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Your Guide to Labor Day Weekend in Lake Charles

Events, Excursions, Eateries Southwest Louisiana’s Labor Day activities and festivities include everything from live music and lounging under the sun to themed Sunday brunches and luxurious experiences at casino resorts. From Thursday, Aug. 31 through Labor Day, Sept. 4, Lake Charles offers…

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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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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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7 Ways to Throw a Bachelor Party in Lake Charles

Things to Do for a Guy's Weekend For a bachelor party of epic proportions, which could include such exploits as a guided fishing trip, an ultimate brewery experience, an array of water sports, live music, lazy rivers, golf, or indulging in some of the best seafood, burgers, barbecue, and adult…

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23 Reasons to Vacation in Lake Charles in 2023

The true essence of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is seeded in culture, luxury, and outdoor explorations. With more than 75 annual festivals and events, you’ll see why this comfortably sized city has earned the title of Louisiana’s Playground. Located in the Southwest Louisiana region, Lake Charles is…

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Lake Charles Holiday Cocktail Tour

The cocktail programs in Lake Charles are top-tier, but Southwest Louisiana’s mixologists like to shake things up around the holidays. From martinis to mocktails and more, I’ve scoped out some of the best Christmas-themed cocktails in the area that are sure to make this season merry and magical for…

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Fine Dining Restaurants in Lake Charles

Whether you are dining in a casino resort or around town in Southwest Louisiana, you are sure to get your fill of flavors that will melt in your mouth and make your eyes sparkle with delight! From fine wines and creative cocktails to seafood and steaks, seasoned to perfection – Lake Charles boasts a…

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