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Lake Charles, Louisiana is a blend of contrasts that magically works together in total harmony. A Cajun personality with a Texas flair. A love for big-city entertainment and a relished joy of nature. Bold and outspoken, yet equally laid-back and homey. Stylish and carefree — a little black dress paired with flip-flops. Lake Charles is the best of Louisiana infused into something irresistible.
Below is a list of things to eat, see, and do. This is only a sampling of great things to do here. Enjoy your stay!
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Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana is a blend of contrasts that magically works together in total harmony. A Cajun personality with a Texas flair. A love for big-city entertainment and a relished joy of nature. Bold and outspoken, yet equally laid-back and homey. Stylish and carefree — a little black dress paired with flip-flops. Lake Charles is the best of Louisiana infused into something irresistible.
Below is a list of things to eat, see, and do. This is only a sampling of great things to do here. Enjoy your stay!
Food scene
Try the Darrell's Special. Three meat (Ham, Turkey, & Roast Beef w/debris) on French bread that is amazing. Be sure to add the Jalapeno mayonaise.
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Darrell's
119 W College StTry the Darrell's Special. Three meat (Ham, Turkey, & Roast Beef w/debris) on French bread that is amazing. Be sure to add the Jalapeno mayonaise.
Great atmosphere and tremendous food. Casual dress, outside dining available, and variety of Cajun food. We love the stuffed potatoes and poboys.
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Nina-P's Cafe
1600 West McNeese StreetGreat atmosphere and tremendous food. Casual dress, outside dining available, and variety of Cajun food. We love the stuffed potatoes and poboys.
Unique restaurant with great vibe. Indoor and outdoor dining and occasional live music. Try the pizzas and craft beer!
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Crying Eagle Brewing Company
1165 E McNeese StUnique restaurant with great vibe. Indoor and outdoor dining and occasional live music. Try the pizzas and craft beer!
One of the most popular seafood restaurants in the area, but you better go early. Super spot for boiled shrimp, crawfish, and crab.
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Steamboat Bill's on the Lake
1004 N Lakeshore DrOne of the most popular seafood restaurants in the area, but you better go early. Super spot for boiled shrimp, crawfish, and crab.
Out-of-the way spot that locals love. Try the Sausage sampler or the Creole Nachos (Cracklins take the place of Tortilla chips).
Prime Butcher & Brasserie
3505 Country Club RdOut-of-the way spot that locals love. Try the Sausage sampler or the Creole Nachos (Cracklins take the place of Tortilla chips).
Our favorite go-to for boiled seafood! Out of the way, but definitely worth looking for if you want the real deal seafood. Barbecue crabs are a "have to try"! Show up early for this one as well!
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Seafood Palace
2218 Enterprise BlvdOur favorite go-to for boiled seafood! Out of the way, but definitely worth looking for if you want the real deal seafood. Barbecue crabs are a "have to try"! Show up early for this one as well!
Local joint with great atmosphere and live bands in the outdoor dining area. You will love this one.
Paul's Rib Shack Barbecue
4800 Nelson RdLocal joint with great atmosphere and live bands in the outdoor dining area. You will love this one.
Hip place with arguably the coolest atmosphere in the area. This is the place for live music while dining. Lots of craft beer on tap and even an outdoor Trivia Night each Tuesday that is loads of fun!
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Rikenjaks Brewing Company
3716 Ryan StHip place with arguably the coolest atmosphere in the area. This is the place for live music while dining. Lots of craft beer on tap and even an outdoor Trivia Night each Tuesday that is loads of fun!
There are lots of unique pizza places in the area that are great to try. Tony's is where the go-to for locals. The sandwiches are good also.
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Tony's Pizza
335 E Prien Lake RdThere are lots of unique pizza places in the area that are great to try. Tony's is where the go-to for locals. The sandwiches are good also.
THE DINER in Lake Charles. This is my favorite breakfast spot. My personal fave is The Rafferty (eggs, sour cream, jalapenos, diced ham, and bacon all topping hashbrowns.
