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ere in Southwest Louisiana, we take time to enjoy life, food, music and good company. Sometimes, we like to describe the area as a place where Cajuns, cowboys and the coast come together, and it creates an eclectic and relaxing atmosphere. Be sure to visit our attractions, museums, galleries, and experience culinary delights from Cajun food in locally owned restaurants with recipes that have been in families for centuries and the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail. Horse racing action, casino entertainment and live music are available throughout the year. If the outdoors is more your speed, you can enjoy adventures along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. Stop by the convention & visitors bureau, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive, and visit with our friendly staff while you grab a cup of coffee to learn more. Check us out online at www.visitlakecharles.org or call 337-436-9588.
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SUMMERTIME IN THE SOUTH’S PREMIER GAMING RESORT DESTINATION Golden Nugget Lake Charles
L’Auberge Casino Resort
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he pools at the area’s casino resorts are shimmering in the sun and ready for vacationers to relax and make a splash! Each casino in the Lake Area has its own distinct flavor of fun, so make plans to visit them all while in town. This summer season at Golden Nugget is nothing short of packed with entertainment, and in addition to the all-star lineup, there are local and regional entertainers who perform inside Rush Lounge or Blue Martini. Mark your calendars for the I Love the 90s Tour, July 6; Rick Springfield, July 7; John Anderson, July 13; Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, July 14; Jeff Foxworthy, July 20; Eric Burdon & The Animals and Edgar Winter Band, July 21; Sublime with Rome, July 27; The Isley Brothers, July 28; Blue Oyster Cult, Aug. 3; Delbert McClinton, Aug. 4; Loudwire’s Gen X Summer Tour, Aug. 10; Tanya Tucker, Aug. 11; Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Aug. 14; Little Anthony and The Imperials, Aug. 25; Jamey Johnson, Sept. 14; Dwight Yoakam, Sept. 22; and Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Sept. 28. At neighboring property, L’Auberge Casino Resort, you can make yourself at home by enjoying piano music at Ember, dancing to music inside Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill, or sampling an array of restaurants and amenities such as Spa du Lac. The property is filled with culinary delicacies to enjoy, and you can also try out a handcrafted cocktail at the
L Bar, which also features regional craft beers, fine wine and musical entertainment. It’s the perfect place to visit with friends over drinks. At Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel, you can always enjoy the thrill of the gaming floor, or stay in one of the luxurious new rooms and enjoy the pool. Experience the delectable dishes and sweeping views of the track found at Rosewater Grill & Tavern or the Lookout Restaurant. From blues to country to Zydeco and beyond, great music of all genres graces the stage at the Gator Lounge, a stylish bar that provides guests with a regular schedule of free entertainment from a fabulous roster of the best local and regional acts. If you’re looking for island time, the Isle of Capri along the shores of Lake Charles, is the perfect oasis to kick back and listen to music, dance the night away or enjoy mouthwatering dining selections. Otis & Henry’s Bar & Grill combines the comfort of a neighborhood bar & grill with the favorites of a steakhouse. The Farmer’s Pick Buffet partners with local farmers to bring the freshest flavors to every dish, or you can taste from Asian or American flavors at the Lone Wolf Express. Entertainment includes live music in the Lone Wolf Lounge Thursdays-Saturdays. Visit the Isle’s website for complete listing of our exciting line up. For more information and links to all the casinos’ websites, log onto www.visitlakecharles.org/gaming.
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TRADITIONAL LOUISIANA
SEAFOOD & STEAK
1500 Siebarth Dr • Lake Charles, LA 70615 • 337-439-6618
Monday -Thursday 11am-9:30 pm | Friday - Saturday 11am-10 pm | Sunday 11am-4 pm
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WHERE TO EAT BLUE DOG CAFE
609 Ryan St, Lake Charles, Mon-Fri 11am-2pm / 5p-9p*, Sat 11am-2pm / 5pm-10pm, Sun 10:30am - 2pm, *Happy hour Mon-Fri 2-7, w/limited menu in bar 2-5 The Blue Dog Cafe is a famous restaurant serving Cajun cuisine, Louisiana fusion, steaks and seafood amidst a private collection of artworks by renowned artist George Rodrigue. THE BOILING POINT
1730 Beglis Pkwy, Sulphur, LA 70663 (337) 625-9282, Open Mon-Fri 6am9pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Closed Sun Specializes in traditional Cajun cuisine. The Boiling Point provides delicious Cajun cooking & seafood served up with a smile. The menu includes fresh seafood, seafood dinners, boiled crawfish & homemade boudin. DELTA DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO & HOTEL
2717 Delta Downs Drive, Vinton (800) 589-7441, www.deltadowns.com DELTA DOWNS: THE LOOKOUT RESTAURANT
Visit deltadowns.com for more info. Formal dining in a casual atmosphere, with a beautiful view of the racetrack.
Enjoy the finest steaks and seafood, and an extensive domestic wine lint. A fine dining restaurant with banquet capabilities. Open 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Wednesday – Saturday, during live racing beginning April 22. DELTA DOWNS: THE TRIPLE CROWN BUFFET
Visit deltadowns.com for more info. The buffet features a 35-ft cooking station where you can enjoy grilled steaks, broiled fish and more, cooked to order before your very eyes. There are fresh salads, award-winning gumbos and a spectacular dessert station. And on Sunday, enjoy brunch with made-to-order omelettes and all your breakfast favorites. A full-service, family restaurant. DELTA DOWNS: GATOR GRILL
Visit deltadowns.com for more info. Take a bite out of diner-style favorites, deli sandwiches, barbecued specialties, and so much more! DELTA DOWNS: ROSEWATER GRILL &TAVERN
Visit deltadowns.com for more info. Life is absolutely delicious – especially in the Rosewater Grill & Tavern, the newest of Delta Down’s culinary
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delights. Sumptuous steaks, seafood, and desserts are just a taste of what awaits. Open 5pm – 9pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and 4pm – 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays. GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES
2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard, Lake Charles, (337) 508-7777, www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles GOLDEN NUGGET: BILL'S BAR & BURGER OF NEW YORK
www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Home of the biggest standalone burger restaurant in the country, Bill’s Bar & Burger is your one-stop shop for classic American fare. With locations in New York City and Pittsburgh and now a brand new location on our private Golden Nugget beach, Bill’s provides a welcoming and low key space for guests to enjoy good company, sports games, great food and our extensive list of local and craft beers. GOLDEN NUGGET: BLUE MARTINI
www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles The premier martini lounge. Our stunning décor and high energy feel provides our guests with an unsurpassed experience. Enjoy our Tapas food menu. The perfect
complement to our fine wine and spirits selection. GOLDEN NUGGET: CADILLAC MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA BAR
www.goldennugget.com/ lakecharles Offering an incredible breakfast,delicious tapas and signature items that include favorites, such as carnitas guadalajara, fajitas, tacos al carbon, the cadillac mexicana burger, and of course, enchiladas! Make sure to leave room for dessert and enjoy the delectable sopapillas or tres leches. GOLDEN NUGGET: CLAIM JUMPER
www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles The menu features a medley of homemade dishes including burgers, sandwiches, fresh-baked pot pie, specialty salads, pasta, baby back pork ribs, seafood, Certified Angus Beef® steaks and much more. All dressings, sauces, and desserts are made in house daily including our tempting Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode cake, featured as one of America’s "Top 5 Most Decadent Desserts" on the Food Network. Our legendary breakfast is just as impressive. Call to place a to-go order for pickup or have it delivered directly to your room. $6 House Margaritas & $6 House Bloody Marys all day, every day.
Boiling Point
Specializing in Boiled Crawfish & Crabs Home Made Sausage & Boudin Seafood Dinners • Steaks • Kids Menu
337-625-9282 LunchBuffett Buffett Mon Lunch Mon- -Fri Fri From 11 AM to 2 PM From 10 AM to 2 PM Friday & Saturday Nights
FridayAll & You Saturday Nights Can Eat All You Can Eat Buffett Seafood Buffett
Open Mon. - Fri. 6AM - 9PM; Sat. 10AM - 10 PM; Closed Sun. • RV Parking 1 Block North of I-10, exit 21 • 1730 S Beglis Parkway • Sulphur, LA 70663 8
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For a complete list of places to eat, go to www.visitlakecharles.org. WHERE T GOLDEN NUGGET: CLAIM JUMPER GRILLE
www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles In a hurry? Make a quick stop at the Claim Jumper Grille for breakfast, fresh salads, homemade soups, burgers, sandwiches and more.
location for friends and family to enjoy a cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice and then topped with fresh fabulous meal and have a great time. garlic butter to further enhance its mouthwatering flavor. GOLDEN NUGGET: LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE
www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles From the time the doors opened in 1947 at the first location in Lafayette, GOLDEN NUGGET: THE CHART HOUSE Louisiana to present day, Landry’s Seafood delivers you the finest taste of www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Gulf seafood, with authentic recipes, Bask in the sights of Golden Nugget’s picturesque golf course while enjoying generous helpings and our Bon Temps South Louisiana hospitality. Sample an award winning menu, exceptional service and incredible happy hour. Fine our world-famous gumbos made with dark brown roux, fresh fish and shrimp, dining, seafood and steaks featuring oysters shucked to order and more. Chart House favorites such as Wicked Tuna, Mac Nut Mahi, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, variety of Gumbo and famous GOLDEN NUGGET: LILLIE’S original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Lush ASIAN CUISINE www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles outdoor patio, roaring fire pits, full Lillie’s Asian Cuisine offers traditional service bar featuring extensive wine, and modern Chinese and Japanese beer and liquor selections, as well as cuisine including sushi, traditional premium cigar list. noodle dishes and more all in a chic, contemporary ambiance. GOLDEN NUGGET: GROTTO www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a warm, entertaining atmosphere that will transport you to the cozy setting of a trattoria in the Old Country with our winning combination of impeccable service, superb cuisine and unsurpassed passion for detail, Grotto is the perfect
GOLDEN NUGGET: SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE
www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles An award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks, known for its superior quality, tenderness and flavor. Each steak is
GOLDEN NUGGET: THE BUFFET
www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Enjoy our buffet featuring seven different stations including fresh soups and salads, seafood, Asian, Mexican, Italian, American comfort and carving stations –surrounded by an all new, modern design. GOLDEN NUGGET: VIC & ANTHONY’S
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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO HOTEL
100 Westlake Ave., Westlake (877) ISLE ONE, www. isleofcapricasinos.com ISLE OF CAPRI: FARMER’S PICK BUFFET®
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 7am-10:30am, Sat & Sun 7am-10am, Brunch: Sat & Sun 10am-3 pm, Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-3 pm, Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4pm-9pm, Fri & Sat 4pm-11pm. Enjoy all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and seafood dinner buffets, featuring magnificent breakfast spreads, tender chicken and beef entrées, crisp salads, and savory side dishes. Decisions… decisions…decisions. So many delicious dishes to choose from, but with one price, you can try as many as you like!
www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Indulge at One of America’s Top 10 Steakhouses. Vic & Anthony’s features an elegant, yet intimate atmosphere, created with an undeniable attention to detail. Our award-winning menu features only the finest prime beef, fresh ISLE OF CAPRI: OTIS & HENRY’S® seafood & more, as well as an extensive Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm wine collection. Whet your appetite with our house specialty chicken wings or sampler HOLLIER’S CAJUN KITCHEN platter, then pick from a list of delicious 1709 Ruth St., Sulphur, (337) 527-0061 pastas, sandwiches, salads, steaks, ribs, Mon-Sat 7am-9pm chicken and more. Plus, breakfast is Cajun cooking, steaks, seafood. served all day! Otis & Henry has great Comfortable and friendly atmosphere food at great prices. with rockers on the front porch. Delicious seafood, gumbo, boudin, and crawfish étouffée. Casual attire.
