Trade in your sparkling summer drinks for a fall drink lineup featuring spiced cider and cinnamon confections at your favorite coffeeshops in Southwest Louisiana. Choose from numerous seasonal beverages perfect for afternoon strolls, crisp autumn mornings, and fall festival frolicking. From creamy…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Southwest Louisiana! Even though the closest thing to snow you’ll see in Lake Charles is powdered sugar on beignets, holiday events make the season merry and bright for locals and visitors alike. Festive parades, holiday craft markets, twinkling trees…
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It's finally fall in SWLA, meaning it's the perfect time of year for outdoor sports. From football to cross-country to golf and more, this month is stacked with opportunities to get out and play in #LouisianasPlayground! If you know SWLA, then you know baseball never takes an off-season here. The…
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Holiday memories are made around dinner tables, and in Lake Charles, restaurants are here to make guests feel right at home. For both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, eateries offer that home-cooked feel without the hassle, with some serving meals on-site while others offer pre-ordered takeout…
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If you're wondering where to eat in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Gerald Gruenig has a few ideas. The Louisiana social media personality ate his way through Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana, stopping for everything from boudin, cracklins and loaded po'boys to Latin American cuisine, soul food, giant…
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Fall is in the air and lively festivals, Halloween activities, and all the gumbo you can handle await this October in Lake Charles! Sample dozens of pours and bites from restaurants and spirit vendors from across the region at Rouge et Blanc. Grab your dancing shoes and hit the streets of Downtown…
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From cypress-lined waterways and coastal marshes to downtown festivals and colorful Louisiana culture, Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana offer photographers an unusually diverse range of subjects. Local photographers recommend these locations for wildlife photography, landscapes, portraits…
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Tee off in Louisiana's Playground, on some of the most picturesque and challenging golf courses in the state. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your golf journey, you’ll enjoy the beauty and embrace the challenge of our courses, expertly designed to match various skill levels…
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While Taylor Swift may not be performing in Lake Charles—YET, many of our locations evoke the same feelings you get when listening to her songs. Whether reliving the best moments from the Eras Tour, adding new songs from The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore , or planning a swiftie-inspired road trip…
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The Creole Nature Trail All-American Road is home to over 400 bird species year-round. As the temperature dips in Southwest Louisiana get ready to experience exclusive sightings throughout the region not typically found in spring and summer months. Fall migration begins as early as July and extends…
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