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KD's Diner
240 W Prien Lake RdTHE DINER in Lake Charles. This is my favorite breakfast spot. My personal fave is The Rafferty (eggs, sour cream, jalapenos, diced ham, and bacon all topping hashbrowns.
Best Sunday brunch spot! Occasional live music and incredible sandwiches and salads! Located in the revitalized downtown area.
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Luna Bar & Grill
719 Ryan StBest Sunday brunch spot! Occasional live music and incredible sandwiches and salads! Located in the revitalized downtown area.
Golden Nugget is the latest casino to call Lake Charles home. Great restaurants, night life, gaming, and event venue are a few of the things the Nugget has to offer. Check their website for upcoming events. www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles
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Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
2550 Golden Nugget BlvdGolden Nugget is the latest casino to call Lake Charles home. Great restaurants, night life, gaming, and event venue are a few of the things the Nugget has to offer. Check their website for upcoming events. www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles
Looking for something to do? L'auberge offers everything you could be looking for. You can game, eat, get coffee, dessert, or a drink all in one spot. Not to mention that "Party by the Pool" is a local favorite! Events are always taking place, so check the website for upcoming events. www.llakecharles.com
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L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
777 Ave L'AubergeLooking for something to do? L'auberge offers everything you could be looking for. You can game, eat, get coffee, dessert, or a drink all in one spot. Not to mention that "Party by the Pool" is a local favorite! Events are always taking place, so check the website for upcoming events. www.llakecharles.com
Community Coffee is a Louisiana staple. Roasted at the foot of the Mississippi river bridge in Baton Rouge. This is a great coffee spot with similar offerings as Starbuck's.
CC's Coffee House
2825 Country Club RoadCommunity Coffee is a Louisiana staple. Roasted at the foot of the Mississippi river bridge in Baton Rouge. This is a great coffee spot with similar offerings as Starbuck's.
Sightseeing
Within view of the I-210 bridge and just South of the Casinos is Prien Lake Park. Great park for walking or running with water fountains, picnic pavilions, bathrooms, open area, as well as a boat launch and separate kayak/canoe launch.
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Prien Lake Park
3700 W Prien Lake RdWithin view of the I-210 bridge and just South of the Casinos is Prien Lake Park. Great park for walking or running with water fountains, picnic pavilions, bathrooms, open area, as well as a boat launch and separate kayak/canoe launch.
Major components of Bord du Lac Park include a pirates ship; eagles nest tree house, Borealis Rex, rock climbing wall, Hazel the Steamer, an oil rig, Major General Claire Chennault Flying Tiger, Arthur Stillwell Train, Cajun cabin, maze bridge, tunnel, monkey bars, ladders, spider web, and a separate area for toddlers in the Tot Lot with Swings and Shaded Seating Area.
A rubberized surface runs throughout the playground to maximize safety, and the playground is for children of all play abilities. Don’t forget the adjacent splash park for those hot summer days!
Bord Du Lac Park
Major components of Bord du Lac Park include a pirates ship; eagles nest tree house, Borealis Rex, rock climbing wall, Hazel the Steamer, an oil rig, Major General Claire Chennault Flying Tiger, Arthur Stillwell Train, Cajun cabin, maze bridge, tunnel, monkey bars, ladders, spider web, and a separate area for toddlers in the Tot Lot with Swings and Shaded Seating Area.
A rubberized surface runs throughout the playground to maximize safety, and the playground is for children of all play abilities. Don’t forget the adjacent splash park for those hot summer days!
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Don't leave without eating Boiled Crawfish!
Our area has several drive-thru crawfish stands. Pick up lbs of boiled crawfish with potatoes and corn. Just be sure to get lots of napkins and water. They can be spicy! Our recommendation is Crawfish Boil-N-Go at the corner of Lake and University. If you prefer to sit and dine, we recommend Steamboat Bill's or Seafood palace.