Food scene
The Villa
324 Pujo StUpscale Italian food in a quaint restaurant.
Great food, relaxed atmosphere, nightly specials, and local musical artists.
14 locals recommend
Panorama Music House
331 Broad StGreat food, relaxed atmosphere, nightly specials, and local musical artists.
Gourmet hot dogs and burgers, good beer selection, relaxed, casual atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
Botsky's
104 W Pujo StGourmet hot dogs and burgers, good beer selection, relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Tia Juanitas Fish Camp
723 Ryan StGreat Mexican fare, relaxed atmosphere, good margaritas.
Relaxed atmosphere, good Mexican food, good margaritas, outstanding lake views.
13 locals recommend
Lagunas Mexican Grill & Cantina
1201 N Lakeshore DrRelaxed atmosphere, good Mexican food, good margaritas, outstanding lake views.
This is our ice cream/pop shop: locally grown flavors, interesting atmosphere with video games and puzzles, fun place to visit.
Pops and Rockets
2825 Country Club RoadThis is our ice cream/pop shop: locally grown flavors, interesting atmosphere with video games and puzzles, fun place to visit.
Upscale fine dining, good drink specials during happy hour, nice view of downtown
7 locals recommend
1910
949 Ryan StUpscale fine dining, good drink specials during happy hour, nice view of downtown
Pujo St Cafe
901 Ryan StFantastic brunch and huge covered patio.
Charming bakery with delicious fresh-baked items for breakfast or lunch. Great outdoor seating with fans and a fireplace for cooler mornings.
21 locals recommend
The Bekery
2040 W 11th StCharming bakery with delicious fresh-baked items for breakfast or lunch. Great outdoor seating with fans and a fireplace for cooler mornings.
Sightseeing
Great walking paths near the lakefront, children's playground and water feature.
26 locals recommend
Lake Charles Civic Center
900 N Lakeshore DrGreat walking paths near the lakefront, children's playground and water feature.
1911 Historic City Hall
1001 Ryan StArt exhibits and good photo opportunities
Fun place to see costumes and learn the history of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles
16 locals recommend
Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu
641 Enterprise BoulevardFun place to see costumes and learn the history of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles
Lock Park
1535 6th StHas a nice, even walking path with a path to the lakefront.
Lakefront views and walking paths around the lake with seating for lakefront viewing.
25 locals recommend
Millennium Park
900 Lakeshore DrLakefront views and walking paths around the lake with seating for lakefront viewing.