Great Louisiana Seafood! Voted #1 in Southwest Louisiana Reader’s Choice Award
“Where The Locals Eat”
Selected by "As One of Ten
Great Places to Eat in the USA"
Open Daily - Three Locations to Serve You: 1004 Lakeshore Dr. (just off I-10) . . . 337-494-1070 Corner of Highway 14 & Broad St. . . 337-494-1700 735 N Pine St - DeRidder . . . . . . . . . . 337-460-7788
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WHERE TO EAT ISLE OF CAPRI: THE LONE WOLF
L’AUBERGE: ASIA
Mon-Thurs 4p-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm2am, Sun 11am-10pm / Howling Hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm ($1.50 beer, $3 wine and half-priced well drinks) The Lone Wolf offers plenty of heat from the wings to the dance floor. We complement the great drinks with live entertainment.
Fri-Sun 11am-4am, Mon-Thurs 11am-2am Newly renovated and expanded, this contemporary restaurant features Asian-fusion cuisine and a sushi bar. Known for its unique sushi rolls, youcan’t miss out on the Louisianaand Texas-inspired versions.
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777 Avenue L’Auberge, Lake Charles (337) 395-7777, www.mylauberge.com Call for fine dining options. L’AUBERGE: JACK DANIEL’S® BAR & GRILL
Mon-Thurs 3pm-10pm, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm, JACK AFTER DARK Thurs-Sat 4pm-11pm Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill serves up savory food and tasty entertainment. The restaurant features over 25 beers on tap from around the world & more than 35 TVs, an array of BBQ selections & “off-the-grill” entrees made with Jack’s sauces and glazes.
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Sun-Thurs 8am-9pm, Fri & Sat 8am11pm • Our buffet features American, Tex-Mex, local and Asian-style cuisine, along with an extensive selection of pastries & desserts. You’ll also find an array of fresh salads, vegetables, seafood and poultry, prime steaks and chops, Cajun and pasta dishes. L’AUBERGE: FAVORITES SOUTHERN KITCHEN
Sun-Thurs 6am-Midnight, Fri & Sat Open 24 Hours • There’s nothing wrong with playing favorites! Our newest restaurant, Favorites Southern Kitchen, is the spot for delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and your late night cravings. This is a new Southern dining experience we know you’ll enjoy!
L’AUBERGE: EMBER GRILLE & WINE BARSM
Sun-Thurs 6pm-Til, Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 5:30pm-11pm, BAR: Sun-Thurs, 5:30pm-11pm, Fri & Sat 5:30pmmidnight. • Sip. Savor. Celebrate. Sip one of more than 200 bottles of wine from the area’s most extensive cellar. Savor signature, wood-fired entrees in the glow of expansive stone fireplaces. L’AUBERGE: MODERN PANTRY
Open 24 Hours • All homemade. All fresh. All good. For those late night cravings, visit our newest fast casual dining outlet, Modern Pantry, at the former Desserts location. Offering delicious menu items no matter the hour, Modern Pantry is your stop for PJ’s coffee, breakfast pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches, gelato & desserts. LEONARD’S FOOD QUARTERS
1708 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles, (337) 494-0618, Mon-Fri 7am8pm, Sat 7am-6pm, Sun-Closed Serving Breakfast, Cajun/Creole, Seafood & Soul Food. What makes Leonard’s unique? It’s the mixture of Cajun & Creole foods with a touch of
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soul. And the attention that we pay to every dish, from the entree to the dressing. For a taste of the French Quarter, come to Leonard’s. LUNA BAR & GRILL
719 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, (337) 494-5862, Mon-Sun 11am-10pm Serving New & Traditional American, Burgers, Cajun/Creole, French, Sandwiches, Seafood, Southern, Steak and Vegetarian. “Louisiana is about flavor. I’m about creativity and great-tasting food. You can’t go wrong with any of our dishes which just by their names scream out Zydeco, Cajun French music, the bayous and all the great food found in Louisiana.” -Dave Evans, Chef NINA P'S CAFE
1600 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Closed Home-made Southern-style plate lunches, dinners, burgers, New Orleans-style po-boys, gumbo and much, much more! New open-air patio and a fully-stocked bar. Swing by and see what the South is all about!
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For a complete list of places to eat, go to www.visitlakecharles.org. PAT’S OF HENDERSON
PIZZA ARTISTA
1500 Siebarth Dr. (off Interstate 210), Lake Charle, (337) 439-6618, Sun 11am-9pm, Mon-Thurs 9am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Cajun/Creole, steaks & seafood. Crawfish is our specialty! Conveniently located off of I-210 (Legion St. Exit). Family-oriented with a relaxed atmosphere. We have luncheon specials. Banquet facilities are available. Casual attire.
420-A W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles Sun-Thurs 10:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-11pm Pizza Artista is no ordinary pizza place! From its exceptionally friendly staff, to the unique features it offers its guests, you will find Pizza Artista a fun and vibrant place. At Pizza Artista, dough is made from scratch every day and aged to perfection! They use 100% whole milk mozzarella and other cheeses that are grated fresh each morning. They slice many of their meats, and cut fresh produce every day. It doesn't get any better than that! Pizza Artista brings the Taste of Louisiana to Pizza! They are known for Cajun and Chef-inspired pizzas. They have Vegan offerings, Gluten-free offerings, and Vegetarian offerings.
PITT GRILL
606 W. Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles (337) 564-6724 • 102 Benoit Ln, Sulphur (337) 527-9448 • 3048 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles (337) 478-2925 • Prien Lake Rd and Sulphur locations open 24 hrs, Gerstner Memorial Dr location open Mon-Sun 6am-10pm • Voted Best Breakfast in SWLA in 2014 & 2015. Always-fresh salads, out-of-this world hamburgers with hand-battered onion rings, decadent milkshakes, malts and sundaes for dessert. We promise there’s something here for everyone! Visit pittgrill.com for monthly specials coupons.
POPEYE’S FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN
901 Country Club Rd., Lake Charles (337) 474-2134 • 2710 Hwy. 14, Lake Charles (337) 474-1475 • 400 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy., Moss Bluff (337) 855-0642 • 102 N. Cities Service Hwy., Sulphur (337) 625-7181 • 1613 Ruth St., Sulphur (337) 527-8297 • 125 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles (337) 474-0093
• 301 N. Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles (337) 436-6130 • 1601 Sampson St., Westlake (337) 433-5636 • 421 N. Pine, DeRidder (337) 462-3551 • 920 E. 4th St., DeQuincy (337) 786-4880 • World Famous Chicken & Biscuits, plus other tasty menu items including shrimp platters, Cajun rice, cole slaw, fries, red beans & rice, corn on the cob, hot apple pie and more! Casual attire. REGATTA-LOUISIANA SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE
508 Hawkeye Ave, Lake Arthur, TuesThurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-3pm, Closed Mon A Cajun-themed restaurant featuring fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and traditional Cajun fare. Located on the beautiful lake in Lake Arthur. Accessible by both land and water and features live bands on the weekends. SOUTHERN SPICE
3901 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 474-6065 • 277 Highway 171 N. Lake Charles, LA 70611 (337) 855-0010, Mon-Thurs 7am-9pm, Fri & Sat, 7am10pm, Closed Sun Authentic Southern, Home-Style Cooking. Offering a large variety of foods & cuisines from daily
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lunch plate specials to seafood & steaks. Sandwiches, burgers & soups plus an award-winning breakfast that includes homemade biscuits & gravy. STEAMBOAT BILL’S
Corner of Broad St. & Hwy. 14, Lake Charles, (337) 494-17z00, Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9 pm, Fri & Sat 10am-10pm Cajun/Creole, seafood. Serving lunch, dinner, & late night. Boiled crawfish (hot & spicy), crabs, seafood dinners, crawfish and shrimp pistolettes, gumbo, étouffée, po-boys, & stuffed potatoes. Fast full-service restaurant. Banquet & catering available. Casual attire. STEAMBOAT BILL’S ON THE LAKE
1004 N. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles (337) 494-1070, Sun-Thurs 10:30am9pm, Fri & Sat 10:30am-10pm Cajun/Creole, seafood. Serving lunch, dinner, & late night. Boiled crawfish (hot & spicy), crabs, seafood dinners, crawfish and shrimp pistolettes, gumbo, étouffée, po-boys, & stuffed potatoes. Fast full-service restaurant. Banquet & catering available. Casual attire.
CAJUN KITCHEN
1709 Ruth St, Sulphur LA • 337-527-0061 3 Blocks North of I-10, Exit 20 (Bus & RV Parking) Open Monday - Saturday 7�� - 9�� - 2�� Lunch Buffet Monday - Saturday 11�� 11 Seafood Buffet 5�� 5 - 9�� 9
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BIG MEAT Wednesdays
DRIVE- THRU WINDOW Hollier’s Cajun Kitchen continues to serve the best marinated steaks and seafood. Well known for Wednesday’s BBQ lunch which is referred to as BMW (Big Meat Wednesday). It’s all you can eat chicken, sausage, pork steak, pork ribs, rice dressing, beans, and potato salad. We also offer deer processing and a variety of specialty items including boudin, sausage, tasso, Andouille, hog head cheese, jambalaya, cracklins, crawfish boudin, stuffed pork loins; pork tenderloin stuffed with jalapeño and cream cheese wrapped in applewood bacon; boneless stuffed chickens; and chicken poppers (boneless chicken thigh wrapped in bacon) and a variety of seasonings. Major Credit Cards Accepted. www.visitlakecharles.org | lake charles / southwest louisiana visitors’ guide | July - September 2018
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SHOW BUSINESS In Southwest Louisiana
Romero & Romero
Performing Arts
ACTS THEATRE
Fourth of July Concert Lake Charles Community Band 7 p.m., July 4 Lake Charles Civic Center, Amphitheatre Celebrate the 4th of July with a free patriotic concert, in celebration of the City of Lake Charles' Red, White, Blue and You Festival. Bring your lawn chairs – following the concert will be a beautiful fireworks display over the lake.
