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8 Reasons to Love the Lake Charles Children’s Museum

8/16/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Festivals & Events

School classrooms aren’t the only places for the kiddos to learn. Take a visit to the Lake Charles Children's Museum - it has 3 floors of fun activities for kids. Watching the kids play, learn and ignite their curiosity – it’s the cutest! Plus it’s good for them (and you). Here are a few reasons why you’ll love the Children’s Museum. 1. There is

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Man’s Best Friend: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

7/19/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Arts

Let’s be honest, our pets are family. Wherever we go, they go. This is especially true for my pup. And just like me, I imagine she enjoys a “vacation” from the day-to-day routines. I try to treat her once in a while. One of our favorite things about Lake Charles is the walkability of the historic districts , downtown area and the local parks to

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You Voted! 2017 Top 20 Local Favorites Restaurants

5/16/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Culinary

There is no question – we take food seriously in Southwest Louisiana. If you ask someone “Which is your favorite SWLA restaurant?” or “Where do you like to eat?” – they’ll let you know the answer QUICK! They might even have a few different favorites. Throughout past few months, we asked YOU to vote for your most loved local restaurants. The votes

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New Brunch Options in Southwest Louisiana

4/13/2017 by Angie Kay Dilmore

Posted In: Culinary

***Updated 10/19/2018*** Southwest Louisiana loves brunch! This truth is evidenced by the success of several new brunch venues in Downtown Lake Charles. These late morning/early afternoon feasts arrive on the heels of several already well-established brunch locations , such as Luna’s Bar and Grill and Pujo St. Café . If you’re really hungry and

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All You Need to Know: 2017 Palm Sunday Tour of Homes [LIST]

3/30/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: History, Festivals & Events

The 42nd Annual Palm Sunday Tour of Homes will feature homes throughout historic Lake Charles with gracious homeowners sharing their gardens and home interiors on Palm Sunday, April 9 . If you’ve never been, this is your year to attend! 1. The theme of this year's tour is "Future and Past." The tour will showcase vintage properties as well as new

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The Listening Room in Lake Charles

2/24/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Arts, Festivals & Events

An active music scene is nothing new for Lake Charles. Music is in our BLOOD! We have outdoor concerts, concert venues, bars, and restaurants all provided outstanding live entertainment . Now there’s a new music venue in town and it’s dedicated to more intimate listening. On scheduled nights the Cash and Carry Building, 801 Enterprise Blvd.

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Capture Life’s Moments: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

1/27/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Arts

Long exposure photography has recently caught my attention. Long exposure uses a long-duration shutter speed to sharply capture stationary elements of images while obscuring the moving elements. I’ve seen some really fascinating examples of this technique from Visit Lake Charles followers and fans. Like this one from Maggie Gregory. “I love

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#EatSWLA: Fish Apollo with Crab au Gratin cream sauce Recipe

1/18/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Culinary

One of my favorite parts of Lake Charles is the downtown area. I adore all of the boutiques, music hotspots, and of course, the downtown restaurants ! What can I say? I’m a sucker for a good meal. Every once in a while I treat myself to a really decadent dish. Luna Bar and Grill’s Fish Apollo hits the spot. You get all the richness of cheeses and

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Pokémon Go: Where to GEAUX in Lake Charles

7/12/2016 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Outdoors, Festivals & Events

Released only A WEEK AGO, Pokémon Go is the hottest app on the Apple and Google Play stores. And guess what, Pokémon Trainers, there are plenty of opportunities to find creatures and gear right here in Southwest Louisiana! In fact, it’s a great way to explore the area. While searching for Pikachu, remember to look up from your phone screen and

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New Home: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

6/27/2016 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Arts

Our Southwest Louisiana home is growing! With this growth, the area is seeing a ton of new businesses building, a lot of new improvements to roadways and residential areas, and of course, new residents. Have you ever wondered what our city looks like through fresh eyes? As I was looking through the Visit Lake Charles Instagram account a few weeks

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8 Reasons to Love the Lake Charles Children’s Museum

Man’s Best Friend: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

You Voted! 2017 Top 20 Local Favorites Restaurants

New Brunch Options in Southwest Louisiana

All You Need to Know: 2017 Palm Sunday Tour of Homes [LIST]

The Listening Room in Lake Charles

Capture Life’s Moments: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

#EatSWLA: Fish Apollo with Crab au Gratin cream sauce Recipe

Pokémon Go: Where to GEAUX in Lake Charles

New Home: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

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