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Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point

10 Years of Adventure: Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point Celebrates Milestone

By Candy Rodriguez on Apr. 28, 2025

Visit Lake Charles invites the community and visitors to celebrate ten years of adventure at Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point in Sulphur on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m…

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Lake Charles to Unveil Nearly $50 Million in New Attractions in 2025

By Matt Young on Apr. 17, 2025

Lake Charles is redefining its place as a premier Southern destination with three landmark attractions set to debut in 2025. These projects, blending modern design with the city's vibrant culture and…

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Always Here Why Your Visit Matters

By Candy Rodriguez on Apr. 16, 2025

Hi there, and welcome to Southwest Louisiana! Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, we’re glad you’re here. This May, we’re celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, and that means it’s…

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LaDOTD Designates Wildflower Areas Along Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

By Visit Lake Charles on Apr. 15, 2025

The Creole Nature Trail is a federally designated scenic byway known as Louisiana’s Outback. It includes two Louisiana Highways, 27 and 82, that travel through the coastal prairies, marshes, and sandy…

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Visit Lake Charles Celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day 2025

By Candy Rodriguez on Apr. 03, 2025

Today, Visit Lake Charles celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), highlighting the vital role of meetings and events in driving tourism, business, and economic growth in Southwest Louisiana…

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Visit Lake Charles Awaits MICHELIN Guide Announcement Later This Year as the American South Edition

By Kathryn Shea Duncan on Apr. 02, 2025

Michelin and Travel South USA today revealed that the MICHELIN Guide American South is coming in 2025 to six states in the American South as part of a new regional approach. The geographic scope…

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Tourism Works March 2025: From Hoops to Hospitality

By Candy Rodriguez on Mar. 31, 2025

March in Southwest Louisiana is a time when the energy of basketball fills the air, igniting the region with excitement and economic growth. In this edition of Tourism Works , we explore the lasting…

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Port Wonder Ribbon Cutting Marks a Major Milestone for Lake Charles’ Lakefront

By Kathryn Shea Duncan on Mar. 20, 2025

Today marked an exciting milestone for Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana as community leaders, partners, and residents gathered along the lakefront to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Port Wonder, a…

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Visit Lake Charles Announces Promotion of Brandi Smith to Sales Manager

By Candy Rodriguez on Mar. 05, 2025

Visit Lake Charles is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandi Smith from Adventure Guide at Adventure Point to Sales Manager – Meetings & Motorcoach. In her new role, Smith will oversee domestic…

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Visit Lake Charles Celebrates Team Member Achievements

By Candy Rodriguez on Mar. 03, 2025

Visit Lake Charles (VLC) is proud to announce that Aubrey Caldwell, sports event and volunteer coordinator, and Madison Yates, destination services specialist, have graduated from the Louisiana…

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