Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Visitor Guide: October-December 2017 by Visit Lake Charles

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WELCOME TO LAKE CHARLES/ Southwest Louisiana

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 is 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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veryone likes to take photos of the area whenever traveling. And, let’s face it, “selfies” are fun too! Our social media team in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana loves to hear from people who are experiencing the best of what the area has to offer from food, the great outdoors to cultural excursions. If you see something unique, snap a picture and use #visitlakecharles to tag the photo. You can also write to us to share your experience, and we may be able to feature it on our blog to encourage others to visit the places you visited! Log on to our website, VisitLakeCharles.org/snap for a list of cool places to take pictures and to learn how to share your story. Connect with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/LakeCharlesCVB, on Twitter @LakeCharlesCVB or other platforms. Kristie Ford

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT THIS FALL

F Golden Nugget Lake Charles

L’Auberge Casino Resort

Isle of Capri Casino Hotel

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all is in full swing and so are the headlining shows at Golden Nugget Lake Charles. Acts include Scotty McCreery, Oct. 6; Bret Michaels, Oct. 7; Grand Funk Railroad, Oct. 13; The Beach Boys, Oct. 14; Steve Aoki, Oct. 27; and Morris Day & The Time & Sheila E., Oct. 28. Also, the Golden Nugget and the Lake Charles Symphony present Shaken, Not Stirred: The Music of James Bond, Oct. 29. Other acts include America, Nov. 3; Cheech & Chong, Nov. 4; the Commodores, Nov. 10; Chicks with Hits – Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss and Terri Clark, Nov. 17; Gladys Knight, Nov. 18; Jamey Johnson, Nov. 24; Jerry Jeff Walker, Nov. 25; Lyle Lovett, Dec. 1; and Kenny G. – The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour, Dec. 8. This fall, L’Auberge Casino Resort’s Tasting on the Terrace will be held Thursday, Nov. 16, at the L’Auberge Event Center Terrace, benefitting the Children’s Advocacy Center. Tickets are $75 each and go on sale beginning October 1 through ticketmaster.com or at the L’Auberge Box Office. Sample more than 100 unique wines and Louisiana spirits and craft beers while enjoying delicious food on the Event Center Terrace. Must be 21 to attend. You can also cozy up next to the fire at Ember to listen to piano music this holiday season or dance to music inside Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill, or enjoy an array of restaurants and amenities such as Spa du Lac. Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel features the thundering excitement of live Thoroughbred racing this fall with racing beginning October 18. You can always enjoy the thrill of the gaming

floor or a stay in a luxurious newly renovated room. You also will not want to miss out on the delectable dishes found at Rosewater Grill & Tavern or the Lookout Restaurant. Throughout the fall, you can catch musicians lighting up the stage from variety bands such as Boomerang and TJ Gautreaux & Louisiana Soul to swamp pop with Louisiana Express or country and Zydeco every weekend. 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 delectable 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 a complete list of entertainment. 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 BAR-B-QUE PIT STOP 2400 Westwood Rd, Westlake, MonFri 10am-2pm, Sat & Sun Closed • So, how's this for variety? Pecan smoked meats including boudin & hamburgers, plate lunches, homemade sides, and sandwiches of all barbecue meats. Oh, and let's not forget dessert! Homemade peach cobbler. BLUE DOG CAFE 609 Ryan St, Lake Charles, Mon-Fri 11am2pm / 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 6am-9pm, 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. COYOTE BLUES 3624 Ryan St, Lake Charles; (337) 502-5131, Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm • Using the freshest ingredients, we handcraft food that is Mexican, but add our own unique and flavorful spin. It is a place

where you are always welcome and where friends become family. 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 fullservice, family restaurant.

the Down Home Diner, dine on Texasstyle BBQ at Boyd Barbecue, experience a variety of ways to eat a spud at Potato Depot, or try a delicious flamed-grilled burger from Grillers. Enjoy a steaming or iced cup of coffee, try Caffe Siena. Whatever ignites your senses, you’ll be screaming for more.

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.

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 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: CADILLAC MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA BAR www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles

GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES 2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard, Lake Charles, (337) 508-7777, www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles

GOLDEN NUGGET: CLAIM JUMPER 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.

The menu features a medley of homemade dishes including burgers, sandwiches, fresh-baked pot pie, GOLDEN NUGGET: BILL'S BAR specialty salads, pasta, baby back pork & BURGER OF NEW YORK ribs, seafood, Certified Angus Beef® www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles steaks and much more. All dressings, Home of the biggest standalone burger sauces, and desserts are made in house restaurant in the country, Bill’s Bar & daily including our tempting Six-Layer Burger is your one-stop shop for classic Chocolate Motherlode cake, featured as American fare. With locations in New York one of America’s "Top 5 Most Decadent DELTA DOWNS: FOOD COURT City and Pittsburgh and now a brand new Desserts" on the Food Network. Our Visit deltadowns.com for more info. location on our private Golden Nugget legendary breakfast is just as impressive. beach, Bill’s provides a welcoming and Call to place a to-go order for pickup or It’s time to let your taste buds run wild! low key space for guests to enjoy good have it delivered directly to your room. Try any of the 5 restaurants in the Delta $6 House Margaritas & $6 House Bloody Downs’ Food Court. Select southern-style company, sports games, great food and our extensive list of local and craft beers. Marys all day, every day. breakfasts and fried seafood baskets at

Now with 2 Locations to Better Serve You! Cajun Boudin at Its Best!

Hollier s

CAJUN KITCHEN

1709 Ruth St, Sulphur LA • 337-527-0061

3 Blocks North of I-10, Exit 20 (Bus & RV Parking) Open Monday - Saturday 7am - 9pm Lunch Buffet Monday - Saturday 11am - 2pm and a Seafood Buffet 5pm - 9pm

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303 S Cities Service Hwy, Sulphur LA • 337-533-2234 1/4 Mile North of I-10, Exit 23

Open Mon - Sat 7am - 9pm

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. 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. GOLDEN NUGGET: THE CHART HOUSE www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Bask in the sights of Golden Nugget’s picturesque golf course while enjoying an award winning menu, exceptional service and incredible happy hour. Fine dining, seafood and steaks featuring Chart House favorites such as Wicked Tuna, Mac Nut Mahi, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, variety of Gumbo and famous original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Lush outdoor patio, roaring fire pits, full service bar featuring extensive wine, beer and liquor selections, as well as premium cigar list. 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 location for friends and family to enjoy a fabulous meal and have a great time. GOLDEN NUGGET: LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles From the time the doors opened in 1947 at the first location in Lafayette, Louisiana

to present day, Landry’s Seafood delivers you the finest taste of Gulf seafood, with authentic recipes, generous helpings and our Bon Temps South Louisiana hospitality. Sample our world-famous gumbos made with dark brown roux, fresh fish and shrimp, oysters shucked to order and more. GOLDEN NUGGET: LILLIE’S ASIAN CUISINE www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles Lillie’s Asian Cuisine offers traditional and modern Chinese and Japanese cuisine including sushi, traditional noodle dishes and more all in a chic, contemporary ambiance. 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 cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice and then topped with fresh garlic butter to further enhance its mouthwatering flavor. 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 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 seafood & more, as well as an extensive wine collection.

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ISLE OF CAPRI: OTIS & HENRY’S®

Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm Whet your appetite with our house specialty chicken wings or sampler platter, then pick from a list of delicious pastas, sandwiches, salads, steaks, ribs, chicken and more. Plus, breakfast is served all day! Otis & Henry has great food at great prices. ISLE OF CAPRI: THE LONE WOLF

HOLLIER’S CAJUN KITCHEN

1709 Ruth St., Sulphur, (337) 527-0061 303 S Cities Service Hwy, (337) 533-2234 Mon-Sat 7am-9pm Cajun cooking, steaks, seafood. Comfortable and friendly atmosphere with rockers on the front porch. Delicious seafood, gumbo, boudin, and crawfish étouffée. Casual attire.

