- Events
- Events Calendar
- Festivals
- Art & Culture Festivals
- Cajun Festivals
- Seasonal
- Fall Festivals
- Winter Festivals
- Mardi Gras
- Mardi Gras
- Holidays
- Valentine's Day
- Mardi Gras
- St. Patrick's Day
- Easter
- 4th of July
- Halloween
- Christmas
- Top 7 Christmas Events
- Boudin Carols
- Holiday Lights
- New Year's
- Live Music Events
- Casino Entertainment
- Concert Series
- Art & Culture
- Local Sports
- 2021 McNeese Football 🏈
- Submit an Event
- Things to Do
- Top Ten
- Top 10 with Kids
- Top Things to Do in Fall
- Top Things to Do in Summer
- Top Things to Do in Spring
- Seasonal
- Summer Guide
- Fall Guide
- Winter Guide
- Christmas for Families
- Creole Nature Trail
- Kids & Family Friendly
- Top 10 with Kids
- Casinos
- Casino Entertainment
- Attractions
- Creole Nature Trail
- Casinos
- Museums
- Indoor Activities
- SWLA Boudin Trail
- Downtown Lake Charles
- Outdoors
- Creole Nature Trail
- Swamp Tours
- Airboats & Alligators
- Wetland Walkway
- Pintail Wildlife Drive
- Golf
- Golf Guide
- Fishing
- Fishing Guide
- Hunting
- Alligators
- Gators vs. Crocs
- When & Where to Find Gators
- Birding
- Birding Guide
- Online Birding Guide
- Beaches
- Boat Launches
- Parks
- Sam Houston Jones
- Niblett's Bluff
- Lakefront Promenade
- Prien Lake Park
- CPPJ Parks
- 16 Best Area Parks
- Shopping
- Cottage Shops
- Farmers Market
- Nightlife
- Music
- Live Music
- Music Venues
- Cajun / Zydeco
- Music History
- Famous Musicians
- Local Musicians
- Museums & Art
- Museums
- Performing Arts
- Theatres and Performance Spaces
- Performing Art Organizations
- Performing Art Events
- Art Galleries
- Cultural Districts
- heARTbeat Tour
- History
- Historic Guide
- History Museums
- Charpentier District
- Historic App
- Historic Military Sites
- Lake Charles Legends
- Local Sports
- Eat & Drink
- Find a Restaurant
- Restaurants with Take Out
- Restaurants with Delivery
- Restaurants with Drive-Thru
- Top Restaurants
- Outdoor Dining
- Culinary Experiences
- SWLA Boudin Trail
- Brews & Spirits Tour
- Snow Cones
- Eat Downtown
- Outdoor Dining
- Brunch
- Food Trucks
- Creole Cuisine
- Breweries & Distilleries
- Coffee Shops & Brewers
- Brews & Spirits Tour
- SWLA Boudin Trail
- SWLA Boudin Trail Brochure Request
- Boudin Wars
- Traditional Cajun Dishes
- Gumbo
- Crawfish
- Jambalaya
- King Cake
- Regional foods
- Seafood
- Smoked Meats
- Cajun Cooking Terms
- Lodging
- Casino Resorts
- Delta Downs
- Golden Nugget
- L'Auberge
- Hotels
- Camping & RV Parks
- Bed & Breakfasts
- Vacation Rentals
- Lodging Deals
- Trip Planning
- Itinerary Ideas
- Cajun Taste-away
- Lake Charles Nightlife
- Outdoor Adventure
- Creole Nature Trail
- West Side
- East Side
- History
- Family Fun & Festivals
- SWLA One Day Tour
- Charpentier Historic District
- Mardi Gras Intinerary
- Local Travel Apps
- Events App
- Creole Nature Trail App
- Getaway Guide
- Online Guide
- E-News Sign-up
- E-News Archive
- Special Offers & Deals
- Visitor Center
- Transportation
- Lake Charles Airport
- Bus & Trolley Routes
- Calcasieu Parish
- Lake Charles
- Neighborhoods
- Nellie Lutcher Cultural District
- Sulphur
- Westlake
- DeQuincy
- Vinton
- Iowa
- 360 Virtual Tours
- Photos & Videos
- Weather
- Maps
- Mileage to/from
- Travel Information
Things to Do in Lake Charles
Casino Resorts, Beaches, Creole Nature, and Festivals
Southwest Louisiana hosts over 75 annual festivals, from individual cities’ Mardi Gras to Louisiana Pirate Festival to Christmas celebrations, there is plenty to keep you busy. See one of our personalized Lake Charles Itineraries! Sign up for our bi-monthly e-newsletter to stay "in the know."
Looking for a first-rate casino gaming getaway? You will hit the jackpot in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana. From golf greens and spas to horseracing and island time getaways, you will fall in love with the variety of casino venues. In addition, you can experience a vibrant nightlife with headlining entertainment at the casinos or local artists at the more intimate live music venues.
Arts and culture are alive and well in Southwest Louisiana. You will find diverse styles and mediums of art. Whether you spot a mural or statue on the street, peruse through one of the many quality galleries partake in a concert from the Lake Charles Symphony, or enjoy a theatrical performance from a local theatre or ballet company.
Southwest Louisiana is rich in history from pirates and buried treasure to sulfur mining and railroad hubs, our six cities each have a unique story to tell. Step back in time and experience the history of Southwest Louisiana at museums like the DeQuincy Railroad Museum or the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Take a tour through historic districts to see classic examples of early 1900s architecture.
For delightful shopping with authentic selections and cultural experiences, visitors will enjoy spending time in the Cottage Shops District in mid-town Lake Charles. For families, see what top kid-friendly activities we recommend/
If outdoors is more your speed, check out the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, any of the local or state parks, or any of the other fun outdoor activities.
Experience legendary hunting where "the big one" gets caught. It’s very easy to find a guide service that is more than happy to take you out to prime fishing spots or hunting blinds. And there is definitely no shortage of wildlife for you to take aim at.
We invite you to take a look at some of the many Southwest Louisiana entertainment options.
Photo Credit: www.lindseyjanies.com