Location: Lake Charles
Top Things to do in Lake Charles
What to do and see in Lake Charles, Louisiana (LA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
"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. The Ice Bar - Golden Nugget
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Prien Lake Park
8. Veteran's Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By PamelaS29 - Lake Charles, United States
This is very nice and fun to see. It has a plane, tank and other things to see. Oh, yes and alligators in a fenced in area. Please don't feed them or get inside the fence. They will not charge at you but are dangerous to be around. And please, don't hurt them.
9. Crying Eagle Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Microbrewery Located in the heel of the boot. Crying Eagle Produced a wide range of inhouse brews, displaying 20 beers on tap for you to choose from as well as beertails, beer slushies, wine and cocktails. Get a true taste of Louisiana from the Bistro at Crying Eagle; Small bites, delicious hand rolled pizzas, burgers, and more.
Reviewed By TheHappyTalent
I wrote my master's thesis on adult playfulness, and Crying Eagle is a legit adult PLAYGROUND. There's a gorgeous outdoor stage, lawn games, umbrellas, great atmosphere, and delicious food and brews. I didn't love that you have to pay $1 to sample the beers before you commit, but everything I tried was extremely tasty and I had an absolute blast in the outdoor seating/playing area. Also, I don't go places that aren't dog-friendly if I can help it. Crying Eagle is very dog-friendly.
10. Charpentier Historic District
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