Lake Charles

Lake Charles is in the Acadiana region of 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 and there is something going on nearly every weekend.

Travel to Lake Charles

By air:

• United Airlines serves the Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) with nonstop Flights to/from Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport.
• American Eagle serves LCH with nonstop Flights to/from the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport.

By rail:

The tri-weekly Sunset Limited train between New Orleans and Los Angeles, run by Amtrak, stops in Lake Charles. Lake Charles station GPS 30.238173,-93.217135 is at 100 Ryan St, north of the downtown.

How to get around in Lake Charles

GPS 30.2233|-93.2177

Driving is the best way to get around Lake Charles, although Historic Downtown is a pedestrian friendly area and it is easy to walk to most downtown attractions.

What to see in Lake Charles

• Imperial Calcasieu Museum - 204 West Sallier Street 30.213371, -93.222151 ☎ +1 337 439-3797 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM to 5PM $5 adults/$2 seniors and children The Museum houses an historical collection of artifacts from the five surrounding parishes, as well as a gallery featuring arts and cultural exhibits. Behind the Museum stands the 375-year-old Sallier Oak- this is a great place for a picnic in the shade.

• Sallier Oak - 204 West Sallier Street behind the Imperial Calcasieu Museum - This 375-year-old live oak tree marked the junction of early resident Charles Sallier's property and is thought to be the 3rd oldest live oak in Louisiana. It stretches to create a canopy with some branches sagging all the way to the ground.

• I-10 Bridge - Built in 1962, this steep bridge has a vertical clearance of 135 feet. Drive slow enough to check out the decorative cast-iron pistols that embellish the railing over the entire length of the bridge. Traveling west-bound you will top the crest of the bridge to view a vast landscape of plants and oil refineries. This can be an oddly spectacular sight, especially at twilight.

• North Beach I- 10 Srv Road 30.2360388, -93.23761108465578 just east of the I-10 bridge, south of the highway +1 800-456-SWLA - On the north shore of Lake Charles is the only inland white sand beach on the Gulf Coast. It is also very close to Interstate 10, true. Nevertheless and there are volleyball nets, picnic tables, restrooms, and a full view of the Lake. The waters are not the cleanest (in fact and they did not pass the quality test in 2023) as there are refineries in the area, but it is OK if you're not looking for superclear water.

• SWLA Convention and Visitor's Bureau - 1205 N. Lakeshore Dr Off of I-10 at the downtown exit ☎ +1 337-436-9588 - The CVB is an attractive new building that looks out over the Lake and provides visitors with info, maps, calendars, and brochures covering the Southwest region of Louisiana. There is a deck to relax with some free Coffee, a gift shop with unique Louisiana finds, and even an alligator pond! They will tell you about driving tours of the area and events that are going on.

• Bord Du Lac Park - Along the northern & eastern shores of the Lake - Visit Veterans Memorial park, Bord Du Lac Park, and a fountain that is ok to play in. There are plaques detailing Lake Charles history, geese to feed, and plenty of places to sit and catch the lakeside breeze, including gazebos built onto docks over the Lake. The newly rebuilt Millenium Park is an excellent, very large playground for kids of all ages. Fenced in, whimsical, best playground in town. There are also horse carriage rides. All in all, this is a great area of town for anyone to stop and take a break from a long vehicle ride. Right off I-10.

• Drew Park - 416 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr close to the lake - Play gyms, swings, a walking trail, picnic tables and oak trees. A community center with indoor activities like swimmingpool and video games.

• Prien Lake Park - 3700 W. Prien Lake Road - Walking paths, canoe and boat launches, playground and sprayground, amphitheater, pavilions and free WiFi.

• Sam Houston Jones State Park - 107 Sutherland Road 30.3021, -93.2586 off of Highway 378 in Moss Bluff ☎ +1 337-855-2665 $1perperson Sam Houston Jones State Park Sam Houston Jones State Park Swampy lakes, cypress trees, hiking trails, 200 species of birds, and camping. If you like the quintcrucial southern image of lots of Spanish moss everywhere, this is it. There is a playground and swings amid great scenery. Lots of picnic spots by the river. The trails are great for bicyclers.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Lake Charles

• Creole Nature Trail - looping towards the Gulf, south of Lake Charles - This scenic drive takes you south from Lake Charles, along the Gulf of Mexico, and north again to Sulphur, LA which is just west of Lake Charles. There are plenty of coastal swamplands to see, very natural beaches, and wetlands wildlife. The wildlife refuge has a trail where alligators can be spotted, as well as many docks to go crabbing (which does not require a fishing license). An audio tour is available for download on the website. A detailed map of the route can be found either on the website, or at the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

• Delta Downs Racetrack Casino - 2717 Delta Downs Dr 30.194, -93.623 I-10 Exit 4 or 7+1-800-589-7441 Delta Downs Racetrack casino with hotel, dining, gaming and entertainment.