Shaken Not Stirred – The Music of James Bond Lake Charles Symphony Summer Pops 7 p.m., July 14 Lake Charles Civic Center The Lake Charles Symphony will open the 2018/2019 season with Shaken Not Stirred - The Music of James Bond, performed by the talented Canadian ensemble Jeans ‘n’ Classics. The concert will cover multiple eras of the James Bond movies, including the James Bond Theme song "Live and Let Die."
One Reid St., Lake Charles (337) 433-ACTS, www.actstheatre.com THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY
809 Kirby St. Rm. 313, Lake Charles (337) 433-7323 www.childrenstheatre.com
CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE (CYT)
(337) 244-3424 www.cytlakecharles.org ITINERANT THEATRE
www.itineranttheatre.com LAKE AREA BALLET THEATRE
Theatre
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The Mines Theatre The C-Not Speakeasy - Dinner Theatre 6:30 p.m., July 14 Behind the quiet demeanor of the Pizza Pub, the C-note Speakeasy is run by none other than Greasy Thumb McMann. The C-note offers the best hooch in town, and things are going great until their prized recipe for the best-selling drink of the Midwest is stolen. Join us for this interactive dinner theatre and help solve the crime! (21 & older) Children's Theatre Company Theatre Workshops July 9-11, 16-20, & 23-27 These workshops introduce children ages 5-18 to theatre through the use of drama, games, creative movement, stage makeup and musical theatre. Workshops also cover auditioning for commercials, reading scripts, exploring commercial techniques and beginning improvisational skills.
Lake Charles Little Theatre The Mountain Top 7:30 p.m., Aug. 24-25, 31-9/1, Sept. 7-8 2 p.m., Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9 A gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.
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estival goers can take a step back in time at the annual Louisiana Railroad Days Festival, celebrating the history of the railroad where in 1897, the tracks of two rail companies converged at the present-day DeQuincy.
The festival kicks off Thursday at 5 p.m. with the Frozen T-Shirt and Bizarre Boxcar contests, followed by the Queens’ Pageant at 7 p.m. On Friday, there’s a parade at 3 p.m., and Gospel Night will start at 5:45p.m. The Cannonball 5K Run
begins at 8:30 a.m on Saturday, followed by the Railroad Idol Contest at 11:30 a.m. Bands will begin playing on the main stage at 1:30 p.m. At 8 p.m., country music group Restless Heart performs. Additional events include the Look-a-Like contest, a style show, a model train show, old timers reunion, carnival rides, numerous food booths, arts & crafts and more. Free admission. Attendees can take tours of the historic DeQuincy Railroad Museum built in 1923 at 400 Lake Charles Ave., DeQuincy, La. in the Kansas City Southern Railroad Depot. The depot is one of the most outstanding examples of the Mission Revival style of architecture in the South. Some of the artifacts on display include a 1913 steam locomotive, a passenger coach, and two vintage cabooses. Also on display are many model trains and an extensive collection of Gauge 1 model steam and diesel engines. For a complete schedule, visit www.larailroaddaysfestival.com.
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RED, WHITE, BLUE AND YOU CELEBRATION July 4
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rom veterans who fought for our freedom to our current troops who now protect it, celebrate your liberty and freedom with a variety of exciting festivities at Red, White, Blue & You! The events kick off with a star-spangled street parade at 6 p.m. that will roll from Mill St. and south on Ryan St, concluding at Dr. Michael Debakey Dr. After the parade, head over to the Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheatre for a patriotic program beginning at 6:45 p.m. The Lake Charles Community Band will perform a special tribute to the Armed Forces, with a sing-a-long provided by the Louisiana Choral Foundation and friends. The program will close with a spectacular fireworks display over the lake at 9:15 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Civic Center Coliseum. For more information, visit www.cityoflakecharles.com or call (337) 491-9159.
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he Lake Charles Symphony opens its 61st season with Shaken not Stirred – The Music of James Bond, July 14, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Performed by the talented Canadian ensemble Jeans ‘n Classics, the concert will cover songs from multiple eras of the James Bond movies, including the James Bond Theme song "Live and Let Die." Summer Pops is a popular annual tradition in Southwest Louisiana. Each year brings a fun and exciting introduction to those experiencing orchestral music for the first time and to those who look forward to the Summer Pops program year after year. A variety of family food favorites, such as pizza, hot dogs, nachos, and ice cream will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center (900 Lakeshore Dr.) and tickets start at $35 (student/child discounts available; free admission for children 6 & under in riser section). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lcsymphony.com/Pops2018.
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CAJUN MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL July 20-21
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eady to pass a good time? Checkout the 31st annual Cajun Music & Food Festival to get your fill of all your favorite Cajun specialties! Savory Cajun specialties like jambalaya, gumbo, cracklins and more will be on the menu along with Cajun spices that have pleased taste buds for centuries. Other festival highlights include Cajun waltz and two-step dance contests, raffles, live auction, arts and crafts booths, and cake walk. Love Cajun music? There will be plenty of local musicians that will get you dancing in no time! The festival will end with a Cajun French Mass and donut social at 8 a.m. on Sunday morning at the Cajun French Music Association building, 3481 E. Prien Lake Road. Organized by the Lake Charles chapter of the Cajun French Music Association, the festival is held at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, 7001 Gulf Highway. The hours are from 4-11 p.m. on Friday, July 20 and 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. Admission is $8 for adults; children 12 and younger get in free. For more information, call (337) 794-2541 or visit www.cfmalakecharles.com.
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very year, the small town of Hackberry makes its way over to the Lake Charles Civic Center for the annual Marshland Festival. Featuring music from Zydeco to Country to Cajun, the two-day festival celebrates the landscape that makes Southwest Louisiana unique. The festival helps raise funds for schools and church organizations in Hackberry and features exhibits, games, arts and crafts booths, food, live entertainment and is a tribute to the marshes that are famous in Southwest Louisiana and along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. and live music begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 27, and ends at midnight. On Saturday, July 28, doors will open at 11 a.m. and music will begin at noon and end at midnight. Admission is $10 on Friday and $15 on Saturday. Children 12 and under are free. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes! For more information, a complete schedule of events and band lineup, visit www.marshlandfestival.com or call 337-540-3182.
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STAYING COOL THIS SUMMER
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ummertime in Southwest Louisiana means two words: hot and humid! Have no fear – we’ve got a few sure fire ways to beat the heat! When summer arrives in full force – the first stop for many visitors is the pool. Southwest Louisiana boasts three fabulous pool complexes to keep you comfortable and entertained. L’Auberge Casino Resort entices guests outdoors with their tropical garden pool complex. Just a hint of imagination will transport you to the relaxing Caribbean. Grab a floatie and gently meander down the Lazy River along lush green vegetation, beneath jungle island bridges, and around the island. Just down the boardwalk from L’Auberge, you’ll find the Golden Nugget. Their H2O Pool and Bar has an exciting Las Vegas vibe, with upbeat music, contemporary seating, poolside cabanas, and lively libations. The extra-large pool features adult only and family sections, tanning ledges with in-water loungers, swim up daybeds, a swim up bar and Lazy River with slides. Sulphur Parks & Recreation (SPAR) Waterpark offers fun in the sun for all ages. This wild wet destination offers a 600 foot long Raging River, Larry’s Lazy River, and the Lagoon Pool. Younger guests will enjoy Patch’s Splash Pad and Splash & Play Island, with fountains, tipping buckets, large and small-scale slides and a gigantic yellow bucket that dumps 500 gallons of water every two minutes! Hot weather often has us craving cooler, lighter food. Southwest Louisiana’s solution – sno cones, popsicles and frozen daiquiris! Louisiana sno cones are special. Most sno cones are made with chunky, coarse style of crushed ice, but the ice of a Louisiana sno cone is shaved, which makes the ice light and fluffy, like, SNOW! Along with a dizzying variety of flavors, these treats are also served “stuffed” with ice cream or with “cream” drizzled on top. Delish! The frozen treats don’t stop there. Local popsicle vendors Pops and Rockets are cooling the summer temps with their selection of gourmet pops. These popsicles are bringing fresh and bold flavors that are inspired by 80s tunes. Flavors to look for this summer are 99 Red Doubloons, Blue Moon on Mango and Sweet Child O Lime. And last but not least – the daiquiri. No summer evening is complete without the sweet taste of a frozen daiquiri. And lucky for travelers we have several drive-up establishments to choose from and a TON of flavor combos! For the full list of places to go to beat the heat, visit www.visitlakecharles.org/staycool. Happy Summer!
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TURNING BACK THE CLOCKS Each community in Southwest Louisiana has its own unique blend of character and history. With pirates, railroads, Victorian mansions and sleepy oaks, there is much to discover by looking into the colorful pages of the past.
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The romantic history of Lake Charles, involving tales of pirates and buried treasure, began with the arrival of the first French settlers in the 1760s. The lumber boom was responsible for the early rapid growth of the city. Without architects in the area until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual characteristics of the carpenters in the “Charpentier Historic District,” on the National Register of Historic Places. Lake Charles celebrated 150 years in 2017.
Westlake was originally named “Rio Hondo,” and the area from Westlake up the Sabine River was also known as “No Man’s Land” to rustlers, pirates and renegades. In the early 1800s, settlers came to the area, purchased land and renamed it Westlake.
The quaint town of Vinton was once traveled by Civil War soldiers. The soldiers cut a road extending from an area in Vinton known as “Niblett’s Bluff” on the Sabine River. Once known as “Fort Niblett,” the area was home to a lumber camp, railroad, general store, hotel and more.
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In the late 1800s, Sulphur was a sulfur mining haven. In 1907, the average population of the Sulphur Mines area was 5,000, making it a town unto itself. This fifty-acre tract of land was then known as the “richest fifty acres in the world.” The Brimstone Museum details Sulphur’s early history.
In 1897 the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railway, now the Kansas City Southern, reached the point where its main line bent toward the southwest to Beaumont and the old Calcasieu River. Vernon & Shreveport tram line, now the Lake Charles branch of the K.C.S., joined the main line causing the rise of the town DeQuincy. Today, you can visit the DeQuincy Railroad Museum.
The history of Iowa is filled with stories of the early Midwestern settlers from Kansas, Illinois and Iowa to the French Canadians (Cajuns) to Jean Lafitte’s pirates along the Old Spanish Trail. The railroad that cut through this country brought settlers who were lured to the prairie land for rice farming, raising cattle, and later, oil fields. Known also for the Iowa Rabbit Festival.
