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The Heart of Lake Charles
The Heart of Lake CharlesDowntown Lake Charles, a micro-destination unto itself, offersa culturally rich, activity-filled, historic area of Lake Charles that boasts great restaurants,stunning sunset lake views, parks and playgroundsand locally-owned boutique shopping in awalkable district.
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Sep 10
OHSO Art
- Black Heritage Gallery
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
My name is Ohso. I'm a self-taught, mixed media artist, born & raised in New Orleans, LA! I paint imaginative, 3-D composition…
Sep 11
OHSO Art
- Black Heritage Gallery
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
My name is Ohso. I'm a self-taught, mixed media artist, born & raised in New Orleans, LA! I paint imaginative, 3-D composition…
Sep 12
Author Talk with Ronnie Harvey
- City of Lake Charles
Join Lake Charles City Councilman and author Ronnie Harvey, Jr. for an in depth talk about his uplifting book The Playbook of…
Sep 12
Chicago The Musical
- ACTS Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the…
Sep 12
Classics in Candles
Join us Thursday, September 12th for an unforgettable evening as the Lake Charles Symphony Quartet blends classic and modern hits…
Sep 12
Jukebox Olympics at Library Riot
- Library Riot
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
If you're in Lake Charles, Louisiana, swing by Library Riot this Thursday for some great music trivia and games, all for free!…
Sep 12
OHSO Art
- Black Heritage Gallery
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
My name is Ohso. I'm a self-taught, mixed media artist, born & raised in New Orleans, LA! I paint imaginative, 3-D composition…
Sep 13
- Panorama Music House
Come see some Louisiana bands featuring: Cheater Pipe, Grey Areas, & THE LA PHANTOMS
Sep 13
Chicago The Musical
- ACTS Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the…
Sep 13
OHSO Art
- Black Heritage Gallery
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
My name is Ohso. I'm a self-taught, mixed media artist, born & raised in New Orleans, LA! I paint imaginative, 3-D composition…
Sep 13
Paul Piazza @ Tia Juanita's
- Tia Juanita's Fish Camp
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Join us every Friday from 6p-9p for food and free LIVE MUSIC by Paul Piazza!
Sep 13
- Lake Charles Event Center
Dust off your skates and roll over to the Lake Charles Event Center for a frightfully fun Friday night! Whether you're a seasoned…
Sep 14
Chicago The Musical
- ACTS Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the…
Sep 14
OHSO Art
- Black Heritage Gallery
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
My name is Ohso. I'm a self-taught, mixed media artist, born & raised in New Orleans, LA! I paint imaginative, 3-D composition…
Sep 14
South Coast Book Festival
- Lake Charles Event Center
The South Coast Book Festival is the BIGGEST book event of SWLA! This day of literary fun for all ages is coming to Lake Charles…
Sep 15
Chicago The Musical
- ACTS Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the…
Sep 15
- Panorama Music House
Gather at Pano for a downtown bike ride and brunch! With or without a bike, it's a great time! Brunch buffet $30 * $2 mimosas…
Eat Downtown
Downtown Lake Charles is bustling with exciting restaurants of many varieties from long-time favorites to trendy new hot spots! Check out our list of downtown dining options.
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Must-See Murals and Street Art in Lake Charles
Southwest Louisiana Wall Crawl Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana have a growing art scene, notably our murals and street art! One of the best ways to get to…
3 min read
Shopping in Downtown Lake Charles
Tucked away in colorful boutique shops throughout downtown Lake Charles, there is a variety of fashion, custom made art, and interesting finds that are perfect…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What exit is Downtown Lake Charles?
Easily access Downtown Lake Charles from Interstate 10 by taking exit 29Downtown Area/LA-385 when heading eastbound and 30B Ryan Street heading westbound.
How much does it cost to park in Downtown Lake Charles?
Parking in Downtown Lake Charles is always free!
Where Can I Park in Downtown Lake Charles?
Downtown Lake Charles has street parking around the city.In addition, there are a number of parking lots,each makingenjoying localrestaurants and shopping easily accessible.
- Corner of Broad & Ryan Street (30.229268, -93.216940)
- Off Bilbo Street (30.229643, -93.215717)
- On the corner of Ryan andDivision Street (30.230266, -93.216660)
- OffBroad Steet, Near Lakeshore Dr. (30.230031, -93.218125)
- Off Ryan Street (30.227440, -93.217661)
