Must-Visit Attractions in SWLA
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Casinos

If you are looking for a first rate casino getaway, you will hit the jackpot when booking your…

Events This Weekend

Making plans for this upcoming weekend in Southwest Louisiana? Here's the full calendar of…

Outdoors & Recreation

There are many different ways to experience the sights and sounds of Southwest Louisiana. From…

Kids Activities

Kids love Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana because we're extremely family-oriented, and…

Shopping

Grab your sunglasses, put on some comfortable shoes, and get ready to shop until you drop at…

Creole Nature Trail

Explore world-famous wildlife habitats & estuaries on your journey through the wild…

Bars & Nightlife

You don't have to be nocturnal to enjoy the great shows and events that Southwest Louisiana…

Wellness & Spas

Soothing music, low lights and the soft glow of a candle or two - whether you are here for…

Arts & Culture

Southwest Louisiana has a thriving arts community, complete with exhibitions, festivals…

Food & Drink

Jambalaya, gumbo, spicy crawfish, boudin and bread pudding, these are just a few things you can…

Golf

Golfing is a year-round attraction in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana. With 6 public courses…

*Water Recreation & Fishing Advisory: Water quality conditions in natural waterways can change. Lake Charles North Beach is monitored by the Louisiana Department of Health Beach Monitoring Program. Visitors planning to swim should review current LDH beach monitoring results and advisory status before entering the water. Fish consumption advisories may also apply to local waterways. Visitors planning to consume locally caught fish or shellfish should review current Louisiana Department of Health fish consumption guidance.