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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. 

Downtown Events Happening This Week

LYD WALLS Dec 05

LYD WALLS

Step into the world of artistic wonder at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum and immerse yourself in the captivation and soul-stirring…

LYD WALLS Dec 06

LYD WALLS

Step into the world of artistic wonder at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum and immerse yourself in the captivation and soul-stirring…

LYD WALLS Dec 07

LYD WALLS

Step into the world of artistic wonder at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum and immerse yourself in the captivation and soul-stirring…

Christmas Belles Dec 08

Christmas Belles

  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday

A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a…

LYD WALLS Dec 08

LYD WALLS

Step into the world of artistic wonder at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum and immerse yourself in the captivation and soul-stirring…

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.

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