• Isle of Capri Casino - 100 Westlake Avenue I-10 exit 27+1-800-ISLE-VIP - Two casinos, two hotels, four restaurants, live music and entertainment.

• L'Auberge Du Lac Casino Resort | 777 Avenue L'Auberge 30.2072, -93.2589 ☎ +1 337-395-7777 - L'Auberge du Lac Resort L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles LA Resort hotel, golf club, 8 restaurants, spa, swimmingpool with lazy river, live entertainment, coffee shop, gelato shop, and shopping.

• Children's Museum - 327 Broad Street ☎ +1 337-433-9420 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM $7 admission Three floors of hands-on, educational exhibits in a family atmosphere. Features many exhibits including television studio, shopping market, toddler area, and several science exhibits.

• Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu - 809 Kirby Street ☎ +1 337-430-0043 Opening Hours: Tues-Fri 1-5PM $3/$2 Largest Mardi Gras costume display in the world, history of Mardi Gras and king cakes, costume design, parade float to climb aboard.

• Historic City Hall - 1001 Ryan Street ☎ +1 337-491-9147 - Restored building which hosts three floors of gallery space for traveling exhibitions. Permanent exhibition of the Great Fire of 1910 which destroyed the building before it was rebuilt in 1911.

• SWLA Boudin Trail - multiple locations +1-800-456-7952 Boudin is considered a staple snack of the Bayou State, seasoned Meat and Rice formed into a fingerfood, it's perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Pick up a copy of the Boudin Trail brochure at the Visitor's Bureau and travel around Calcasieu Parish trying all varieties of Boudin.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Lake Charles

• 505 Imports - 1776 W. Prien Lake Road Target shopping center ☎ +1 337-480-6505 - Exotic imported furniture, accessories and gifts from all over the world.

• French Quarter Antiques - 3529 Ryan Street - Antiques and collectibles flea market

• Expressions - 3204 Ryan Street ☎ +1 337-433-6200 - Fragrances, jewelry, shoes, purses, fleur de lis items, and home decor.

• Brousse's- A Child's World - 542 W. Prien Lake Road - Children's heirloom clothing, toys and gifts.

• Gordon's Drugs and Fine Gifts - 2716 Lake Street - Full service pharmacy and unique gifts.

• Prien Lake Mall - 496 W. Prien Lake Mall off I-210, Lake Street exit. - Regional Simon shopping center. Dillard's, Sears, JCPenny's, Kohls.

• Serendipity - 2214 Ryan Street - Brighton jewelry, Sweet Shop Chocolates, boutique, home decor, bath and body.

• The Wine Store - 4070 Nelson Road ☎ +1 337-477-7017 - Great selection of boutique fruit cocktails. Specializing in small production, hand crafted fruit cocktails. Gourmet cheeses. Custom gift baskets. Wine tastings every Thursday 5PM Monday - 7PM.

• Charleston Farmers Market - 1001 Ryan Street Behind Historic City Hall - Small farmer's market with fruits/vegetables, specialty jams, candles, artisan breads, etc. 8AM Monday - 12PM every Saturday.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Pat's of Henderson - 1500 Siebarth Dr 30.220704, -93.170422 ☎ +1 337 439-6618 - Slightly more upscale Cajun food in a relaxed atmosphere. Good luncheon specials. Shamelessly rich- they actually give you the butter that your fish was fried in so that you can dip in it! The crawfish fettuccine is a favorite.

• Cancun Restaurant - 4001 Ryan Street 30.185495, -93.218359 ☎ +1 337-477-6802 transports you to Mexico with their decor and staff. The food is full of flavor that everyone will enjoy.

