Lake Charles Area

Welcome to the Lake Charles area, where a diverse Cajun culture offers everything from authentic culinary creations to glitzy casinos to abundant fishing waters.

Folks in Cajun Country are known for throwing the best parties; that's just a fact. See for yourself at any of the region’s famous festivals. Stop by a local dance hall for authentic Cajun two-stepping, or sign up for a swamp tour to enjoy the area’s natural beauty.

Enjoy some seriously delicious culinary delights — Lake Charles and the surrounding Cajun Country menus are highlighted with locally caught seafood: oysters, shrimp, crawfish, redfish and more.

The towns of Sulphur, Westlake, Cameron, Lake Arthur, Iowa and others make up this region.

Lake Charles Area Tourism Resources

Visit Lake Charles

Jeff Davis Parish Tourism

Allen Parish Tourist Commission