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Visiting Lake Charles, LA


"The Festival Capital of Louisiana," Lake Charles hosts over 75 festivals each year, the most famous being Mardi Gras, the second largest in the state. The annual celebration attracts revelers with Cajun cook-offs, a children's carnival and a lighted boat parade. The city celebrates its local heritage with "Contraband Days," a two week long party in honor of the pirates that once sailed the local lake. The Central School Arts & Humanities Center is a stop on the African American Heritage Trail.
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Southern Spice

4 of 5 stars
New Orleans, LA
Nov 9, 2009

Living in New Orleans I thought we had the market cornered on good neighborhood restaurants and the characters that frequent them. Guess I was wrong. From the locals at the bar to the oh so friendly...more

L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort

4 of 5 stars
New Orleans, LA
Nov 9, 2009

Living in New Orleans I've been able to visit most of the Gulf Coast casinos. Other than Harrah's New Orleans this hotel casino is comparable to those along the coast. I stayed for two nights (W-Th)...more

Walter's Attic & C.A. House

Nov 1, 2009

My husband and I decided to stay at C.A.'s house after reading many great reviews. We stayed in Room #4 and were thoroughly impressed by the room. It was very large and had several nooks in the...more

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