6 Memorable Activities for the 55+ Crowd in Southwest Louisiana

Win Big at a Casino Resort

Feeling lucky? Try your hand at one of four casino resorts offering a luxurious experience. Enjoy unlimited ways to score, from slot machines and table games to nail-biting horse races and sports betting. Not into gaming? No worries, there’s still plenty to enjoy. Attend an exciting concert or plan a friendly golf competition on the award winning golf courses. Couples can unwind with a spa day at Spa du Lac and the Golden Nugget Spa and Salon or enjoy some fun in the sun and float down the lazy river, drink in hand. Be sure to save time for a delicious meal from restaurants located on the property or venture into town to explore local favorites.

Savor Local Cuisine at Popular Restaurants

Whether you’re craving Cajun or Creole classics like gumbo, boudin, and jambalaya, fresh blue crabs and crawfish, or a friendly atmosphere, these local restaurants deliver. Couples can enjoy a romantic dinner at upscale locations like Mazen’s and Restaurant Calla or one of our luxury casino resorts. Traveling with a group or hungry for a big meal? Share a seafood platter from Seafood Palace or a few rounds of oysters at Salt Revival Oyster Company.

Land the Perfect Catch with Self-Fish Dreams

Fishing enthusiasts will find an abundance of waterways and fishing charters in Southwest Louisiana. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or picking up your rod for the first time, you can enjoy a safe and accessible experience with Self-Fish Dreams, a unique charter service designed to accommodate elderly and disabled anglers. With expert guides and serene landscapes, you’re guaranteed to have a stress-free trip loaded with memorable catches.

Visit A Museum

Southwest Louisiana is home to four museums with architecture and history as iconic as the exhibits inside. Each museum offers their share of free and low cost festivals, classes, workshops and expos perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs and everyone in between.

Located in Downtown Lake Charles is the Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, a free gallery with rotating exhibits featuring everything from local artists to regional and international masterpieces. Near the downtown area is the Imperial Calcasieu Museum, where in addition to art galleries you’ll find the nearly 400-year-old majestic Sallier Oak. Just outside of Lake Charles, you can visit the Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur or the DeQuincy Railroad Museum.

Explore the Creole Nature Trail

Plan a serene excursion along the Creole Nature Trail All American Road. Start your adventure at Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point, an interactive center with multiple displays detailing the rich ecosystems, catchy tunes and mouthwatering scents of Southwest Louisiana. Whether kayaking and fishing or spotting alligators and migratory birds, this piece of Sportsman’s Paradise must be experienced first-hand.

Discover New Passions

What better way to spend your down time than with a new hobby? Southwest Louisiana offers a variety of classes to match your interests and inspire creativity. Attend a workshop at Lil’ Art House where you’ll bring home a unique piece of upcycled art or learn the best kept secrets to making the perfect pasta dishes at Pasta Lab. For something more upbeat, boogie on down to a dance class at Central School Arts and Humanities Center, beginners are welcome!