CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROAD

from 2022 Lake Charles Media Profile Sheet

CASINO RESORTS

The Creole Nature Trail All-American Road is a delectable travel treat for road trippers and day trippers seeking Louisiana's ultimate outdoor experiences. You’ll see a variety of wildlife in Louisiana’s Outback, from sunbathing alligators and flocks of migratory birds to Louisiana blue crabs and fish of all kinds. This 180-mile trail stretches along Southwest Louisiana’s gulf shore, where you’ll witness colorful sunsets above the marshlands and seashells lining the beaches while you take in Mother Nature’s glory. There are picture-perfect excursions for photographers but be sure to stop by Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point to hear tips, tricks, and tales along the trail.

✦ Pintail Wildlife Drive ✦ Wetland Walkway

✦ Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours ✦ Gulf of Mexico Beaches

Mardi Gras Celebrations

Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a next-level celebration filled with festive parties, neighborhood parades, king cake-flavored everything, and the pride of people keeping the Louisiana legacy alive. You’ll see more than 60 krewes in flamboyant costumes and festive décor at various restaurants and events around the city. You’ll catch colorful beads and trinkets from parade floats and feel right home with the rest of us. People from various backgrounds and ages line the streets of Lake Charles hoping to score a throw from the float. From small towns to downtown, our Mardi Gras events provide top-tier excitement that keeps the Carnival spirit alive from gumbo cook-offs to Chicken Runs!

✦ Iowa Chicken Run ✦ Children's Mardi Gras Parade

✦ Krewe of Krewes Parade ✦ Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-off

Outdoor Adventures

Expect to fall in love with Southwest Louisiana’s outdoor adventures. You can take in the region’s natural jewels from a bike, boat, fishing pier, kayak, jet ski, boardwalk, beach towel, yoga mat, cabin, golf course, or the comfort of your car. Whether you’re seeking a day trip along the gulf to witness untouched Louisiana, renting watercraft in downtown Lake Charles, enjoying a beachside cocktail at a casino resort, or soaking up the sun from your cabin, there’s more to explore in Louisiana’s Playground.