From the resilience of our community to the stunning revitalization of our lakefront, Lake Charles is entering a new golden era, and you're invited to be part of it.
🔗 Read the article in @nolanews.bsky.social by Chere Coen below. #VisitLakeCharles www.nola.com/entertainmen...
Kyle Edmiston, CDME, president and CEO of #VisitLakeCharles, has been elected chair-elect of the 2025–26 Board of Directors for Destinations International, the global association for destination organizations.
Learn more: bit.ly/46Lwze1
New adventures await!☀️
Discover the all-new parks, water features, and attractions turning Louisiana’s Playground into your summer go-to. 👇
#VisitLakeCharles #LouisianasPlayground
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Celebrate summer in Lake Charles this July with fireworks, festivals, concerts, and baseball... your ultimate guide to fun is here!🎆⚾🎶
Plan your July adventure in #VisitLakeCharles 👇
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The sun’s out and so are we! ☀️ Kick off summer with a little lagniappe in Lake Charles… where good vibes, great food, and Gulf breezes await!
#FirstDayOfSummer #VisitLakeCharles
Cast a line in Sportsman’s Paradise!🎣 Whether you're angling for a Cajun Grand Slam or relaxing on a guided charter, Southwest Louisiana has the perfect spot for every fisherman. #NationalGoFishingDay #VisitLakeCharles
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Whether you're skipping the spirits or just craving something different, discover 7 unforgettable ways to soak in #VisitLakeCharles, from boudin-tasting trails and spa escapes to dancing the night away (mocktail in hand). 🍴🎨🎶👇
#LouisianasPlayground
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From waterfront sunsets and foodie festivals to kayaking, sno-cones, and lazy rivers... Summer in Lake Charles has it all! 🎶🛶🍧
👇 Start planning your getaway!
#VisitLakeCharles #LouisianasPlayground #Summer www.visitlakecharles.org/plan-your-vi...
Lake Charles celebrates authenticity, community, and joy every season. 🏳️🌈✨
Discover how Pride thrives in Louisiana’s Playground by reading our blog below. Plus, don’t forget to save the date for SWLA Pride Con, June 27–29!
#VisitLakeCharles
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♻️ Hosting a conference in Lake Charles? We now offer name badge/lanyard recycling as part of our sustainability efforts! 🌿
Plus, enjoy free services like name badges, welcome bags & reg assistance based on room blocks.
📩 Contact Madison Yates to book!
#VisitLakeCharles #MeetLakeCharles
Looking for the perfect memento from your Lake Charles adventure?🛍 From handmade art and Cajun goodies to vintage vinyl and custom hats, we’ve rounded up the Top Places to Shop for Souvenirs in #VisitLakeCharles. 🎨🎷
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From bike rides with karaoke to rum tastings and ghost tours, Lake Charles is full of unforgettable ways to explore!🚲🍹
Discover our top tours, local guides, and seasonal experiences across #VisitLakeCharles. www.visitlakecharles.org/blog/post/la...
🎉 NOW OPEN in Lake Charles: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort!
Formerly LeBleu Lakes, this revamped spot has it all—glamping cabins, RV sites, pool, splashground & themed weekends!
🎧 Ep. 71 of Louisiana’s Playground has the scoop! #VisitLakeCharles
TUNE IN: Ep. 71 of #LouisianasPlayground is LIVE!🎙
Sean Vidrine joins Brady and Jillian to discuss the many ways families can play at the new Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park RV Resort!
🎧visitlakecharles.org/podcast
Baseball is BACK in #VisitLakeCharles!⚾
Join us this summer at Joe Miller Ballpark for the second season of the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators! Get ready for 24 thrilling home games packed with fun, food, and unforgettable family memories.
📅View schedule: gumbeauxgators.com
Join us for a four-day Juneteenth Freedom Festival, June 16–19!🎶 From family fitness fun and Senior Bingo to a scholarship brunch, outdoor movie night, parade, and the unforgettable Sauce Piquant Cook-Off—there’s something for everyone.🎉
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Whether you're 10 days or 10 years into the industry, Destination SWLA is your FREE guide to all things Southwest Louisiana 🌴🎓
📍 Hospitality, arts, & rec pros welcome!