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HISTORIC Attractions Take a tour through one of the historic districts Charpentier, Margaret Place, or Shell Beach Drive to see classic examples of early 1900s Lake Charles architecture or magnificent plantation style homes.
911 Memorial
Memorial honoring two local men killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. There is a piece of granite from the Pentagon and a steel girder from the World Trade Center. Features 3,000 pieces of colored glass commemorating those lost.
Charpentier Historic District Covering 40 blocks of downtown Lake Charles, you can step back in time with a self-guided walking or driving tour of one of the finest collections of architecture in Louisiana on the National Register of Historic Places. Stop by the CVB, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive, for a brochure or information on carriage rides. Download the free app by searching “Lake Charles Historic Tour” in your app store.
411 Pujo St., Lake Charles, (337) 721-7110 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm www.calcasieulibrary.org Housed in the historic Carnegie Memorial Library building, this collection’s friendly staff can assist serious researchers or novices in tracing family history.
Sulphur Historic District
Established as mining town, Sulphur includes one of the first planned communities in the U.S., Maplewood. Sulphur celebrates its history in Heritage Square comprised of the Henning Cultural Center and Brimstone Museum.
USS Orleck Naval Museum
DeQuincy Historic District
Journey through the area once known as the “Turpentine Capital of Louisiana” and tour beautiful and historically significant buildings such as the All Saints Episcopal Church, the Kansas City Southern Railroad Depot/ DeQuincy Railroad Museum and the Hagler House.
Margaret Place/ Shell Beach Drive
Shell Beach Drive gives visitors a view of some of the most luxurious homes. The Margaret Place Historical District celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2012.
Millennium Statue
15 ft. bronze statue of Jesus Christ. Stands 23 ft. tall over the resting places of Lake Charles’ earliest and most famous settlers.
Niblett’s Bluff Park
Southwest Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Library
Located at the end of Niblett’s Bluff Rd. off Highway 109/Exit 4 in Vinton, (337) 589-7117 Daily 6am-10pm (park), 10am-6pm (office).
604 N. Enterprise Blvd., (337) 214-7447 Mon-Fri 10am-3:30 pm, Sat 10am – 4pm Tours available Mon-Fri 10am-2pm Sat 10am-3pm, $10 Adults, $8 Seniors (60+), $5 Active Duty Military with ID, $5 Children (6-12) Free for 5 years and under. Group rates available; www.orleck.org Historic Naval Museum featuring the USS Orleck DD886 WWII destroyer which served during the close of WWII through the Vietnam era.
Veterans Memorial Park
Located along the boardwalk by the Lake Charles Civic Center, this park displays the five branches of the Armed Forces with engraved bricks representing the men and women who have served since WWI. A famous WWII Patton Tank is on display.
The Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society www.calcasieupreservation.org
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS July - September JULY ................................................................... 1-7
American Quarter Horse Racing Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel/Vinton
1-25
Exhibit: Documenting the Cane River Creole Legacy Black Heritage Gallery/Lake Charles
1-8/18 Exhibit: Shoreline Symphony 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles 3, 10, 17, Cash & Carry Farmers Market 24, 31 Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles
10-9/11 Through My Eyes Exhibit ALA Gallery By the Lake/Lake Charles
20-21 Cajun Music and Food Festival Burton Complex/Lake Charles
11
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Job Fair Lake Charles Civic Center
11-13
Sew My Own Rag Quilt Niche Creative Studio/Lake Charles
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13
John Anderson Golden Nugget Lake Charles
13-14
Fly Fishing Expo Isle of Capri Casino Hotel/Westlake
13-9/15 Exhibit: Childhood Classics 100 Years 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles
4
Firecracker Futurity Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel/Vinton
4
Lake Area Runners 4 Miler Downtown Lake Charles
4
Red, White, Blue and You Celebration Lake Charles Civic Center
5, 19
Charlestown Farmers Market Lock Park/Lake Charles
6
Summer Concert Series: I Love the 90’s 14 H2O Pool + Bar at Golden Nugget Lake Charles
9-11
Children’s Theatre Workshop: Wild Things Central School Arts & Humanities Center/ Lake Charles
9-11
Children’s Theatre Workshop: Acting for the Camera Central School Arts & Humanities Center/ Lake Charles
9-12 9-13
14
Ainsley’s Angels Sunset 5K Lake Charles Civic Center
14
Bottoms Up Yoga + Beer Crying Eagle Brewery/Lake Charles
14
Lake Charles Symphony Summer Pops: The Music of James Bond Lake Charles Civic Center
Eric Burdon & Thee Animals/Edgar Winter Band Golden Nugget Lake Charles
21 Serialfest Henning Cultural Center/Sulphur 21-23 Chew’s Multicultural Hair Affair Expo Lake Charles Civic Center 23-26 Summer Basketball Camp RD Hoop Source Academy/Lake Charles 23-27 Branch Out Summer Art Camp Imperial Calcasieu Museum/Lake Charles 23-27 Children’s Theatre Workshop Kids in Showbiz Central School Arts & Humanities Center/ Lake Charles 23-27 Harp Camp McNeese State University/Lake Charles 27
Friday Night Movie: Jumanji MLK Center/Lake Charles
16-20 Louisiana Rural Water Conference Lake Charles Civic Center
1-4
Lake Charles Bridge Club Fall Tournament Lake Charles Bridge Club
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Exhibit: Shoreline Symphony 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles
19-8/23 Artisans Gallery Exhibit Henning Cultural Center/Sulphur
1-9/1
Monsters, Myths and Legends Exhibit Imperial Calcasieu Museum/Lake Charles
Summer Basketball Camp RD Hoop Source Academy/Lake Charles
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Friday Night Movie: Coco Huber Park/Lake Charles
1-9/11 Through My Eyes Exhibit ALA Gallery By the Lake/Lake Charles
Branch Out Summer Art Camp Imperial Calcasieu Museum/Lake Charles
20
Jeff Foxworthy Golden Nugget Lake Charles
2, 16
Movies in the Square: Star Wars – The Last Jedi The Grove at Heritage Square/Sulphur Summer Concert Series: Sublime with Rome 27 H2O Pool + Bar at Golden Nugget Lake Charles 6-7 Reguladores National Convention 14 The C-Note Speakeasy (Dinner Theatre) Burton Complex/Lake Charles The Mines Theatre/Sulphur 27-28 Marshland Festival Lake Charles Civic Center Band Camp 7 14 Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo L’Auberge Casino Resort Golden Nugget Lake Charles 28 Gridiron 46 Lake Charles Civic Center 7 Louisiana Showcase Night/Lee Berwick 16-18 Sewing for My Doll Futurity Niche Creative Studio/Lake Charles 28 The Isley Brothers Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel/Vinton Golden Nugget Lake Charles 16-19 Calcasieu Soccer Club Competitive 7 Rick Springfield Summer Camp 28 Ladies & Gentlemen’s Regatta Golden Nugget Lake Charles McNeese Cowgirl Field & LaGrange Soccer Lake Charles Yacht Club Park/Lake Charles Trace Adkins – How Did We Get Here Tour 7 28-9/1 Monsters, Myths and Legends Exhibit Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel/Vinton 16-20 Branch Out Summer Art Camp Imperial Calcasieu Museum/Lake Charles Imperial Calcasieu Museum/Lake Charles 7, 14, Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) 30-8/2 LA Municipal Assoc. Convention 21, 28 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles 16-20 Children’s Theatre Workshop: Lake Charles Civic Center Shakespeare Fun 9-10 Fashion & Design Camp Central School Arts & Humanities Center/ Niche Creative Studio/Lake Charles Lake Charles AUGUST ...................................................................
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Pro-Style Showcase Baseball Camp Joe Miller Ballpark/Lake Charles
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Charlestown Farmers Market Lock Park/Lake Charles
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YOUR GUIDE to What’s Happening and Where! 3
Blue Oyster Cult Golden Nugget Lake Charles
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Little Anthony and The Imperials Golden Nugget Lake Charles
4
Delbert McClinton Golden Nugget Lake Charles
25
Seersucker and a Solitaire Gray Plantation Golf Club/Lake Charles
4
Drums & Drafts McNeese Band Fundraiser Crying Eagle Brewery/Lake Charles
25-26 Don Rich Gun and Knife Show Lake Charles Civic Center
4
Mad Hot Ballroom L’Auberge Casino Resort/Lake Charles
4
One World Water Lantern Festival Lake Charles Civic Center
4, 11, Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) 18, 25 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles
Lake Charles Little Theatre
Sulphur’s National Night Out West Calcasieu Arena & Events Center/Sulphur
7, 14, 28
Cash & Carry Farmers Market Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles
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Color Run/Butterfly Release Lake Charles Civic Center
9-12
Tournament of the Stars Basketball Classic Various Facilities
1
McNeese Black Alumni Chapter River Cruise Loggerheads Resort/Lake Charles
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Summer Concert Series: 1, 8, 15, Loudwire’s Gen X Summer Tour 22, 29 H2O Pool + Bar at Golden Nugget Lake Charles 1-11 10-12 Jehovah Witness Regional Convention Burton Complex/Lake Charles 11
Bag of Donuts L’Auberge Casino Resort/Lake Charles
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Bingo for Designer Purses Foreman-Reynaud Community Center/ Lake Charles
3
Bottoms Up Yoga + Beer Crying Eagle Brewery/Lake Charles
Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles Through My Eyes Exhibit ALA Gallery By the Lake/Lake Charles Student Art Association Show McNeese State University Grand Gallery/ Lake Charles Boozoo Labor Day Festival KC Hall/Iowa
4, 11, Cash & Carry Farmers Market 18, 25 Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles 5
Percussion Studio Recital McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles Charlestown Farmers Market Lock Park/Lake Charles
11
Tanya Tucker Golden Nugget Lake Charles
16
McNeese Band Kickoff Showcase Burton Complex/Lake Charles
6, 20
Arts & Crabs Fest Burton Complex/Lake Charles
6-10/20 The Crucible Project Imperial Calcasieu Museum/Lake Charles
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14 30-9/28 Student Art Association Show McNeese State University Mezzanine Gallery/ 14-16 Lake Charles 31-9/2 Jehovah Witness Circuit Assembly 15 Burton Complex/Lake Charles 31-9/2 The Mountain Top
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13-12/6 Annual Faculty Show McNeese State University Grand Gallery/ Lake Charles Faculty/Guest Artist Series: Jenny Brunner & Jane Clark McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles Jamey Johnson Golden Nugget Lake Charles St. Theresa Bon Ton Festival St. Theresa Catholic Church/Sulphur McNeese State Football vs. Nicholls State University McNeese Cowboy Stadium/Lake Charles
15-16 Garden Brothers Circus Burton Complex/Lake Charles 15-16
Operation Healing & Restoration Lake Charles Civic Center
17
Victor Medina, trumpet McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles
22
Dwight Yoakam Golden Nugget Lake Charles
22
Run with the Nuns Charity Run & Cook-off Lake Charles Civic Center
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Faculty/Guest Artist Series: Bill Rose McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles
28
Faculty/Guest Artist Series: Johnnie Bankens & Michael Borowitz McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles
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Gallery Promenade Various Locations/Southwest Louisiana
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Vince Neil of Motley Crue Golden Nugget Lake Charles
28-29 The Lost Hollows Haunted Trails Spirit Halloween Store/Lake Charles 29
7 Bridges L’Auberge Casino Resort/Lake Charles
29
La Ville Uni Festival Managan Center & Open Air Gym/Westlake
29
McNeese State Football vs. Stephen F. Austin McNeese Cowboy Stadium/Lake Charles Step Up 4 Downs Syndrome Walk & Family Fun Day Lake Charles Civic Center
20-23 LTA Lt. Governor’s Travel Summit Golden Nugget Lake Charles
6-11/9 Robbie Austin Pantomime Exhibit McNeese Abercrombie Gallery/Lake Charles
21
Jordan World Circus Burton Complex/Lake Charles
7
Faculty Potpourri Recital McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Golden Nugget Lake Charles
7-9
The Mountain Top Lake Charles Little Theatre
29
24-26 The Mountain Top Lake Charles Little Theatre
8
Nash Next Singing Competition Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel/Westlake
29-30 Shrine Circus Lake Charles Civic Center
24-25 The Zoo Story (one-act play) Stellar Beans/Lake Charles
8
Tatum Tackles Ataxia 4k Fun Run Lake Charles Civic Center
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24
Calca Chew Food Festival St. Margaret Catholic Church/Lake Charles
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ARTS & CRABS FEST August 18
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outhwest Louisiana’s only arts and crab festival returns Saturday, August 18, from 5-8 p.m. at the Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Hwy., Lake Charles. Arts and Crabs Fest celebrates the ties between Louisiana seafood and culture. With the purchase of a ticket, festival goers can access an extensive crab and beer tasting which features some of Southwest Louisiana’s most popular restaurants, each offering a crab dish that is representative of their cuisine’s styles and personalities. Louisiana craft brew samples are offered as complementary additions to all dishes. Throughout the event, crab chefs battle for festivalgoers’ votes in the annual Best Crab Dish award, which is determined by the amount of tips each chef receives. Other highlights include live music and an expansive art market featuring local artists’ paintings, jewelry and more. Arts & Crabs Fest is quickly becoming a signature event for Southwest Louisiana and is consistently a sell-out. For more information and to buy tickets, go to www.artscouncilswla.org or call (337) 439-2787.
