Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, LA
Places to go in Lake Charles
9 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
This marshland habitat for wintering migratory water birds offers a visitors center & an auto tour.
1428 LA-27, Bell City, LA 70630, USA
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Lake Charles Visitor Center
1205 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
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Millennium Park
Lakeside park featuring a fenced playground & a splash park, plus restrooms, lawns & picnic areas.
900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
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Nibletts Bluff Park
3409 Niblett Bluff Rd, Vinton, LA 70668, USA
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Oil and Gas Park
100 Rue de l'Acadie, Jennings, LA 70546, USA
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Prien Lake Park
29-acre lakeside park offering a boat launch, picnic tables & a children's water park & play area.
3700 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
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Sabine National Wildlife Refuge
Marsh habitats for migratory birds, with popular visitor center & gator sightings in spring & fall.
3000 Holly Beach Hwy, Hackberry, LA 70645, USA
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Sam Houston Jones State Park
1,087-acre park with waterways & boat launches is favored for birding, hiking & camping.
107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611, USA
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White Oak Park
5584 River Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70615, USA