Lake Charles
About 85,000 people.
Lake Charles is a friendly city in southwest Louisiana built around a pretty lake. It is known for its beaches, festivals, and warm welcome to visitors.
You can play on the sandy shores of the lake, watch colorful boats, and enjoy the big Contraband Days pirate festival. The area also has nature trails full of birds and butterflies.
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The Lakefront
The city is named for its lake, and the shore has a sandy beach and a boardwalk. It is a fun spot to splash, fly a kite, or watch the boats go by.
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Festivals
Lake Charles loves a good party, and its pirate festival brings costumes, music, and games. Legend says a pirate hid treasure nearby long ago.