• Tony's Pizzas - 335 E Prien Lake Road 30.198554, -93.217084 ☎ +1 337-477-1611 - A Lake Charles staple. Serving the lake area since 1968, Tony's is a favorite by many. Family owned and operated by the Dickson family of Lake Charles, it is a great place to bring the family. With an entire menu of delicious food from Italian Pizza, Po-Boys, Pasta, and Salads,to Greek Gyros, it will be imfeasible to make a bad decision.

• Harlequin Steaks & Seafood - 501 West College Street 30.196149, -93.226362 ☎ +1 337 310-0077 - If you're looking for mouth watering Steak 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 romantic dinners with a significant other.

• La Truffe Sauvage - 815 West Bayou Pines Dr 30.210384, -93.233638 ☎ +1 337-439-8364 $$$ Fine dining with French, southwest, Louisiana and Mediterranean influences.

• Pujo Street Cafe - 901 Ryan Street 30.227697, -93.217212 ☎ +1 337-439-2054 American, Cajun, and French bistro with a historic downtown feel. Porch seating.

• Pappy's Deli - 2627 Ryan Street 30.205609, -93.218391 ☎ +1 337-436-2813 - Hole in the wall delicious, mufflettas, poboys, gumbo and fried anything.

• Seafood Palace - 2218 Enterprise Blvd 30.210483, -93.204621 ☎ +1 337-433-9293 - Cajun/Creole, boiled seafood in a family friendly atmosphere.

• Steamboat Bill's on the Lake - 1004 N. Lakeshore Dr 30.237646, -93.228613 ☎ +1 337-494-1070 - Cajun (AKA fried) seafood, featured in USA Today. You can eat this type of food anywhere in Lake Charles, but Steamboat Bill's appeals to tourists, with a fun atmosphere and convenient location just off of I-10.

• Luna Grill - 719 Ryan Street 30.229818, -93.216797 downtown ☎ +1 337 494-5862 - This bar has a hip atmosphere with it's exposed brick used to display local artist's work. It has a long, shaded patio with live music on many nights. The drink prices are reasonable, and the food is great, too. Their spinach and artichoke dip is out of this world.

• Big Daddy's Sports Grill - 1737 West Sale Road 30.183109, -93.248247 ☎ +1 337-477-9033 - Big screen TV for sports, live Cajun music and dancing every Friday night.

• Cowboy's - 5329 Common Street 30.162877, -93.212446 ☎ +1 337-474-8010 - Cafe with live music, DJs and dancing.

• Frosty Factory - 4688 Common Street 30.173694, -93.214301 ☎ +1 337-474-9019 - Frozen drinks and Karaoke Thurs-Sat, pool, shuffleboard.

• Jack Daniel's Grill 777 Avenue L'Auberge In L'Auberge Casio ☎ +1 337-395-7777 - Features live entertainment every Thurs-Sat night.

• Cigar Club - 1700 E. Prien Lake Road 30.197497, -93.196405 ☎ +1 337-562-8889 Opening Hours: open until 2AM Retail cigar store and elegant lounge with full café.

• OB's Grill - 1301 Ryan Street 30.222032, -93.218427 ☎ +1 337-494-7336 - Grill with live music, dancing etc.

• Pappy's - 2627 Ryan Street ☎ +1 337-436-2813 - Deli with connected pub. 30 soft drinks on tap.

• Stellar Beans Coffee House - 319 Broad Street 30.229473, -93.216399 downtown ☎ +1 337-564-5739 - Locally owned and operated coffee house with a hip, relaxing atmosphere with Louisiana's favorite "Community Coffee", as well as "Higher Grounds" a fair-trade Coffee, roasted in the South. They also have breakfast sandwiches and rich soups/salads for lunch.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Lake Charles

Lake Charles - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Lake Charles, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Lake Charles. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Lake Charles and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Lake Charles. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Lake Charles. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inLake Charles: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Lake Charles.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Lake Charles: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Lake Charles, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Lake Charles.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Lake Charles, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Lake Charles, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Lake Charles and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Lake Charles, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Lake Charles, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Lake Charles without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Lake Charles is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Lake Charles.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Lake Charles is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• L'Auberge du Lac Hotel and Casino | 777 Ave L'Auberge 30.206921, -93.258920 ☎ +1 866-580-7444 +1-866-580-7444
• Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel Lake Charles - 100 Westlake Ave 30.235054, -93.248254 ☎ +1 337-226-2054 Casino, hotel, dining, RV park.

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