BOOZOO'S LABOR DAY FESTIVAL September 3
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ith great food, music and culture the 34th Annual Boozoo Labor Day Festival continues to be a Southwest Louisiana favorite. Named for Zydeco legend Wilson “Boozoo” Chavis, the festival celebrates his legacy and love of Zydeco music. Come hungry because the festival will feature all your Creole favorites like crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice, barbecue pork sandwiches and more! The sounds of Cajun and Zydeco masters will get you up and on your feet. Bring your friends and family out to celebrate Labor Day and the Creole culture with tasty cuisine and live music the whole family can enjoy. The festival is held at the KC Hall (503 US-90) in Iowa, and doors open at 10 a.m. with music kicking off at 11 a.m. Admission is $15 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. No ice chests allowed. For more information, call Mason Trail at (337) 853-2350 or Margaret Harmon at (337) 438-3482.
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Welcome to the Baymont Inn & Suites One of the Newest Hotels in Sulphur, LA 325 Arena Road Sulphur, LA (337) 313-6018 Ph (337) 313-6023 Fx
Large Quiet rooms
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Free Long Distance Calls • Free Hot Breakfast • Free Wired/Wireless High Speed Internet • Microwaves/Refrigerators in all rooms • Iron/board, coffee maker, hair dryers • 32” flat panel HD TVs with HBO • Fitness Center • Business Center • Guest Laundry • Jacuzzi Suites available! • Outdoor Pool • Video On Demand •
(337) 721- 8001 Cable TV (50+ channels) High Speed Internet Access Microwaves & Refrigerators in all rooms Free Continental Breakfast • Outdoor Pool Guest Laundry • Free Local Calls All Rooms Newly Renovated in 2018!
Here for the game? We are just minutes from Sulphur Parks, local golf courses and area casinos.
351 MLK Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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CULINARY EXPLORATIONS
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outhwest Louisiana has no shortage of culinary delights. Thanks to the recent brewery resurgence, unique Cajun cuisine and the popularity of food trucks, there are even more delicious opportunities for both locals and visitors to experience. One of the experiences that need to be on your bucket list is Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail. Boudin (pronounced BOO-dan) is a blend of pork, liver, rice, onions, parsley and dry seasonings that is stuffed into a casing. There are more than 30 local eateries that are a part of the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail, offering a variety of boudin flavors, including smoked, mild, alligator and shrimp! Crying Eagle Brewing Company and Rikenjaks are taking craft brew to new heights. Both companies feature beer gardens, live music and most importantly, a variety of beers. Crying Eagle Brewing Co. also offers free tours of its state of the art facility. Rikenjaks partners local and Louisiana brews with a full menu that includes burgers, boudin, po’boys and more. With no shortage of quality sugarcane in Louisiana, craft spirits, specifically vodka and rum, have a renaissance of its own. Yellowfin Vodka and Bayou Rum are both are distilled using 100% Louisiana sugarcane and are 100% delicious. You can even take a tour to learn how these craft spirits are made.
You’ll love the homegrown, from the ground up stories of both these businesses, not to mention the samples! By adding Acadian Coffee Roasters to your list of stops, you will effectively visit the Southwest Louisiana Brews & Spirits Trail (after all, coffee is a “brew” too!). Acadian Coffee Roasters is a local micro-roaster offering 100% Organic, Fair Trade Organic, and Rain Forest Alliance Coffees. Their top-grade beans from around the world will make this coffee experience one to keep you coming back. Grab a cup (or a few bags) at local farmer’s markets, City Market & Deli, The Bekery, or in local grocery stores! And, who doesn’t love food trucks? There is an immense amount of flavor rolling through the streets of Southwest Louisiana, such as Paul’s Rib Shack Barbecue, Hi-Licious Street Kitchen (traditional Chinese), The Sloppy Taco and more. These trucks have a wide variety and seem to be adding new fans on each corner where they set up shop. The truth is, no matter what you’re craving, Southwest Louisiana has a treat for you, and it’s sure to please. So grab your family and friends and head to Southwest Louisiana to savor our flavor! For more information on these culinary experiences and more, go to www.VisitLakeCharles.org/culinary-explorations.
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ST. THERESA BON TON FESTIVAL September 14-16
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t. Theresa Bon Ton Festival is a local tradition that has been going on for over 50 years. It is known for the great music and family friendly atmosphere. The festival includes live and silent auctions, carnival rides, game booths, bingo, washer board tournaments, garage sale, a sweet shop, delicious food booths including fried catfish, crawfish étouffée, pork jambalaya, gumbo, barbecue, funnel cakes and of course, live music! There will also be a large covered pavilion perfect for eating, dancing and visiting. The festival hours are Friday, September 14, 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on the festival, call the church at (337) 583-4800 or visit www.st-theresa-parish.org.
GALLERY PROMENADE September 28
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allery Promenade, the Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana’s annual gallery and museum showcase, is the perfect occasion to pick out a unique piece of art while supporting local artists. On Friday, Sept. 28 from 5 - 9 p.m., galleries throughout Lake Charles and Sulphur open their doors and showcase artwork by regional and local artists. Gallery Promenade is a celebratory event that encourages the public to travel from gallery to gallery for a comprehensive and interactive experience of the diverse art in Southwest Louisiana and the many artists and art spaces that are further developing the region’s cultural economy. The Promenade is a great time to check out galleries, visit with friends or sample the delicious food from various local restaurants. This annual event helps boost the public’s awareness of the businesses that work daily to promote the local art scene. For more information on Gallery Promenade, including locations, visit www.artsandhumanitiesswla.org, or call (337) 439-ARTS (2787).
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FOR THE KIDS – FAMILY ACTIVITIES:
Southwest Louisiana is a family-oriented destination with a myriad of activities for children. Here’s a quick list of things for families with children to do. Check out the Calendar Section of the Visitors Guide on pages 30-31 or contact the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 456-SWLA for more information.
Lake Charles Adventure Cove/Ward 3 Recreation 3210 Power Center Pkwy. 337-990-0112 . First barrier free playground in the area; provides access to children of all abilities. Has splash pad and one of only ten Freedom Swings in the U.S. Ward 3 Recreation has an indoor walking track, basketball courts and other activity rooms, offering recreational sports throughout the year. Altitude Trampoline Park 3009 Gerstner Memorial Hwy., (337) 602-6650 World’s premier trampoline facilities that offer fun and exercise for people of all ages. Children’s Museum (hands-on activities), see p. 48. Club Tabby, LLC 1427 W. Prien Lake Road (337) 478-3600. Party place, kids haircuts, make over, pedicure, and stuff a pet. Imperial Calcasieu Museum (area history), see p. 48. Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu (Mardi Gras History), see p. 48. Millennium Park/Bord du Lac Park 1100 Bord Du Lac Drive, (337) 491-1280 Petro Bowl 630 Petro Point Drive, (337) 477-7554. 48 lanes of bowling. Prien Lake Park 3700 W. Prien Lake Road, (337) 721-3540. Picnic grounds, boat launch, playground and sprayground for kids. Putt-Putt Fun Center 620 Petro Point Drive, (337) 480-1954. Two 18-hole courses and four batting cages. Skate City & Jump City 4720 Nelson Road, (337) 474-2855. Inline skating & inside inflatable play area. Open Tues.-Thurs. 12-5 p.m., Fri. 6:30 - 11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., 6:30-11 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. USS Orleck, see p. 48. MonsoursPhotography.net
Wheelers Family Entertainment, 1130 Hwy. 171 N, Moss Bluff (337) 855-3234. Skating, laser tag, trikes and games. Open Fri. & Sat. 6:30-11 p.m.
Sulphur Brimstone Museum (area history), see p. 48. SPAR Aquatic & Recreation Center, 933 W. Parish Road, (337) 721-3040, water park, Olympic size swimming pool, basketball courts, etc. Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point 2740 Ruth Street, (337) 502-4358. Kick off your Creole Nature Trail journey at Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point—a free, fun attraction that immerses you in nature and Louisiana’s unique culture. Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m-5pm, Sat.-Sun. 8:30 a.m-4 p.m.
