Location: Lake Charles
Top Things to do in Lake Charles
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Lake Charles, Louisiana (LA)
"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. Millennium Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By mvanden - Humble, United States
The kids loved the play structure and I loved the safety features. Our toddler is a bit more adventurous so preferred the big kid area over the toddler corner, but that looked nice for the little ones.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Prien Lake Park
5. Cinemark Movie Bistro
6. Imperial Calcasieu Museum
7. Children's Museum
8. Sam Houston Jones State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By williamdF7267MO - Palm Beach, United States
Grew up at Sam Houston park. It's been years since I returned. The park has been updated. The grounds are clean and kept up. Love the smell of pine trees.
