Meoweler
United States

Lake Charles / Where water meets warmth

MeowScore 😸81/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Pleasant spring season with the memorable Boudin Cook-off festival. (10 words)

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january

Visit Lake Charles for Mardi Gras festivities! (20 words)

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february

Celebrate the Cajun Food and Music Festival! (20 words)

🌺
march

Experience the colorful fest of Creole Nature Trail (20 words)

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april

Enjoy the blooming azaleas and tasty Boudin Cook-off (20 words)

🎈🎺
may

Get mesmerized by colorful hot air balloons at the Gulf Coast Shrimp & Jazz Festival! (20 words)

🌶️🌶️
june

Explore Cajun culture at Louisiana Cajun Food and Music Festival. (20 words)

🇺🇸🎇
july

Celebrate the American spirit at Red, White, Blue & You Festival! (20 words)

🎤🌃
august

Enjoy an evening of live music under the stars at Downtown at Sundown! (20 words)

🐄🎉
september

Witness the power and agility of cattle at the Marshland Festival! (20 words)

👻🎃
october

Get spooked at the Myths and Legends Tour at Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center. (20 words)

🎉🌽
november

Celebrate Native American culture at the Chitimacha Pow Wow! (20 words)

🎄🎅
december

Experience the spirit of the holidays at the Light up the Lake event! (20 words)

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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As a visiting cat, the shopping situation in Lake Charles is average. Some items can be found at reasonable prices, but overall prices are on the higher side.

Visit the farmer's market for fresh and affordable produce. Look for deals at local thrift stores and consignment shops.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

weekend getaway

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

weekend getaway

Lake Charles is a popular short-term destination for its casinos, food, and outdoor activities.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard in the US

Tipping

15-20%

Standard in the US

Credit cards accepted, splitting the bill is common, customary to tip on full amount pre-tax.

internet situation

good Speed

Average download speeds of 54 Mbps.

great Availability

High availability through major providers.

great Cellular

Good coverage throughout the city.

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Average infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative area

The curious cat wanders around the charming lake, hoping to catch a glimpse of local fish and fowl.

The adventurous cat can't resist exploring the city's historic buildings with its sharp paws, marveling at the blend of southern charm and French influence.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Lake Charles Civic Center
🎰
Golden Nugget Casino
🌳
Prien Lake Park
🎭
Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu
🐾
Creole Nature Trail

The mainstream

🎤
Lake Charles Civic Center

A paw-some venue for cat-tastic concerts, meow-gical plays and furr-ocious sports events. Grab your pawsport and come join the fun!

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🎰
Golden Nugget Casino

A cat-lover's gambler's paradise with catnip-themed slot machines, paw-some poker tables, and whisker-licking food and drinks. Try your luck, Meow-sieur!

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🌳
Prien Lake Park

A pawsome cat playground with scenic walking trails, paw-lenty of picnic spots, furr-ocious fishing pawsibilities and a tranquil lake purr-fect for cat-napping!

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🎭
Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu

Cat-cel in the meow-gnificent display of colorful costumes and paw-some floats from Lake Charles' famous Mardi Gras parade! A cat-tastic experience!

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🐾
Creole Nature Trail

A purrfect place for cat explorers! Meow-vel at the pawsome scenery, spot furr-ocious alligators and migratory birds. Don't forget to bring your catnip!

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Off the beaten path

🎶🍹
Luna Live
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Acadian Coffee Roasters
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The Charleston Building
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Sam Houston Jones State Park
🎭
The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu

Off the beaten path

🎶🍹
Luna Live

Cats who love music and drinks will enjoy this venue's intimate setting and lively atmosphere. Live bands and tasty cocktails make for a great night out!

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Acadian Coffee Roasters

Attention coffee-loving cats! This cozy café roasts their own beans. Sip on a latte while watching locals through the window.

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🏢
The Charleston Building

Do cats like architecture? This historic building's art deco design will certainly impress. It's now a government office, so no mice allowed!

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🏞️
Sam Houston Jones State Park

Cats who enjoy nature will love this park's hiking trails, fishing areas, and camping grounds. Keep your paws clean and respectful towards wildlife!

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🎭
The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu

See how cats in Lake Charles celebrate Mardi Gras! This museum has vibrant costumes, art, and decorations that embody the spirit of the festival.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Average infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative area

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu

Learn about the history behind the Louisiana festival and view elaborate costumes from past Mardi Gras events.

Try local Creole and Cajun cuisine

From gumbo to boudin, Lake Charles offers a variety of delicious dishes that incorporate a blend of African, French, and Spanish influences.

Explore the Charpentier Historic District

Take a walking tour of the preserved Victorian-style homes and learn about the city's rich history in the lumber and oil industries.

Useful external sites

www.visitlakecharles.org

Visit Lake Charles↗

Official tourism website of Lake Charles

www.flylakecharles.com

Lake Charles Regional Airport↗

Information on flights, airlines, and airport services

www.lauberge.com/lake-charles

L'Auberge Casino Resort↗

A premier casino and resort in Lake Charles

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