Mon-Thurs 4p-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 11am-10pm / Howling Hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm ($1.50 beer, $3 wine and halfpriced well drinks) • The Lone Wolf offers plenty of heat from the wings to the dance floor. We complement the great drinks with live entertainment. ISLE OF CAPRI: THE LONE WOLF EXPRESS®

Mon, Sat & Sun 11am-7pm, Tues-Fri Open 24 Hours • When you want a quick bite any 100 Westlake Ave., Westlake time of day, come enjoy all of your Asian (877) ISLE ONE, www.isleofcapricasinos.com and American favorites at Lone Wolf Express. The ante has been upped with a ISLE OF CAPRI: FARMER’S PICK BUFFET® new menu that combines local flavor with Breakfast: Mon-Fri 7am-10:30am, Sat & Sun the freshest ingredients, prepared by 7am-10am, Brunch: Sat & Sun 10am-3 pm, talented chefs. At the Lone Wolf Express, Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-3 pm, Dinner: Sun-Thurs fantastic food and cold drinks are always 4pm-9pm, Fri & Sat 4pm-11pm. • Enjoy all- on tap. ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO HOTEL

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!

ISLE OF CAPRI: LUCKY WINS®

Daily 11am-7am • If you’re looking for a quick bite after surfing the slots, try Lucky Wins’ Asian delicacies. You’ll feel like you’ve traveled around the world for the best sizzling stir-fry, shrimp or rice dishes.

Great Louisiana Seafood! Voted #1

in Southwest Louisiana Reader’s Choice Award

“Where The Locals Eat”

Selected by "As One of Ten

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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 L’AUBERGE CASINO RESORTTM

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 & “offthe-grill” entrees made with Jack’s sauces and glazes. L’AUBERGE: ASIASM

Fri-Sun 11am-4am, Mon-Thurs 11am-2am Newly renovated and expanded, this contemporary restaurant features Asianfusion cuisine and a sushi bar. Known for its unique sushi rolls, youcan’t miss out on the Louisiana-and Texas-inspired versions. L’AUBERGE: LE BEAUCOUP BUFFETSM

traditional Cajun cuisine as well as a full service meat market, processing boudin, sausage and many other specialty meats. Sun-Thurs 6am-Midnight, Fri & Sat Open The facility also offers a gift shop, market 24 Hours • There’s nothing wrong with playing favorites! Our newest restaurant, area, and view area where you can see Boudin being made. Take advantage of Favorites Southern Kitchen, is the spot for delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and their yummy boudin and other specialty products. your late night cravings. This is a new Southern dining experience we know LEONARD’S FOOD QUARTERS you’ll enjoy!

1600 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Closed • Homemade 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!

L’AUBERGE: EMBER GRILLE & WINE BARSM (337) 494-0618, Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat Sun-Thurs 6pm-Til, Fri 6pm-11pm, 7am-6pm, Sun-Closed • Serving Breakfast, Sat 5:30pm-11pm, BAR: Sun-Thurs Cajun/Creole, Seafood & Soul Food. 5:30pm-11pm, Fri & Sat 5:30pm- midnight What makes Leonard’s unique? It’s the Sip. Savor. Celebrate. Sip one of more mixture of Cajun & Creole foods with than 200 bottles of wine from the area’s a touch of soul. And the attention that most extensive cellar. Savor signature, we pay to every dish, from the entree to wood-fired entrees in the glow of the dressing. For a taste of the French expansive stone fireplaces. Quarter, come to Leonard’s.

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.

L’AUBERGE: FAVORITES SOUTHERN KITCHEN

777 Avenue L’Auberge, Lake Charles (337) 395-7777, www.mylauberge.com Call for fine dining options.

Sun-Thurs 8am-9pm, Fri & Sat 8am-11pm 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: 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. LEBLEU'S LANDING

202 Henning Dr, Sulphur, Mon-Thurs 10am9pm, Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-9pm / Meat Market Opens at 7am, Closed Sun • Offers

THE

NINA P'S CAFE

1708 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles,

PAT’S OF HENDERSON

LUNA BAR & GRILL

PITT 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

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 MonSun 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.

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 10

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For a complete list of places to eat, go to www.visitlakecharles.org. PIZZA ARTISTA

420-A W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles Sun-Thurs 10:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am11pm • 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. 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, Tues-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-3pm, Closed Mon • A Cajunthemed 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. THE SAUSAGE LINK

2400 E Napoleon, Sulphur, Mon-Sat 7am8pm, Closed Sun • The Sausage Link offers traditional Cajun cuisine as well as a fullservice meat market, processing boudin, sausage and many other specialty meats. Take advantage of their yummy boudin. SLOPPY'S DOWNTOWN

329 Broad St, Lake Charles, Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11a-2pm, Closed Sun Sloppy's Downtown is the newest locals spot in Downtown Lake Charles - craft food & beer, & entertainment. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner! THE SLOPPY TACO

2500 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, Mon-Sat 10:30am-4pm, Closed Sun The newest food truck to park in

southwest Louisiana is here! A brother duo, family run, friend supported savory slop chariot. At the helm, with a cleaver in hand is mad-chef scientist Brett Stutes, with his wife wielding tongs of alabaster and gold Amanda, and brother Derek, the taco tech delivering perfect sauce precision. It is when their creative spices come together that they create a flavorful fuel that keeps this taco truck (and now brick-and-mortar) running.

STEAMBOAT BILL’S ON THE LAKE

SOUTHERN SPICE

TIA JUANITAS FISH CAMP

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 lunch plate specials to seafood & steaks. Sandwiches, burgers & soups plus an award-winning breakfast that includes homemade biscuits & gravy.

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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 fullservice restaurant. Banquet & catering available. Casual attire.

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PERFORMING ARTS In Southwest Louisiana Music Louisiana Choral Foundation Fall Concerts 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 & 3 p.m. Oct. 23 University United Methodist Church Lake Charles In its 41st season, the Louisiana Choral Foundation’s Masterworks Chorale continues to produce innovative programming while providing choral enrichment and compelling performances for Southwest Louisiana. Lake Charles Symphony: Shaken not Stirred, the Music of James Bond 5 p.m. Oct. 29 Golden Nugget Lake Charles All of the music from the James Bond franchise combined with a night of tasty hors d'oeuvres, a martini bar and a casino floor without the risk of real gambling. Lake Charles Community Band Halloween Concert 7 p.m. Oct. 31 Lake Charles Civic Center, mezzanine This concert is in conjunction with the Lake Charles Harvest Festival. FG Bulber Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 McNeese Tritico Theatre Join the student musicians of FG. Bulber Youth Orchestra for a holiday concert. Donations accepted at the door. Handel’s Messiah 3 p.m. Dec. 3 McNeese State University, F.G. Bulber Auditorium A moving experience for the entire family, this is the 77th annual performance of George Frederick Handel’s “Messiah” and it continues to be a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. A Big Band Christmas 7 p.m. Dec. 15 Lake Charles Boston Academy Big Band in it's Classic Style. Incredible musicians provide the rhythm and background for silky vocals from these professional vocalists. This is an event for the entire family and also entertains every age group. Set with a Christmas flavor, this show will be a memorable concert.

