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Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana CVB

1205 N. Lakeshore Drive 70601

Why Choose Our Destination?

You will grin from ear to ear in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana. Our warm, Cajun personalities will make you feel at home while exploring our diverse offering with the glitz of casino gaming, quiet golf greens, live music at trendy nightspots, Cajun culinary creations and dining, not to mention year round fishing and hunting that are second to none. Outdoor adventures also include a journey into Louisiana's Outback along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. Southwest Louisiana is the Festival Capital of the state boasting over 75 fairs and festivals including Mardi Gras, the Louisiana Pirate Festival and the Cajun Music & Food Festival. And, the Charpentier Historic District and area museums give visitors a glimpse into our past. For the perfect family trip, group tour, reunion or full-fledged convention, it's Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana and its six cities: Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, DeQuincy, Vinton and Iowa.

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Getting Here

Located right on Interstate 10 near the Texas state line, Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana is easily accessible by land, air or even boat!

Distance from airport

  • Lake Charles Regional Airport

    10 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Library Riot

Nightlife
10 minutes away
Library Riot features a relaxed and inviting atmosphere with a unique craft-cocktail menu. Enjoy a game of pool or fun events such as Trivia Night, karaoke, or live music.
2601 Ryan St.
Lake Charles, LA, US 70601

The Cellar at Crave

Shopping
10 minutes away
The Cellar has married together an exclusive retail experience with a classy, warm, and distinctive bar setting. Guests are welcomed with a curated collection of fine wines, champagne, whiskey, bourbon, cheese and charcuterie boards, and other specialty items at the antique bar, and luxurious leather seating and fireplace creates an intimate scene to enjoy your favorite drink. The entire space is a tribute to the resiliency and strength of Lake Charles. The wood behind the wine display wall is made of reclaimed fencing from Hurricane Laura. In a nod to the more distant past, enlarged framed photo prints showcase the history of Lake Charles. The bar serves wine and spirits by the glass as well as specialty cocktails of the week, and a sommelier is on hand to help navigate The Cellar’s extensive wine and spirits collection in case you want to take a bottle or two home. The Cellar goes beyond retail and drinks; it will also be a new special event location with a private dining room available for reservations.
2801 Ryan St. Suite 200
Lake Charles, LA, US 70601
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The Taproom at Crust Pizza Co.

Nightlife
15 minutes away
The Taproom features a full service bar with 30+ beer options & over 100 liquors in our collection, serving both your favorite classic cocktails as well as our own perfectly crafted signature cocktails. As well as a late night menu offering gourmet or BYO pizzas from Crust and more! The Taproom offers a feeling of a glamorous, upscale lounge with a brick wall on one side with warm lighting and golden and dark brown hues. There are reflective elements on the wall and ceiling too to give the place a polished look – no detail has been left out of creating the ideal environment to enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine, or Louisiana beers on tap.
3479 Nelson Rd.
Lake Charles, LA, US 70605
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The Social Club

Nightlife
15 minutes away
The Social Club is a smoke-free environment offering a space to come hang out with friends and meet new friends! Live music booked every weekend.
1301 E. McNeese St. Suite 102
Lake Charles, LA, US 70601

Blue Martini - Golden Nugget

Nightlife
10 minutes away
Welcome to the premier martini lounge. Our stunning décor and high energy feel provides our guests with an unsurpassed experience. Enjoy our Tapas food menu. The perfect complement to our fine wine and spirits selection.
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.
Lake Charles, LA, US 70601
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The Panorama Music House

Nightlife
5 minutes away
This two-story music house reopened with a full calendar of live music performances, every night they're open. Enter into the sophisticated lounge where you'll either venture upstairs for a birds eye view of the performance stage and rooftop bar. Or, dance into the open-air dining space, featuring a wall-length bar with multiple TV screens, for a front row seat of the nightly performance. Music enthusiasts will delight in the eclectic collection of signed posters and photographs that adorn the exposed brick walls. The daily menu features bar favorites including nachos, burgers, pizzas and more. On Sunday's, the 90's Retro Brunch features 90's tunes, mimosas, and delicious breakfast items.
331 Broad St.
Lake Charles, LA, US 70601
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Tin Lizard Bar & Grill

Nightlife
30 minutes away
Tin Lizard features a wide range of tasty sharables, craft brews, creative cocktails, and daily specials. Located at the entrance of Delta Downs, you will be transported into a casually elegant dining experience with golden chandeliers and comfortable seating. A stunningly detailed center bar full bar features revolving brews on tap and a spacious main dining room with ample seating. Try an array of Southwest Louisiana's comfort food such as gumbo, boudin egg rolls with pepper jack chipotle ranch, blackened crawfish queso, a wide variety of wings or baby back ribs.
2717 Delta Downs Dr,
Vinton, LA, US 70668

South Beach Sports Bar & Grill

Recreation
15 minutes away
South Beach currently has 9 deep sand volleyball courts and a bar & grill that has a California surf shack feel to it. One interesting fact is the sand courts do not pack when it rains. Drainage and the quality of the sand were both top priorities for optimal play. The bar & grill has a casual atmosphere with outside dining and bar areas with TV's for viewing games or sporting events. The restaurant menu has a selection of wings, hot dog, nachos, po-boys, pizzas, and more. In addition, adult beverages are available including a wide variety of canned and draft beers, frozen and specialty cocktails. South Beach hosts corporate and social events, parties, reunions and more!
1311 E. McNeese St.
Lake Charles, LA, US 70607
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Convention Centers

  • Lake Charles Event Center

    Lake Charles Event Center is located at 900 Lakeshore Drive in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Our complex can support 8 functions at one time; accommodate 7,500 in the main coliseum and over 2,000 in our beautiful Rosa Hart Theater.

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      Exhibit Space17,981 sq. ft.
      Total meeting space17,981 sq. ft.

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High season
Mar 16 – Sep 7
Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 1 – Mar 15
Sep 8 – Dec 31

Additional Information

4 casino properties with beautiful, state of the art meeting space and 5 star rated guest rooms Vegas style, Golden Nugget Casino Resort with over 1,000 rooms features a variety of the Houston based, Landry’s brand restaurants and big name entertainment every weekend. Golden Nugget can also accommodate meetings of many sizes with their versatile layout and numerous options. L’Auberge Casino Resort with 1,000 rooms, was recently named the number 4 casino resort in the US, by USA Today for the 2nd year in a row. If you haven’t been, you need to come check it out! L’Auberge features unique dining experiences with food from some of the best chefs around and meeting space to accommodate most every need. In addition, Horseshoe Casino Resort in Westlake offers a lakefront casino experience with 273 sleeping rooms and spacious meeting areas as well as some excellent on-site restaurants, with the highly anticipated Gordon Ramsey Steakhouse opening summer/fall of 2023. Perhaps, Horse Racing is your thing, just down the road in Vinton, Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino offers horse racing as well as a slot machine casino. The property has 370 sleeping rooms and the restaurants offer a delicious cuisine. For more information on Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, please reach out to me or one of the other tourism professionals at the CVB or visit our website at www.visitlakecharles.org

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