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Lake-Charles is the fifth largest city in Louisiana and is considered the major cultural and educational center in the southwest region of the state. As of the 2000 census, the population of Lake Charles was 71,757 residents. It serves as the seat for Calcasieu Parish and is home to McNeese State University. Lake Charles' Central School Arts and Humanities Center is featured on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. Southwest Louisiana is known as the "Festival Capital" of the state with over 75 annual festivals taking place in the area each year. Almost every weekend of the year has some sort of special event or festival going on at Lake Charles. Two of the most well known are Mardi Gras and the swashbuckling fun of the Contraband Days Pirate Festival. Other attractions at Lake Charles include the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road and the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Activities at the refuge include boating and fishing, auto touring, hiking and wildlife viewing. There is also a visitor center with exhibits. Lake Charles also offers several museums and other cultural facilities, including the Children's Museum of Lake Charles, the Imperial Calcasieu Museum, the Lake Charles Little Theatre and the Lake Charles Symphony.

Surrounding areas: Bell City, Louisiana (15.9 mi), Lake Calcasieu, Louisiana (19.6 mi), Hackberry, Louisiana (21.7 mi), Jennings, Louisiana (32.6 mi)

Lake Charles Vacation Rentals




Lake Charles Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Best Suites401 Lake Shore DrLake Charles, LA (337) 439-2444
Best Western Richmond Suites Of Lake Charles920 N Hwy 171 I-10Lake Charles, LA (337) 433-5213
Comfort Inn Of Lake Charles921 Martin Luther King DrLake Charles, LA (337) 491-1000
Days Inn Lake Charles1212 N Lakeshore DrLake Charles, LA (337) 433-9461
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites402 North Martin Luther King HwyLake Charles, LA (337) 491-6600
Holiday Inn Lake Charles505 N Lakeshore DrLake Charles, LA (337) 433-7121
La Quinta Inn Lake Charles1320 MLK Highway/ Ln 171 NorthLake Charles, LA (337) 436-5998
Microtel Inn & Suites3231 Lake StLake Charles, LA (337) 477-4230
Motel 6 #443335 HW 171Lake Charles, LA (337) 433-1773
Sleep Inn And Suites3211 Venture Park DrLake Charles, LA (337) 480-0898
Super 8 Motel Of Lake Charles1350 E Prien LK RdLake Charles, LA (337) 477-1606
Comfort Suites320 S Cities Service HwySulphur, LA7.3 mi.(337) 626-7000
Days Inn108 Dennis AveSulphur, LA9.8 mi.(337) 312-0108
Fairfield Inn By Marriott2615 Ruth StSulphur, LA10.3 mi.(337) 528-2629
Fairfield Inn2615 Ruth StSulphur, LA10.3 mi.(337) 528-2629
Hampton Inn210 Henning DrSulphur, LA10.3 mi.(337) 527-0000
La Quinta Inn #5882600 S RuthSulphur, LA10.3 mi.(337) 527-8303
Microtel Inn2619 South Ruth StSulphur, LA10.3 mi.(337) 527-1000
Wingate Inn300 Texaco RdSulphur, LA10.3 mi.(337) 527-5151
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites2022 Ruth StSulphur, LA10.4 mi.(337) 527-8146
Holiday Inn2033 Ruth StSulphur, LA10.4 mi.(337) 528-2061
Best Western1200 Pintail StSulphur, LA10.6 mi.(337) 625-9000
Crossland104 Mallard RdSulphur, LA10.6 mi.(337) 625-5923
Holiday Inn102 Mallard StSulphur, LA10.6 mi.(337) 625-2500
Red Oak Inn (75099)1575 W 4TH StDequincy, LA22.2 mi.(888) 786-3890
Best Western Inn At Coushatta12102 US Hwy 165Kinder, LA28.4 mi.(337) 738-4800
Days Inn13894 Hwy 165Kinder, LA28.4 mi.(337) 738-3240
Holiday Inn Express11750 Hwy 165Kinder, LA28.4 mi.(337) 738-3381
Winners Inn12600 Hwy 190Kinder, LA28.4 mi.(337) 738-3252
 
Bed & Breakfast
Hummingbird Hill B & B (75112)703 Gaines RdWestlake, LA5.2 mi.(337) 436-9336

Lake Charles Weather & Climate

Southwest Louisiana's climate generally remains constant throughout the year. The weather is warm and wet year round, with hot and humid conditions in the summertime. Winters are pleasant and sunny, with the possibility of rain showers. Snow and ice are rare in the state, although there have been a few incidences of light snow. Southwest Louisiana has a high annual rainfall, most of it falling in late summer, often as a spin-off from tropical storms. Heavy rain during the June to September Gulf Coast hurricane season has caused flooding in the region on occasion.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 60°F 41°F 6.08 in. -
February 64°F 44°F 3.53 in. -
March 71°F 50°F 4.23 in. -
April 77°F 57°F 3.86 in. -
May 84°F 65°F 6.05 in. -
June 88°F 72°F 6.47 in. -
July 91°F 74°F 5.76 in. -
August 91°F 73°F 4.41 in. -
September 87°F 69°F 5.59 in. -
October 80°F 58°F 3.94 in. -
November 70°F 49°F 4.70 in. -
December 63°F 43°F 4.99 in. -

Lake Charles Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Chennault International airport (CWF) located about 3 miles east of Lake Charles, the Lake Charles Regional airport (LCH) located approximately 5 miles south of Lake Charles, the Southeast Texas Regional airport (BPT) located roughly 52 miles west of Lake Charles in Beaumont, Texas, and finally the Lafayette Regional airport (LFT) located around 72 miles east of Lake Charles in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Lake Charles Attractions

 
Golf Courses
Eagles & Birdies Family Golf ComplexLake CharlesLA 
Gray PlantationLake CharlesLA 
Mallard Cove Golf CourseLake CharlesLA 
Pine Shadows Golf CenterLake CharlesLA 
Frasch Park Golf ClubSulphurLA10.1 mi.
 
State Parks
Sam Houston State ParkLA7.1 mi. 
 
Museums
Museum of the Gulf CoastPort ArthurTX48.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
McFaddin-Ward HouseBeaumontTX54.4 mi.(History)
Art Museum of Southeast TexasBeaumontTX54.4 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Alexandria Zoological ParkAlexandriaLA88.4 mi.
Rainforest at Moody GardensGalvestonTX114.4 mi.
Ellen Trout ZooLufkinTX119.5 mi.


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