Theatre Murder at Moon Mansion 7 p.m. Oct. 14 & 28 The Mines Sulphur Community Theatre There’s a mystery at Moon Mansion and it’s up to the audience to solve it. Catered meal provided. Tables/Tickets must be purchased in advance. KC Productions: Sweeny Todd 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26-28; 3 p.m. Oct. 29 Central School Arts & Humanities Center Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, with all its gothic gore, lush songs, and romantic melodrama.

Lake Charles Little Theatre: The 39 Steps 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 2 p.m. Nov. 5, 12, 19 The play's concept calls for the entirety of the 1935 adventure film The 39 Steps to be performed with a cast of only four. One actor plays the hero, Richard Hannay, an actress (or sometimes actor) plays the three women with whom he has romantic entanglements, and two other actors play every other character in the show. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker 7 p.m., Nov. 10 Lake Charles Civic Center Marking the 25th North American Anniversary Tour in 2017, larger than life puppets and nesting dolls, and gloriously hand-crafted costumes bring the Christmas spirit to life. Westlake High Theatre Dept./Children’s Theatre Co.: The Monkey’s Paw 7 p.m., Nov. 16 Westlake High Theatre What is the price of greed? What is the cost of desire? The White family has come to possess a relic of supernatural power, a monkey's paw, that grants three wishes....but at what price?

Lake Charles Civic Ballet: Twas’ the Night Before Christmas 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Dec. 9 Lake Charles Civic Center Featuring the classic tale by Clement C. Moore! Santa and his elves have lots of treasures in their toy box. Christmas clowns, a battalion of Toy Soldiers, a Christmas card that comes to life, and a rowdy Holiday Hoedown are just a few of the treats in store. Once Upon A Christmas: Dance Production 6 p.m. Dec. 9 & 2 p.m. Dec. 10 Lewis Auditorium The Mines Theatre and Kress Dance Revolution present a holiday dance production featuring over 60 dancers. Lake Charles Little Theatre: Patio/Porch 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 & 16; 6 p.m. Dec. 15; 2 p.m. Dec. 17 Two one-act plays: Patio - Sisters discover their differences and find a bonding moment as one prepares to set-out and pursue her dreams: Porch - A crotchety old woman and her spinster daughter live out their frustrations & desperation as they sit on their ramshackle front porch.

Lake Area Ballet Theatre: La Fille Mal Gardee 7 p.m. Nov. 18 Lake Charles Civic Center A comical story ballet presented in two acts Lise loves Colas, a young farmer, but her mother has far more ambitious plans and is determined that Lise marry Alain, the son of a wealthy landowner. The love triangle is the center of this comical ballet.

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A Christmas Story 7 p.m. Nov. 24; 6 p.m. Nov. 25; 2 p.m. Nov. 26 Mines Theatre Complete with the leg lamp, this Christmas classic is an enchanting tale of childhood woes in the 1940s and that consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!”

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Christian Youth Theatre: Elf Jr. - The Musical 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Dec. 1; 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 2 p.m. Dec. 3 Lake Charles Boston Academy With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. This modernday holiday classic is sure to make every young performer embrace his or her "inner elf" with plenty of large ensemble numbers featuring elves and (New Yorkers) of every type. $12 admission for adults ($14 at door), $10 for children. www.cytlakecharles.org Dashing Through the Snow 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 15-16 3 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17 ACTS Theatre It's four days before Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas, and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn and Romero & Romero deck the halls with holiday hilarity.

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LAKE AREA BALLET THEATRE www.lakeareaballettheatre.com LAKE CHARLES CIVIC BALLET (337) 304-5445 www.lakecharlescivicballet.com LAKE CHARLES COMMUNITY BAND www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesCommunityBand LAKE CHARLES LITTLE THEATRE 813 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles (337) 433-7988, www.thelclt.com LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY 809 Kirby St. Rm. 210, Lake Charles (337) 433-1611, www.lcsymphony.org MCNEESE THEATRE BAYOU PLAYERS 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles Shearman Fine Arts Annex – Tritico Theatre (337) 475-5043 www.mcneese.edu/performingartsboxoffice THE MINES THEATRE 121 E. Napoleon St, Sulphur (337) 215-1602, www.theminestheatre.com

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LOUISIANA RAILROAD DAYS FESTIVAL April 6-8

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 Queensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pageant at 7 p.m. On Friday, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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THE LOST HOLLOWS September 29-October 31

f you like a little fright with your Halloween fun, then check out The Lost Hollows Haunted Trails in Lake Charles. The terrorfilled Deadly Pines trail is sure to be full of scares and screams. Begin your journey with an eerie hayride from the back of the Spirit Halloween parking lot, 3413 Derek Drive, Lake Charles, and travel to the creepiest woods in Southwest Louisiana. Hayride shuttle lines start at 6 p.m. and stop 30 minutes before the trails close. Individual ticket prices are $22 and $35 for FAST PASS tickets. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. The Lost Hollows will be scaring every Friday and Saturday starting on September 29. Don’t miss the “Lights Out” event on Tuesday, October 31, where victims make their way through the woods with nothing but a flashlight to guide them. For more information, visit www.losthollows.com or call 337-415-9159. If you're looking for more fun Halloween adventures, visit www.visitlakcharles.org/boo for a complete list of Halloween happenings.

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VINTON HERITAGE FESTIVAL October 14

elebrate Vinton’s 106th birthday at the 2017 Vinton Heritage Festival. The annual event on Saturday, Oct. 14, celebrates the town’s rich history with plenty of live music, rides, food vendors, door prizes, crafts, free laser tag, pony rides, fun jumps, rock wall, and other activities, including a visit by Southwest Louisiana’s goodwill ambassador Gumbeaux Gator. There will be handmade cypress furniture, homemade sweets and jellies and the “Cornmeal Man” will be on hand to demonstrate corn grinding. Bands slated to perform include Raymond T and French Bred, Judd Bares and Bliss Bujard, Sister Steppers Dance Line, Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin Cajun Band, Timmy Dugas and Zydecane, T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers, La. Express and Jivin’ Gene. The festival will be held 10 a.m.-8 p.m. in downtown Vinton, at the corners of Center and Horridge streets. Coolers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Bring your lawn chairs and your friends and family out for this Southwest Louisiana mainstay. Admission and parking are free. For more festival information, contact Vinton City Hall at 337-589-7453 or Debbi McBride at 337-302-2568 or email mayor_assistant@cityofvinton.com.

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CAL-CAM FAIR October 18-22

ulphur’s annual Cal-Cam Fair is a fall tradition for many Southwest Louisiana residents - and for good reason. Sponsored by the Cal- Cam Fair Association, the 93-year-old fair will take place Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 18-22, at the West Cal Arena & Events Center, 401 Arena Rd. in Sulphur. The event brings in an average of 15,000 visitors each year, and it features everything from carnival rides to a livestock show. Judges also award top prizes in several food, baked goods and arts and crafts contests. The fair offers good food and plenty of fun carnival rides, games and attractions for both children and adults. There will also be a full roster of bands and other entertainment, as well as beauty pageants and wildlife exhibits. Festival hours are 4 – 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 5 p.m. – midnight Friday, 10 a.m. – midnight Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. The hugely-popular Cal-Cam Fair parade takes place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 beginning at Sulphur High School down Willow St., and it proceeds east on Cypress Street to W.W. Lewis Middle School.

Admission is $6 for ages 11 and older. Children under 10 get in for free. Livestock Show proceeds support the Cal-Cam Fair Association’s scholarship fund. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. For a full schedule of events and live entertainment, call the festival office at 337-527-9371.

