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Amusements

  • 9-Hole Kids Golf Course
    Gulf Highway Just North of Burton Coliseum
    337-475-8006
    This nine-hole golf course is for kids only. Any child 14 years and under are able to play free and 10 and under need the supervision of an adult.

  • Putt Putt Miniature Golf
    620 Petro Point Drive • Lake Charles, LA 70607
    337-480-1954
    The classic for all ages. Tee it up and putt it in. You can fine tune your swing or just have fun in their StrikeZone batting cages. Drop by the SnackZone for all your treats and eats. more...  map

Casinos

  • Isle of Capri Casino
    100 Westlake Avenue • Westlake, LA 70669
    337-430-2400
    The Isle of Capri is a 24-hour, 48,900 square foot casino with over 1,800 slots and 85 table games, five restaurants, two Caribbean-themed hotels, headlining entertainment, the Caribbean Cove lounge, and plenty of meeting and banquet space.  map

  • L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort
    777 Avenue L'Auberge • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    337-395-7777
    The L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort is a luxury 26-story casino resort with 1,000 hotel rooms, suites and villas, a 30,000 square foot single-level riverboat casino with more than 60 table games and 1,600 slot machines, over 25,000 square feet of meeting and entertainment space, shops, nine dining options, a 1,500-seat entertainment venue, Spa du Lac, the Tom Fazio-designed Contraband Bayou Golf Club, and a heated pool with lazy river. Guest rooms come standard with 32" televisions, high-speed Internet access, dual phone lines, and plush terrycloth robes. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Historic Charpentier District
    Located in the Downtown Area
    The Charpentier District is a roughly six square block area just south of the interstate where one can view dozens of homes constructed between 1885 and 1920. At the time when most of these houses were built, there was no architect living in Lake Charles. Thus, they bear unique touches scribed by the carpenters who created them.

  • Louisiana's Western Corridor
    Highway 171 • Lake Charles, LAFrom Lake Charles to Shreveport, travelers are treated to such sights as Sam Houston Jones State Park, the Whiskey Chitto, Kisatchie National Forest, the Toledo Bend Reservoir, the Mansfield Commemorative Area, the site of the last major Confederate victory in the Civil War, and the fun and excitement of the Shreveport-Bossier area.

  • Margaret Place and Shell Beach Drive
    Ryan Street and Clarence Street • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Historic homes from the 1920's and 1940's along the shores of Lake Charles.   map

Historic Sites & Monuments

  • Louisiana Peace Memorial
    North Lakeshore Drive • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    The 120-foot-tall structure is a birdhouse said to be the largest in the world and constructed as a memorial to veterans who served in Vietnam.  map

Libraries & Research Centers

  • Calcasieu Parish Library
    301 West Claude Street • Lake Charles, LA 70605
    337-475-8798
    The Calcasieu Parish Public Library serves all the people who live in the parish with materials, information, and services through a network of branches that are conveniently located and easy to use. more...  map

  • SW Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Library
    411 Pujo Street • Lake Charles, LA337-437-3490
    The Genealogical Library is housed in the historic Carnegie Memorial Library building, and is just one of the 14 branches within the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System. In an electronic format, the library provides Family Search, the Mormon Church's database, which includes the International Genealogy Index (IGI); the Ancestral File; and the Social Security Death Index (SSDI). All these resources are free and open to the public.  map

Museums & Galleries

  • 1911 City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
    Corner of Ryan and Kirby Streets • Lake Charles, LA337-491-9147
    Features rotating visual arts and cultural exhibits. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.  map

  • Alexander Art Studio
    809 Kirby Street • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Here you will find original artwork, printwork, paintings, photography, sculptures and mixed media by Candice Alexander.  more...  map

  • Art Associates Gallery
    809 Kirby Street, Suite 208 • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Located In the Central School Arts & Humanities
    337-439-ARTS
    Features monthly exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.   map

  • Artisans Gallery
    1001 Ryan Street • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    337-491-9147
    The Artisan's Gallery is a showcase for local talent to display and sell their works. The gallery offers an array of furniture, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry and paintings. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.   map

  • Black Heritage Gallery
    809 Kirby Street, Suite 207 • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    337-497-0026 or 337-439-ARTS
    The Black Heritage Gallery is a project of the Black Heritage Festival and is dedicated to the presentation of African-American culture and history. The gallery displays year-round exhibits and educational activities on the positive contributions of African Americans to Southwest Louisiana. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  map

  • Central School Arts & Humanities Center
    809 Kirby Street • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Located in the Historic Charpentier District
    337-491-1292
    The Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, strives to be a clearinghouse of information for artists, art organizations and the community in the region. They publish a Cultural Resource Directory full of information about the artists and organizations that contribute to cultural life. They also keep a Calendar of Events, detailing arts & humanities events happening in the area.  more...  map

  • Children's Museum
    327 Broad Street • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    337-433-9420
    The Children's Museum of Lake Charles is a place where kids can learn from participatory exhibits. There is an airplane simulation, mock dentist's office and several other vocational exploration booths. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. more...  map

  • Gallery by the Lake
    106 West Lawrence Street • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    337-436-1008
    An art gallery featuring the works of local and regional artists. The gallery offers classes and a gift shop. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.   map

  • Imperial Calcasieu Museum
    204 West Sallier Street • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Located at the Corner of Ethel and Sallier Streets
    337-439-3797
    A museum tour requires 1 and 1/2 hours. It features a 300 year-old oak tree and houses historical records. It contains items of local historical interest. The Gibson-Barham Gallery houses new exhibits every 8 weeks; paintings, sculptures, etc. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   map

  • Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu
    809 Kirby Street • Lake Charles, LA337-430-0043
    Featurse a six-room display of Mardi Gras memorabilia from the Imperial Calcasieu area, the largest costume display in the state. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.   map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Drew Park
    416 South Ryan Street • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    337-491-1280
    The park offers a playground and walking path.  map

  • Lake Charles Gator Pond
    Lakeshore Drive Right off I-10
    337-491-1280
    The Alligator Pond located just off Interstate 10 offers visitors the opportunity to see first hand the alligators that have always been a part of Louisiana's heritage, tradition and culture.

  • Lock Park
    Located at Ryan Street and 7th Street
    The park offers a playground and shaded picnic area.

  • Millennium Park
    900 Lakeshore Drive • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Shiver Me Timbers Millennium Park opened in September 2000. The park was built over a 10-day period. Local businesses donated money and supplies, and 5500 volunteers from the community worked 12 hours a day. The park is 20,000 square feet with a tower, train, plane and other features made of splinter-free wood, a multi-story Louisiana Hurricane slide, and a treehouse.

  • Prien Lake Park
    3700 Prien Lake Road • Lake Charles, LA 70601
    337-491-1280
    This park offers a covered pavilion, boat launch, picnic tables, and barbecue pits.

  • Veterans Memorial Park
    Lakeshore Drive off the Lake Charles Boardwalk
    800-456-7952
    This park offers a memorial brick display of veterans from all sections of the military.

Tours & Cruises

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