PM; Closed Sun. • RV Parking 1 Block North of I-10, exit 21 • 1730 S Beglis Parkway • Sulphur, LA 70663 8

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WHERE T GOLDEN NUGGET: CLAIM JUMPER GRILLE

www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles In a hurry? Make a quick stop at the Claim Jumper Grille for breakfast, fresh salads, homemade soups, burgers, sandwiches and more.

location for friends and family to enjoy a cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice and then topped with fresh fabulous meal and have a great time. garlic butter to further enhance its mouthwatering flavor.

GOLDEN NUGGET: LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE

www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles From the time the doors opened in 1947 at the first location in Lafayette, GOLDEN NUGGET: THE CHART HOUSE Louisiana to present day, Landry’s Seafood delivers you the finest taste of www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Gulf seafood, with authentic recipes, Bask in the sights of Golden Nugget’s picturesque golf course while enjoying generous helpings and our Bon Temps South Louisiana hospitality. Sample an award winning menu, exceptional service and incredible happy hour. Fine our world-famous gumbos made with dark brown roux, fresh fish and shrimp, dining, seafood and steaks featuring oysters shucked to order and more.

Chart House favorites such as Wicked Tuna, Mac Nut Mahi, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, variety of Gumbo and famous GOLDEN NUGGET: LILLIE’S original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Lush ASIAN CUISINE www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles outdoor patio, roaring fire pits, full Lillie’s Asian Cuisine offers traditional service bar featuring extensive wine, and modern Chinese and Japanese beer and liquor selections, as well as cuisine including sushi, traditional premium cigar list. noodle dishes and more all in a chic, contemporary ambiance.

GOLDEN NUGGET: GROTTO www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles GOLDEN NUGGET: SALTGRASS Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a STEAK HOUSE warm, entertaining atmosphere that will transport you to the cozy setting of www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles An award-winning steakhouse famous a trattoria in the Old Country with our for serving Certified Angus Beef® winning combination of impeccable service, superb cuisine and unsurpassed steaks, known for its superior quality, passion for detail, Grotto is the perfect tenderness and flavor. Each steak is

GOLDEN NUGGET: THE BUFFET

www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Enjoy our buffet featuring seven different stations including fresh soups and salads, seafood, Asian, Mexican, Italian, American comfort and carving stations –surrounded by an all new, modern design.

GOLDEN NUGGET: VIC & ANTHONY’S

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO HOTEL

100 Westlake Ave., Westlake (877) ISLE ONE, www. isleofcapricasinos.com ISLE OF CAPRI: FARMER’S PICK BUFFET®

Breakfast: Mon-Fri 7am-10:30am, Sat & Sun 7am-10am, Brunch: Sat & Sun 10am-3 pm, Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-3 pm, Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4pm-9pm, Fri & Sat 4pm-11pm.

Enjoy all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and seafood dinner buffets, featuring magnificent breakfast spreads, tender chicken and beef entrées, crisp salads, and savory side dishes. Decisions… decisions…decisions. So many delicious dishes to choose from, but with one price, you can try as many as you like!

www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Indulge at One of America’s Top 10 Steakhouses. Vic & Anthony’s features an elegant, yet intimate atmosphere, created with an undeniable attention to detail. Our award-winning menu features only the finest prime beef, fresh ISLE OF CAPRI: OTIS & HENRY’S® seafood & more, as well as an extensive Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm wine collection.

Whet your appetite with our house specialty crab cakes or sampler platter, HOLLIER’S CAJUN KITCHEN then pick from a list of delicious pastas, 1709 Ruth St., Sulphur, (337) 527-0061 sandwiches, salads, steaks, ribs, chicken Mon-Sat 7am-9pm and more. Otis & Henry has great food at great prices.

Cajun cooking, steaks, seafood.

Comfortable and friendly atmosphere with rockers on the front porch.

Delicious seafood, gumbo, boudin, and crawfish étouffée. Casual attire.

Great Louisiana Seafood!

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“Where The Locals Eat”

Selected by "As One of Ten

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Open Daily - Three Locations to Serve You: 1004 Lakeshore Dr. (just off I-10) . . . 337-494-1070 Corner of Highway 14 & Broad St. . . 337-494-1700 735 N Pine St - DeRidder . . . . . . . . . . 337-460-7788

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WHERE TO EAT ISLE OF CAPRI: THE LONE WOLF EXPRESS

Mon-Fri 24 hours, Sat & Sun 11am-7am When you want a quick bite any time of day, come enjoy all of your Asian & American favorites at Lone Wolf® Express. Our new menu combines local flavor with the freshest ingredients, prepared by our talented chefs. At the Lone Wolf Express, fantastic food and cold drinks are always on tap.

L’AUBERGE CASINO RESORT

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777 Avenue L’Auberge, Lake Charles (337) 395-7777, www.mylauberge.com Call for fine dining options.

L’AUBERGE: JACK DANIEL’S® BAR & GRILL

Mon-Thurs 3pm-10pm, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm, JACK AFTER DARK Thurs-Sat 4pm-11pm Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill serves up savory food and tasty entertainment.

The restaurant features over 25 beers on tap from around the world & more than 35 TVs, an array of BBQ selections & “off-the-grill” entrees made with Jack’s sauces and glazes.

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Fri-Sun 11am-4am, Mon-Thurs 11am-2am Newly renovated and expanded, this contemporary restaurant features Asian-fusion cuisine and a sushi bar.

Known for its unique sushi rolls, youcan’t miss out on the Louisianaand Texas-inspired versions.

L’AUBERGE: LE BEAUCOUP BUFFETSM

Sun-Thurs 8am-9pm, Fri & Sat 8am11pm • Our buffet features American, Tex-Mex, local and Asian-style cuisine, along with an extensive selection of pastries & desserts. You’ll also find an array of fresh salads, vegetables, seafood and poultry, prime steaks and chops, Cajun and pasta dishes.

L’AUBERGE: FAVORITES SOUTHERN KITCHEN

Sun-Thurs 6am-Midnight, Fri & Sat Open 24 Hours • There’s nothing wrong with playing favorites! Our newest restaurant, Favorites Southern Kitchen, is the spot for delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and your late night cravings. This is a new Southern dining experience we know you’ll enjoy!

L’AUBERGE: EMBER GRILLE & WINE BARSM

Sun-Thurs 6pm-Til, Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 5:30pm-11pm, BAR: Sun-Thurs, 5:30pm-11pm, Fri & Sat 5:30pmmidnight. • Sip. Savor. Celebrate.

Sip one of more than 200 bottles of wine from the area’s most extensive cellar. Savor signature, wood-fired entrees in the glow of expansive stone fireplaces.

L’AUBERGE: MODERN PANTRY

Open 24 Hours • All homemade. All fresh. All good. For those late night cravings, visit our newest fast casual dining outlet, Modern Pantry, at the former Desserts location. Offering delicious menu items no matter the hour, Modern Pantry is your stop for PJ’s coffee, breakfast pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches, gelato & desserts.

LEONARD’S FOOD QUARTERS

1708 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles, (337) 494-0618, Mon-Fri 7am8pm, Sat 7am-6pm, Sun-Closed Serving Breakfast, Cajun/Creole, Seafood & Soul Food. What makes Leonard’s unique? It’s the mixture of Cajun & Creole foods with a touch of

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soul. And the attention that we pay to every dish, from the entree to the dressing. For a taste of the French Quarter, come to Leonard’s.

LUNA BAR & GRILL

719 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, (337) 494-5862, Mon-Sun 11am-10pm Serving New & Traditional American, Burgers, Cajun/Creole, French, Sandwiches, Seafood, Southern, Steak and Vegetarian. “Louisiana is about flavor. I’m about creativity and great-tasting food. You can’t go wrong with any of our dishes which just by their names scream out Zydeco, Cajun French music, the bayous and all the great food found in Louisiana.”

-Dave Evans, Chef NINA P'S CAFE

1600 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Closed Home-made Southern-style plate lunches, dinners, burgers, New Orleans-style po-boys, gumbo and much, much more! New open-air patio and a fully-stocked bar. Swing by and see what the South is all about!

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PIZZA ARTISTA

1500 Siebarth Dr. (off Interstate 210), Lake Charle, (337) 439-6618, Sun 11am-9pm, Mon-Thurs 9am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Cajun/Creole, steaks & seafood. Crawfish is our specialty! Conveniently located off of I-210 (Legion St. Exit). Family-oriented with a relaxed atmosphere. We have luncheon specials. Banquet facilities are available. Casual attire.

420-A W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles Sun-Thurs 10:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-11pm Pizza Artista is no ordinary pizza place!

From its exceptionally friendly staff, to the unique features it offers its guests, you will find Pizza Artista a fun and vibrant place. At Pizza Artista, dough is made from scratch every day and aged to perfection! They use 100% whole milk mozzarella and other cheeses that are grated fresh each morning. They slice many of their meats, and cut fresh produce every day. It doesn't get any better than that! Pizza Artista brings the Taste of Louisiana to Pizza! They are known for Cajun and Chef-inspired pizzas. They have Vegan offerings, Gluten-free offerings, and Vegetarian offerings.

PITT GRILL

606 W. Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles (337) 564-6724 • 102 Benoit Ln, Sulphur (337) 527-9448 • 3048 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles (337) 478-2925 • Prien Lake Rd and Sulphur locations open 24 hrs, Gerstner Memorial Dr location open Mon-Sun 6am-10pm • Voted Best Breakfast in SWLA in 2014 & 2015.

