Living the Lake Charles Lifestyle

There’s a chance we never would have visited Lake Charles, Louisiana if we hadn’t decided to visit Grosse Savanne. Perhaps we would have driven through on I-10, but I doubt we would’ve stopped there. Now that we’ve visited multiple times – including once when we stayed at the L’Auberge Casino – we’ve taken a liking to the place. It’s not New Orleans or Houston, but that’s kind of the point.

If you’re an angler, hunter or eco-tourist, I highly recommend that you take a trip to South Louisiana, specifically to Grosse Savanne, but don’t limit your trip to just that. Consider adding on a few days on either end to make it a longer and better trip. Below are some links explaining what the city has to offer.

• 19 Things To Do In Lake Charles, Louisiana

• The ideal itinerary for a midweek escape to Lake Charles, LA

• Move over New Orleans, Lake Charles is our new favourite destination for Mardi Gras

• British travel influencers try crawfish, po’boys for first time in Lake Charles

• Lake Charles, Louisiana unveils new attractions for 2025

• The Ultimate Three-Day Trip in Southwest Louisiana

• Top 10 Lake Charles Restaurants and Culinary Experiences

Here are some more general sources of info:

• Visit Lake Charles

• Lake Charles Travel Guide – The Soul of Southwest Louisiana

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And here’s some Lake Charles themed music from Lucinda Williams to keep you in the spirit: