Lake Charles [1] is in Louisiana and is well known for gaming and the great outdoors, culinary delights and rhythm and blues. There are over 75 annual festivals from the splendor of Mardi Gras to the swashbuckling days of the Contraband Days Pirate Festival, there is something going on nearly every weekend.

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Get around

See

Do

Walk, Bike, Run along the boardwalk which boaders Lake Charles.

Visit Downtown Lake Charles filled with fine dining, a hopping nightlife, and live music.

Buy

Eat

Mexican: Cancun Restaurant on 4001 Ryan St. transports you to Mexico with their decor and staff. The food is full of flavor that everyone will enjoy.

Italian: Tony's Pizza is a Lake Charles staple. With an entire menu of delicious food it will be impossible to make a bad decision. Tony's is located at 335 E Prien Lake Rd.

Steak: If your looking for mouth watering steaks go no further than the family run Harlequin Steaks & Seafood. The friendly staff will ensure that you have an enjoyable meal. The Harlequin is great for business trips, with private party rooms and being conveniently located near the interstate, or romatic dinners with a significant other. Call (337) 310-0077 for reservations. 501 W College St

Drink

If your looking for an escape where they serve full bodied beers and live music, you should try Rikenjaks Brewing Company. Rikenjaks is the local microbrew in Lake Charles. It is located at 329 Broad Street Lake Charles, LA 70601(337) 433-4881.

Sleep

L'Auberge du Lac Hotel and Casino http://www.ldlcasino.com A brand new and exciting facility. 1-866-580-7444

Microtel Inn & Suites Lake Charles. [2] Tel: (337) 477-4230 A Great Room at a Great Price.

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