DeQuincy DeQuincy Railroad Museum (railroad history), see p.48. DeQuincy Railroad Park, 400 Lake Charles Avenue (for satellite navigation, enter 110 Lake Charles Avenue, DeQuincy, LA 70633) (337) 786-2823, Tues-Sat: 10 am-5pm. Playground, picnic tables. LindseyJanies.com
DeQuincy Town Hall Museum, see p.48. DeQuincy Skate Park, 402 Cole Street
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Come and Taste the Best of Louisiana
Regatta serves a wide variety of delicious fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and traditional Cajun fare – all in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy the large outdoor seating with impecible views of the beautiful lake, or cozy up inside in our Cajun decorated dinning rooms. Here you’ll experience the true spirit of Louisiana’s culture combining fabulous food, good times and the great outdoors – including live bands on weekends and during special events. Regatta also offers catering for meetings, parties and banquets at our one-of-a-kind restaurant.
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Named L’Banca Albergo, Italian for “The Bank Hotel”, our hotel has eight luxury suites. There are 3 suites downstairs, each with a king size bed, and five suites upstairs, each with two queen size beds. We also have a wonderful wine store named “The Wine Vault”. It is actually in the old bank vault. We invite you to come be our guest and enjoy our premier boutique hotel and wine store.
“May all who enter as guests, leave as friends” 233 Arthur Avenue, Lake Arthur, LA 70549 337-774-7249 • info@labankhotel.com
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USS ORLECK Naval Museum Tours Field Trips Special Events USS Radford Collection Laser Tag
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LA VILLE UNI FESTIVAL September 29
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he City of Westlake will hold their annual festival, La Ville Uni, on Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Center, 1221 Sampson St. This event will have games, professional artists and art activities, craft booths, food booths, train rides, a cook-off, and an antique car show. Live bands will also be performing throughout the day. La Ville Uni, French for "The City United,” is a volunteer nonprofit service organization aimed at providing a positive outlet in which members of our community can come together to celebrate and recognize the many opportunities Westlake has to offer. The goal as "La Ville Uni" is to promote Westlake's heritage, cuisine, art and qualilty of life, and provide a platform for the community to grow, protect, and serve. This event is free and open to the public. For more information and a complete schedule of events, go to www.lavilleuni.com.
THE LAKE AREA’S ONLY WINE BOUTIQUE!
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4070 NELSON RD LAKE CHARLES, LA (337) 477-7017
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This golfing destination, featuring lush scenery that makes the area one of the most beautiful in the country, becomes a picturesque backdrop while locals and visitors vie for lower scores and pleasant times. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional, these courses offer excellent conditions and Southern hospitality. In keeping with Cajun tradition, a friendly atmosphere encompasses the challenging golf found on Calcasieu Parish’s golf courses.
GOLF COURSES CONTRABAND BAYOU GOLF CLUB® AT L’AUBERGE CASINO RESORT 777 Avenue L’Auberge, I-210 Exit #4 Nelson Rd., (337) 395-7220 www.mylauberge.com Hours: Daily, 6am to Dusk Unique, public 7, 077 yard, par-71 championship Tom Fazio-designed course. Natural vegetation lines 8 lakes to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Named “Best Course” and “Best Secret” by Texas Golfer magazine; “most notable debut and most worthy designs” by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine; “2011, 2012 & 2013 Best Places to Play in Louisiana,” “2011 Best Public Access Course” and one of the “2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Best Casino Courses” and “2014 & 2015 Best Places to Stay” by Golfweek Magazine. Also awarded the 2011 Gold Tee Award for overall excellence and quality by Meetings & Conventions Magazine. Pro shop; driving range; locals rates. COUNTRY CLUB AT THE GOLDEN NUGGET 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. (337) 508-4653 www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles/golf Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.- Dusk An 18-hole, par 72 course designed by the award-winning Todd Eckinrode and Origins Golf Designs. Located on the Contraband Bayou, this 15 acre treasure has miniverde greens and celebration tees, fairways and roughs surrounded with Spartina, Patens and Muhly grass. The contrast of the bayou, native areas and greens are a must see and play for all. GRAY PLANTATION GOLF COURSE 6150 Graywood Pkwy, Lake Charles (337) 562-1663; Golfing / Pro Shop www.grayplantationgolf.com Hours: Daily, 7am to Dusk Gray Plantation promises you a day of unparalleled golf anywhere in the country. Our most prestigious award is a ranking on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Courses. Conditioning and clubhouse amenities are superior, adding to the total enjoyment of your day. Now is the time for you to “Play the Gray.”
MALLARD COVE GOLF COURSE 4300 Mallard Cove St., Lake Charles (337) 491-1204 www.cityoflakecharles.com Hours: Daily, Dawn to 30 minutes before dusk. No tee times after noon on Tuesday Mallard Cove is a championship layout design with women’s, senior, medium and championship tees. The municipal course features 25 large bunkers and water hazards on 12 of the 18 holes. The course rating is 73.0, and the slope is 128. Hosts all Lake Charles’ City Championships. Don’t pass up the golf course considered ‘Best Value!’ It’s a wonderful golf course, in great shape and excellent prices, with a beautiful clubhouse! It’s more than just a municipal course! FRASCH PARK GOLF COURSE 400 Picard Rd., Sulphur, (337) 527-2515 www.sulphurparks.com Golf Course-sunrise to sunset, Pro ShopWinter Hours: Daily 7am-6:30pm The 6,267-yard public course at Sulphur’s Frasch Park is an 18-hole, par 71 golf course, completed in 1966. Frasch Park is a pretty course to play because there are mature trees throughout the entire design. The terrain is fairly flat with a meandering waterway that runs through the course. NATIONAL GOLF CLUB OF LOUISIANA 1400 National Drive, Westlake (337) 433-2255 www.nationalgcla.com Open daily sunrise to sunset The 18 hole, par-72 course, designed by David Bennett, is set in a mature growth pine forest, featuring an abundance of water hazards, preserved wetlands, roughly 90 bunkers and is part of a new high-end, residential community. There are five sets of tees with yardage ranging from 5,267 to 6,946 yards. Open daily, and tee times are accepted 10-14 days in advance.
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B A R S & N I G H TC LU B S , CO F F E E S H O P S , A N D G A M I N G Bars & Nightclubs 3TOPIA 3800 Ryan St., Lake Charles
Gator Lounge Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel, 2717 Delta Downs Dr., Vinton
O.B.’s Bar & Grill 1301 Ryan St., Lake Charles On the Rocks 817 E. McNeese St., Lake Charles
Bad Apple Saloon 3436 Ryan St., Lake Charles
Globar L’Auberge Casino Resort 777 Ave. L’Auberge, Lake Charles
Bar 46 Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.
H2O Pool + Bar Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.
Blue Martini Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.
Ice Bar Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.
RUSH Lounge Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.
Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.
Jack Daniel’s® Bar & Grill L’Auberge Casino Resort, 777 Ave. L’Auberge, Lake Charles
Coffee & Tea Shops
Cajun’s Wharf 3500 Ryan St., Lake Charles
The L Bar L’Auberge Casino Resort, 777 Ave. L’Auberge, Lake Charles
Cigar Club/C.C. Vapor 1700 E. Prien Lake Rd. #5, Lake Charles
Loggerheads Bar 3748 Hwy. 3059, Lake Charles
Cowboys 5329 Common St., Lake Charles
Lone Wolf Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel 100 Westlake Ave., Westlake
Crying Eagle Brewing Co. 1165 E McNeese St., Lake Charles
Luna Bar & Grill 719 Ryan St., Lake Charles
Darrell’s 119 West College St., Lake Charles
Martini’s 2116 Ryan St., Lake Charles
Ember Grille & Wine Bar SM L’Auberge Casino Resort, 777 Ave. L’Auberge, Lake Charles
Meek's Lounge 409 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles
Frosty Factory 4688 Common St., Lake Charles
My Place American Pub 630 W. Prien Lake Rd.,Lake Charles
Pappy’s Sports Pub 2627 Ryan St., Lake Charles Rikenjaks 3716 Ryan St., Lake Charles
Chez Caffé 127 W. College St., Lake Charles Coffee bar and eatery Joe Muggs Coffee 2934 Ryan St., Lake Charles Coffee inside Books-A-Million PJ’s Coffee 3625 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles Starbucks Coffee 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. Inside Golden Nugget Lake Charles Starbucks Coffee 3479 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles Starbucks Coffee 4055 Ryan St., Lake Charles Starbucks Coffee 339 W Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles
Starbucks Coffee 496 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles Coffee inside Prien Lake Mall Stellar Beans 319 Broad St., Lake Charles
Gaming Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel 2717 Delta Downs Drive, Vinton Horseracing, slot machines, off-track betting Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. (1-210 Exit 4), Lake Charles Dockside casino, live entertainment, spa, pool, and golf. Isle of Capri Casino Hotel 100 Westlake Avenue (1-10 Exit 27), Westlake Dockside casino, live entertainment L’Auberge Casino Resort SM 777 Avenue L’Auberge (1-210 Exit 4), Lake Charles Dockside casino, live entertainment, spa and golf Lucky Longhorn Casino 2374 Hwy. 109 S., Vinton Casino, restaurant and live entertainment/nightclub and arena
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G U I D E LODGING HOTELS & MOTELS LAKE CHARLES AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 3411 Broad St. (337) 990-5607 AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN & SUITES 3231 Lake St. (337) 477-4230
HOLIDAY INN & SUITES 2940 Lake St. (337) 310-7700
STAYBRIDGE SUITES 1100 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 447-7474
DAYS INN 2600 S. Ruth St. (337) 527-8303
RED OAK INN 1575 West 4th St. (337) 786-3890
HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON 1200 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 990-5330
SUNRISE INN 5390 Hwy. 90 E. (337) 437-8339
