Wine and Dine with Your Besties
Enjoy weekly wine tastings at The Wine Store, Vin Ami Boutique Wines & Spirits, Lake Street Liquor, and happy hour at Hokus Pokus Liquor. For a more intimate setting, book a private room at Bodega Wine Dive and choose from appetizers, Italian-inspired entrees, and a delicious collection of wines.
Don't miss recurring dinners and tastings events like Culinary Canvas, a progressive dinner and tasting showcasing art exhibits on display at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum and Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center and featuring mouthwatering menus from local celebrity chefs.
Rouge et Blanc Wine and Food Festival is a beloved celebration of cuisine and wine in Southwest Louisiana. Dozens of chefs and wine experts adorn the quad at McNeese State University sharing their industry expertise for a great cause! The Louisiana Food and Wine Festival is a four day all-inclusive food and drink tasting event, spotlighting over 300 culinary, wine, beer, and spirit tasting experiences and 40 local and regional restaurants.
If bourbon is more of your style, plan your trip around Smoke & Barrel, a fall tasting event featuring over 80 bourbons, whiskeys, and mouth-watering BBQ from top pitmasters.
Enjoy a Friendly Competition
From fierce pickleball games to thrilling laser tag tournaments, Lake Charles has your competitive drive covered! South Beach Sports Bar & Grill is your go-to destination for sand beach volleyball, delicious bites, and specialty cocktails. Game2Life is multi-level entertainment complex offering axe throwing, laser combat, pickleball, and delicious bites!
Bayou Games is a 31-acre paintball and airsoft complex in Sulphur. Groups can choose from a broad range of activities catering to varying skill levels including traditional paintball and gellyball. Looking to flex your mental muscles? Test your teams' wits while racing against the clock at one of the thrilling simulations at Bayou Escape Rooms.
Soak in the Scenery
Explore the beautiful Southwest Louisiana outdoor scenery. From picturesque sunsets to colorful murals and street art, there are plenty of instagrammable locations throughout town. Craft the perfect girls night out playlist for a guided bike ride exploring Downtown Lake Charles and the Charpentier Historic District with Biking Through the Lake. Looking to grab the perfect selfie with alligators? Take a drive along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, home to over 400 bird species, colorful wildflowers, and plenty of alligators. Plan an early morning hike or venture through the marshes of Sam Houston Jones State Park. The convenient kayak kiosk makes exploring the waterways at your own pace a breeze.
Take A Class
No matter the size of your party, you'll love learning a new skill or creating something to commemorate your time together. GP's Creative Corner, Paint & Fire, Painting with a Twist, and Lil' Art House, popular art studios offer instructor-led craft sessions and private bookings. Follow along to a template or create your own unique pieces with a private hat bar party at Bespoke Hat Co.
If your girls have a sweet tooth, plan a cupcake or cake decorating course at Pronia's Deli and Bakery where they'll walk you through the delicious decorating process. Want to learn a dance style before the big day? Central School Arts and Humanities Center houses a few dance studios that offer drop in lessons.
Attend a Show
Southwest Louisiana is home to dozens of live entertainment venues. Nearly every weekend you'll find captivating theatrical performances, soulful entertainers, and chart-topping acts gracing the stage. Our casino resorts and Lake Charles Event Center frequently bring in award winning touring artists and comedians. Intimate venues like Southlake Theater feature state-of-the-art performances immersing the audience for an unforgettable experience.
