Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a notice that following continued improvement in Louisiana’s COVID-19 outlook and a significant increase in testing capacity and contact tracing, Louisiana is currently in Phase 2 of the White House’s reopening strategy. Many businesses and events have adjusted to accommodate patrons during this time. View Updates
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For additional information, contact: William Precht, senior media/public relations manager Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (337) 436-9588 or (800)…
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Don’t be surprised if you run into this guy along the 180-mile Creole Nature Trail, known as Louisiana’s Outback. Read More…
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Pictured (L – R): Jessie P. Arabie and Walter Gotreaux, Cajun French Music Association president, receive the Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event award from Sam Wilkinson, chairman of the board of…
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Crawfish, a local brewery, brunch delights, and even a steakhouse that rivals anything I’ve enjoyed in New York or Chicago – the restaurants in Lake Charles Louisiana has a robust offering of dining…
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While New Orleans is a familiar stop for many travelers, the rest of Louisiana can still feel well off the beaten path. A jaunt to the state’s southwest corner will lead you to Lake Charles, a compact…
Continue ReadingNEWS RELEASE For more information, contact: Mason Trail, event coordinator or Rellis Chavis, Jr., event coordinator (337) 853-2350 or (337) 489-0140 BooZoo’s Labor Day Festival LAKE CHARLES, La…
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LAKE CHARLES, La. — With a couple of hours to kill, Will Precht quickly formulated a plan. “You have to try some boudin.” Precht works for the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana visitors bureau so his…
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I write about food a lot on this site, but with good reason. I firmly believe that it’s the most important aspect of the travel experience, forming some of our strongest memories through taste and…
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1910 Restaurant & Wine Bar 949 Ryan St., (337) 602-6278. Located downtown in the Phoenix Building that commemorates the Great Fire of 1910 that burned several city blocks, this new restaurant serves a…
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phone: (337) 436-9588 | toll free: 1-800-456-SWLA