DAYS INN 108 Dennis Ave. (337) 312-0108
HOWARD JOHNSON INN 825 Broad St. (337) 436-4311
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES SUPER 8 INN & SUITES 1004 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. 2615 Ruth St. (337) 528-2629 (337) 310-7666
VINTON BEST WESTERN CASINO INN 2466 Toomey Road (337) 551-6350
BEST WESTERN BAYOU INN 1320 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. KNIGHTS INN 2700 E. Broad St. (337) 990-5325 (337) 433-8291 BEST WESTERN PLUS LAQUINTA INN & SUITES PRIEN LAKE INN & SUITES 1245 E. Prien Lake Rd. 1201 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-5900 (337) 478-9889
SUPER 8 MOTEL 1350 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-1606
HAMPTON INN BY HILTON 210 Henning Dr. (337) 527-0000
TOWNEPLACE SUITES 2985 L’Auberge Blvd. (337) 477-5824
HOLIDAY INN SULPHUR 330 Arena Rd. (337) 527-0858
COBBLESTONE INN & SUITES 2002 Corporate Drive (337) 589-9420 DELTA DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO & HOTEL 2717 Delta Downs Dr. (337) 589-7441
CANDLEWOOD SUITES 1105 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 478-8008
L’AUBERGE CASINO RESORT 777 Avenue L’Auberge (337) 395-7777
TRU BY HILTON 1220 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 564-6878
COMFORT INN 607 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 478-4650
MOTEL 6 921 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 491-1000
WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 1731 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 502-5112
LONGHORN TRUCK & CAR PLAZA HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SUITES 2374 Hwy. 109 S. 102 Mallard St. (337) 589-5647 (337) 625-2500 IOWA MOTEL 6 HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS 2022 Ruth St. 107 E. Frontage Rd. (337) 527-8146 (337) 582-2440
WOODSPRING SUITES 3202 N. Power Centre Pkwy. (337) 564-6966
QUALITY INN & SUITES 320 S. Cities Service Hwy. (337) 626-7000
LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 204 W. Frontage Rd. (337) 582-2261
SULPHUR A+ MOTEL & RV PARK 4631 Hwy. 27 S. (337) 583-2631
RED ROOF INN 2619 S. Ruth St. (337) 527-1000
BED & BREAKFAST LAKE CHARLES AUNT RUBY’S BED & BREAKFAST 504 Pujo St. (337) 430-0603
COMFORT SUITES MOTEL 6 ON THE BAYOU 1016 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. 1101 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-5151 (337) 436-6400 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 2995 L’Auberge Blvd. (337) 477-5020
OASIS INN 1000 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 494-7270
DAYS INN 1212 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 433-9461
QUALITY INN & SUITES 3211 Venture Park Dr. (337) 480-0898
DELUXE INN 3900 Hwy. 90 E. (337) 433-1024
QUALITY SUITES 401 Lakeshore Dr. (337) 439-2444
ECONO LODGE 351 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 721-8001
RED ROOF INN & SUITES 269 Hwy. 397 (337) 990-0165
GOLDEN NUGGET 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. (844) 777-4653
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 1591 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-1772
HAMPTON INN 3175 Holly Hill Rd. (337) 480-6443
RICHMOND SUITES HOTEL 2600 Moeling St. (337) 433-5213
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SOUTH RODEWAY INN 335 Hwy. 171 1150 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 433-1773 (337) 564-6877 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTELS & SUITES 402 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 491-6600
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SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT 1551 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-1112
AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 307 Garrett St. (337) 287-4828 BAYMONT INN & SUITES 325 Arena Rd. (337) 313-6018 BEST WESTERN PLUS EXECUTIVE HOTEL & SUITES 1200 Pintail Dr. (337) 625-9000 CANDLEWOOD SUITES 320 Arena Rd. (337) 528-5777 COMFORT SUITES 2505 Hwy. 108 S. (337) 625-6448 CRESENT VIEW LODGING 700 W Napoleon St. (337) 888-3053 CROSSLAND ECONOMY STUDIOS 104 Mallard St. (337) 625-5923
STUDIO 6 EXTENDED STAY 112 Dennis Ave. (337) 564-5780 SUPER 8 101 Mallard St. (337) 626-8800 WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 300 Arena Rd. (337) 527-5151 WESTLAKE ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO HOTEL INN AND TOWER 100 Westlake Ave. (337) 430-2400
CAMPGROUND/RV PARKS LAKE CHARLES BAYOU OAKS RV PARK 3403 Broad St. (337) 602-6043 BIG LAKE RV PARK 8630 Big Lake Rd (337) 477-1581 COOLING SPRINGS RV PARK 5595 Hwy. 90 East (337) 433-4187
LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 1008 Sampson St. (337) 660-2525
COUNTRY OAKS RV PARK 6336 East Opelousas St. (337) 497-0025
THE MULBERRY HOTEL 917 Mulberry St. (337) 214-1677
THE GATES AT MCNEESE 2130 E. McNeese St. (337) 244-8048
DEQUINCY HERITAGE PLACE HOTEL & SUITES 1028 East Fourth Street (337) 786-2919
JEAN LAFITTE RV PARK 2101 Pujol Rd. (337) 439-2080
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L O D G I N G ( Co n t i n u e d ) K&P RV PARK 7874 Nelson Rd. (337) 602-6141
SPACIOUS LIVING RV PARK 3066 Hwy. 3059 (318) 669-4865
HOLBROOK PARK 1868 Holbrook Park Rd. (337) 721-3540
KERSHAW’S CAJUN VILLAGE 3401 E. Prien Lake Road (337) 477-4915
TWELVE OAKS RV PARK 2736 Conoco St. (337) 439-2916
INTRACOASTAL PARK 7955 Intracoastal Park Rd. (337) 721-3540
LITTLE LAKE CHARLES RV RESORT 4200 Luke Powers Rd. (337) 433-1114
TWELVE PALMS RV PARK DOWNTOWN 2323 Broad St. (337) 419-1806
LAKELAND RV PARK 2010 Patton St. (337) 625-2224
OSPREY LAKES RV PARK 7143 Big Lake Rd. (337) 764-6914
WHITE OAK PARK 5584 River Road (337) 721-3540
PARADISE RV PARK 1986 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. (337) 905-8616
SULPHUR A+ MOTEL & RV PARK 4631 Hwy. 27 S. (337) 583-2631
PARKSIDE MARINA 2735 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. (337) 855-7591 SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK 107 Sutherland Rd. (337) 855-2665
CHOUPIQUE RV PARK 7657 Hwy. 27 S. (337) 583-8439 HIDDEN PONDS RV PARK 1201 Ravia Rd. (337) 583-4709
WINGATE RV PARK 1202 Henning Dr. (337) 625-9541
DEQUINCY WOODLAKE PARK ESTATES 1600 West 4th St. (337) 660-4544
IOWA CYPRESS BEND RV PARK 717 N. Thompson Ave. (337) 582-1722
VINTON LONGHORN TRUCK & CAR PLAZA 2374 Hwy 109 S. (337) 589-5647
HAYES LORRAIN PARK 7803 Lorrain Rd. (337) 721-3540
NIBLETTS BLUFF PARK 3409 Niblett’s Bluff Rd. (337) 589-7117
WESTLAKE BAYOU MARINO RV PARK 2200 Carlin Dr. (337 ) 540-1736
PARADISE RV & CABIN RESORT 2466 Toomey Rd. (337) 551-6352
LLOYD’S COUNTRY STORE RV PARK 318 Phillips Rd. (337) 540-3925
TEXAS PELICAN RV PARK 2219 Old Hwy. 90 (337) 589-5239
WHISPERING MEADOW RV PARK 3210 Westwood Rd. (337) 433-8188
STARKS ALLIGATOR PARK 5316 Alligator Park Rd. (337) 721-3540 For more information, visit www.visitlakecharles.org.
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MUSEUMS PRESERVING THE MAGIC Southwest Louisiana is rich in history and imagination. Four museums in the Lake Charles area give visitors a chance to see the magic of the Mardi Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the world; the hands-on Children's Museum, complete with interactive displays to stimulate young minds; and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum, transporting visitors back to a bygone era, also check out the USS Orleck Naval Museum! In nearby Sulphur, the Henning Cultural Center, part of the Brimstone Museum Complex has rotating exhibits; and in DeQuincy, the Railroad Museum showcases the town's heritage along with the Town Hall Museum.
MUSEUMS Children’s Museum
LAKE CHARLES CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 327 Broad St., (337) 433-9420 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm www.swlakids.org Children and Adults - $8.50; Senior Citizens (55 and Older) - $6.50 Infants (23 months and under) - Free; Active Duty Military & Dependents with ID - $7.25. Call for group rates. Dozens of interactive exhibits featuring science, role-playing and art activities.
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IMPERIAL CALCASIEU MUSEUM 204 W. Sallier St., (337) 439-3797 Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm www.imperialcalcasieumuseum.org $5 adults, $2 children & seniors, $3 military with ID, school students with ID - free Extensive historic objects and artifacts collection and rotating exhibits in a fine art gallery. Designed to encourage visual arts, enhance arts appreciation and preserve the history and culture of the region. Home of the 375+ year-old Sallier Oak. MARDI GRAS MUSEUM OF IMPERIAL CALCASIEU Inside Central School - 2nd Floor, East Wing, 809 Kirby St., (337) 430-0043 Tues-Sat 1pm-5pm $10 adults, $5 youth and Senior Citizens (50+). Group rates are available. Largest Mardi Gras costume display in the world, history of Mardi Gras and king cakes, costume design, parade float to climb aboard. The museum also includes animatronics to tell the history of Mardi Gras.
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USS ORLECK NAVAL MUSEUM 604 N. Enterprise Blvd., (337) 214-7447 Office Hours: M-F (office): 10am3:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm • Tours Available: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-3:30pm $10 Adults, $8 Seniors (60+), $5 Active Duty Military with ID; $5 Children (6-12) Free for 5 years and under. Group rates available. www.orleck.org Historic Naval Museum featuring the USS Orleck DD886 WWII destroyer which served during the close of WWII through the Vietnam era.
SULPHUR BRIMSTONE MUSEUM COMPLEX 900 S. Huntington, (337) 527-0357 Mon-Fri 10am-noon & 1-5pm, Sat 10am-2 pm www.brimstonemuseum.org Learn about the history of Sulphur with the new exhibit at the Brimstone Museum. Rotating exhibits at the Henning Cultural Center.
DEQUINCY DEQUINCY RAILROAD MUSEUM 400 Lake Charles Ave., (337) 786-2823 Tues-Sat 10am-5pm www.dequincyrailroadmuseum.com Original townsite in 1895 at the intersection of two major railroads. 1913 steam locomotive, passenger car, a caboose and other railroad artifacts are on display. DEQUINCY TOWN HALL MUSEUM 218 E. Fourth St., (337) 786-6451 Tues-Thurs 8:30am-3:30pm Newport Industries museum and memorabilia. Wall of Honor paying tribute to locals who have served in the US military services.
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GALLERIES ART IS EVERYWHERE Take time to soak in the arts at some of the downtown galleries in Lake Charles and Sulphur. There are many galleries and exhibits to see, so don’t rush, just relax and take in the sights. Galleries featuring rotating exhibits range from local artists to national and international exhibits. There is always something new to see whenever you visit.
