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Casinos Golden Nugget L'Auberge Delta Downs Entertainment & Events Events Festivals & Fairs Concerts & Live Music Sporting Events Mardi Gras Cajun Christmas Submit an Event Things to Do Kids Activities Outdoors & Recreation Beaches Birding Online Birding Guide Fishing Golf Hunting Parks Water Sports Creole Nature Trail Downtown Lake Charles Arts & Culture Galleries Museums Performing Arts Shopping Boutiques Farmers Market Wellness & Spas Food & Drink Breakfast & Brunch Lunch & Dinner Asian BBQ Italian & Pizza Mexican Seafood Soul Food Food Trucks Bars & Nightlife Daiquiris Cajun & Creole Boudin Trail Crawfish Coffee Shops & Bakeries Ice Cream & Snocones Eat Downtown Restaurants with Live Music Places To Stay Casino Resorts Hotels Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals Camping & RV Parks Plan Your Visit Inspiration Guide PLAYlist eNewsletter Louisiana's Playground Podcast Trip Ideas Outdoor Adventure Creole Nature Trail West Side East Side Family Fun Voluntourism Lake Charles Visitor Center Seasons & Climate Spring Summer Fall Winter Transportation Bus & Trolley Routes Travel Resources Cities & Towns Lake Charles Sulphur Westlake DeQuincy Vinton Iowa Insider Blog

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Welcome to the official Visit Lake Charles Media Center, an all-inclusive source for travel and tourism in Southwest Louisiana, including press releases, visual content, story ideas, blogs, and a press kit. From Mardi Gras celebrations and outdoor excursions to Vegas-style casino resorts and Cajun/Creole meals, there’s always a cultural story to tell.

Italian Cuisine

16 Food Trends Southern Chefs are Looking Forward to in 2022 - Southern Living

Paige Vidrine, owner of Buffi's Peauxboys, touts the double-duty move of cutting back portion sizes to accommodate more…

Lake Charles City Courthouse | Michael L. Hobby

The 32 Most Haunted Places in America - Condé Nast Traveler

Take a coast-to-coast tour of the most haunted places in the U.S., where lingering spirits roam through the halls of…

Steamboat Bill's House Potato

Hit the road: 9 great American road trips - USA Today

Visit the beaches along Southwest Louisiana's Gulf Coast and stop at Steamboat Bill's for a bite to eat.

Mallard Golf Club Lake Charles

11 Municipal courses that are getting the live they desire - Golf Digest

The new municipal course, Mallard Golf Club, (opened in the Fall of 2021 in the southwest part of the state, came about…