Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, LA
Places to go in Lake Charles
50 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Nightlife
On The Rocks
817 E McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Arts & Culture
Painting with a Twist
Chain of art studios offering easy-to-follow painting classes for groups & individuals.
2712 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Food & Drink
Panorama Music House
331 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Sports & Recreation
Petro Bowl
630 Petro Point Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Shopping
Prien Lake Mall
Down-to-earth shopping mall with department stores, casual fashion chains, a cinema & a food court.
496 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Outdoors
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
Food & Drink
Pujo St Cafe
Cafe with a large menu of sandwiches & meat dishes along with rotating specials & wine tastings.
901 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Family
Putt-Putt Golf
Long-running chain of recreation centers for mini-golf; some feature arcades & other attractions.
620 Petro Point Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Food & Drink
Restaurant Calla
New American small plates & entrees plus craft beer, wine & seasonal cocktails in a warm setting.
1400 Market St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Food & Drink
Rikenjaks
Family-friendly microbrewery in an old bungalow featuring a spacious beer garden, pub eats & events.
3716 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Outdoors
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
Outdoors
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
Wellness
Scarborough's Salon & Day Spa
3625 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Food & Drink
Seafood Palace
Laid-back restaurant with an array of seafood options & fried fare such as crab, gumbo & po' boys.
2218 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Food & Drink
SHUCKS! Lake Charles
1301 Bayou Vue Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
339 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
4750 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
4055 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Food & Drink
Steamboat Bill's on the Lake
Big, bustling fish house providing Cajun seafood in casual quarters with a nautical theme.
1004 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Food & Drink
Stellar Beans Coffee House & Edibles
319 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Food & Drink
The Bekery
2040 E Walnut St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Arts & Culture
The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana
Interactive exhibits for children & families, with nature, art & other educational activities.
1011 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Food & Drink
Tia Juanitas Fish Camp
Down-home, brick-clad outpost serving fish tacos, gumbo & Southern BBQ specials, plus Sunday brunch.
723 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Food & Drink
Villa Harlequin | Italian
Set in a historic building, this intimate establishment features an array of upscale Italian dishes.
324 Pujo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA