66 South Louisiana Grosse Savanne Lodge Explore 50,000-plus acres of marshes and prairies with one of south Louisiana’s premier outfitters. ©Visit Lake Charles Lake Charles Area Lake Charles is a mix of cosmopolitan comforts and backcountry adventure. It’s also southwest Louisiana’s largest city. Check out Lake Charles’ beautiful downtown, Bill’s Bar & Burger on the beach at Golden Nugget Lake Charles and L’Auberge Casino Resort. Take time to walk around the city itself. The Imperial Calcasieu Museum celebrates local arts — note the 375-year-old Sallier Oak on the museum’s grounds, too — and the nearby Charpentier Historic District is a collection of some spectacular Victorian homes. Attractions beyond the city limits include the W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum and Zigler Art Museum in Jennings, and outdoor outfitters such as Grosse Savanne Lodge. Zigler Art Museum @jeffdavisparish LouisianaTravel.com