Some of the more interesting parts I learned were about a jailhouse that was in fact a home.

We were able to tour the Charpentier District with Adley, and learn all about the late 1800 Victorian architecture of the lumber mill men who once worked in this area. While the 'gossip' would have been facts, was enthralled by every single delicious detail he regaled us with about the history of this town. This man is a walking encyclopedia about Lake Charles and would have been very well known for being the 'town gossip' back in the day. Historian Adley Cormier has a presence about him when you first meet him, gracefully walking into a room with his cane and spectacles with a wide grin on his face. It was more than just that though, it was a whole group of new hires for the tourism board who were just as awed and enthralled by all the delicious tidbits we were able to pick up that I can't wait to share with you.īe sure to check out my other articles on Lake Charles on the family friendly Mardi Gras celebrations here, and the IOWA Chicken Run near Lake Charles.

I visited Lake Charles in 2022 with several other travel writers, the tourism board helped us gain all the knowledge and tidbits to help make our stories and videos really shine. If you want to read more about all the adventure Lake Charles has in store for you, keep on reading! You have marshes that meet lakes and ocean with the Creole Nature Trail, you have Houstonians that come to Lake Charles for the Zydeco Music and dancing and drinks on weekends (like they have for hundreds of years), and the Casinos with lazy rivers poolside concerts and a brand new poolside sports deck that unlike anything I have ever seen. If you like to be outdoors, the big city entertainment, and peace and quiet on soft sandy beaches - well Lake Charles is for YOU! There are several reasons Lake Charles is known as Louisiana's playground. 18 Fun Things To Do In Lake Charles Louisiana

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