Always-fresh salads, out-of-this world hamburgers with hand-battered onion rings, decadent milkshakes, malts and sundaes for dessert. We promise there’s something here for everyone!

Visit pittgrill.com for monthly specials coupons.

POPEYE’S FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN

901 Country Club Rd., Lake Charles (337) 474-2134 • 2710 Hwy. 14, Lake Charles (337) 474-1475 • 400 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy., Moss Bluff (337) 855-0642 • 102 N. Cities Service Hwy., Sulphur (337) 625-7181 • 1613 Ruth St., Sulphur (337) 527-8297 • 125 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles (337) 474-0093

• 301 N. Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles (337) 436-6130 • 1601 Sampson St., Westlake (337) 433-5636 • 421 N. Pine, DeRidder (337) 462-3551 • 920 E. 4th St., DeQuincy (337) 786-4880 • World Famous Chicken & Biscuits, plus other tasty menu items including shrimp platters, Cajun rice, cole slaw, fries, red beans & rice, corn on the cob, hot apple pie and more! Casual attire.

REGATTA-LOUISIANA SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE

508 Hawkeye Ave, Lake Arthur, TuesThurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-3pm, Closed Mon A Cajun-themed restaurant featuring fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and traditional Cajun fare. Located on the beautiful lake in Lake Arthur. Accessible by both land and water and features live bands on the weekends.

SOUTHERN SPICE

3901 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 474-6065 • 277 Highway 171 N. Lake Charles, LA 70611 (337) 855-0010, Mon-Thurs 7am-9pm, Fri & Sat, 7am10pm, Closed Sun Authentic Southern, Home-Style Cooking. Offering a large variety of foods & cuisines from daily

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STEAMBOAT BILL’S

Corner of Broad St. & Hwy. 14, Lake Charles, (337) 494-17z00, Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9 pm, Fri & Sat 10am-10pm Cajun/Creole, seafood. Serving lunch, dinner, & late night. Boiled crawfish (hot & spicy), crabs, seafood dinners, crawfish and shrimp pistolettes, gumbo, étouffée, po-boys, & stuffed potatoes. Fast full-service restaurant.

Banquet & catering available. Casual attire.

STEAMBOAT BILL’S ON THE LAKE

1004 N. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles (337) 494-1070, Sun-Thurs 10:30am9pm, Fri & Sat 10:30am-10pm Cajun/Creole, seafood. Serving lunch, dinner, & late night. Boiled crawfish (hot & spicy), crabs, seafood dinners, crawfish and shrimp pistolettes, gumbo, étouffée, po-boys, & stuffed potatoes. Fast full-service restaurant.

Banquet & catering available.

Casual attire.

CAJUN KITCHEN

1709 Ruth St, Sulphur LA • 337-527-0061 3 Blocks North of I-10, Exit 20 (Bus & RV Parking)

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DRIVE- THRU WINDOW Hollier’s Cajun Kitchen continues to serve the best marinated steaks and seafood. Well known for Wednesday’s BBQ lunch which is referred to as BMW (Big Meat Wednesday). It’s all you can eat chicken, sausage, pork steak, pork ribs, rice dressing, beans, and potato salad. We also offer deer processing and a variety of specialty items including boudin, sausage, tasso, Andouille, hog head cheese, jambalaya, cracklins, crawfish boudin, stuffed pork loins; pork tenderloin stuffed with jalapeño and cream cheese wrapped in applewood bacon; boneless stuffed chickens; and chicken poppers (boneless chicken thigh wrapped in bacon) and a variety of seasonings. Major Credit Cards Accepted. www.visitlakecharles.org | lake charles / southwest louisiana visitors’ guide | January - March 2019

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SHOW BUSINESS In Southwest Louisiana

Romero & Romero

Performing Arts & Theatre McNeese State University Theatre: Songs for a New World 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9-12; 2 p.m. Jan. 13 This production is a very special musical that shows the strength of people as they overcome great obstacles. It’s about that one moment, hitting the wall and having to make a choice …or take a stand…or turn around and go back.

Lake Charles Little Theatre: Forever Plaid 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23; 2 p.m. Feb 10, 17, 24 Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo's and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company, they became "Forever Plaid."

On the way to their first big gig, the "Plaids" are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins.

Lake Charles Symphony: A Night in Vienna 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank Building Dr. Bret Smithey, guest conductor. Featuring the waltzes of Johann Strauss as well as works by Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. Program includes a catered dinner and dancing.

Children’s Theatre Company: Cinderella 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-23; 3 p.m. Feb. 24 The fairy tale adaptation of the treasured animated film tells the story of poor Cinderella who is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and denied a chance to go to the Royal Ball. With a little help from her mice friends, and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love!

ACTS Theatre: The Giver March 8-17 Jonas' world is perfect. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver—to receive and keep the memories of the community. The Giver is the only person who holds the memories of real pain and real joy.

Now Jonas will learn the truth about life—and the hypocrisy of his utopian world.

McNeese State University Theatre: The Autism/Asperger’s Project 7:30 p.m. March 20-23; 2 p.m. March 24 The spring theatrical production of “The Autism/ Asperger’s Project” continues McNeese Theatre’s effort to bring a special understanding to something that is misunderstood. Last year the subject was adolescence and the teenage years and this year’s endeavor is Autism and Asperger’s syndrome.

Lake Charles Civic Ballet: Assemblé 2019 7 p.m. March 23; 3 p.m. March 24 Rosa Hart Theatre, Lake Charles Civic Center Excerpts of select pieces that were originally created and performed in Southwest Louisiana over the past 50 years will be performed, including an excerpt from Peter Pan (Assemblé 2018) and the all-time favorite, Louisiana Saturday Night, accompanied on-stage by local Cajun band Chris Miller & Bayou Roots.

Lake Area Ballet Theatre Spring Gala 2019 7 p.m. March 30 Rosa Hart Theatre, Lake Charles Civic Center The mixed repertoire will feature “Swan Lake Act II” staged by prima ballerina Soili Arvola. Also featured will be “Spring Echo” by choreographer Libby Tete-Looney, “Enchanté” a new work by guest teacher and choreographer Jennifer Boren, and for a third season, another original piece choreographed by KaLinda LeJune and accompanied by the McNeese Ragtime Band, under the direction of Dr. Lonny Benoit.

ACTS THEATRE One Reid St., Lake Charles (337) 433-ACTS, www.actstheatre.com BLACK MARKET THEATRE GROUP www.blackmarkettheatre.com THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY 809 Kirby St. Rm. 313, Lake Charles (337) 433-7323 www.childrenstheatre.com CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE (CYT) (337) 244-3424 www.cytlakecharles.org ITINERANT THEATRE www.itineranttheatre.com LAKE AREA BALLET THEATRE (LABT) www.lakeareaballettheatre.com LAKE CHARLES CIVIC BALLET (337) 304-5445 www.lakecharlescivicballet.com LAKE CHARLES COMMUNITY BAND www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesCommunityBand LAKE CHARLES LITTLE THEATRE 813 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles (337) 433-7988 www.thelclt.com LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY 809 Kirby St. Rm. 210, Lake Charles (337) 433-1611 www.lcsymphony.com LOUISIANA CHORAL FOUNDATION www.LAchoral.org MCNEESE THEATRE BAYOU PLAYERS 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles Shearman Fine Arts Annex – Tritico Theatre (337) 475-5043 www.mcneese.edu/performingartsboxoffice THE MINES THEATRE 121 E. Napoleon St, Sulphur (337) 215-1602 www.theminestheatre.com

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estival goers can take a step back in time at the annual Louisiana Railroad Days Festival, celebrating the history of the railroad where in 1897, the tracks of two rail companies converged at the present-day DeQuincy.

The festival kicks off Thursday at 5 p.m. with the Frozen T-Shirt and Bizarre Boxcar contests, followed by the Queens’ Pageant at 7 p.m. On Friday, there’s a parade at 3 p.m., and Gospel Night will start at 5:45p.m. The Cannonball 5K Run

begins at 8:30 a.m on Saturday, followed by the Railroad Idol Contest at 11:30 a.m.

Bands will begin playing on the main stage at 1:30 p.m. At 8 p.m., country music group Restless Heart performs. Additional events include the Look-a-Like contest, a style show, a model train show, old timers reunion, carnival rides, numerous food booths, arts & crafts and more. Free admission.

Attendees can take tours of the historic DeQuincy Railroad Museum built in 1923 at 400 Lake Charles Ave., DeQuincy, La. in the Kansas City Southern Railroad Depot.

The depot is one of the most outstanding examples of the Mission Revival style of architecture in the South. Some of the artifacts on display include a 1913 steam locomotive, a passenger coach, and two vintage cabooses. Also on display are many model trains and an extensive collection of Gauge 1 model steam and diesel engines.

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eing the “catch” of the town has a whole new meaning from Jan. 6 – March 5, as Southwest Louisiana hosts the second largest Mardi Gras in Louisiana. From parades, galas, chicken runs and Zydeco, we make sure the whole family has something to celebrate.

The excitement kicks off on January 6 with the annual Twelfth Night Celebration, as the 2018 royal courts of more than 60 krewes usher in the New Year in style with their extraordinary and intricate costumes.

After Twelfth Night, laissez les bons temps rouler, as the celebration and festivities pack the calendar until Fat Tuesday on March 5.

As Mardi Gras weekend approaches, the celebration escalates with parades, cook-offs, balls, galas, and more! For a taste of Mardi Gras, sample from

every pot at the World Famous Cajun Extravaganza and Gumbo Cook Off on March 2. Always a favorite, don’t miss the Royal Gala on March 4, as the 2019 royal courts of krewes parade for the public in full regalia. Both of these events are held at the Lake Charles Civic Center.

