Lake Charles, LA is known for its lively and vibrant culture and entertainment. The city has a vibrant nightlife with an array of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and live music venues to satisfy all tastes. With its stunning waterfront views, Lake Charles is also the perfect spot for outdoor activities or just a quiet stroll along the lakefront. The city also boasts a plethora of museums and cultural attractions that offer visitors plenty of interesting things to see and do. Visitors who have visited Lake Charles are often left with lasting positive memories due to the hospitality they received by locals in town. People have praised the food scene in Lake Charles, as well as the friendly atmosphere found in many establishments. In addition to these positive experiences, most people who have visited Lake Charles are pleasantly surprised by how affordable it can be despite all it has to offer. All in all, reviews of Lake Charles tend to be overwhelmingly positive, making it an ideal destination for anyone looking for a fun-filled getaway.
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Hot & Humid - 7/30/2010
I grew up in L.C., moved away due to work. Now I only go back to visit family once or twice a year. As much as I miss being near them there is no way I could move back there. I despise the weather! Feeling damp just because you went to the grocery store and were outside for a minute is ridiculous. On the upside, the fishing was very good in and around Big Lake. I never found the people overly friendly....but I generally never cared either. So maybe it is just me.
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Lake Charles, well the cost of living is good - 3/31/2010
You can get alot of square feet for your dollar but other than that, that's about it. I live in Lake Charles, and while the city has alot of potential, and has more character than probably any other city its size, there is little development at the
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could someone help us from Lake Charles - 1/30/2009
We are currently living in Lake Charles ourselves and have been life long residents here. First of all, let me begin by saying that our city that once was a nice place in our opinion has changed so much to it being once courteous to non courteous and would give anything to see it the way it was before, just our opinion. We have lived here most our lives and in our opinion, it has not been the same.
We lossed; our husband and father a few years ago and ever since we have been trying to find employment with our degrees which has not been easy in finding work here and hard earned money spent on our education to no help at all in where we received our education but then again, we are good, hard working people who have made this our problem and will take care of it ourselves. We have not relied on anyone for anything the past few years. What we would like and of course would appreciate any help from someone out-of state, if you wouldn't mind a little advice in where we
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I don't see the appeal - 12/14/2008
I moved here from Birmingham, Al a while back, and it has been a pretty big change. Coming from a metropolitan city with a booming economy, high paying jobs, cheap housing in good areas, amazing cuisine, entertainment and shopping galore, friendly people and a clean environment, I guess it might be hard to please me. But Lake Charles has not pleased me in any way. Since I've been here, I am negatively astounded nearly everyday. From the RUDE RUDE people, the roads that would be smoother if they were gravel, the backwards way they run the court systems ( I got into a car accident and they put me on 6 months probation!!! That is not a lie. If you get into an accident here, no alcohol or drugs involved, if it is your fault, they make you go to court!!), the high rent and low paying jobs to the fact that there is NOTHING to do here! Sure, if you like to gamble, hunt or fish, this is probably the place for you. But if you don't, I wouldn't suggest moving here, because there is nothing here
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To much industry--ruins view of what could have be - 6/24/2008
Lived here for 37 years --moved out of the city because of industry(chemical plants)pollution,oil spills,rude Texas drivers coming to casinos,excessive insurance cost(housing/auto) and horrible traffic. However; the food is excellent(one thing we miss --but we can cook it). Other postitive thing is growth and accessibilty of restaurants and stores. One other thing--South Lake Charles people are to worried about keeping up with the each other (the housing is riduculous) and other areas such as Westlake, Sulphur are discouraged against moving to by the keepers of the flame. Lake Charles residents think chemical pollution from the plants across the lake does not blow across in their direction--it does--wind blows in all directions-get a clue. Check out the enviromental ratings for Lake Charles here better yet watch the documentary "Blue
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Living & growing with Lake Charles is great. - 8/7/2007
I look at living in Lake Charles differently than some of the other reviews that I read. Actually, some of the things I read made me think of the old saying, "Is your glass half full or half empty?" Obviously, some of these people live with the half empty glass. My husband & I moved here from Houston in 2001, because a business opportunity came along. The statements about humidity are true, there is no denying that the humidity can be tough, as it is in most coastal southern cities. Yes, there are refineries here, that provide jobs for alot of people, they also provide products that we ALL use, such as fuel, plastics, chemicals, etc. Yes, our waterways are not crystal clear, however that is more because we are part of the Mississippi delta region than anything else. There are truly some of the most beautiful natural waterways anywhere here. The picturesque postcards of South with the 100 year old cypress trees along river, could have been taken right here on our Calcasieu River.
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The worst place EVER!!! (for me) - 7/24/2007
I moved here about a year ago from beautiful Portland, Oregon (to join my fiancee, who moved here for career-related reasons, and we are planning to leave very soon) and I have never been more miserable in my life! I understand that for some people, this is home and this is the right place for them, but it is definitely not for me and I would NOT encourage anyone who is used to beautiful scenery, big city life or a progressive community to move here.
From the stifling heat and humidity, to the pouring rain and nonstop thunderstorms, to the unattractiveness of the downtown, to the flat, drab land, to the fact that there is NO shopping, NO exciting places to go out to and NO class whatsoever. I'm sick of the potholes in the road that never get fixed, the driveways that are the same height as curbs, the lack of nightlife and restaurants, the dirty brown water in the lakes and bayous, the smelly air, the mosquitoes, the extremely small town mentality, etc., etc. And there are so
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in reference to the "new resident" of Lake Charles - 6/30/2007
Sound like you hate it in Lake Charles --yes they have problems but every city in the US has a problem--no city/town is perfect. Please if you hate it so much leave. Listen to the life long residents or someone who grew up here not a person who has lived there only 2 years or so.
Other than the above comment Lake Charles is experiencing alot of growth right now. People from the Lake Charles are proud of their town and they have such beautiful housing here. I am very proud of Lake Charles-- they have big community spirit.
Way to go Lake Charles! Thanks for trying to improve the city with strong religious values, community and
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Have you people lost your mind!!! - 6/12/2007
This place is a cesspool, thanks to the people! I have never seen so many smokers in my life. And what do you do with the old cigarette butts and ashes in your car, why you dump them at the next red light, of course. I have lived here for almost 2 years and cannot believe the way locals treat there own city. I saw a post that talked about the "Proud" people of this area. Here's how proud they are of the land. Don't take your used motor oil to the auto store to be disposed of properly, do like my neighbor suggested and pour it along your fence line to kill the weeds.....Nice, very nice. This guy has lived here all his life. Maybe that’s why I won't drink the tap water. Ohh, the tap water, every 5 months there is a build up of a black goo around my toilet water and the faucet head. Looks great when you’re washing your hands and this goo comes off into your hands. I asked my neighbor about it and he said it was normal. One of my favorite things is the drive into work every morning over
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After hurricane Rita (the forgotten storm)we have - 4/2/2007
After hurricane Rita--this city got it together. I have never seen a city put forth such an effort of getting stuff back in order. Driving around you now see new business and alot of new housing being built all over the Calcasieu parish area and Lake Charles area. Lake Charles sets an example.
On Contraband days--this is a big yearly festival which all different kind of folks attend. This town is very
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