Location: Lake Charles
Top Things to do in Lake Charles
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"The Festival Capital of Louisiana," Lake Charles hosts over 75 festivals each year, the most famous being Mardi Gras, the second largest in the state. The annual celebration attracts revelers with Cajun cook-offs, a children's carnival and a lighted boat parade. The city celebrates its local heritage with "Louisiana Pirate Festival," a two week long party in honor of the pirates that once sailed the local lake. The Central School Arts & Humanities Center is a stop on the African American Heritage Trail.
Restaurants in Lake Charles
1. Blue Martini
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 147 reviews
Welcome to 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. Blue Martini specializes in birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, as well as after wedding parties.
Reviewed By vickieverrett - Lake Charles, United States
The staff is so attentive and friendly! They have something going on almost everyday of the week which is perfect for traveling for a few days. Happy hour is 4-7, ladies night on Thursdays, football on Sundays and a live band every night. My friends and I had a blast singing and dancing with all the beautiful women and men ;) that work at this establishment. Not to mention the food was so delicious! Can't wait to come back!
2. The Ice Bar - Golden Nugget
3. Escape Room Louisiana
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
We are an escape room in Lake Charles Louisiana. Guests must solve puzzles, search for clues, use their wits, and try to escape. Rooms are themed and immersive.
Reviewed By MirandaTheMuggle
If you are like me, you wish Halloween lasted all year long. Well, Grandma's House was the perfect scary, gore-filled adventure that makes for an amazing experience! They really did such a wonderful job with this escape room, and I can't wait to try the other rooms.
4. Rush Lounge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Rush Lounge & Party Pit is a hot-spot for guests to relax, enjoy a cocktail, listen to live music, or gamble in our high-energy party pit featuring live music nightly. Featuring live entertainment Tuesday through Sunday evenings. Open 24 hours.
5. Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
History of Mardi Gras celebrations in Lake Charles
Reviewed By bill31Maine
So much fun seeing mardis gras costumes. All so beautiful and learn of their history.there is even a room where you can try on masks and headdress taking all the pictures you want
6. Bord Du Lac Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By travelmom252017 - Houston, United States
Has a nice board walk area along the lake, lots of ducks, piers to fish from, picnic tables and lots of trees.
7. Lake Charles Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Located off of I-10 towards downtown on beautiful Lake Charles, the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau is here to serve visitors as a resource center for the region. Among the opportunities that you can learn about here are the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road and the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail. In addition, we have local dining, casino, festival, and outdoor activity guides.
Reviewed By Hatwoman - Pomfret, United States
Looking around for some things to do in Lake Charles area; stroll around, use the restrooms; pick up brochures; purchase post cards; take photos of some of the alligators and outside topiary figures. Spent almost 2 hrs. Highly recommend.
8. USS Orleck Naval Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By tyoung78941 - Flatonia, United States
Had a fabulous tour guide, I truly enjoy visiting these decommissioned ships, with such wonderful history. My great great grandfather served in the Civil War, my grandfather was an instructor pilot during World War I and my father served on the USS Makassar Strait during World War II as an aircraft mechanic. This is a must for people who enjoy history.
9. Prien Lake Park
10. Golden Nugget Spa & Salon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Located adjacent to the pool complex, the Spa and Salon offers a state of the art fitness center, luxuriously appointed men's and women's facilities complete with relaxation lounges, hot tubs, steam rooms and saunas. Co-ed lounge and outdoor hot tubs are also available.
Reviewed By 542chrystall
Amidst COVID, I was able to get a mani/pedi at the golden nugget spa & salon and it was FABULOUS. Extremely clean, socially distanced salon experience and great conversation with Lisa. She and the spa was just what I needed and SO happy they are open.
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