Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana CVB
Why Choose Our Destination?
Whether your meeting is big, small, or somewhere in between, Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana welcomes the opportunity to host your upcoming event in Louisiana's Playground. We are dedicated to ensuring that your meeting in our community is a remarkable experience from beginning to end. Our various meeting spaces and off-site venues provide ample options to suit your needs, guaranteeing that your attendees not only have an unforgettable event but also immerse themselves in the vibrant culture that defines our destination. At the core of any successful gathering is the ability to foster connections and exchange ideas. We offer numerous avenues for networking and engagement. Partake in culinary delights alongside colleagues at our renowned Cajun/Creole restaurants, indulge in a round of golf on some of Louisiana's premier courses, or arrange a captivating charter fishing trip. These exceptional opportunities highlight the abundance of activities that Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana has to offer, allowing for an enriching and well-rounded experience for your attendees. We invite you to seize the chance to explore the breathtaking culture, engaging activities, and experience Louisiana's most magnificent sunsets, all of which can be uniquely enjoyed in the charming locale of Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana.
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Getting Here
Located right on Interstate 10 near the Texas state line, Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana is easily accessible by land, air or even boat!
Distance from airport
- Lake Charles Regional Airport
10 mi. from city center
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
122 mi. from city center
- George Bush Intercontinental (Houston)
140 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Tin Lizard Bar & Grill
L'Auberge Casino Resort
Crying Eagle Brewery
Shell Beach Drive
Blue Martini - Golden Nugget
Convention Centers
Lake Charles Civic Center
Lake Charles Event Center is located at 900 Lakeshore Drive in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Our complex can support 8 functions at one time; accommodate 7,500 in the main coliseum and over 2,000 in our beautiful Rosa Hart Theater.
- Exhibit Space17,981 sq. ft.Total meeting space94,460 sq. ft.
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4 casino properties with beautiful, state of the art meeting space and 5 star rated guest rooms Vegas style, Golden Nugget Casino Resort with over 1,000 rooms features a variety of the Houston based, Landry’s brand restaurants and big name entertainment every weekend. Golden Nugget can also accommodate meetings of many sizes with its versatile layout and numerous options. L’Auberge Casino Resort with 1,000 rooms, was recently named the number 4 casino resort in the US, by USA Today for the 2nd year in a row. If you haven’t been, you need to come check it out! L’Auberge features unique dining experiences with food from some of the best chefs around and meeting space to accommodate most every need. In addition, Horseshoe Casino Resort in Westlake offers a lakefront casino experience with 273 sleeping rooms and spacious meeting areas as well as some excellent on-site restaurants, such as Gordon Ramsey Steakhouse. Perhaps, Horse Racing is your thing, just down the road in Vinton, Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino offers horse racing as well as a slot machine casino. The property has 370 sleeping rooms and the restaurants offer a delicious cuisine. For more information on Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, please reach out to sales@visitlakecharles.org or visit our website at www.visitlakecharles.org