The 8 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Lake Charles, Louisiana (LA)

September 3, 2021 Venice Greaves

"The Festival Capital of Louisiana," Lake Charles hosts over 75 festivals each year, the most famous being Mardi Gras, the second largest in the state. The annual celebration attracts revelers with Cajun cook-offs, a children's carnival and a lighted boat parade. The city celebrates its local heritage with "Louisiana Pirate Festival," a two week long party in honor of the pirates that once sailed the local lake. The Central School Arts & Humanities Center is a stop on the African American Heritage Trail.
Restaurants in Lake Charles

1. Millennium Park

1100 Bord Du Lac Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601 http://www.cityoflakecharles.com/egov/documents/1364330718_126068.pdf
Excellent
83%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 120 reviews

Millennium Park

Reviewed By mvanden - Humble, United States

The kids loved the play structure and I loved the safety features. Our toddler is a bit more adventurous so preferred the big kid area over the toddler corner, but that looked nice for the little ones.

2. Bord Du Lac Park

900 N Lake Shore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601-2120 +1 337-491-1256
Excellent
66%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Bord Du Lac Park

Reviewed By travelmom252017 - Houston, United States

Has a nice board walk area along the lake, lots of ducks, piers to fish from, picnic tables and lots of trees.

3. Lake Charles Visitor Center

1205 N Lake Shore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601-2125 +1 337-436-9588 https://www.visitlakecharles.org/articles/post/lake-charlessouthwest-louisiana-convention-visitors-bureau-celebrates-national-tourism-week/
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 112 reviews

Lake Charles Visitor Center

Located off of I-10 towards downtown on beautiful Lake Charles, the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau is here to serve visitors as a resource center for the region. Among the opportunities that you can learn about here are the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road and the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail. In addition, we have local dining, casino, festival, and outdoor activity guides.

Reviewed By Hatwoman - Pomfret, United States

Looking around for some things to do in Lake Charles area; stroll around, use the restrooms; pick up brochures; purchase post cards; take photos of some of the alligators and outside topiary figures. Spent almost 2 hrs. Highly recommend.

4. Prien Lake Park

3700 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605-1030 +1 337-491-1280 http://www.visitlakecharles.org/listings/Prien-Lake-Park/148382/?
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 147 reviews

Prien Lake Park

5. Cinemark Movie Bistro

Lake Charles, LA 70607 +1 844-462-7342 http://www.cinemark.com/louisiana/cinemark-movie-bistro-lake-charles
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Cinemark Movie Bistro

6. Imperial Calcasieu Museum

204 W Sallier St, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5844 +1 337-439-3797 http://www.imperialcalcasieumuseum.org/
Excellent
37%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 19 reviews

Imperial Calcasieu Museum

History museum, depicting history of Lake Charles and area

7. Children's Museum

327 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70601-4223 +1 337-433-9420 http://www.visitlakecharles.org/visitors/attractions/museums/
Excellent
48%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 62 reviews

Children's Museum

8. Sam Houston Jones State Park

107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611-3900 +1 337-855-2665 http://www.crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-parks/parks/sam-houston-jones-state-park/
Excellent
42%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 206 reviews

Sam Houston Jones State Park

Reviewed By williamdF7267MO - Palm Beach, United States

Grew up at Sam Houston park. It's been years since I returned. The park has been updated. The grounds are clean and kept up. Love the smell of pine trees.

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