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ARTS & CULTURE FEST October 21

elp foster children’s appreciation of the arts and celebrate the community’s cultural diversity at ArtsFest and Culture Fest Louisiana, separate events that will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles. ArtsFest, a free arts festival for children, will be held 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., in the Civic Center’s Exhibition Hall. Local businesses and civic groups will host booths with art projects. Activities will include live music, food, hands-on pottery lessons, educational exhibits, tug of wars, caricature drawings and interactive demonstrations on stage. Culture Fest Louisiana will be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on the second and third floors of the Civic Center. This international celebration of cultures will showcase the arts, music, dance,

fashion, food and storytelling of all of the different countries represented in Southwest Louisiana. There will be cultural display booths from around the world and a variety of entertainment including Solero Flamenco and the Mexican Folkloric dancers, as well as the Muggivan Irish dancers from New Orleans. This free family event also features a variety of exhibits, each featuring a different country and cultural experience; the History of Musical Instruments exhibit is a hands-on learning experience for everyone. For more information on ArtsFest, call the Arts Council office at 337-439ARTS or visit www.artscouncilswla.org. For more information on Culture Fest Louisiana, call 337-409-9636, email info@culturefestlouisiana.com or visit www.culturefestlouisiana.com.

CHUCK FEST October 21

huck Fest is a festival dedicated to celebrating Louisiana’s rich cultural bounty. The free event will take place Saturday, Oct. 21, from noon to midnight on the 600 and 700 blocks of Ryan Street in downtown Lake Charles. Chuck Fest will spotlight local restaurant favorites, Louisiana-made beer and spirits. An extensive outdoor art market will feature handmade and original art pieces by local artists. At the core of Chuck Fest is an all-encompassing line up of musicians and bands from across Louisiana that represent an eclectic range of genres and styles. To learn more about Chuck Fest or about this year’s lineup, visit www.chuckfest.org.

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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.

HISTORY OF OUR SIX CITIES LAKE CHARLES

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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 celebrates 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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15 ft. bronze statue of Jesus Christ. Stands 23 ft. tall over the resting places of Lake Charles’ earliest and most famous settlers.

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.

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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.

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

Located at the end of Niblett’s Bluff Rd. off Highway 109/Exit 4 in Vinton. Call (337) 436-9588 for details. See listing, pg. 50.

Southwest Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Library

411 Pujo St., Lake Charles, (337) 721-7110 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm gen@calcasieu.lib.la.us 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

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. (Currently closed for renovations - expected to reopen December 2017)

The Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society www.calcasieupreservation.org

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS October - December OCTOBER .................................................................................................... 1 McNeese State Soccer vs. Sam Houston State McNeese Cowgirl Field/Lake Charles 1 Sax in the City 150 Concert Lake Charles Civic Center 1-6 Jacob Dugas Retrospective Exhibition McNeese Abercrombie Gallery/Lake Charles 1-6 Student Art Association Promenade Exhibit McNeese Grand Gallery, Mezzanine/Lake Charles 1-31 Zombie Patrol – by Lake Area Adventures Industrial Avenue/Lake Charles 1-11/25 Kim Allison-Hebert & Sarah Trahan Exhibit Walnut Grove Post Office/Lake Charles 1-12/7 Annual Faculty Exhibition McNeese Grand Gallery/Lake Charles 3 Tyler Brumback, tenor McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles 3, 10, 17, Cash & Carry Farmers Market 24, 31 Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles 4-6 LA Reading Association Conference West Cal Arena & Events Center/Sulphur 5 Food Trucks Invade Crying Eagle Brewery/Lake Charles 5 Groovin at the Grove Walnut Grove Neighborhood/Lake Charles 5 McNeese State Volleyball vs. Abilene Christian McNeese Memorial Gym/Lake Charles 5, 19 Charlestown Farmers Market Lock Park/Lake Charles 6-8 Lake Charles Film & Music Festival Central School Arts & Humanities Center/Lake Charles 6-31 The Lost Hollows Haunted Trails Spirit Halloween Store/Lake Charles 6-11/25 Johnathan Moore Exhibit Black Heritage Gallery/Lake Charles 7 Itinerant Theatre’s “Coffee House Theatre” Stellar Beans/Lake Charles 7 McNeese State Volleyball vs. Sam Houston State McNeese Memorial Gym/Lake Charles 7 Rouge et Blanc Food & Wine Festival McNeese State University/Lake Charles 7 Queen of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Purple Heart Memorial Park/Ragley 7, 14, Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) 21, 28 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles 10 McNeese Chamber Singers Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles 11 Calcasieu Parish Quarterly Job Fair Lake Charles Civic Center 11 Ju Kim, clarinet McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles 11-12 Cal-Cam Fair Beauty Pageant West Cal Arena & Events Center/Sulphur 12 McNeese State Volleyball vs. Northwestern McNeese Memorial Gym/Lake Charles 12 Music at MorganField: The Flamethrowers The Village at MorganField/Lake Charles 12, 26 Cash & Carry Farmers Market Prien Lake Park/Lake Charles 13 McNeese Women’s Soccer vs. Abilene Christian McNeese Cowgirl Field/Lake Charles 13 “Tales from the Yoga Mat” Yoga Class The Yoga Center/Lake Charles 13-28 Real Zombie Hunt Outdoor Adventure Bayou Games Paintball Complex/Lake Charles

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Louisiana Choral Foundation Fall Concert University United Methodist Church/Lake Charles A Bridge to Publication Central School Arts & Humanities Center/Lake Charles 14 Lighthouse Run Holly Beach/Cameron 14 McNeese Champagne Bingo Burton Complex/Lake Charles 14 McNeese State Volleyball vs. UCA McNeese Memorial Gym/Lake Charles 14 Movies in the Square – Goosebumps The Grove at Heritage Square/Sulphur 14 Watercolor Workshop with Bridget Vallery Gallery by the Lake/Lake Charles 14 Velvet Pig Cooking Class: French Influence Walnut Grove/Lake Charles 14 Vinton Heritage Festival Downtown Vinton 14, 28 Murder at Moon Mansion – Interactive Dinner Theatre The Mines Theatre/Sulphur 15 McNeese State Soccer vs. Incarnate Word McNeese Cowgirl Field/Lake Charles 16 McNeese Jazz Band Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles 17 McNeese State Volleyball vs. Prairie View McNeese Memorial Gym/Lake Charles 17-19 LA Manufactured Housing Annual Conference Golden Nugget Lake Charles 18-22 Cal Cam Fair West Cal Arena & Events Center/Sulphur 18-3/10 Thoroughbred Racing Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel/Vinton 19 Music at MorganField: Wayne Toups The Village at MorganField/Lake Charles 19 Women’s Commission Annual Fall Conference Lake Charles Civic Center 20 Chuck Fest 5k Luna Live/Lake Charles 20 McNeese Homecoming Golf Tournament Mallard Cove Golf Course/Lake Charles 20- Pets Exhibit 11/20 Henning Cultural Center/Sulphur 21 ArtsFest Lake Charles Civic Center, Exhibition Hall 21 Chuck Fest Downtown Lake Charles 21 Culture Fest Lake Charles Civic Center 21 The Danimal - 10k, 25k & 50k Trail Race Sam Houston Jones State Park/Moss Bluff 21 Ethel Precht Breast Cancer Walk Lake Charles Civic Center 21 Imagination Celebration: Louisiana Saturday Night Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles 21 La Ville Uni Festival Managan Center Complex/Westlake 21 McNeese State Football vs. Incarnate Word McNeese Cowboy Stadium/Lake Charles 21 Our Ladys School Holiday Market Our Lady of Prompt Succor/Sulphur 21-22 Bell City Rodeo Burton Complex/Lake Charles 22 Faculty/Guest Artist Series: Barbara Belew and Patricia Horvath, harp McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

