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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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Marshland Festival

The Marshland Festival will be celebrating 28th years! The festival will be held at the Lake Charles Civic Center Read More →

Summer Concert Series: Pat Green

*Update 7/17/2017: Please note that due to extreme heat and inclement weather predictions, this show has been moved to our Grand Event Center indoor venue.* Pat Green is an Read More →

Gridiron 45

Gridiron, the annual night of skits, songs and laughter, is the show that the American Press called “the ‘Saturday Night Live’ of Southwest Louisiana.” It’s a local tradition! The fundraiser Read More →

Mark Chesnutt

Mark Chesnutt is one of Country's true musical treasures. With 14 No. 1 hits, 23 top ten singles, four platinum albums and five gold records to his credit; he maintains a front-and-center Read More →

Ronnie Milsap

Legendary music star Ronnie Milsap will perform on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 PM in the Grand Event Center of Golden Nugget Lake Charles. Milsap was born with a congenital disorder that Read More →