Set your alarm clocks on March 5, as Fat Tuesday starts off early with the Iowa Chicken run followed by gumbo and a Zydeco dance party at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Afterward, reserve your spot for the grand finale of Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras at the 40th anniversary of the Krewe of Krewes Parade featuring costumes, plenty of beads and elaborate floats winding through Lake Charles.

Visit www.swlamardigras.com for more details on Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana.

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LOUISIANA FUR & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL January 10-12

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he 61st Annual Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival highlights all the local, natural resource industries in the area. This year's festival will honor the cattle industry since it has become a huge livelihood to Cameron Parish residents.

The festival caters to all ages and interests featuring parades, pageants, 5K run and 1 mile fun walk, as well as dances, Cajun music, a gumbo cook-off, exhibits and a carnival. You can also check out unique contests like duck and goose calling, trap setting, nutria and muskrat skinning, oyster shucking and skeet shooting, and always a favorite among hunters are the dog trials. These contests and more make this a memorable experience for the whole family and a reason why people keep coming back to one of Southwest Louisiana’s, “oldest and coldest” festivals.

Located across from the Cameron Parish School Board grounds (513 Marshall St.) in downtown Cameron, gates will open at noon on Friday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The admission fees are $5 per person on Friday and $10 per person on Saturday. Admission to the pageant on Thursday is $5, and a weekend pass for all festival events is $15. Children 12 years old and under will be admitted free.

For more information, visit www.lafurandwildlifefestival.com.

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elebrating 35 years, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival honors the courageous effort and sacrifices of Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual Memorial Breakfast will kick off the festivities, saluting outstanding individuals in the community. In addition, there will also be a MLK Community 5K Run/3 Mile Walk and a MLK Health and Awareness Fair, to increase health, education and physical activity. The festival will also include a MLK Community CleanUp, partnering with local community leaders, businesses, politicians, local celebrities, and the Greek community to help us clean our beautiful city.

The celebration continues on Monday, January 21, with the Family Day Festival, which includes the Annual Parade, Zydeco, R&B, Blues, and Southern Soul Music. There will also be a Celebrity Gumbo Cook Off Contest, local vendors, exhibits, arts & crafts, and Creole and Cajun food. Those wearing commemorative MLK T-Shirts are invited to march in the parade. All Family Day events are free for children under 12.

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SOUTHWEST DISTRICT LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO January 31 - February 2

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alled “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” the Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo returns to the Burton Complex with rodeo performances, livestock shows and more. The “mane” attraction is the professional rodeo performances that kick into gear each night featuring bucking broncos, thundering hooves and cheering fans.

The Western Heritage Parade will kick off Thursday, Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. starting at W. LaGrange St., head south on Ryan St., and end at McNeese Stadium. Rodeo performances start at 7:30 p.m each night. And, don’t miss the Western Heritage Days, celebrating cowboys, the great outdoors and all things western. Sure to “draw” a crowd don’t miss the petting zoo, pony rides and the stick-horse rodeo.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit www.lakecharlesrodeo.com, email info@lakecharlesrodeo.com, or call (337) 944-9710.

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s the Youth Sports Capital of Louisiana, Southwest Louisiana is home to a myriad of sports tournaments. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Boys’ Basketball Marsh Madness State Championship Tournament will be held at Burton Coliseum March 4-9. The staff at Burton and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury help to make this event incredibly memorable for the teams and the fans.

In addition to assisting during the tournament, there are also volunteers who are team hosts, being a local point of contact for the teams, assisting them with their needs. More than 30,000 fans pour in from across the state to witness this event, and it’s rewarding for everyone involved. To find out more about game times and admission, go to www.visitlakecharles.org/events. www.visitlakecharles.org | lake charles / southwest louisiana visitors’ guide | January - March 2019

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TURNING BACK THE CLOCKS Each community in Southwest Louisiana has its own unique blend of character and history. With pirates, railroads, Victorian mansions and sleepy oaks, there is much to discover by looking into the colorful pages of the past.

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The romantic history of Lake Charles, involving tales of pirates and buried treasure, began with the arrival of the first French settlers in the 1760s. The lumber boom was responsible for the early rapid growth of the city. Without architects in the area until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual characteristics of the carpenters in the “Charpentier Historic District,” on the National Register of Historic Places. Lake Charles celebrated 150 years in 2017.

Westlake was originally named “Rio Hondo,” and the area from Westlake up the Sabine River was also known as “No Man’s Land” to rustlers, pirates and renegades. In the early 1800s, settlers came to the area, purchased land and renamed it Westlake.

The quaint town of Vinton was once traveled by Civil War soldiers. The soldiers cut a road extending from an area in Vinton known as “Niblett’s Bluff” on the Sabine River. Once known as “Fort Niblett,” the area was home to a lumber camp, railroad, general store, hotel and more.

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In the late 1800s, Sulphur was a sulfur mining haven. In 1907, the average population of the Sulphur Mines area was 5,000, making it a town unto itself. This fifty-acre tract of land was then known as the “richest fifty acres in the world.” The Brimstone Museum details Sulphur’s early history.

In 1897 the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railway, now the Kansas City Southern, reached the point where its main line bent toward the southwest to Beaumont and the old Calcasieu River. Vernon & Shreveport tram line, now the Lake Charles branch of the K.C.S., joined the main line causing the rise of the town DeQuincy. Today, you can visit the DeQuincy Railroad Museum.

The history of Iowa is filled with stories of the early Midwestern settlers from Kansas, Illinois and Iowa to the French Canadians (Cajuns) to Jean Lafitte’s pirates along the Old Spanish Trail. The railroad that cut through this country brought settlers who were lured to the prairie land for rice farming, raising cattle, and later, oil fields. Known also for the Iowa Rabbit Festival.

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HISTORIC Attractions Take a tour through one of the historic districts Charpentier, Margaret Place, or Shell Beach Drive to see classic examples of early 1900s Lake Charles architecture or magnificent plantation style homes.

911 Memorial

Memorial honoring two local men killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. There is a piece of granite from the Pentagon and a steel girder from the World Trade Center.

Features 3,000 pieces of colored glass commemorating those lost.

Charpentier Historic District Covering 40 blocks of downtown Lake Charles, you can step back in time with a self-guided walking or driving tour of one of the finest collections of architecture in Louisiana on the National Register of Historic Places. Stop by the CVB, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive, for a brochure or information on carriage rides. Download the free app by searching “Lake Charles Historic Tour” in your app store.

411 Pujo St., Lake Charles, (337) 721-7110 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm www.calcasieulibrary.org Housed in the historic Carnegie Memorial Library building, this collection’s friendly staff can assist serious researchers or novices in tracing family history.

Sulphur Historic District

Established as a mining town, Sulphur includes one of the first planned communities in the U.S., Maplewood.

Sulphur celebrates its history in Heritage Square comprised of the Henning Cultural Center and Brimstone Museum.

USS Orleck Naval Museum

DeQuincy Historic District

Journey through the area once known as the “Turpentine Capital of Louisiana” and tour beautiful and historically significant buildings such as the All Saints Episcopal Church, the Kansas City Southern Railroad Depot/ DeQuincy Railroad Museum and the Hagler House.

Margaret Place/ Shell Beach Drive

Shell Beach Drive gives visitors a view of some of the most luxurious homes. The Margaret Place Historical District celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2012.

Millennium Statue

15 ft. bronze statue of Jesus Christ. Stands 23 ft. tall over the resting places of Lake Charles’ earliest and most famous settlers.

Niblett’s Bluff Park

Southwest Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Library

Located at the end of Niblett’s Bluff Rd. off Highway 109/Exit 4 in Vinton, (337) 589-7117 Daily 6am-10pm (park), 10am-6pm (office).

604 N. Enterprise Blvd., (337) 214-7447 Mon-Fri 10am-3:30 pm, Sat 10am – 4pm Tours available Mon-Fri 10am-2pm Sat 10am-3pm, $10 Adults, $8 Seniors (60+), $5 Active Duty Military with ID, $5 Children (6-12) Free for 5 years and under.

Group rates available; www.orleck.org Historic Naval Museum featuring the USS Orleck DD886 WWII destroyer which served during the close of WWII through the Vietnam era.

Veterans Memorial Park

Located along the boardwalk by the Lake Charles Civic Center, this park displays the five branches of the Armed Forces with engraved bricks representing the men and women who have served since WWI. A famous WWII Patton Tank is on display.

The Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society www.calcasieupreservation.org

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS January - March JANUARY ..............................................................

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McNeese Women’s Basketball vs.