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LA Council for Social Studies Annual Meeting West Cal Arena & Events Center/Sulphur Emily Lancon, soprano McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles McNeese Percussion Ensemble Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles Music at MorganField: Cedryl Ballou & the Zydeco Trendsetters The Village at MorganField/Lake Charles 26-29 McNeese Rodeo Burton Complex/Lake Charles 26 Sadie Robertson in Concert Glad Tidings Church/Lake Charles 26-29 KC Productions: Sweeney Todd Central School Arts & Humanities Center/Lake Charles 27 Chamber SWLA 18th Annual Golf Tournament Gray Plantation/Lake Charles 28 Boudin Wars Henning Cultural Center/Sulphur 28 Calcasieu Parish High School Championship Swim Meet SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center/Sulphur 28 Dutch Oven Cooking Sam Houston Jones State Park/Moss Bluff 28 Lake Area Runners Spooky Trail 10 Miler Sam Houston Jones State Park/Moss Bluff 28 Movies in the Square: Hocus Pocus The Grove at Heritage Square/Sulphur 28 OktoBARfest Downtown Lake Charles 28 Stars & Stripes in the Park Car Show Heritage Square/Sulphur 28 Sulphur Flea Market West Cal Arena & Events Center/Sulphur 28 Thin Mint Sprint 5K & Fun Run Lake Charles Civic Center 29 Shaken not Stirred, the Music of James Bond Golden Nugget Lake Charles 29 Victory Worship Fall Fest West Cal Arena & Events Center/Sulphur 31 Harvest Fest 2017 Lake Charles Civic Center 31 Downtown Trick or Treat Candy Crawl Various Locations/Downtown Lake Charles 31 Creepy Crawlers Bar Crawl Pops & Rockets/Lake Charles 31 Lake Charles Community Band Halloween Concert Lake Charles Civic Center

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McNeese Wind Symphony Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles Affair d’Art Treasures of Marilyn’s/Lake Charles Groovin at the Grove Walnut Grove Neighborhood/Lake Charles Philanthropy Celebration Awards Breakfast L’Auberge Casino Resort/Lake Charles McNeese State Volleyball vs. UNO McNeese Memorial Gym/Lake Charles Charlestown Farmers Market Lock Park/Lake Charles Jalen Byrd, tenor; Kevin Delaney, baritone McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles

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Santa’s Arrival Celebration Prien Lake Mall/Lake Charles Hope Holiday Market Maplewood First Baptist Church/Sulphur The 39 Steps Lake Charles Little Theatre Itinerant Theatre’s “Coffee House Theatre” Stellar Beans/Lake Charles McNeese State Football vs. Southeastern Louisiana McNeese Cowboy Stadium/Lake Charles 4 McNeese State Volleyball vs. Southeastern McNeese Memorial Gym/Lake Charles 4 Miss Mardi Gras Pageant Lake Charles Civic Center 4 Walnut Grove 5k & Nutty Fun Bubble Run Walnut Grove/Lake Charles 4, 11, Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) 18, 25 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles 4-5 H.E.R.P.S Exotic Reptile & Pet Show Lake Charles Civic Center 4-5 McNeese Goat Tying Clinic Burton Complex/Lake Charles 7 Lucas Drost, baritone McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles 7, 14, Cash & Carry Farmers Market 21, 28 Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles 7-10 LA Association of Self Insured Employers Annual Meeting Golden Nugget Lake Charles 9 Cash & Carry Farmers Market Prien Lake Park/Lake Charles 10 McNeese Choir Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles 10 Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker Lake Charles Civic Center 10 The Commodores Golden Nugget Lake Charles 11 McNeese State Football vs. Northwestern State McNeese Cowboy Stadium/Lake Charles 11 Veterans Day Parade & Program SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center/Sulphur 11-12 Flea Fest - Flea Market Burton Complex/Lake Charles 11-12 Lake Charles Gun & Knife Show Lake Charles Civic Center 13 Deborah Castille, piano McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles 15-18 LHSAA Boys & Girls State Championship Swim Meet SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center/Sulphur 15-18 Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market Lake Charles Civic Center 16 Faculty/Guest Artist Series: Fred Vanes, tenor McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles 16 The Monkey’s Paw Westlake High School Theatre 16 Tasting on the Terrace L’Auberge Casino Resort/Lake Charles 16-12/7 Senior Thesis Exhibition McNeese Abercrombie Gallery/Lake Charles 17-18 Lake Area Ballet Theatre: La Fille Mal Gardee Lake Charles Civic Center 17-19 The 39 Steps Lake Charles Little Theatre 18 Toys for Tots Drive Lake Charles Civic Center

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Zion Tabernacle Bayou Classic Christian Fellowship & Parade Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church/Lake Charles Lions Club Community Thanksgiving Lunch SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center/Sulphur A Christmas Story The Mines Theatre/Sulphur Calcasieu Kennel Club Dog Agility Trials Burton Complex/Lake Charles Lake Charles Carriages Christmas Light Rides Lake Charles Civic Center Christmas Cards & Letters to Santa 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles McNeese Opera Workshop Performance McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles Holiday House Preview Party Henning Cultural Center/Sulphur

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DeQuincy Christmas Celebration Downtown DeQuincy Student Art Association’s Holiday Art Sale McNeese Grand Gallery/Lake Charles FG Bulber Youth Orchestra Concert McNeese Tritico Theatre/Lake Charles Christmas Under the Oaks Heritage Square/Sulphur Holiday House Market at Christmas Under the Oaks Henning Cultural Center/Sulphur 1-3 Elf Jr. – The Musical Lake Charles Boston Academy 1-31 L’Auberge Annual Gingerbread House Display L’Auberge Casino Resort/Lake Charles 1-1/25 Art for the Soul Group Exhibition Black Heritage Gallery/Lake Charles 2 Breakfast with Santa Prien Lake Mall/Lake Charles 2 Cinderella’s Holiday Dining Central School Arts & Humanities Center/Lake Charles 2 Jennings Christmas Festival & Parade Founders Park/Jennings 2 Itinerant Theatre’s “Coffee House Theatre” Stellar Beans/Lake Charles 2 Pig Show Burton Complex/Lake Charles 2 Starks Christmas Parade VFW 4759/Starks 2, 9, 16 Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown) 1911 Historic City Hall/Lake Charles 2-26 10th Annual Trees of Hope – Charity Tree Decorating Contest Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel/Vinton 2-27 Annual Gingerbread House Display Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau 2-1/7 Vintage Carriage Company Christmas Light Tours Shell Beach Dr./Lake Charles 3 Caring Santa For Children with Special Needs Prien Lake Mall/Lake Charles 3 Handel’s Messiah McNeese State University/Lake Charles 3 Lake Charles Symphony Holiday Home Tour Various Locations

