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Explore Southwest Louisianayou’ll be glad you did.
Don’t miss Lake Charles, a place with much to entertain you on aweekend trip.
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Golf pristine links or sip local brews.
Take an eco-tour or lounge along a lakeside beachyou’ll find some surprises among the expected fare here.
Come for Mardi Gras or for the iconic Louisiana Pirate Festival in May.
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Fish in the brackish water include croaker, redfish, and flounder.
visitlakecharles.org, 3700 West Prien Lake Rd.
Non-member rates begin around $49 for a round, although prices drop later in the day.
Courtesy of Louisiana Pirate Festival.
grayplantationgolf.com, 6150 Graywood Pkwy.
The city hosts more than 75 festivals each year.
The area, on the National Register of Historic Places, has museums, galleries, and a theater.
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After exploring the Charpentier District, head over and tour the historicMargaret Place, too.
The old city hall, opened in 1911, was converted into a public art gallery in 2004.
The free facility has three floors of galleries, a clock tower, and a courtyard.
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Over the centuries, the tree has survived many hurricanes, including one that split it in half.
goldennugget.com, 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.
On the menu, youll find fresh Gulf Coast seafood, poboys, and seasonal desserts.
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A perennial downtown favorite, Pujo St. Cafe has been feeding the Lake Charles area since the 1990s.
you’re able to also book swamp tours or a couple of hours on a pontoon boat.
Or stay on land, and zip around the disc golf course or explore the longleaf pine forest.
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Accommodations include cabins, a lodge, campsites, and convenient hookups for RVs.
lastateparks.com, 107 Sutherland Rd.
See it for yourself by booking a tour.
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The facility has birding, photography, marsh boat, and more tour packages available.
Then keep exploringyou never know what youll find in this corner of the Bayou State.
grossesavanne-ecotours.com, 358 Chalkley Rd.
