Ryan's Guidebook to SWLA
Food scene
Spinach and artichoke dip, Luna Tuna, and sweet potato fries!🙌🏼
Can’t go wrong with any redfish dish.
Sunday jazz brunch is so nice! Great date spot.
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Luna Bar & Grill
719 Ryan StSpinach and artichoke dip, Luna Tuna, and sweet potato fries!🙌🏼
Can’t go wrong with any redfish dish.
Sunday jazz brunch is so nice! Great date spot.
The Bekery
2040 W 11th StGreat coffee and brunch. Great for dates!
Artsy. Great coffee and tea. Good bakery and breakfast.
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Stellar Beans Coffee House Cafe
319 Broad StArtsy. Great coffee and tea. Good bakery and breakfast.
Great Harvest Bread Co. Lake Charles
4112 Lake StFor a taste of Louisiana there is no better place. Everything is good! Crabs, crawfish, fried fish, gumbo, and shrimp. Crawfish stuffed Louisiana rolls!
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Steamboat Bill's on the Lake
1004 N Lakeshore DrFor a taste of Louisiana there is no better place. Everything is good! Crabs, crawfish, fried fish, gumbo, and shrimp. Crawfish stuffed Louisiana rolls!
Shepard pie and Nasty Irishman are my favorites. Biggest beer selection in town.
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MacFarlane's Celtic Pub
417 Ann StShepard pie and Nasty Irishman are my favorites. Biggest beer selection in town.
Tony's Pizza
335 E Prien Lake RdBest pizza in town!
I love their Brewpub burger. Good beer and live music!
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Rikenjaks Brewing Company
3716 Ryan StI love their Brewpub burger. Good beer and live music!
The best chips and salsa in the history of chips and salsa! Quesadillas, enchiladas, and the best margaritas!
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Casa Mañana
2510 Ryan StThe best chips and salsa in the history of chips and salsa! Quesadillas, enchiladas, and the best margaritas!
Crying Eagle Brewing Company
1165 E McNeese StKD's Diner
240 W Prien Lake RdGreat anytime. Open 24/7
Botsky's
104 W Pujo StGreat gourmet hotdogs!
Nice beachfront outdoor dining. Great for good weather walks on the boardwalk between the Golden Nugget and L’auberge casinos.
Bill's Bar & Burger
2550 Golden Nugget BlvdNice beachfront outdoor dining. Great for good weather walks on the boardwalk between the Golden Nugget and L’auberge casinos.
Darrell's
119 W College StLocal favorite for sandwiches.
Pops and Rockets
2825 Country Club Road“Boom Box Pops now I believe.”
Lillie’s Asian Cuisine, Landry’s Seafood, Saltgrass Steak House, Cadillac Mexican and tequila bar, Chart House, and the Grotto.
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Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
2550 Golden Nugget BlvdLillie’s Asian Cuisine, Landry’s Seafood, Saltgrass Steak House, Cadillac Mexican and tequila bar, Chart House, and the Grotto.
Ember Grille and wine bar, Jack Daniel’s Bar and grill, Asia, and Le Beaucoup buffet.
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L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
777 Ave L'AubergeEmber Grille and wine bar, Jack Daniel’s Bar and grill, Asia, and Le Beaucoup buffet.
Entertainment
Rise Up Adventure Guide
628 Division StreetCustom hiking and kayaking guide.
Game2Life
3311 Broad StLaser tag and axe throwing for all ages.
Good for when passing through Orange, TX on your way in or out.
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Free State Cellars
4702 Tejas PkwyGood for when passing through Orange, TX on your way in or out.
Comfy recliners! Good for dates.
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Cinemark Movie Bistro Lake Charles
3416 Derek DrComfy recliners! Good for dates.
Pool. Concerts. Blue martini.
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Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
2550 Golden Nugget BlvdPool. Concerts. Blue martini.
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
777 Ave L'AubergePool. Concerts.
Louisiana Spirits Distillery
20909 Frontage RdSightseeing
Free entry to a very beautiful and elegant garden and nature center. Located in Orange, Texas.
35 minute drive from my house, but well worth it.
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
2111 W Park AveFree entry to a very beautiful and elegant garden and nature center. Located in Orange, Texas.
35 minute drive from my house, but well worth it.
Sure to see some alligators and other cool wildlife from the safety of your car. Pintail drive and boardwalk.
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Louisiana 27Sure to see some alligators and other cool wildlife from the safety of your car. Pintail drive and boardwalk.
Prien Lake Park
3700 W Prien Lake RdGreat place for a run or a peaceful walk. Safe.
Nice picnic area with some short hiking/mountain biking trails. Good running spot.
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Sam Houston Jones State Park
107 Sutherland RdNice picnic area with some short hiking/mountain biking trails. Good running spot.
Historic Tabasco factory and gardens. Closer to Lafayette, but if you want to experience Louisiana, Avery Island is a good place to visit.
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Avery Island
Historic Tabasco factory and gardens. Closer to Lafayette, but if you want to experience Louisiana, Avery Island is a good place to visit.
Millennium Park
900 Lakeshore DrGreat park if you have little ones.
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau
1205 N Lakeshore DrGothic Revival architecture style hanging jail built in 1914. At least two men were put to death by hanging inside the jail. Tours are available. Haunted tours during Halloween. It has been featured on PBS, the Travel Channel, and on the Netflix movie Eli.
Gothic Jail
205 W 1st StGothic Revival architecture style hanging jail built in 1914. At least two men were put to death by hanging inside the jail. Tours are available. Haunted tours during Halloween. It has been featured on PBS, the Travel Channel, and on the Netflix movie Eli.
Fitness
When you need your fitness fix drop in for a workout. Free 9am workouts on Saturday mornings.
Crossfit 171
469 US-171When you need your fitness fix drop in for a workout. Free 9am workouts on Saturday mornings.
Yoga Center of Lake Charles
321 Broad St
GiGi's Downtown
709 Ryan StGym within walking distance.