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Downtown Lake Charles, a micro-destination unto itself, offers a culturally rich, activity-filled, historic area of Lake Charles that boasts great restaurants, stunning sunset lake views, parks and playgrounds and locally-owned boutique shopping in a walkable district.
Bloom Where You're Planted on display 3/14-4/5
Immerse yourself in the depths and beauty of charcoal and graphite by Cody Broussard displaying Cajun culture on display at…
Downtown in Bloom – A Spring Celebration! Spring is in the air, and Historic City Hall is bringing the vibes with Downtown…
Get downtown for Thursday night fun at Panorama and join us in welcoming Kris Harper for acoustic tunes, interesting observations…
This traveling museum exhibition features over 55 paintings by nearly 15 of today’s most talented realists and hyperrealists…
The City of Lake Charles is proud to announce a vibrant new exhibit featuring the extraordinary talents of the McNeese Student Art…
Bloom Where You're Planted on display 3/14-4/5
Lake Charles’ newest rock and pop cover band, Boom Boom, is hitting the stage at Luna Downtown! Playing all the hits you know and…
House faves, Charlie Wayne Band will be coming in hot on Friday, March 28th. Get downtown to Pano for a fantaistic night of…
Immerse yourself in the depths and beauty of charcoal and graphite by Cody Broussard displaying Cajun culture on display at…
The 2025 Live at the Lakefront concert series is back by popular demand and continues to be a fantastic free-to-the-public music…
This traveling museum exhibition features over 55 paintings by nearly 15 of today’s most talented realists and hyperrealists…
The City of Lake Charles is proud to announce a vibrant new exhibit featuring the extraordinary talents of the McNeese Student Art…
Bloom Where You're Planted on display 3/14-4/5
Immerse yourself in the depths and beauty of charcoal and graphite by Cody Broussard displaying Cajun culture on display at…
You asked and we're doing it again!!!! L.A. Roxx returns to Panorama Saturday, March 29th. Feast your ears on iconic 80s anthems…
This traveling museum exhibition features over 55 paintings by nearly 15 of today’s most talented realists and hyperrealists…
The City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission will host a “National Vietnam War Veterans Day” event on Saturday, March…
The World Ballet Company is set to dazzle audiences in Lake Charles with the World Premiere of "The Great Gatsby Ballet" at the…
Bloom Where You're Planted on display 3/14-4/5
Downtown Lake Charles is bustling with exciting restaurants of many varieties from long-time favorites to trendy new hot spots! Check out our list of downtown dining options.
Southwest Louisiana Wall Crawl Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana have a growing art scene, notably our murals and street art! One of the best ways to get to…
Tucked away in colorful boutique shops throughout downtown Lake Charles, there is a variety of fashion, custom made art, and interesting finds that are perfect…
What exit is Downtown Lake Charles?
Easily access Downtown Lake Charles from Interstate 10 by taking exit 29 Downtown Area/LA-385 when heading eastbound and 30B Ryan Street heading westbound.
How much does it cost to park in Downtown Lake Charles?
Parking in Downtown Lake Charles is always free!
Where Can I Park in Downtown Lake Charles?
Downtown Lake Charles has street parking around the city. In addition, there are a number of parking lots, each making enjoying local restaurants and shopping easily accessible.