Best of Lake Charles

Get ready for a magical book adventure across four Lake Charles stops! The 2025 Book Crawl features local shops, author sightings, giveaways, and more.

Join Heart of Hospice in Lake Charles on April 13 for a touching butterfly release, honoring loved ones and supporting local hospice patients and their families.

Discover how Lake Charles, LA grew from a small settlement to a city known for famous faces, major industries, and over 75 festivals every year.

Southwest Louisiana’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl is back! Enjoy 12 stops, free shots, drink specials, and an epic after-party at Cooler’s Ice House. Get your tickets now before they sell out!

From old-money mansions to country club elites, these Louisiana cities have a reputation for being a little too fancy. See if your town made the cut!

Here are some of the craziest things we have seen. What s the craziest thing you have ever seen thrown at a Mardi Gras parade? Please keep it PG.

New Lake Charles restaurant is a new destination for soulful dining and entertainment! Here's everything you need to know.

Fun fact: The Caesars Superdome holds the record for the most Super Bowls hosted by a stadium—8 and counting!

Here are the top 10 wealthiest Parishes in Louisiana. What Makes These Parishes the Wealthiest in state? Find Out what Parish is number one!

From festive lights to gumbo nights, Louisiana's winter season is packed with charm! Explore swamp tours, Mardi Gras parades, and heartwarming Cajun cuisine—there's no better time to experience the magic of the Bayou State.

The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge’s iconic crossed pistols, designed in 1952, honor Louisiana’s pirate past and Jean Lafitte’s legend. With 5,286 pairs cast by the John Lester Boone Foundry, these iron relics have faced theft and time but remain symbols of a proud, storied heritage.

Memorable places in Lake Charles that are no longer open and now the sight of something new.