Incarnate Word McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

2

Shen Yun 2019 Lake Charles Civic Center, Rosa Hart Theatre

2-3/9 Live Thoroughbred Racing

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel/Vinton 5

Mardi Gras Twelfth Night Car Show Lake Charles Civic Center

5

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. Golden Nugget Lake Charles

5, 12, Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) 19, 26 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles

18-21

MLK Festival Glad Tidings Church & Lake Charles Civic Center

19

Lorrie Morgan and Mark Wills Golden Nugget Lake Charles

19

McNeese Men’s & Women’s Basketball vs. Southeastern McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

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8

Johnny Gill Golden Nugget Lake Charles

8-10

Forever Plaid Lake Charles Little Theatre

8-17

The Giver ACTS Theatre/Lake Charles

Louisiana Intercollegiate Honor Band McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

9

Johnny Lang Golden Nugget Lake Charles

Randy Rogers Band Golden Nugget Lake Charles

9

McNeese Men’s & Women’s Basketball vs. Northwestern McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

9

Wind Symphony Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

9-10

Gymnastic Etc. Competition Burton Complex/Lake Charles

13

McNeese Women’s Basketball vs. Stephen F. Austin McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

25-26 TRAXXAS Monster Truck Tour

Lake Charles Civic Center 26

Calcasieu Parish Livestock Sale Burton Complex/Lake Charles McNeese Men’s & Women’s Basketball vs. Houston Baptist McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles CALMEX32 Model Car Show Lake Charles Civic Center

6

Le Parfait Jour Bridal Show Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall

6

Twelfth Night Celebration Lake Charles Civic Center

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8, 15, Cash & Carry Farmers Market 22, 29 Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles

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9

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Quarterly Job Fair 30 Lake Charles Civic Center

9

McNeese Men’s Basketball vs.

Abilene Christian McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

9-13

“Songs for a New World” McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

1

11

Josh Abbott Band Golden Nugget Lake Charles

11-12

Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival Downtown Cameron

1-3/16 Seen and Unseen by Imogene Cunningham

1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural

Center/Lake Charles

11-3/16 Seen and Unseen by Imogene Cunningham

1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center

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Charley Pride in Concert Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel/Vinton

7-3/28 Juried Student Show

McNeese Abercrombie Gallery/Lake Charles

Percussion Studio Recital McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

30-2/2 Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo

Burton Complex/Lake Charles

FEBRUARY ..............................................................

Tracy Lawrence Golden Nugget Lake Charles

13-16 Police Jury Assoc. of LA

Golden Nugget Lake Charles 14

Lake Charles Symphony: A Night in Vienna Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank/ Lake Charles

15

Mardi Gras Community Dance Lake Charles Civic Center

15

McNeese Baseball vs. University of Houston McNeese Joe Miller Ballpark/Lake Charles

15-17

Forever Plaid Lake Charles Little Theatre

2

Harlem Globetrotters Lake Charles Civic Center

15-17 Vintage Market Days of SWLA

West Cal Arena & Events Center/Sulphur

2

McNeese Men’s & Women’s Basketball vs. Lamar McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

16

Black Heritage Pageant Lake Charles Civic Center

2

Paris by Night (Asian show) Golden Nugget Lake Charles

16

Josh Turner in Concert Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel/Vinton

Mardi Gras Shoebox Float Contest & Display Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau

16

SWLA Family Book Festival Central School Arts & Humanities Center/ Lake Charles

12

Gladys Knight Show Golden Nugget Lake Charles

12

Potter Prom Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank/ Lake Charles

2-3/6

12-13

Don Rich Gun & Knife Show Lake Charles Civic Center

2, 9, Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) 16, 23 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles

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Lake Charles Civic Center

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McNeese Men’s Basketball vs. Nicholls McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

5, 12, Cash & Carry Farmers Market 19, 26 Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles

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McNeese Baseball vs. Houston McNeese Joe Miller Field/Lake Charles

6

McNeese Women’s Basketball vs.

Sam Houston State McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

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McNeese Men’s Basketball vs.

Central Arkansas McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

7-10

McNeese Softball Cowgirl Classic McNeese Joe Miller Field/Lake Charles

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McNeese Softball vs. Houston McNeese Joe Miller Field/Lake Charles

16-19 Calcasieu Parish Livestock Show

Burton Complex/Lake Charles 18

Region V Social Studies Fair Burton Complex/Lake Charles

18-20 SWLA Boat, Sport & RV Show

Lake Charles Civic Center

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16 Styx

Golden Nugget Lake Charles

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YOUR GUIDE to What’s Happening and Where!

22-24 McNeese Baseball Lake Area Classic

McNeese Joe Miller Ballpark/Lake Charles

1-28

Juried Student Show McNeese Abercrombie Gallery/Lake Charles

8-9

McNeese Softball vs. Incarnate Word McNeese Joe Miller Field/Lake Charles

22

McNeese Chamber Singers Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

Black Heritage Festival Lake Charles Civic Center

Michael McDonald Golden Nugget Lake Charles

The Image Hunter: On the Trail of John James Audubon 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center/Lake Charles

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1-4/27

2

3 Doors Down Acoustic Golden Nugget Lake Charles

9

Louisiana Winter Beer Festival Downtown Lake Charles

2

Krewe of Omega Parade Downtown Lake Charles

9

Walk/Roll/Run 5K Fun Day Lake Charles Civic Center

2

Mystical Krewe of Barkus Parade Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheatre

12-13

McNeese Softball vs. Baylor McNeese Joe Miller Field/Lake Charles

2

World Famous Cajun Extravaganza Gumbo Cook-Off Lake Charles Civic Center

22-23 McNeese Softball vs. Austin Peay

McNeese Joe Miller Field/Lake Charles 22-24 Children’s Theatre: Cinderella

Central School Arts & Humanities Center/

Lake Charles 22-24 Forever Plaid

Lake Charles Little Theatre 22- 4/27

The Image Hunter: On the Trail of John James Audubon 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center/Lake Charles

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12, 19, Cash & Carry Farmers Market 26 Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles 14-16 Iowa Rabbit Festival

Burton Coliseum Complex/Lake Charles

2, 9, 16 Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) 23, 30 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles

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The Commodores Golden Nugget Lake Charles

3

Taste de la Louisiane Lake Charles Civic Center

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McNeese Men’s & Women’s Basketball vs. New Orleans McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

3

Mardi Gras Zydeco Dance Lake Charles Civic Center

15, 22, Live at the Lakefront Concert Series 29 Lake Charles Civic Center Outdoor Amphitheatre

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Young Artist Dance Competition Lake Charles Civic Center

3

Children’s Day Lake Charles Civic Center

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Vinton Mardi Gras Celebration Downtown Vinton

3

Children’s Parade Downtown-Midtown Lake Charles

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Krewe of Golden Years Lake Charles Civic Center

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McNeese Baseball vs. Alcorn State McNeese Joe Miller Ballpark/Lake Charles

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McNeese Softball vs. UL-Monroe McNeese Joe Miller Field/Lake Charles

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McNeese Symphonic Band Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

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McNeese Women’s Basketball vs. Nicholls McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

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City of Sulphur Mardi Gras Parade Cypress St./Sulphur

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Lighted Boat Parade Lake Charles Civic Center Seawall

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McNeese Jazz Band Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

MARCH ..............................................................

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Louisiana State Social Studies Fair Burton Complex/Lake Charles

1

Merchants’ Parade Downtown-Midtown Lake Charles

1-4

McNeese Baseball Mardi Gras Classic McNeese Joe Miller Ballpark/Lake Charles

1-16

Seen and Unseen by Imogene Cunningham 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center/Lake Charles

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McNeese Baseball vs. Lamar McNeese Joe Miller Ballpark/Lake Charles

Kool and the Gang Golden Nugget Lake Charles

20-24 The Autism/Asperger’s Project

McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

Mardi Gras Madness 5K Downtown-Midtown Lake Charles

21-5/9

32nd Annual National Works on Paper Exhibition McNeese State University Grand Gallery/ Lake Charles

4

Lundi Gras Day Party Blue Martini at Golden Nugget Lake Charles

22

LA Choral Foundation Winter Fundraiser First United Methodist Church/Lake Charles

4

Royal Gala Lake Charles Civic Center

22

Pat Green Golden Nugget Lake Charles

4-9

LHSAA Boys’ Basketball State Championships 22-23 McNeese Softball vs. Northwestern State Burton Complex/Lake Charles

McNeese Joe Miller Field/Lake Charles

5

Mardi Gras Day

5

Iowa Chicken Run KC Hall/Iowa

5

Second Line Stroll – Walking Parade Downtown Lake Charles

5

Jeeps on Parade Downtown Lake Charles

5

Motor Gras Parade Downtown-Midtown Lake Charles

23-24 SWLA Home Show

Lake Charles Civic Center

5

Krewe of Krewes’ Parade Downtown-Midtown Lake Charles

26

Lake Area Hunting & Fishing Expo Burton Complex/Lake Charles

6

McNeese Baseball vs. UL-Lafayette McNeese Joe Miller Ballpark/Lake Charles

30

Harbor Foundation’s Butterfly Release Lake Charles Civic Center

6

McNeese Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M – Corpus Christi McNeese State University H&HP Complex/Lake Charles

30

Heather Land Golden Nugget Lake Charles

30

Lake Area Ballet Theatre Spring Gala Lake Charles Civic Center, Rosa Hart Theatre

7

Groovin’ at the Grove Concert Series Walnut Grove/Lake Charles

8-9

8 National Talent Competition Lake Charles Civic Center

30

Submission Hunter Lake Charles Civic Center

22-23 Southwest Louisiana Garden

Conference & Expo

Burton Coliseum Complex/Lake Charles 22-24 McNeese Baseball vs. Incarnate Word

McNeese Joe Miller Ballpark/Lake Charles 23-24 Lake Charles Civic Ballet: Assemblé 2019

Lake Charles Civic Center, Rosa Hart Theatre

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BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL March 9

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f you’re hungry for mouthwatering food, terrific music and great family fun, then the Black Heritage Festival is the place for you.

The festival will be held at the Lake Charles Civic Center from noon to 7 p.m. Entertainers will perform gospel, Zydeco, blues, and spoken word.

