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We Are Savory!

Jambalaya, gumbo, spicy crawfish, boudin and bread pudding, these are just a few things you can sample of Southwest Louisiana's famous Cajun French and Creole cuisine. Cajuns in Southwest Louisiana like to tap their toes to good music while dining, and several restaurants in the Southwest Louisiana area feature live Cajun tunes almost every night of the week. Don't miss out on delicious seafood and fine dining seasoned to perfection. There are also many culinary events throughout the year that feature savory local dishes.

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Boudin Trail

SWLA Boudin…
A Cajun staple food, boudin is made from Louisiana long-grain rice, pork and each chef’s secret blend of… Read More →

Crawfish

Crawfish
Southwest Louisiana is known for its amazing cuisine, and no cuisine is held on a higher pedestal to locals… Read More →

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Resorts

Casino Resorts
From golf greens and spas to horseracing and island time getaways, you will fall in love with the variety of… Read More →

Creole Nature Trail

If you crave the calm and splendor of the great outdoors, then you will surely enjoy the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. In Louisiana's Outback, one of America's "Last Great Wildernesses," you have the opportunity to experience world-famous wildlife habitats and estuaries. The Creole Nature Trail is a journey through a wild and rugged terrain unique to Louisiana, America and the world. Pack a picnic lunch, load up the car, and don't forget your binoculars.

Creole Nature…
Explore world-famous wildlife habitats & estuaries on your journey through the wild & rugged terrain… Read More →

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Traxxas Monster Truck Show

Traxxas Monster Truck Destruction Tour, the motorsports entertainment epicenter with the nation’s most competitive monster trucks, will be invading The Lake Charles Civic Center for two Read More →

Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo

Called “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” the Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo returns to the Burton Complex with rodeo performances, livestock shows, a Queen’s Pageant, a stick-horse Read More →

Tracy Lawrence

Tracy Lawrence is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. Lawrence signed to Atlantic Records in 1991, and debuted that year with the album Sticks and Stones. He has Read More →

Harlem Globetrotters

Join us as we celebrate our fans during our all-new Fan Powered World Tour! Interact with Globetrotters stars more than ever before, both on and off the court. New this year, you can Read More →

Paris by Night

Paris by Night is a direct-to-video series featuring Vietnamese-language musical variety shows produced by Thúy Nga Productions. Originally, Paris by Night was filmed exclusively in Paris, Read More →