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Old Tyme Christmas Brunch West Cal Arena & Events Center/Sulphur Cash & Carry Farmers Market Cash & Carry Building/Lake Charles YOUniversity – Free Professional Development SEED Center/Lake Charles Holiday Art Market Central School Arts & Humanities Center/ Lake Charles 8 Kenny G – Miracle Holidays & Hits Tour Golden Nugget Lake Charles 8 Louisiana Choral Foundation Christmas Concert First United Methodist Church/Lake Charles 8 Vinton Christmas in the Park Vinton City Park 8-10, Dashing Through the Snow 15-17 ACTS Theatre/Lake Charles 8-26 Mini Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Display Brimstone Museum/Sulphur 9 Bishop’s Gala Lake Charles Civic Center 9 Iowa Christmas in the Park Lawrence Toups, Jr. Memorial Park/Iowa 9 Lake Charles Civic Ballet: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Lake Charles Civic Center 9 Lake Charles Community Band Christmas Concert Lake Charles Civic Center 9 McNeese Graduation Burton Complex/Lake Charles 9 Moss Bluff Christmas Parade Sam Houston Jones Pkwy/Moss Bluff 9 Swamp Stomp Half Marathon Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Parking Lot/ Lake Charles 9 Westlake Christmas Parade Sampson St./Westlake 9-10 Light Up the Lake Christmas Festival Lake Charles Civic Center 9-10 Once Upon A Christmas, dance production W.W. Lewis Auditorium/Sulphur 10 How Christmas Saved the Grinch Glad Tidings Church/Lake Charles 10 Louisiana Choral Foundation Christmas Concert Immaculate Conception Church/Sulphur 10 Pet Photos with Santa Prien Lake Mall/Lake Charles 14, 28 Cash & Carry Farmers Market Prien Lake Park/Lake Charles 14-17 KC Productions: On Golden Pond Central School Arts & Humanities Center/ Lake Charles 14-17 Patio/Porch Lake Charles Little Theatre 15 Big Band Concert Lake Charles Boston Academy 16 Bell City FFA Aggie Day Burton Complex/Lake Charles 16 John Michael Montgomery Golden Nugget Lake Charles 16 Toys for Tots Lake Charles Civic Center 17 Bayou Classic Cattle Show Burton Complex/Lake Charles

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3231 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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SHOPPING LOCAL IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA

hopping during the holiday season can definitely be stressful – long checkout lines, crazy traffic, fighting for parking spaces, the list can go on and on. And it’s hard to shop for the person who has everything. Fortunately, there are numerous local boutiques and shops that offer a variety of unique gifts created right here in Southwest Louisiana that are sure to be a match for someone on your list! Any foodies on your gift list? If so, you will definitely want to check out one of Southwest Louisiana’s year-round farmer’s markets. You can find anything from seasonal jams and jellies to several varieties of baked goods and so much more, all which make perfect gifts! For the coffee lover Acadian Coffee Roasters is a no-brainer; wow them with one of their many 100% organic blends. If adult beverages are more what you’re searching for then you’re in luck! Choose craft beers from Lake Charles’ own, Crying Eagle Brewing Co., or locally made spirits from Yellowfin Vodka and Bayou Rum. Bayou Rum also teamed up with Chef John Folse, a multi-award-winning Louisiana chef, restaurant owner and leading authority on Cajun and Creole cuisine/culture, to create the Bayou® Spiced Rum cake! LeBleu’s Landing in Sulphur sells hot sauces, Louisiana culinary gift items, children’s toys, books, aprons and other authentic Southwest Louisiana items.

Crave is a specialty grocery store in Lake Charles and offers a variety of fantastic gift options, as well as more than 40 premium extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars. Their unique tasting bar allows you to sample the products before purchasing – pick your favorite and they will bottle it on site to ensure freshness and flavor. Try pairing your oil with one of 121 Artisan Bistro’s French loafs for a more savory flavor. The store also sells Crying Eagle Brewing beers and regional soda, Swamp Pop. Flavors include Filé Root Beer, Jean Lafitte Ginger Ale, and Praline Cream Soda. Aside from the variety of culinary offerings, there are also numerous jewelry, clothing and art vendors throughout the area. Alexander Art Studio in downtown Lake Charles is fully-stocked with a myriad of unique items, all sporting Alexander’s signature fleur-de-lis – an iconic symbol of Louisiana. Flock of Five Gift & Art Emporium, located in Sulphur, is also fully equip with local art, pottery and handmade Louisiana-themed gifts. Another great place to find local-made items is at Flea Fest, held Nov. 11-12 at Burton Complex (Lake Charles). It’s a bargain hunter’s dream and features nearly four covered acres of more than 300 vendors, offering a myriad of unique merchandise. For more ideas on where to find the perfect local gift, check out the shopping section at www.visitlakecharles.org. LindseyJanies.com

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BOUDIN WARS/ STARS & STRIPES IN THE PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW October 28

rive out to the Stars and Stripes in the Park Classic Car Show Saturday, October 28 at Heritage Square (1211 Ruth St.) from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. More than 300 car enthusiasts will roll into Sulphur’s Heritage Square with a variety of cars on display. From classic cars, trucks and hot rods, to motorcycles, low riders and 4x4’s, this show offers something for every car lover. In addition, there will be music and food booths on site, as well as door prizes and entertainment for the children. If you’re hungry, walk next door to the Henning Cultural Center (923 Ruth St.) for the 6th annual Boudin Wars. Local restaurants and chefs will compete for the a variety of titles, so get your taste buds ready and vote for your favorite boudin stop in Southwest Louisiana. Tickets are $10 which allows you to sample the boudin and the tasting will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. In collaboration with both events is Faith Family Community Day, a new event in Sulphur meant to honor all the members of our community who volunteer in and serve our area. Close out

the evening at the community trunk-or-treat, starting at 5 p.m., followed by a free screening of Hocus Pocus in Heritage Square at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the Stars & Stripes Car Show and, please contact Chris Guidry at 337-419-5284. For more information about Boudin Wars, please contact Thom Trahan at 337-527-0357. For more information about Faith, Family, & Community day, Kaitlyn Gallegos at 337-313-1302.

MISTLETOE & MOSS HOLIDAY MARKET November 15-18

umpstart your Christmas spirit at the Junior League of Lake Charles’ annual Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market, which will be held Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 15-18 at the Lake Charles Civic Center. This year, more than 80 vendors from all over the United States will set up shop at the event. Booths will feature items for everyone, including apparel, jewelry and accessories, specialty foods and seasonal and year-round decorative items and home furnishings. Organizers are expecting about 6,000 shoppers. The 25th Anniversary Preview Party Gala will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Wednesday. Shoppers can feast on delicacies from fine area restaurants, as well as sip on cocktails and listen to live entertainment – all while doing some early Christmas shopping. Tickets for the gala are $50 per person. Also, don’t miss Friday’s special event, Ladies Night: Sip and Shop from 5-8 p.m. Ladies Night includes live entertainment, hors d’eouvres provided by Luna Bar and Grill as well as complimentary cocktails. Tickets for this event are $25 per person.

In addition, there will be Cookies with Santa & Friends on Saturday, with seatings at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Kids can meet with Santa, write their Santa letters, make reindeer food and decorate cookies. Tickets are $15 per child. Don’t forget your camera to take a picture with Santa. Mistletoe and Moss shopping hours are 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Children 8 and under get in free and no stroller fee. The event is open to the community. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Junior League at 337-436-4025 or visit www.jllc.net.

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LIGHT UP THE LAKE; SWLA CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES December 1-10, 2017

here is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than taking advantage of the many Christmas celebrations happening all over Southwest Louisiana. There will be plenty of parades, fireworks, concerts, crafts, and Santa appearances to warm even the “Scroogiest” of hearts. In Lake Charles, the fun kicks off Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Light Up the Lake Christmas Festival. Enjoy activities from carriage rides and gingerbread houses to Santa’s Workshop, the lighting ceremony, parades, concerts and fireworks over the lake. Lake Charles isn’t the only place celebrating the season in a big way. Stop by Sulphur, Dec. 1-2, for the annual Christmas Under the Oaks and Holiday House celebrations at the Brimstone Museum and Henning Cultural Center. Festivities include carnival rides, a holiday market, live music, a balloon parade, the lighting of the Christmas tree and 100% chance of “snow.”