There will also be food booths that will serve plenty of great tasting Louisiana Creole and traditional African-American foods, including gumbo, jambalaya and barbecue. Don’t miss the vendor marketplace, which will provide an array of art, books, jewelry, African artifacts, clothing, collectables, Greek paraphernalia and more.

For more information, visit www.bhflc.org.

LIVE @ THE LAKEFRONT March 15, 22, 29

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re you ready, Lake Charles? The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA, the City of Lake Charles, Deep South Productions, and Hancock Whitney Bank will present the eighth season of Live @ the Lakefront, a free outdoor live music series taking place at the Lake Charles Civic Center Arcade Amphitheater (900 Lakeshore Drive). The 2019 season will rock the lake from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, March 15, 22, and 29.

Live @ the Lakefront brings Louisiana musicians and bands from both the local scene and from across the state to the stage.

The event also offers an extensive open-air art market, food trucks, and food booths from local restaurants. Festival-goers can spread a blanket on the amphitheater's grassy hill and listen to great music with the lakeshore scenery and cool weather as the perfect backdrop.

Live @ the Lakefront is a fundraiser for the Arts & Humanities Council with the proceeds from all beverage sales supporting the arts through the efforts of the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA. For more details, contact the Arts Council at 439-2787 or visit www.artscouncilswla.org.

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LOUISIANA WINTER BEER FESTIVAL March 9

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f you enjoy a good brew, make your way to the 5th Annual Louisiana Winter Beer Festival on Saturday, March 9 from 1-5 p.m. This beer-tasting event will be held on the lawns of the Calcasieu Courthouse and Historic City Hall, located in downtown Lake Charles, and will feature over 100 different craft beers of the highest quality from a variety of American brewers, including Louisiana favorites and local brews from Crying Eagle Brewing Company.

The event will showcase special releases and unique brews. Several of the brewers will have beers special to the festival, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for those who attend. In addition to beer sampling, the event will also feature live music and a variety of food from local vendors.

Regular admission is $50 and includes 1 p.m. entry, access to over 100 beers for sampling from over 40 different breweries, and a commemorative 4-ounce tasting glass. The $100 VIP pass includes noon entry, access to exclusive beer selections, a commemorative tasting glass and food, catered and hosted by 1910 Restaurant & Wine Bar. For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets, visit www.lawinterbeerfest.com.

If you’re craving more, check out the Southwest Louisiana Brews & Spirits Trail - from amazing stout brews to handcrafted spirits and delicious coffee to boot, you'll have plenty of choices during your next visit to Lake Charles, LA. Learn more about the trail and other culinary explorations at VisitLakeCharles.org/culinary-explorations.

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LAKE CHARLES CIVIC BALLET ASSEMBLÉ 2019 March 23-24

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elebrating 50 years, Lake Charles Civic Ballet (LCCB) and the Southwest Louisiana arts community will present Assemblé 2019 - A Dance Down Memory Lane, March 23-24, at the Lake Charles Civic Center.

LCCB reaches into its artistic vault to present numerous original favorites from the past 50 years. Clue, Debut, Hungarian Dances and L’Academie Dubriovsky are among the works to be performed.

Louisiana Saturday Night, a cajun fais do-do with live music by Chris Miller & Bayou Roots, will close the celebration Southwest Louisiana style!

The name Assemblé [a-sahn-BLAY] is French for 'to come together' and was carefully chosen as it aptly describes the spirit and goal of LCCB's collaboration with the Southwest Louisiana arts community to create a show that will fuse ballet, music and original choreography into a memorable experience for all audiences.

Performances for Assemblé 2019 will be held at the Civic Center Rosa Hart Theatre, 900 Lakeshore Drive. Tickets are available by contacting the Civic Center Box Office/ Ticketmaster at (337) 491-1432 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Louisiana Saturday Night

Carnival in Venice

Debut

Clue

L’Academie Dubriovsky

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FOR THE KIDS – FAMILY ACTIVITIES:

Southwest Louisiana is a family-oriented destination with a myriad of activities for children. Here’s a quick list of things for families with children to do. Check out the Calendar Section of the Visitors Guide on pages 30-31 or contact the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 456-SWLA for more information.

Lake Charles Adventure Cove/Ward 3 Recreation 3210 Power Center Pkwy. 337-990-0112 . First barrier free playground in the area; provides access to children of all abilities. Has splash pad and one of only ten Freedom Swings in the U.S. Ward 3 Recreation has an indoor walking track, basketball courts and other activity rooms, offering recreational sports throughout the year.

Altitude Trampoline Park 3009 Gerstner Memorial Hwy., (337) 602-6650 World’s premier trampoline facilities that offer fun and exercise for people of all ages.

Children’s Museum (hands-on activities), see p. 48.

Club Tabby, LLC 1427 W. Prien Lake Road (337) 478-3600.

Party place, kids haircuts, make over, pedicure, and stuff a pet.

Imperial Calcasieu Museum (area history), see p. 48.

Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu (Mardi Gras History), see p. 48.

Millennium Park/Bord du Lac Park 1100 Bord Du Lac Drive, (337) 491-1280 Petro Bowl 630 Petro Point Drive, (337) 477-7554. 48 lanes of bowling.

Prien Lake Park 3700 W. Prien Lake Road, (337) 721-3540. Picnic grounds, boat launch, playground and sprayground for kids.

Putt-Putt Fun Center 620 Petro Point Drive, (337) 480-1954. Two 18-hole courses and four batting cages.

USS Orleck, see p. 48.

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Wheelers Family Entertainment, 1130 Hwy. 171 N, Moss Bluff (337) 855-3234.

Skating, laser tag, trikes and games. Open Fri. & Sat. 6:30-11 p.m.

Sulphur Brimstone Museum (area history), see p. 48.

SPAR Aquatic & Recreation Center, 933 W. Parish Road, (337) 527-2500, water park, Olympic size swimming pool, basketball courts, etc.

Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point 2740 Ruth Street, (337) 502-4358. 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. Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m-5pm, Sat.-Sun. 8:30 a.m-4 p.m.

DeQuincy DeQuincy Railroad Museum (railroad history), see p.48.

DeQuincy Railroad Park, 400 Lake Charles Avenue (for satellite navigation, enter 110 Lake Charles Avenue, DeQuincy, LA 70633) (337) 786-2823, Tues-Sat: 10 am-5pm. Playground, picnic tables.

DeQuincy Town Hall Museum, see p.48.

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Come and Taste the Best of Louisiana Regatta serves a wide variety of delicious fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and traditional Cajun fare – all in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy the large outdoor seating with impeccable views of the beautiful lake, or cozy up inside in our Cajun decorated dining rooms. Here you’ll experience the true spirit of Louisiana’s culture combining fabulous food, good times and the great outdoors – including live bands on weekends and during special events. Regatta also offers catering for meetings, parties and banquets at our one-of-a-kind restaurant.

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Named L’Banca Albergo, Italian for “The Bank Hotel”, our hotel has eight luxury suites. There are 3 suites downstairs, each with a king size bed, and five suites upstairs, each with two queen size beds. We also have a wonderful wine store named “The Wine Vault”. It is actually in the old bank vault. We invite you to come be our guest and enjoy our premier boutique hotel and wine store.

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USS ORLECK Naval Museum Tours Field Trips Special Events USS Radford Collection Laser Tag

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IOWA RABBIT FESTIVAL March 14-16

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elebrating the economic and culinary impact rabbits have in Southwest Louisiana, the annual Iowa Rabbit Festival is a one-of-a-kind event.

The festival will be held at Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles. The family-friendly event has some of the best music in the area from local Cajun favorites to regional headliners.

Aside from the great music, there is also a rabbit cook-off competition, which is an assortment of dishes that must contain at least 50% rabbit. All proceeds from the festival support the community of Iowa and various youth organizations, schools and not for profit groups.

Don’t miss out on the rabbit show and carnival rides!

Festival hours are Thursday from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. (free gate night - carnival only), Friday 5 p.m. - midnight and Saturday from 10 a.m.-midnight. Admission is $5.

Carnival tickets are sold at an additional cost. For more information, visit www.iowarabbitfestival.org.

THE LAKE AREA’S ONLY WINE BOUTIQUE!

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This golfing destination, featuring lush scenery that makes the area one of the most beautiful in the country, becomes a picturesque backdrop while locals and visitors vie for lower scores and pleasant times. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional, these courses offer excellent conditions and Southern hospitality. In keeping with Cajun tradition, a friendly atmosphere encompasses the challenging golf found on Calcasieu Parish’s golf courses.

GOLF COURSES CONTRABAND BAYOU GOLF CLUB® AT L’AUBERGE CASINO RESORT 777 Avenue L’Auberge, I-210 Exit #4 Nelson Rd., (337) 395-7220 www.mylauberge.com Hours: Daily, 6am to Dusk Unique, public 7, 077 yard, par-71 championship Tom Fazio-designed course. Natural vegetation lines 8 lakes to challenge golfers of all skill levels.

Named “Best Course” and “Best Secret”

by Texas Golfer magazine; “most notable debut and most worthy designs” by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine; “2011, 2012 & 2013 Best Places to Play in Louisiana,” “2011 Best Public Access Course” and one of the “2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Best Casino Courses” and “2014 & 2015 Best Places to Stay” by Golfweek Magazine. Also awarded the 2011 Gold Tee Award for overall excellence and quality by Meetings & Conventions Magazine. Pro shop; driving range; locals rates.

COUNTRY CLUB AT THE GOLDEN NUGGET 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

(337) 508-4653 www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.- Dusk An 18-hole, par 72 course designed by the award-winning Todd Eckinrode and Origins Golf Designs. Located on the Contraband Bayou, this 15 acre treasure has miniverde greens and celebration tees, fairways and roughs surrounded with Spartina, Patens and Muhly grass. The contrast of the bayou, native areas and greens are a must see and play for all.