🗓️ Next virtual session: June 23
🔗 Sign up: visitlakecharles.org/destinationswla
#VisitLakeCharles #DestinationSWLA
Soak up the sun at the Holly Beach Crab Festival, happening June 13–15 along the beautiful Creole Nature Trail All-American Road! 🦀
This vibrant coastal celebration features live music, kids’ games and activities, interactive cooking demonstrations, and a variety of lively contests!
A weekend visit. A cheer from the stands. A boost for local business.
Visitors like her are always here... bringing dollars that power jobs, fund services, and help our community grow stronger for everyone who lives here.
🔗VisitLakeCharles.org/AlwaysHere
#AlwaysHereLC #VisitLakeCharles #NTTW25
Looking for a one-of-a-kind beach escape?⛱️ Holly & Rutherford Beaches offer serenity, seashells & sunsets—no high-rises in sight.🌅 @CountryRoadsMag captures the magic of SWLA’s coast. #VisitLakeCharles countryroadsmagazine.com/travel/outdo...
Visit Lake Charles is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its board of directors: Derrick Morris, Jana Crain, Janie Fruge, John Hamati, and Kala Kuhlthau.
🔗Learn more about each new member: www.visitlakecharles.org/articles/pos...
#VisitLakeCharles #LouisianasPlayground
Looking for your next unforgettable family adventure? Family Traveller just named #VisitLakeCharles one of the top destinations for families... thanks in part to the all-new Port Wonder on the lakefront!
📍 Check out the feature: familytraveller.com/holiday-dest...
Summer sounds better in Lake Charles!🎶 From Zydeco brunches to riverside jams, #VisitLakeCharles is alive with music all season long.
Discover the top spots to catch live performances and start planning your summer soundtrack now👇#LouisianasPlayground
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The Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition returns to Lake Charles, Oct. 19-21, 2025, uniting 2,000+ global energy leaders for key talks on LNG’s role in economic growth, energy security & transition.
🔗 www.visitlakecharles.org/articles/pos...
#VisitLakeCharles #LouisianasPlayground #MeetLakeCharles
TUNE IN: Ep. 69 of #LouisianasPlayground is LIVE!🎙
Toni Chapman joins Brady and Jillian to spotlight the must-do experiences in Lake Charles. The trio creates their own Mt. Rushmore of Lake Charles must-dos!
🎧Listen here visitlakecharles.org/podcast #VisitLakeCharles
Downtown at Sundown is BACK for its 25th year!🎶
Get ready for four Fridays of FREE live music, family fun, art, and amazing eats all in downtown Lake Charles!
📅 May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13 from 6-9 PM
MORE INFO: bit.ly/4d6zcbs
#LouisianasPlayground #VisitLakeCharles
Top Ways to Play this May in Lake Charles!🎉
Whether you're strolling the Spring Art Walk or grooving at Downtown at Sundown, Louisiana’s Playground is your go-to for unforgettable adventures this May. 👇
#VisitLakeCharles #LouisianasPlayground
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You don’t see them... but they’re always here.
Every visitor leaves a lasting impact on Southwest Louisiana. Supporting local jobs, strengthening small businesses, and investing in the community we call home.
🎥 Watch the story below. #AlwaysHereLC
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Sunsets hit different in Lake Charles. We rounded up 5 of the best spots to kick back, snap a pic, and soak in those epic colors. 🌅☀️
Drop your favorite spot to watch the sunset below!👇
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#VisitLakeCharles in the international spotlight! 🌍
UK journalist Natasha Colyer calls Louisiana's Playground “beautiful with a whole lot of soul” in her new travel guide. 🐊☀
📖 Read it here: seeninthecity.co.uk/lake-charles-travel-guide-the-soul-of-southwest-louisiana/
