The fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana is located exactly on Lake Charles and is a big cultural and industrial center in this region of the state. Famous for its casinos, many restaurants with Cajun cuisine and for its live music events, Lake Charles is also known as the Festival Capital of Louisiana. You can go fishing, hunting or swamp touring – there is something for everyone!
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Go to a Casino
The casinos in Lake Charles are one of its most visited places. If you have never set foot in a casino this can be your lucky day! The welcoming atmosphere and the large range of games is what will excite you the most. You can try out your luck at the poker tables or on the slot machines, either way you will find it quite entertaining. In some casinos you can even find a golf course and a private beach, so you can enjoy the nice weather with all your family.
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The Mardi Gras Museum
The place where history, traditions and color meet is one the most interesting museums in Lake Charles – the museum of Mardi Gras. The six room museum offers a glimpse to the history and traditions of the South. It preserves the largest collection of costumes in the South and tells the story of Mardi Gras celebrations in Lake Charles. If you have an hour you can enjoy the color splash of the beautiful costumes and the creative ideas in the museum. It is the perfect place to visit in a rainy day – it will definitely make your day colorful.
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The Children’s Museum
This is probably the most visited museum in the world and the place where you will see people truly having fun! Why? Because most of its visitors are children and because the place offers a lot of fun things to do! Although it is called a museum, this place looks more like a children’s playground and it is the perfect place to take your children or grandchildren to. Three floors of fun and many activities, games and exhibits are there to give your children a great time and educate them too.
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The Prien Lake Park
The best thing of having a lake near the city you live in, is you can always enjoy the amazing views. The Prien lake park is a peaceful place where you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets while taking a walk. The playgrounds are perfect for kids and nobody will have any problem if you bring your dog too. Boat launch, pavilions, water fountains and picnic areas are just some of the things you can find in the park. What more do you need for a nice outdoor afternoon?
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Rent a Yacht
After taking a stroll in the park you may find it hard to be away from the beautiful scenery of the lake. What you can do is rent a yacht and enjoy a day out on the water with your family. Fishing, sunbathing and relaxing under the sun – it can be the perfect weekend! You can take your friends, go on a business meeting or even have a team-building there. Just take some food and drinks and you are ready for an adventure!