GRAY PLANTATION GOLF COURSE 6150 Graywood Pkwy, Lake Charles (337) 562-1663; Golfing / Pro Shop www.grayplantationgolf.com Hours: Daily, 7am to Dusk Gray Plantation promises you a day of unparalleled golf anywhere in the country. Our most prestigious award is a ranking on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Courses. Conditioning and clubhouse amenities are superior, adding to the total enjoyment of your day. Now is the time for you to “Play the Gray.”

MALLARD COVE GOLF COURSE 4300 Mallard Cove St., Lake Charles (337) 491-1204 www.cityoflakecharles.com Hours: Daily, Dawn to 30 minutes before dusk. No tee times after noon on Tuesday Mallard Cove is a championship layout design with women’s, senior, medium and championship tees. The municipal course features 25 large bunkers and water hazards on 12 of the 18 holes.

The course rating is 73.0, and the slope is 128. Hosts all Lake Charles’ City Championships. Don’t pass up the golf course considered ‘Best Value!’ It’s a wonderful golf course, in great shape and excellent prices, with a beautiful clubhouse! It’s more than just a municipal course!

FRASCH PARK GOLF COURSE 400 Picard Rd., Sulphur, (337) 527-2515 www.sulphurparks.com Golf Course-sunrise to sunset, Pro ShopWinter Hours: Daily 7am-6:30pm The 6,267-yard public course at Sulphur’s Frasch Park is an 18-hole, par 71 golf course, completed in 1966. Frasch Park is a pretty course to play because there are mature trees throughout the entire design. The terrain is fairly flat with a meandering waterway that runs through the course.

NATIONAL GOLF CLUB OF LOUISIANA 1400 National Drive, Westlake (337) 433-2255 www.nationalgcla.com Open daily sunrise to sunset The 18 hole, par-72 course, designed by David Bennett, is set in a mature growth pine forest, featuring an abundance of water hazards, preserved wetlands, roughly 90 bunkers and is part of a new high-end, residential community.

There are five sets of tees with yardage ranging from 5,267 to 6,946 yards. Open daily, and tee times are accepted 10-14 days in advance.

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B A R S & N I G H TC LU B S , CO F F E E S H O P S , A N D G A M I N G Bars & Nightclubs 3TOPIA 3800 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Gator Lounge Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel, 2717 Delta Downs Dr., Vinton

O.B.’s Bar & Grill 1301 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Stellar Beans 319 Broad St., Lake Charles

On the Rocks 817 E. McNeese St., Lake Charles

Gaming

Pappy’s Sports Pub 2627 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel 2717 Delta Downs Drive, Vinton Horseracing, slot machines, off-track betting

Bad Apple Saloon 3436 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Globar L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Ave. L’Auberge, Lake Charles

Bar 46 Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

H2O Pool + Bar Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

Blue Martini Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

Ice Bar Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

RUSH Lounge Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

Jack Daniel’s® Bar & Grill L’Auberge Casino Resort, 777 Ave. L’Auberge, Lake Charles

Coffee & Tea Shops

Cajun’s Wharf 3500 Ryan St., Lake Charles

The L Bar L’Auberge Casino Resort, 777 Ave. L’Auberge, Lake Charles

Cigar Club/C.C. Vapor 1700 E. Prien Lake Rd. #5, Lake Charles

Loggerheads Bar 3748 Hwy. 3059, Lake Charles

Cowboys 5329 Common St., Lake Charles

Lone Wolf Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel 100 Westlake Ave., Westlake

Crying Eagle Brewing Co. 1165 E McNeese St., Lake Charles

Luna Bar & Grill 719 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Darrell’s 119 West College St., Lake Charles

Martini’s 2116 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Ember Grille & Wine Bar SM L’Auberge Casino Resort, 777 Ave. L’Auberge, Lake Charles

Meek's Lounge 409 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles

Frosty Factory 4688 Common St., Lake Charles

My Place American Pub 630 W. Prien Lake Rd.,Lake Charles

Rikenjaks 3716 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Chez Caffé 127 W. College St., Lake Charles Coffee bar and eatery Joe Muggs Coffee 2934 Ryan St., Lake Charles Coffee inside Books-A-Million PJ’s Coffee 3625 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles Starbucks Coffee 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

Inside Golden Nugget Lake Charles 496 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles Coffee inside Prien Lake Mall 4750 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles 2124 Country Club Rd., Lake Charles Inside Kroger 1421 Beglis Pkwy, Sulphur Inside Kroger 4055 Ryan St., Lake Charles 339 W Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles

Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

(1-210 Exit 4), Lake Charles Dockside casino, live entertainment, spa, pool, and golf.

Isle of Capri Casino Hotel 100 Westlake Avenue (1-10 Exit 27), Westlake Dockside casino, live entertainment L’Auberge Casino Resort SM 777 Avenue L’Auberge (1-210 Exit 4), Lake Charles Dockside casino, live entertainment, spa and golf Lucky Longhorn Casino 2374 Hwy. 109 S., Vinton Casino, restaurant and live entertainment/nightclub and arena

For additional listings, visit www.visitlakecharles.org.

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G U I D E LODGING HOTELS & MOTELS LAKE CHARLES AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 3411 Broad St. (337) 990-5607 AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN & SUITES 3231 Lake St. (337) 477-4230

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES 2940 Lake St. (337) 310-7700

SUNRISE INN 5390 Hwy. 90 E. (337) 437-8339

HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON 1200 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 990-5330

DAYS INN SUPER 8 INN & SUITES 1004 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. 108 Dennis Ave. (337) 310-7666 (337) 312-0108

HOWARD JOHNSON INN 825 Broad St. (337) 436-4311

SUPER 8 MOTEL 1350 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-1606

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES 2615 Ruth St. (337) 528-2629

SUPER 10 335 Hwy. 171 (337) 433-1773

HAMPTON INN BY HILTON 210 Henning Dr. (337) 527-0000

TOWNEPLACE SUITES 2985 L’Auberge Blvd.

(337) 477-5824

HOLIDAY INN SULPHUR 330 Arena Rd. (337) 527-0858

BEST WESTERN BAYOU INN 1320 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. KNIGHTS INN 2700 E. Broad St. (337) 990-5325 (337) 433-8291 BEST WESTERN PLUS PRIEN LAKE INN & SUITES LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 1245 E. Prien Lake Rd. 1201 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-5900 (337) 478-9889

DAYS INN 2600 S. Ruth St. (337) 527-8303

RED OAK INN 1575 West 4th St. (337) 786-3890 VINTON BEST WESTERN CASINO INN 2466 Toomey Road (337) 551-6350 COBBLESTONE INN & SUITES 2002 Corporate Drive (337) 589-9420 DELTA DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO & HOTEL 2717 Delta Downs Dr. (337) 589-7441

CANDLEWOOD SUITES 1105 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 478-8008

L’AUBERGE CASINO RESORT 777 Avenue L’Auberge (337) 395-7777

TRU BY HILTON 1220 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 564-6878

COMFORT INN 607 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 478-4650

MOTEL 6 921 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 491-1000

WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 1731 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 502-5112

LONGHORN TRUCK & CAR PLAZA HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SUITES 2374 Hwy. 109 S. 102 Mallard St. (337) 589-5647 (337) 625-2500 IOWA MOTEL 6 HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS 2022 Ruth St. 107 E. Frontage Rd. (337) 527-8146 (337) 582-2440

WOODSPRING SUITES 3202 N. Power Centre Pkwy.

(337) 564-6966

QUALITY INN & SUITES 320 S. Cities Service Hwy. (337) 626-7000

LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 204 W. Frontage Rd. (337) 582-2261

SULPHUR A+ MOTEL & RV PARK 4631 Hwy. 27 S. (337) 583-2631

RED ROOF INN 2619 S. Ruth St. (337) 527-1000

BED & BREAKFAST LAKE CHARLES AUNT RUBY’S BED & BREAKFAST 504 Pujo St. (337) 430-0603

MOTEL 6 ON THE BAYOU COMFORT SUITES 1016 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. 1101 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-5151 (337) 436-6400 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 2995 L’Auberge Blvd.