GALLERIES ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA 809 Kirby St., Ste. 202, Lake Charles, (337) 439-2787 In Historic Central School Arts & Humanities Center Mon-Fri 9am-noon & 1-5pm, www.artscouncilswla.org ALEXANDER ART STUDIO 900 Ryan Street, Ste. 101 & 102, Lake Charles, (337) 433-2299 Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sundays by appointment. www.alexanderartstudio.com, candice@alexanderartstudio.com Louisiana’s finest art! Original paintings & amazing gifts! ART ASSOCIATES GALLERY 809 Kirby St., Ste. 208, Lake Charles, (337) 439-ARTS In Historic Central School Arts & Humanities Center Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Closed for lunch, www.artassociates.org Monthly rotating exhibits by a variety of artists. BLACK HERITAGE GALLERY 809 Kirby St., Ste. 207, Lake Charles, (337) 488-0567, www.bhflc.org In Historic Central School Arts & Humanities Center Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Exhibits and educational activities representing the contributions of African Americans to Southwest Louisiana.
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ALA GALLERY BY THE LAKE 106 W. Pryce St., Lake Charles, (337) 436-1008 Tues-Fri Noon-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, www.lakecharlesartists.com Largest selection of art by local artist in Southwest Louisiana area. Wholesale prices. GRAND GALLERY MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, Shearman Fine Arts Center Annex (800) 622-3352, (337) 475-5060, www.mcneeseartonline.org Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Closed on weekends & university holidays. Rotating exhibits by well-known artists as well as university faculty and students. HISTORIC CITY HALL ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER 1001 Ryan St., Lake Charles, Presented by the City of Lake Charles Corner of Ryan and Kirby Streets, (337) 491-9147 Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Admission free. Rotating national touring art exhibits of great significance. Farmer’s Market Sat. 8am-noon. HENNING CULTURAL CENTER 923 S. Ruth St., Sulphur, (337) 527-0357 Mon-Fri 10am-noon & 1-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm Local artists’ works and traveling exhibits are displayed. www.henningculturalcenter.org, www.brimstonemuseum.org
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Several parks in the area provide the perfect spot to have a picnic, snap pictures of wildlife or just enjoy the scenery. Fresh, brackish and saltwater fishing are excellent year round, so you can “catch the big one.” Below is a list of parks and beaches where you can enjoy the great outdoors.
PARKS AND BEACHES
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road Leisurely discover this internationally recognized scenic byway as it meanders through marshes, prairies and along natural Gulf beaches replete with wildlife in their natural habitat. Have your camera ready to capture world-class bird and alligator populations as well as stunning scenery right from your vehicle. Feeling a little more adventurous? Explore several walkways right into the marsh, shell along more than 26 miles of beach, fish for speckled trout and redfish, or catch your own fresh Louisiana blue crabs. For more information visit www.CreoleNatureTrail.org. Download the free personal tour app, by searching “creole” in your app store.
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Explore natural, sand beaches right along the Gulf of Mexico. Perfect for shelling, picnicking or family fun in the sun. Visit CreoleNatureTrail.org for details.
SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK 107 Sutherland Rd. off of Hwy 378 in Moss Bluff, (337) 855-2665 (888) 677-7264, www.lastateparks.com 6am-9pm for day trips. Visitors pay $3 per person entry fee. Camping sites range from $20-$28 per night and cabins are $85-$95. Lodge costs $180 a night on weekends and $160 per night on weekdays during summer; $160 a night during winter. Featuring 1,087 acres of lakes, trees, vistas, rivers and streams, Sam Houston Jones State Park is an excellent spot for bird watching with nearly 200 species brought in by the migratory patterns in the spring and fall. Also 5 hiking and biking trails. NIBLETT’S BLUFF PARK At the end of Niblett’s Bluff Rd. off Highway 109 / Exit 4 in Vinton. (337) 589-7117, niblettsbluffpark.com, Daily 10am-6pm (office), 6am-10pm (park). History of the bluff dates back more than two hundred years. One of the more significant events was during the Civil War when Niblett’s Bluff became an Encampment. Among all this history is excellent fishing, camping, bird watching and hiking opportunities.
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NORTH BEACH On the north shore of the lake right off I-10, Exit 29 for eastbound travelers and Exit 30A for westbound travelers. (800) 456-7952 or City Parks & Recreation (337) 491-1280 Open daily dawn–dusk year round
LAKEFRONT PROMENADE/ BORD DU LAC MARINA Along the northern and eastern shores of Lake Charles, (800) 456-7952 and City Parks & Recreation, (337) 491-1280 The Lakefront Promenade boasts a cobblestone path along the lake complete with custom lighting and seating. Enjoy the Louisiana Landing Fountain, featuring a one-of-a-kind bronze geese sculpture. Conveniently located behind the Lake Charles Civic Center, it is walking distance from Bord du Lac Marina, Millennium Park and the PPG Sprayground. PRIEN LAKE PARK 3700 West Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles (337) 721-3540 29-acre park on Prien Lake featuring walking paths with measurement markings, canoe and boat launches, kids playground and sprayground water park, numerous picnic areas, amphitheatre, two pavilions and free Wi-Fi. *Boat launch temporarily closed until March 2019
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The Creole Nature Trail is a scenic byway, meaning you can see amazing sites on/from the road itself. Along the Creole Nature Trail there are four wildlife refuges – each with great ways to see and reconnect with nature. Check them out!
Cameron Prairie National Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Refuge 1428 Highway 27 Bell City LA 70630 (337) 598-2216 www.visitlakecharles.org/ cameron-prairie-nwr Engage in wildlife exploration at the Visitors Center which features hands-on interpretive exhibits, talking dioramas as well as multiple over-water boardwalks. Open Mon.-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pintail Wildlife Drive, just south of the visitor center, is a three mile driving loop which features a half-mile accessible boardwalk into freshwater marsh and is an excellent location for nature photography. Open daily during daylight hours.
For more information on the Creole Nature Trail or any of our outdoor adventures visit CreoleNatureTrail.org or call 337-436-9588.
or a hands-on opportunity to taste, smell, and see Southwest Louisiana’s culture, make plans to visit the newly opened Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point. Located at the western gateway of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road in Sulphur, Adventure Point features interactive exhibits on the local bayous, marshes, prairies, Gulf wildlife, Creole and Cajun cuisine, and Zydeco and Cajun music. Guests can smell the mouth-watering aromas of Cajun cooking and “play along” with Zydeco and Cajun instruments. Kids can practice their crabbing skills and hear the ducks quack and birds chirp as they move through the colorful dioramas. Professional Adventure Guides are on hand to lend their expertise as visitors begin their exploration of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. Adventure Point is open seven days a week at 2740 Ruth Street in Sulphur. Find more information at www.AdventurePoint.info.
209 Nature Road Lake Arthur, LA 70549 (337) 774-5923 www.visitlakecharles.org/ lacassine-nwr Self-guided wildlife drive around the 16,000-acre freshwater impoundment known as “The Pool.” Open daily from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset for excellent bird and wildlife viewing.
Download the free Creole Nature Trail self-guided video tour. Search "Creole" in your app store.
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge
Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge
3000 Holly Beach Highway Hackberry , LA 70645 (337) 762-3816 www.visitlakecharles.org/ sabine-nwr Explore Wetland Walkway, a 1.5 mile (loop) accessible walking trail right into the marsh including a 2-story observation tower for panoramic views; Blue Goose Trail which features a 1 mile paved walking trail to the western edge of Lake Calcasieu; as well as three recreation areas for crabbing and fishing, Hog Island Gully, Blue Crab and West Cove. All locations open daily during daylight hours.
5476 Grand Chenier Hwy. Grand Chenier, LA 70643 (337) 491-2593 www.visitlakecharles.org/ rockefeller-refuge A five-mile drive into Rockefeller Refuge, Price Lake Nature Drive (Closed December 1-March 1 each year for migratory waterfowl), offers an excellent opportunity to view alligators, shore and wading birds as well as fish, crab and shrimp (with appropriate licensing.) Open daily, dawn to dusk.
Watch our video featuring the
CREOLE NATURE TRAIL!
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VISITORS GUIDE MAP OF ADVERTISERS Adverntures 2000+ Swamp Tours.....................................1 America's Best Value Inn.....................................................2 Baymont Inn & Suites......................................................... 3 Bayou Rum............................................................................4 Best Western Plus–Lake Charles....................................... 5 Best Western Plus–Sulphur................................................6 Blue Dog Café....................................................................... 7 The Boiling Point..................................................................8 Candlewood Suites.............................................................9 Comfort Inn........................................................................ 10 Corner Gallery Antiques.................................................... 11 Courtyard by Marriott........................................................12 Crave.....................................................................................13 Crying Eagle Brewing Company.......................................14 Days Inn................................................................................15 Delta Downs Racetrack, Casino & Hotel....................... 16 Deluxe Inn............................................................................17 Dequincy Railroad Museum.............................................18 EconoLodge........................................................................ 19 Expressions.........................................................................20 Golden Nugget Casino Resort......................................... 21 Grosse Savanne..................................................................22 Heritage Place Hotel & Suites......................................... 23 Hokus Pokus Liquors.........................................................24
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Holiday Inn..........................................................................25 Holiday Inn Express-Lake Charles...................................26 Holiday Inn Express–Sulphur........................................... 27 Hollier's Cajun Kitchen.....................................................28 House of Sole.....................................................................29 Isle of Capri Casino Resort...............................................30 L'auberge Casino Resort....................................................31 L'Banca Albergo Boutique Hotel.....................................32 Lake Charles American Press...........................................34 Lake Charles Carriage Rides............................................. 35 Lake Charles Vapor............................................................36 LaQuinta Inn & Suites....................................................... 37 Leonard's Food Quarters..................................................38 Luna Bar & Grill..................................................................39 MB Rich Jewery..................................................................40 Motel 6................................................................................ 41 Nichols.................................................................................42 Nina P's Cafe.......................................................................43 Oasis Inn & Suites..............................................................44 Pat's of Henderson............................................................45 Pitt Grill................................................................................46 Pizza Artista......................................................................... 47 Popeye's...............................................................................48 Quality Suites–Downtown Lake Charles.......................49
Quality Suites–East Lake Charles....................................50 Quality Suites–Sulphur......................................................51 Red Roof Inn.......................................................................52 Regatta–Louisiana Seafood & Steakhouse................... 53 Retro West...........................................................................54 Southern Spice...................................................................55 Southwest Louisiana Partnership/ Chamber of Commerce................................................56 Staybridge Suites............................................................... 57 Steamboat Bill's..................................................................58 Sunrise Inn..........................................................................59 Super 8................................................................................ 60 The Wine Store................................................................... 61 Towneplace Suites.............................................................62 Tru by Hilton.......................................................................63 USS Orleck..........................................................................64 Wingate Inn........................................................................65 Yellow Cab...........................................................................66
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