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So MUCH to Do
Are you looking for gaming? How about the great outdoors? Maybe culinary delights and nightlife is more your speed? On top of all that Lake Charles, Southwest Louisiana offers good company and quiet reflections, historical sites and luxurious accommodations. Prepare for some good old southern hospitality and great times.
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