(337) 477-5020

OASIS INN 1000 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 494-7270

DAYS INN 1212 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 433-9461

QUALITY INN & SUITES 3211 Venture Park Dr. (337) 480-0898

DELUXE INN 3900 Hwy. 90 E. (337) 433-1024

QUALITY SUITES 401 Lakeshore Dr. (337) 439-2444

ECONO LODGE 351 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 721-8001

RED ROOF INN & SUITES 269 Hwy. 397 (337) 990-0165

GOLDEN NUGGET 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

(844) 777-4653

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 1591 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-1772

HAMPTON INN 3175 Holly Hill Rd. (337) 480-6443

RICHMOND SUITES HOTEL 2600 Moeling St. (337) 433-5213

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES LAKE CHARLES SOUTH 1150 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 564-6877

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT 1551 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-1112

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTELS & SUITES 402 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 491-6600

STAYBRIDGE SUITES 1100 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-7474

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AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 307 Garrett St. (337) 287-4828 BAYMONT INN & SUITES 325 Arena Rd. (337) 313-6018 BEST WESTERN PLUS EXECUTIVE HOTEL & SUITES 1200 Pintail Dr. (337) 625-9000 CANDLEWOOD SUITES 320 Arena Rd. (337) 528-5777 COMFORT SUITES 2505 Hwy. 108 S. (337) 625-6448 CRESENT VIEW LODGING 700 W Napoleon St. (337) 888-3053 CROSSLAND ECONOMY STUDIOS 104 Mallard St. (337) 625-5923

STUDIO 6 EXTENDED STAY 112 Dennis Ave. (337) 564-5780 SUPER 8 101 Mallard St. (337) 626-8800 WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 300 Arena Rd. (337) 527-5151 WESTLAKE ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO HOTEL INN AND TOWER 100 Westlake Ave. (337) 430-2400

CAMPGROUND/RV PARKS LAKE CHARLES BAYOU OAKS RV PARK 3403 Broad St. (337) 602-6043 BIG LAKE RV PARK 8630 Big Lake Rd (337) 477-1581 COOLING SPRINGS RV PARK 5595 Hwy. 90 East (337) 433-4187

LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 1008 Sampson St. (337) 660-2525

COUNTRY OAKS RV PARK 6336 East Opelousas St. (337) 497-0025

THE MULBERRY HOTEL 917 Mulberry St. (337) 214-1677

THE GATES AT MCNEESE 2130 E. McNeese St. (337) 244-8048

DEQUINCY HERITAGE PLACE HOTEL & SUITES 1028 East Fourth Street (337) 786-2919

JEAN LAFITTE RV PARK 2101 Pujol Rd. (337) 439-2080

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L O D G I N G ( Co n t i n u e d ) K&P RV PARK 7874 Nelson Rd. (337) 602-6141 KERSHAW’S CAJUN VILLAGE 3401 E. Prien Lake Road (337) 477-4915 LITTLE LAKE CHARLES RV RESORT 4200 Luke Powers Rd. (337) 433-1114 OSPREY LAKES RV PARK 7143 Big Lake Rd. (337) 764-6914 PARADISE RV PARK 1986 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy.

(337) 905-8616 PARADISE RV PARK 2 165 Reeves Rd. (337) 905-8616

SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK 107 Sutherland Rd. (337) 855-2665 SPACIOUS LIVING RV PARK 3066 Hwy. 3059 (318) 669-4865 TWELVE OAKS RV PARK 2736 Conoco St. (337) 439-2916 TWELVE PALMS RV PARK DOWNTOWN 2323 Broad St. (337) 419-1806 WHITE OAK PARK 5584 River Road (337) 721-3540 SULPHUR A+ MOTEL & RV PARK 4631 Hwy. 27 S. (337) 583-2631

PARKSIDE MARINA 2735 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy.

CHOUPIQUE RV PARK (337) 855-7591 7657 Hwy. 27 S. (337) 583-8439

HIDDEN PONDS RV PARK 1201 Ravia Rd. (337) 583-4709 HOLBROOK PARK 1868 Holbrook Park Rd. (337) 721-3540 INTRACOASTAL PARK 7955 Intracoastal Park Rd. (337) 721-3540 LAKELAND RV PARK 2010 Patton St. (337) 625-2224

WHISPERING MEADOW RV PARK 3210 Westwood Rd. (337) 433-8188 DEQUINCY WOODLAKE PARK ESTATES 1600 West 4th St. (337) 660-4544 VINTON BENDER OAKS RV PARK 1984 Frontage Rd. (337) 244-1339

WINGATE RV PARK 1202 Henning Dr. (337) 625-9541

LONGHORN TRUCK & CAR PLAZA 2374 Hwy 109 S. (337) 589-5647

WESTLAKE BAYOU MARINO RV PARK 2200 Carlin Dr. (337 ) 540-1736

NIBLETTS BLUFF PARK 3409 Niblett’s Bluff Rd. (337) 589-7117

LLOYD’S COUNTRY STORE RV PARK 318 Phillips Rd. (337) 540-3925

PARADISE RV & CABIN RESORT 2466 Toomey Rd. (337) 551-6352

TEXAS PELICAN RV PARK 2219 Old Hwy. 90 (337) 589-5239 V RV PARK 1514 Azema St. (1-10 Exit 8) (337) 589-2300 IOWA CYPRESS BEND RV PARK 717 N. Thompson Ave. (337) 582-1722 HAYES LORRAIN PARK 7803 Lorrain Rd. (337) 721-3540 STARKS ALLIGATOR PARK 5316 Alligator Park Rd. (337) 721-3540 For more information, visit www.visitlakecharles.org.

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• Free Hot Breakfast Buffet • Business Center with Fax, Copy & Computer Access • Free Guest Laundry • Fitness Center & Outdoor Pool • Meeting Space for up to 60 • Free High-Speed Wireless Internet in ALL Rooms & Throughout Hotel • Microwaves & Mini Fridge in Every Room!

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MUSEUMS PRESERVING THE MAGIC Southwest Louisiana is rich in history and imagination. Four museums in the Lake Charles area give visitors a chance to see the magic of the Mardi Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the world; the hands-on Children's Museum, complete with interactive displays to stimulate young minds; and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum, transporting visitors back to a bygone era, also check out the USS Orleck Naval Museum!

In nearby Sulphur, the Henning Cultural Center, part of the Brimstone Museum Complex has rotating exhibits; and in DeQuincy, the Railroad Museum showcases the town's heritage along with the Town Hall Museum.

MUSEUMS Children’s Museum

LAKE CHARLES CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 327 Broad St., (337) 433-9420 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm www.swlakids.org Children and Adults - $8.50; Senior Citizens (55 and Older) - $6.50 Infants (23 months and under) - Free; Active Duty Military & Dependents with ID - $7.25. Call for group rates.

Dozens of interactive exhibits featuring science, role-playing and art activities.

Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu

IMPERIAL CALCASIEU MUSEUM 204 W. Sallier St., (337) 439-3797 Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm www.imperialcalcasieumuseum.org $5 adults, $2 children & seniors, $3 military with ID, school students with ID - free Extensive historic objects and artifacts collection and rotating exhibits in a fine art gallery. Designed to encourage visual arts, enhance arts appreciation and preserve the history and culture of the region. Home of the 375+ year-old Sallier Oak. MARDI GRAS MUSEUM OF IMPERIAL CALCASIEU Inside Central School - 2nd Floor, East Wing, 809 Kirby St., (337) 430-0043 Tues-Sat 1pm-5pm $10 adults, $5 youth and Senior Citizens (50+). Group rates are available.

Largest Mardi Gras costume display in the world, history of Mardi Gras and king cakes, costume design, parade float to climb aboard. The museum also includes animatronics to tell the history of Mardi Gras.

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USS ORLECK NAVAL MUSEUM 604 N. Enterprise Blvd., (337) 214-7447 Office Hours: M-F (office): 10am3:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm • Tours Available: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-3:30pm $10 Adults, $8 Seniors (60+), $5 Active Duty Military with ID; $5 Children (6-12) Free for 5 years and under. Group rates available. www.orleck.org Historic Naval Museum featuring the USS Orleck DD886 WWII destroyer which served during the close of WWII through the Vietnam era.

SULPHUR BRIMSTONE MUSEUM COMPLEX 900 S. Huntington, (337) 527-0357 Mon-Fri 10am-noon & 1-5pm, Sat 10am-2 pm www.brimstonemuseum.org Learn about the history of Sulphur with the new exhibit at the Brimstone Museum. Rotating exhibits at the Henning Cultural Center.

DEQUINCY DEQUINCY RAILROAD MUSEUM 400 Lake Charles Ave., (337) 786-2823 Tues-Sat 10am-5pm www.dequincyrailroadmuseum.com Original townsite in 1895 at the intersection of two major railroads.

1913 steam locomotive, passenger car, a caboose and other railroad artifacts are on display.

DEQUINCY TOWN HALL MUSEUM 218 E. Fourth St., (337) 786-6451 Tues-Thurs 8:30am-3:30pm Newport Industries museum and memorabilia. Wall of Honor paying tribute to locals who have served in the US military services.

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GALLERIES ART IS EVERYWHERE Take time to soak in the arts at some of the downtown galleries in Lake Charles and Sulphur. There are many galleries and exhibits to see, so don’t rush, just relax and take in the sights.

Galleries featuring rotating exhibits range from local artists to national and international exhibits. There is always something new to see whenever you visit.

GALLERIES ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA 809 Kirby St., Ste. 202, Lake Charles, (337) 439-2787 In Historic Central School Arts & Humanities Center Mon-Fri 9am-noon & 1-5pm, www.artscouncilswla.org ALEXANDER ART STUDIO 900 Ryan Street, Ste. 101 & 102, Lake Charles, (337) 433-2299 Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sundays by appointment. www.alexanderartstudio.com, candice@alexanderartstudio.com Louisiana’s finest art! Original paintings & amazing gifts!

ART ASSOCIATES GALLERY 809 Kirby St., Ste. 208, Lake Charles, (337) 439-ARTS In Historic Central School Arts & Humanities Center Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Closed for lunch, www.artassociates.org Monthly rotating exhibits by a variety of artists.

BLACK HERITAGE GALLERY 809 Kirby St., Ste. 207, Lake Charles, (337) 488-0567, www.bhflc.org In Historic Central School Arts & Humanities Center Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Exhibits and educational activities representing the contributions of African Americans to Southwest Louisiana.

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ALA GALLERY BY THE LAKE 106 W. Pryce St., Lake Charles, (337) 436-1008 Tues-Fri Noon-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, www.lakecharlesartists.com Largest selection of art by local artist in Southwest Louisiana area.

Wholesale prices.