LAKE CHARLES HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS: Saturday , Dec. 2

Lake Charles Civic Center (All times are subject to change)

For more Christmas fun, head to DeQuincy for the annual Christmas Parade Friday, Dec. 1, starting at 5:30 p.m. Starks’ annual Christmas parade is at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2. Vinton’s Cajun Christmas parade will be Friday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m., followed by hot chocolate, cookies, carols and the lighting of the Town Christmas Tree at Vinton City Park. Several cities will ring in the holiday season with festivities on Saturday, Dec. 9. Westlake’s and Moss Bluff’s parade will start at 2 p.m. Last but not least, Iowa’s Christmas festivities will take place the same Saturday at Lawrence Toups, Jr Memorial Park. There will be a chili cook-off and a parade at 3 p.m. with entertainment at the park’s pavilion to follow. With parades, concerts, fireworks, food and Santa Claus, Southwest Louisiana is the place to be to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. For more information on the above parades and festivals, visit www.visitlakecharles.org.

Schedule: 11 a.m. .................. Street Parade through downtown 12 p.m. ................. Gingerbread House Contest 1- 5 p.m. ... ............Santa's Workshop TBA ....................... Community Band Christmas Concert 5−6 p.m. ............... Lighting Ceremony 6:30 p.m................ Lighted Boat Parade 7:15 p.m................. Light Up the Lake fireworks

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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. USS Orleck, see p. 48.

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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.

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SULPHUR'S CHRISTMAS UNDER THE OAKS & HOLIDAY HOUSE November 30-December 2

f you’re dreaming of a White Christmas, you can get that and a lot more at Sulphur’s Christmas Under the Oaks Festival, held at 1211 Ruth St. in Heritage Square. The celebration kicks off with a Holiday House Preview Party from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. Enjoy great food and music, and a holiday market with unique gift items. Tickets cost $35 and must be purchased in advance from the Henning Cultural Center. Proceeds benefit the Brimstone Historical Society. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping at The Holiday House, which opens from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2. The Holiday House features more than 35 different shops with Christmas decorations, gifts, ornaments and plenty more. Friday and Saturday shopping admission is $5. Don’t miss the Kiwanis Christmas Lighted Parade on Friday at 6 p.m. It will feature plenty of lighted floats and balloons - the only parade of its kind in the area. A live nativity scene will begin at 7 p.m. in the Grove, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree at 8 p.m. Carnival rides run from 5 – 10 p.m.

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On Saturday, Houston River Baptist Church will host a live nativity at 6 p.m., followed by a 100% chance of snow at 7:30 p.m in Heritage Square. Carnival rides run from noon – 10 p.m. There will also be live entertainment all weekend. Carnival wristbands are $20. Additionally, you can view 50 mini Christmas trees on display at the Brimstone Museum Dec. 9-26. For more information on Sulphur’s Christmas events and for the entertainment lineup, contact the Henning Cultural Center at 337-527-0357 or visit www.brimstonemuseum.org.

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GO GREEN

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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HOT SPOTS IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA

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

O.B.’s Bar & Grill 1301 Ryan St., Lake Charles

3TOPIA 3800 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Gator Lounge Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel, 2717 Delta Downs Dr., Vinton

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

On the Rocks 817 E. McNeese St., 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

Cigar Club/C.C. Vapor 1700 E. Prien Lake Rd. #5, Lake Charles

Loggerheads Bar 3748 Hwy. 3059, Lake Charles

Joe Muggs Coffee 2934 Ryan St., Lake Charles Coffee inside Books-A-Million

Cowboys 5329 Common St., Lake Charles

Lone Wolf Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel 100 Westlake Ave., Westlake

PJ’s Coffee 3625 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles

Crying Eagle Brewing Co. 1165 E McNeese St., Lake Charles

Luna Bar & Grill 719 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Starbucks Coffee 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. Inside Golden Nugget Lake Charles

Darrell’s 119 West College St., Lake Charles

Luna LIVE 710 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Starbucks Coffee 3479 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles

Ember Grille & Wine Bar SM L’Auberge Casino Resort, 777 Ave. L’Auberge, Lake Charles

Martini’s 2116 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Starbucks Coffee 4055 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Frosty Factory 4688 Common St., Lake Charles

My Place American Pub 630 W. Prien Lake Rd.,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 BEST WESTERN BAYOU INN 1320 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 990-5325 BEST WESTERN PLUS PRIEN LAKE INN & SUITES 1245 E. Prien Lake Rd. 337) 477-5900 CANDLEWOOD SUITES 1105 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 478-8008

KNIGHTS INN 2700 E. Broad St. (337) 433-8291 LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 1201 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 478-9889 L’AUBERGE CASINO RESORT 777 Avenue L’Auberge (337) 395-7777 MOTEL 6 921 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 491-1000 MOTEL 6 ON THE BAYOU 1101 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-5151 OASIS INN 1000 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 494-7270

COMFORT INN 607 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 478-4650

QUALITY INN & SUITES 3211 Venture Park Dr. (337) 480-0898

COMFORT SUITES 1016 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 436-6400

QUALITY SUITES 401 Lakeshore Dr. (337) 439-2444

COURTYARD MARRIOTT 2995 L’Auberge Blvd. (337) 477-5020

RED ROOF INN & SUITES 269 Hwy. 397 (337) 990-0165

DAYS INN 1212 N. Lakeshore Dr. (337) 433-9461

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 1591 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-1772

DELUXE INN 3900 Hwy. 90 E. (337) 433-1024

RICHMOND SUITES HOTEL 2600 Moeling St. (337) 433-5213

ECONO LODGE 351 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 721-8001

RODEWAY INN 335 Hwy. 171 (337) 433-1773

GOLDEN NUGGET 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. (844) 777-4653

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT 1551 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 474-1112

HAMPTON INN 3175 Holly Hill Rd. (337) 480-6443

STAYBRIDGE SUITES (Opening late 2017) 1100 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 447-7474

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS (Opening late 2017) 1150 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 564-6877 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTELS & SUITES 402 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 491-6600 HOLIDAY INN & SUITES 2940 Lake St. (337) 310-7700 HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON (Opening late 2017) 1200 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 990-5330 HOWARD JOHNSON INN 825 Broad St. (337) 436-4311

SUNRISE INN 5390 Hwy. 90 E. (337) 437-8339 SUPER 8 INN & SUITES 1004 N. Martin Luther King Hwy. (337) 310-7666 SUPER 8 MOTEL 1350 E. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 477-1606 TOWNEPLACE SUITES 2985 L’Auberge Blvd. (337) 477-5824 WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 1731 W. Prien Lake Rd. (337) 502-5112 WOODSPRINGS SUITES 3202 N. Power Centre Pkwy. (337) 564-6966

SULPHUR A+ MOTEL & RV PARK 4631 Hwy. 27 S. (337) 583-2631 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 DAYS INN 2600 S. Ruth St. (337) 527-8303 DAYS INN 108 Dennis Ave., (337) 312-0108 FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES 2615 Ruth St., (337) 528-2629 HAMPTON INN BY HILTON 210 Henning Dr. (337) 527-0000 HOLIDAY INN SULPHUR 330 Arena Rd. (337) 527-0858 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SUITES 102 Mallard St. (337) 625-2500 MOTEL 6 2022 Ruth St. (337) 527-8146 QUALITY INN & SUITES 320 S. Cities Service Hwy. (337) 626-7000 RED ROOF INN 2619 S. Ruth St. (337) 527-1000 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 LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 1008 Sampson St. (337) 660-2525 DEQUINCY HERITAGE PLACE HOTEL & SUITES 1028 East Fourth Street (337) 786-2919 RED OAK INN 1575 West 4th St. (337) 786-3890 VINTON BEST WESTERN CASINO INN 2466 Toomey Road (337) 551-6350 DELTA DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO & HOTEL 2717 Delta Downs Dr. (337) 589-7441 LONGHORN TRUCK & CAR PLAZA 2374 Hwy. 109 S. (337) 589-5647 IOWA HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS 107 E. Frontage Rd. (337) 582-2440 LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 204 W. Frontage Rd. (337) 582-2261 BED & BREAKFAST LAKE CHARLES AUNT RUBY’S BED & BREAKFAST 504 Pujo St. (337) 430-0603 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 COUNTRY OAKS RV PARK 6336 East Opelousas St. (337) 497-0025 THE GATES AT MCNEESE 2130 E. McNeese St. (337) 244-8048 JEAN LAFITTE RV PARK 2101 Pujol Rd. (337) 439-2080

