Fall Festival Weekend Itinerary

When the invigorating, crisp weather settles into Southwest Louisiana, everyone is gearing up for fall festival season. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway to create lasting memories and experience authentic Louisiana culture, look no further than Lake Charles! Fall festivals in Louisiana’s…

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Joy of Travel

Lazy rivers, jazz brunches, alligators, Zydeco music, and free festivals – there is so much to pack into a Lake Charles vacation. Louisiana is known for having joie de vivre, and Louisiana’s Playground is the prime spot to experience joy your way. What makes Southwest Louisiana stand out is the…

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Celebrate Father's Day in Louisiana's Playground

There is no one in the world quite like your dad, even if he insists on wearing crocs with cargo shorts to every occasion! Hey, who's to say how to define "business casual" anyway? From dads to stepdads, grandfathers to father figures in your life, Father's Day weekend in Southwest Louisiana boasts…

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Creating Welcoming & Belonging Through DEI

Everyone in the hospitality industry strives to make others feel welcome and comfortable. We, as an industry, desire nothing more than for customers to walk away with the best experiences in customer service. It’s at the heart of what we do, and it is always satisfying to know that the team is…

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Brunch Adventures in Lake Charles

Where to Find the Most Unique Brunch Items in Lake Charles Offering the best of both worlds, breakfast and lunch, brunch is typically a weekend affair, where menu items consist of bloody Marys and mimosas alongside waffles, French toast, and mounds of eggs, grits, and breakfast meats. But brunch is…

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Kayaking in Lake Charles

Southwest Louisiana's Guide to Paddling Adventures Southwest Louisiana has no shortage of waterways – shimmering lakes, meandering rivers, mysterious bayous, cypress swamps, and salt grass marshes – and where there is water, there are boats. Sailboats, motorboats, bass boats, fishing trawlers…

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Things to Do During a Sporting Tournament

Lake Charles and Sulphur, Louisiana Welcome to the Sports Capital of Louisiana! Whether you’re in town for youth, McNeese, pro, or recreational sporting events, there is always something here for everyone! From the rich culture of Southwest Louisiana, you’ll find amazing entertainment, mouthwatering…

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