GRAND GALLERY MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, Shearman Fine Arts Center Annex (800) 622-3352, (337) 475-5060, www.mcneeseartonline.org Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Closed on weekends & university holidays.

Rotating exhibits by well-known artists as well as university faculty and students.

HISTORIC CITY HALL ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER 1001 Ryan St., Lake Charles, Presented by the City of Lake Charles Corner of Ryan and Kirby Streets, (337) 491-9147 Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Admission free.

Rotating national touring art exhibits of great significance.

Farmer’s Market Sat. 8am-noon.

HENNING CULTURAL CENTER 923 S. Ruth St., Sulphur, (337) 527-0357 Mon-Fri 10am-noon & 1-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm Local artists’ works and traveling exhibits are displayed. www.henningculturalcenter.org, www.brimstonemuseum.org

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Several parks in the area provide the perfect spot to have a picnic, snap pictures of wildlife or just enjoy the scenery. Fresh, brackish and saltwater fishing are excellent year round, so you can “catch the big one.”

Below is a list of parks and beaches where you can enjoy the great outdoors.

PARKS AND BEACHES

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road Leisurely discover this internationally recognized scenic byway as it meanders through marshes, prairies and along natural Gulf beaches replete with wildlife in their natural habitat. Have your camera ready to capture world-class bird and alligator populations as well as stunning scenery right from your vehicle. Feeling a little more adventurous? Explore several walkways right into the marsh, shell along more than 26 miles of beach, fish for speckled trout and redfish, or catch your own fresh Louisiana blue crabs. For more information visit www.CreoleNatureTrail.org. Download the free personal tour app, by searching “creole” in your app store.

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Explore natural, sand beaches right along the Gulf of Mexico. Perfect for shelling, picnicking or family fun in the sun. Visit CreoleNatureTrail.org for details.

SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK 107 Sutherland Rd. off of Hwy 378 in Moss Bluff, (337) 855-2665 (888) 677-7264, www.lastateparks.com 6am-9pm for day trips.

Visitors pay $3 per person entry fee.

Camping sites range from $20-$28 per night and cabins are $85-$95. Lodges cost $175/night Sunday – Thursday $225/night Friday – Saturday.

Featuring 1,087 acres of lakes, trees, vistas, rivers and streams, Sam Houston Jones State Park is an excellent spot for bird watching with nearly 200 species brought in by the migratory patterns in the spring and fall. Also 5 hiking and biking trails.

NIBLETT’S BLUFF PARK At the end of Niblett’s Bluff Rd. off Highway 109 / Exit 4 in Vinton.

(337) 589-7117, niblettsbluffpark.com, Daily 10am-6pm (office), 6am-10pm (park).

History of the bluff dates back more than two hundred years. One of the more significant events was during the Civil War when Niblett’s Bluff became an Encampment. Among all this history is excellent fishing, camping, bird watching and hiking opportunities.

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NORTH BEACH On the north shore of the lake right off I-10, Exit 29 for eastbound travelers and Exit 30A for westbound travelers.

(800) 456-7952 or City Parks & Recreation (337) 491-1280 Open daily dawn–dusk year round

LAKEFRONT PROMENADE/ BORD DU LAC MARINA Along the northern and eastern shores of Lake Charles, (800) 456-7952 and City Parks & Recreation, (337) 491-1280 The Lakefront Promenade boasts a cobblestone path along the lake complete with custom lighting and seating. Enjoy the Louisiana Landing Fountain, featuring a one-of-a-kind bronze geese sculpture.

Conveniently located behind the Lake Charles Civic Center, it is walking distance from Bord du Lac Marina, Millennium Park and the PPG Sprayground.

PRIEN LAKE PARK 3700 West Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles (337) 721-3540 29-acre park on Prien Lake featuring walking paths with measurement markings, canoe and boat launches, kids playground and sprayground water park, numerous picnic areas, amphitheatre, two pavilions and free Wi-Fi. *Boat launch temporarily closed until March 2019

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The Creole Nature Trail is a scenic byway, meaning you can see amazing sites on/from the road itself. Along the Creole Nature Trail there are four wildlife refuges – each with great ways to see and reconnect with nature. Check them out!

Cameron Prairie National Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Refuge 1428 Highway 27 Bell City LA 70630 (337) 598-2216 www.visitlakecharles.org/ cameron-prairie-nwr Engage in wildlife exploration at the Visitors Center which features hands-on interpretive exhibits, talking dioramas as well as multiple over-water boardwalks. Open Mon.-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pintail Wildlife Drive, just south of the visitor center, is a three mile driving loop which features a half-mile accessible boardwalk into freshwater marsh and is an excellent location for nature photography.

Open daily during daylight hours.

For more information on the Creole Nature Trail or any of our outdoor adventures visit CreoleNatureTrail.org or call 337-436-9588.

or a hands-on opportunity to taste, smell, and see Southwest Louisiana’s culture, make plans to visit the newly opened Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point. Located at the western gateway of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road in Sulphur, Adventure Point features interactive exhibits on the local bayous, marshes, prairies, Gulf wildlife, Creole and Cajun cuisine, and Zydeco and Cajun music.

Guests can smell the mouth-watering aromas of Cajun cooking and “play along” with Zydeco and Cajun instruments. Kids can practice their crabbing skills and hear the ducks quack and birds chirp as they move through the colorful dioramas. Professional Adventure Guides are on hand to lend their expertise as visitors begin their exploration of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road.

Adventure Point is open seven days a week at 2740 Ruth Street in Sulphur. Find more information at www.AdventurePoint.info.

209 Nature Road Lake Arthur, LA 70549 (337) 774-5923 www.visitlakecharles.org/ lacassine-nwr Self-guided wildlife drive around the 16,000-acre freshwater impoundment known as “The Pool.” Open daily from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset for excellent bird and wildlife viewing.

Download the free Creole Nature Trail self-guided video tour. Search "Creole" in your app store.

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge

Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge

3000 Holly Beach Highway Hackberry , LA 70645 (337) 762-3816 www.visitlakecharles.org/ sabine-nwr Explore Wetland Walkway, a 1.5 mile (loop) accessible walking trail right into the marsh including a 2-story observation tower for panoramic views; Blue Goose Trail which features a 1 mile paved walking trail to the western edge of Lake Calcasieu; as well as three recreation areas for crabbing and fishing, Hog Island Gully, Blue Crab and West Cove. All locations open daily during daylight hours.

5476 Grand Chenier Hwy. Grand Chenier, LA 70643 (337) 491-2593 www.visitlakecharles.org/ rockefeller-refuge A five-mile drive into Rockefeller Refuge, Price Lake Nature Drive (Closed December 1-March 1 each year for migratory waterfowl), offers an excellent opportunity to view alligators, shore and wading birds as well as fish, crab and shrimp (with appropriate licensing.) Open daily, dawn to dusk.

Watch our video featuring the

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VISITORS GUIDE MAP OF ADVERTISERS Adverntures 2000+ Swamp Tours.....................................1 America's Best Value Inn.....................................................2 Baymont Inn & Suites......................................................... 3 Bayou Rum............................................................................4 Best Western Plus–Lake Charles....................................... 5 Best Western Plus–Sulphur................................................6 Blue Dog Café....................................................................... 7 The Boiling Point..................................................................8 Candlewood Suites.............................................................9 Comfort Inn........................................................................ 10 Corner Gallery Antiques.................................................... 11 Courtyard by Marriott........................................................12 Crave.....................................................................................13 Crying Eagle Brewing Company.......................................14 Days Inn................................................................................15 Delta Downs Racetrack, Casino & Hotel....................... 16 Deluxe Inn............................................................................17 Dequincy Railroad Museum.............................................18 EconoLodge........................................................................ 19 Expressions.........................................................................20 Golden Nugget Casino Resort......................................... 21 Grosse Savanne..................................................................22 Heritage Place Hotel & Suites......................................... 23 Hokus Pokus Liquors.........................................................24

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Holiday Inn..........................................................................25 Holiday Inn Express-Lake Charles...................................26 Holiday Inn Express–Sulphur........................................... 27 Hollier's Cajun Kitchen.....................................................28 House of Sole.....................................................................29 Isle of Capri Casino Resort...............................................30 L'auberge Casino Resort....................................................31 L'Banca Albergo Boutique Hotel.....................................32 Lake Charles American Press...........................................34 Lake Charles Carriage Rides............................................. 35 Lake Charles Vapor............................................................36 LaQuinta Inn & Suites....................................................... 37 Leonard's Food Quarters..................................................38 Luna Bar & Grill..................................................................39 MB Rich Jewery..................................................................40 Motel 6................................................................................ 41 Nichols.................................................................................42 Nina P's Cafe.......................................................................43 Oasis Inn & Suites..............................................................44 Pat's of Henderson............................................................45 Pitt Grill................................................................................46 Pizza Artista......................................................................... 47 Popeye's...............................................................................48 Quality Suites–Downtown Lake Charles.......................49

Quality Suites–East Lake Charles....................................50 Quality Suites–Sulphur......................................................51 Red Roof Inn.......................................................................52 Regatta–Louisiana Seafood & Steakhouse................... 53 Retro West...........................................................................54 Southern Spice...................................................................55 Southwest Louisiana Partnership/ Chamber of Commerce................................................56 Staybridge Suites............................................................... 57 Steamboat Bill's..................................................................58 Sunrise Inn..........................................................................59 Super 8................................................................................ 60 The Wine Store................................................................... 61 Towneplace Suites.............................................................62 Tru by Hilton.......................................................................63 USS Orleck..........................................................................64 Wingate Inn........................................................................65 Yellow Cab...........................................................................66

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