'''Lake Charles''' [http://www.visitlakecharles.org/] is in 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, there is something going on nearly every weekend.

Get in

By air Continental Airlines (Continental Connection and Continental Express) serves the Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) with 4-6 flights a day to/from Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Get around

See

Do

Walk, bike, run along the boardwalk that borders Lake Charles.

Visit Downtown Lake Charles filled with fine dining, a hopping nightlife, and live music.

Buy

Eat

Mexican: Cancun Restaurant on 4001 Ryan St. transports you to Mexico with their decor and staff. The food is full of flavor that everyone will enjoy.

Italian: Tony's Pizza is 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 impossible to make a bad decision. Tony's is located at 335 E Prien Lake Rd.In Lake Charles, LA just off Interstate 210[http://www.tonyspizzainc.com Tony's Pizza Website]

Steak: If you're looking for mouth watering steaks 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 romatic dinners with a significant other. Call (337) 310-0077 for reservations. 501 W College St

Drink

If your looking for an escape where they serve full bodied beers and live music, you should try Rikenjaks Brewing Company. Rikenjaks is the local microbrew in Lake Charles. It is located at 329 Broad Street Lake Charles, LA 70601(337) 433-4881. (Now closed)

Sleep

L'Auberge du Lac Hotel and Casino http://www.ldlcasino.com A brand new and exciting facility. 1-866-580-7444

Microtel Inn & Suites Lake Charles. [http://microtelinn.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=3200] Tel: (337) 477-4230 A Great Room at a Great Price.

[http://www.isleofcapricasinos.com/Lake_Charles/ Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel Lake Charles] Casino, hotel, dining, RV park

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