CAJUN CUISINE - Cloudinary...Louisiana boasts many festivals—75 to say the least. Mardi Gras...
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STORIES OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana is a world apart. e uniqueness of an alligator crossing a highway….a Cajun fiddler playing to a two-stepping crowd…a child netting a big blue crab from a roadside canal…or fishing for redfish that you’ll grill later that night – these images and many more are stories waiting to be told to the rest of the world. e Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau can point you in the right direction for itineraries, ground transportation, accommodations assistance, guide services and more. Check out our Media Guidelines on www.visitlakecharles.org or call Megan Hartman for customized help on your project. FOODIES LOVE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA Part of Louisiana’s Culinary Trail, Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana has steaming seafood creations at its many restaurants packed with just the right flavors that have been simmering for centuries. Get hands-on with crawfish and crabs in the spring or dip your spoon into a hot bowl of thick gumbo in the cooler months. Also, tempt your taste buds and satisfy your hunger with a spicy boudin trail adventure! e Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail Brochure offers a comprehensive guide on the best places in Calcasieu Parish to eat this juicy sausage-style rice and meat delicacy. Also, festivals and tailgating bring people together with food, and the party does not stop until the last gumbo pot goes dry! WHAT’S COOKIN’ ON THE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA BOUDIN TRAIL Located just off Interstate 10, at 202 Henning Drive in Sulphur, LA, LeBleu’s Landing is a tasty introducton to Cajun Cuisine for travelers. Not only does the restaurant serve authentic Cajun cuisine, but it includes a gift shop, meat market and grocery for specialty items and spices. One of the 27 stops along the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail, the locaton has a window where patrons can see the boudin making process and more. Learn more about LeBleu’s Landing and the history of the LeBleu family, one of the first settlers of Southwest Louisiana, at www.lebleuslanding.com or visit www.visitlakecharles.org/boudintrail. 800-456-SWLA www.visitlakecharles.org CAJUN CUISINE & culture await MEGAN HARTMAN Senior Marketing Manager [email protected] (337) 502-4345 FOLLOW US! @LakeCharlesCVB @GoLakeCharlesPR BECOME A FAN! www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesCVB GET SOCIAL:
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STORIES OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANALake Charles/Southwest Louisiana is a world apart. The uniqueness of an alligator crossing
a highway….a Cajun fiddler playing to a two-stepping crowd…a child netting a big blue crab from a roadside canal…or fishing for redfish that you’ll grill later that night – these images and many more are stories waiting to be told to the rest of the world.
The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau can point you in the right direction for itineraries, ground transportation, accommodations assistance, guide services and more. Check out our Media Guidelines on www.visitlakecharles.org or call Megan Hartman for customized help on your project.
FOODIES LOVE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANAPart of Louisiana’s Culinary Trail, Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana has steaming seafood
creations at its many restaurants packed with just the right flavors that have been simmering for centuries. Get hands-on with crawfish and crabs in the spring or dip your spoon into a hot bowl of thick gumbo in the cooler months. Also, tempt your taste buds and satisfy your hunger with a spicy boudin trail adventure! The Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail Brochure offers a comprehensive guide on the best places in Calcasieu Parish to eat this juicy sausage-style rice and meat delicacy. Also, festivals and tailgating bring people together with food, and the party does not stop until the last gumbo pot goes dry!
WHAT’S COOKIN’ ON THE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA BOUDIN TRAILLocated just off Interstate 10, at 202 Henning Drive in Sulphur, LA, LeBleu’s Landing is a tasty introducton to Cajun Cuisine for travelers. Not only does the restaurant serve authentic Cajun cuisine, but it includes a gift shop, meat market and grocery for specialty items and spices. One of the 27 stops along the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail, the locaton has a window where patrons can see the boudin making process and more. Learn more about LeBleu’s Landing and the history of the LeBleu family, one of the first settlers of Southwest Louisiana, at www.lebleuslanding.com or visit www.visitlakecharles.org/boudintrail.
800-456-SWLAwww.visitlakecharles.org
CAJUN CUISINE& culture await
MEGAN HARTMANSenior Marketing Manager
[email protected](337) 502-4345
FOLLOW US! @LakeCharlesCVB @GoLakeCharlesPR
BECOME A FAN! www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesCVB
GET SOCIAL:
PREMIER RESORT DESTINATIONLake Charles/Southwest Louisiana is a casino gaming resort destination complete with spa and golf facilities, top name entertainment, fine dining options and retail shopping. In addition to playing slots, Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel boasts live thoroughbred racing, and off-track betting. Melt into island time with the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel with its great musical entertainment. L’Auberge Casino Resort is the perfect place to float down a lazy river, hit a round of golf or relax in Spa du Lac— all
after hitting the big time. The newest
resort, Golden Nugget Lake Charles, offers 10 signature Landry’s restaurants,
18-hole golf course, innovative gaming floor, extensive retail outlets and more. This property is the fourth casino in Calcasieu Parish, truly adding to the premier resort destination.
CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROADDriving along the world famous Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, you can see alligators, birds and fauna at wildlife refuges as well as discover natural wonders along Gulf beaches. The area is extremely remote and virtually unspoiled in what we call “Louisiana’s Outback.”
Stop by the new Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point for a hands on experience featuring marshes, swamps, wildlife, Cajun cuisine and a music stage. Download the
free app on your smartphone bysearching for “Creole.”
CULTURE & FESTIVALSFor colorful adventures in food, atmosphere, culture and charm, Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana has a variety of delights. Enjoy everything from the Mardi Gras Museum to the DeQuincy Railroad Museum. Or, drive down memory lane to view Victorian mansions in the Charpentier Historic District, shaded by live oaks. Excitement awaits as Southwest Louisiana boasts many festivals—75 to say the least. Mardi Gras festivities include balls, parades and food cook-offs. Add in the Marshland Festival, Cajun Food & Music Festival and the Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival, and you know
the possibilities are endless!
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