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Top 9 Free Things to Do in Lake Charles
8/13/2018 by Elizabeth Eustis
Posted In:
Festivals & Events,
Outdoors,
History,
Arts
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana has so much to offer AND plenty of fun activities/experiences that will cost you NOTHING! Even better, right? 1. Free Concert Series Lake Charles offers several free concert series throughout the year, so cut loose and enjoy the music! Live at the Lakefront , Groovin’ at the Groove , Downtown at Sundown , and Catch a
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Top Photos of July 2018
7/30/2018
July images featured whimsical nature scenes along with beautiful sunsets and let's not forget a nice lazy river to cool off in. Want to see your photos here? Share your images with #visitlakecharles .
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A Cookie Scavenger Hunt with a Tasty Prize!
7/30/2018 by Amos Orr
Posted In:
Culinary
Like many people with the best of intentions, I try to watch what I eat, but there comes a time when I have to throw caution to the wind and indulge my cravings, especially when my curiosity is piqued by the allure of a scavenger hunt with the simple question: Where is Alice P? Fact: Life is better with a fresh-baked cookie! It was that simple
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It’s all Fresh and New at the Blue Dog Café
7/23/2018 by Lauren Abate
Posted In:
Culinary
What’s cooking at the Blue Dog Café in downtown Lake Charles? Plenty. There’s a new chef, a new menu and a new vibe at the Ryan St. eatery.
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Looking for Something Crafty to Do this Summer? Branch out from the Ordinary!
7/16/2018 by Angie Manning
It’s summer, and the kids are hopefully outside playing in the sprinkler or exploring the great outdoors, but you know, sometimes it just gets a little hot to do that every day. If your kids are anything like mine, they also probably “veg” out too much with their iPad, phone or TV. Unless, of course, they are busy doing chores. (Cough, yeah!) In a
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Lake Charles Festivals and Events Happening in July
6/29/2018 by William Precht
Posted In:
Festivals & Events
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In Southwest Louisiana, we know how to celebrate year-round. July is surely no exception. Whether it be dressing up in your favorite red, white and blue outfit for the 4 th , or two-stepping to your favorite Cajun tunes, Lake Charles has plenty of exciting festivals and events for you in July. Let’s look at a few festivals and fun things to check out
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Summertime Sippin' with Yellowfin Vodka
6/29/2018 by Angie Kay Dilmore
Posted In:
Culinary
In the sultry summer heat, southerners like to keep things light and easy . . . clothing, reading, food, and especially beverages. Lemonade, sweet tea, and for those special occasions, hand-crafted cocktails!
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Hands-On Happiness: Yayi Beads, Gems, and Gallery
6/18/2018 by Natalie Sell
Looking for a creative activity this summer, other than swimming, to escape the heat of the day? How about a creative DIY project that gets you working with your hands?
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Mama Reta Seems Like My Mama Too!
6/13/2018 by Angie Manning
Posted In:
Culinary
Thursday “Gravy Day” at Mama Reta’s Kitchen. I know it’s been said before that we have incredible hospitality in the South. And, while that is true, there are some people who take Southern Hospitality to a different level. It’s the “treating you like family” kind of hospitality that really makes you have a genuine smile with crinkles around your eyes and a warm glow in your heart. Well, that’s what eating at Mama Reta’s Kitchen is like.
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