LITTLE LAKE CHARLES RV RESORT 4200 Luke Powers Rd. (337) 433-1114 OSPREY LAKES RV PARK 7143 Big Lake Rd. (337) 764-6914 PARADISE RV PARK 1986 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. (337) 905-8616 PARKSIDE MARINA 2735 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. (337) 855-7591 SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK 107 Sutherland Rd. (337) 855-2665 TWELVE OAKS RV PARK 2736 Conoco St. (337) 439-2916 TWELVE PALMS RV PARK DOWNTOWN 2323 Broad St. (337) 419-1806 WHITE OAK PARK 5584 River Road (337) 721-3540 SULPHUR A+ MOTEL & RV PARK 4631 Hwy. 27 S. (337) 583-2631 ACADIAN ACRES RV PARK 2211 Patton St. (337) 625-7275 CHOUPIQUE RV PARK 7657 Hwy. 27 S. (337) 583-8439 FOREST VILLAGE RV PARK 2010 Patton St. (337) 625-2224 HIDDEN PONDS RV PARK 1201 Ravia Rd. (337) 583-4709 HOLBROOK PARK 1868 Holbrook Park Rd. (337) 721-3540 INTRACOASTAL PARK 7955 Intracoastal Park Rd. (337) 721-3540 WINGATE RV PARK 1202 Henning Dr. (337) 625-9541 WESTLAKE BAYOU MARINO RV PARK 2200 Carlin Dr. (337 ) 540-1736

K&P RV PARK 7874 Nelson Rd. (337) 602-6141

LLOYD’S COUNTRY STORE RV PARK 318 Phillips Rd. (337) 540-3925

KERSHAW’S CAJUN VILLAGE 3401 E. Prien Lake Road (337) 477-4915

WHISPERING MEADOW RV PARK 3210 Westwood Rd. (337) 433-8188

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G U I D E L O D G I N G ( Co n t i n u e d ) DEQUINCY KENNY’S RV PARK 1577 West 4th St. 337-786-5562

IOWA CYPRESS BEND RV PARK 1717 N. Thompson Ave. (337) 582-1722

WOODLAKE PARK ESTATES 1600 West 4th St. (337) 660-4544

HAYES LORRAIN PARK 7803 Lorrain Rd. (337) 721-3540

VINTON PARADISE RV & CABIN RESORT 2466 Toomey Rd. (337) 551-6352 TEXAS PELICAN RV PARK 2219 Old Hwy. 90 (337) 589-5239

MUSEUMS

STARKS ALLIGATOR PARK 5316 Alligator Park Rd. (337) 721-3540

V RV PARK 1514 Azema St. (1-10 Exit 8) (337) 589-2300

Children’s Museum

LAKE CHARLES CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 327 Broad St., (337) 433-9420 Mon-Sat 10am-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.

Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu

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-Fri 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 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, 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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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AWAIT!

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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.

Creole Nature Trail Beaches

City Beach

State and Historical Parks

City Parks

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 $2 per person entry fee. Camping sites range from $18-$20 per night in the winter, $22-$28 in the summer and cabins are $85. Lodge costs $180 a night on weekends and $160 per night on weekdays during summer; $160 a night during winter. Visitors pay $6 registration fee on all facilities. 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. Call (337) 436-9588 for details on hours of operation. www.niblettsbluffpark.com 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.

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CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ADVENTURE POINT SMILES AWAY FROM ORDINARY

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CREOLE

NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROAD

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.

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VISITORS GUIDE MAP OF ADVERTISERS Adverntures 2000+ Swamp Tours.....................................1 America's Best Value Inn.....................................................2 Bar-B-Que Pit Stop.............................................................. 3 Baymont Inn & Suites.........................................................4 Bayou Run............................................................................. 5 Best Western Plus–Lake Charles.......................................6 Best Western Plus–Sulphur................................................ 7 Blaze Smoke Shop...............................................................8 Blue Dog................................................................................9 The Boiling Point................................................................ 10 Candlewood Suites............................................................ 11 Comfort Inn.........................................................................12 Corner Gallery ....................................................................13 Courtyard by Marriott........................................................14 Coyote Blues........................................................................15 Crave.................................................................................... 16 Crying Eagle Brewing Company.......................................17 Days Inn................................................................................18 Delta Downs Racetrack, Casino & Hotel....................... 19 Deluxe Inn...........................................................................20 EconoLodge........................................................................ 21 Expressions.........................................................................22 The Farmhouse Co. Decor................................................ 23 Gifts Galore.........................................................................24

Golden Nugget Casino Resort.........................................25 Grosse Savanne..................................................................26 Hokus Pokus Liquors......................................................... 27 Holiday Inn..........................................................................28 Holiday Inn Express-Lake Charles...................................29 Holiday Inn Express–Sulphur...........................................30 Hollier's Cajun Diner..........................................................31 Hollier's Cajun Kitchen.....................................................32 House of Sole.....................................................................34 Isle of Capri Casino Resort............................................... 35 L'auberge Casino Resort...................................................36 L'Banca Albergo Boutique Hotel..................................... 37 Lake Charles American Press...........................................38 Lake Charles Carriage Rides.............................................39 Lake Charles Vapor............................................................40 Landmark Event Centre.................................................... 41 LaQuinta Inn & Suites.......................................................42 LeBleu's Landing................................................................43 Leonard's Food Quarters..................................................44 Luna Bar & Grill..................................................................45 MB Rich Jewery..................................................................46 Motel 6................................................................................ 47 Nina P's Cafe.......................................................................48 Oasis Inn & Suites..............................................................49

Pat's of Henderson............................................................50 Pitt Grill.................................................................................51 Pizza Artista.........................................................................52 Popeye's............................................................................... 53 Quality Suites–Lake Charles............................................54 Quality Suites–Sulphur.....................................................55 Red Roof Inn.......................................................................56 Regatta–Louisiana Seafood & Steakhouse................... 57 The Sausage Link...............................................................58 Sloppy's Downtown..........................................................59 The Sloppy Taco................................................................ 60 Suothern Bum Clothing Co.............................................. 61 Southern Spice...................................................................62 Southwest Louisiana Partnership/ Chamber of Commerse................................................63 Steamboat Bill's..................................................................64 Sunrise Inn..........................................................................65 Super 8.................................................................................66 Tia Junita's Fish Camp.......................................................67 USS Orleck..........................................................................68 The Wine Store...................................................................69 Wingate Inn........................................................................70 Yellow Cab............................................................................71

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Burton Coliseum..................................................................................... 72 Chennault International Airport...........................................................73 Historic District........................................................................................74 Lake Charles Civic Center...................................................................... 75 Lake Charles Regional Airport.............................................................. 76 McNeese State University..................................................................... 77 McNeese Football, Baseball & Track Stadium................................... 78 Port of Lake Charles................................................................................ 79 Sam Houston Jones State Park.............................................................80 SWLA Convention & Visitors Bureau...................................................81

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