Location: Lake Charles
Louisiana (LA), United States
Country: United States
State: Louisiana
Parish: Calcasieu
Founded: March 7, 1861 as Charleston
Renamed: March 16, 1867 as Lake Charles
Founded by: Charles Sallier
Named for: Charles Sallier
Government• Mayor: Nicholas E. "Nic" Hunter
• City Council: Members List
Dist A: Mary Morris
Dist B: Luvertha W. August
Dist C: Rodney Geyen
Dist D: John Ieyoub
Dist E: Stuart Weatherford
Dist F: Dana Carl Jackson
Dist G: Mark Eckard
Area• City: 44.90 sq mi (116.30 km)
• Land: 42.12 sq mi (109.08 km)
• Water: 2.79 sq mi (7.22 km)
Elevation: 12-19 ft (6 m)
Population (2010)• City: 71,993
• Estimate (2016): 76,848
• Density: 1,824.59/sq mi (705.00/km)
• Urban: 132,977
• Metro: 194,138
Demonym(s): Lake Charlesian
Time zone: CST (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST): CST (UTC-5)
ZIP Codes: 70601, 70602, 70605, 70606, 70607, 70609, 70615, 70616, 70629
Area Code: 337
FIPS code: 22-41155
Website: www.cityoflakecharles.com
Top Things to do in Lake Charles
Top 6 Gift & Specialty Shops in Lake Charles, Louisiana (LA)
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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. Sweets and Treats
2. Crave Gourmet
2801 Ryan St Suite 100, Lake Charles, LA 70601-7329 +1 337-421-0040 [email protected] http://cravegiftbaskets.com
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3. CajunGypsy Corner Market
729 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601-4242 +1 337-529-7331 http://www.facebook.com/CajunGypsy-Corner-Market-1735776126457309/
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4. Southland Coins
4670 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70605-5416
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5. Paper Heroes
3941 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605-2835 +1 337-478-2143 http://www.paper-heroes.net
6. Michael Paul's Llc
1450 William St Suite 1a, Lake Charles, LA 70601-3843 +1 337-415-0890 http://michaelpauls.com
