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Lake Charles Travel Articles
- Destination Discovery
April, 2008
By Samantha Brody, Scholastic Parent & Child
If you're ready to shake off the dust from the same old summer plans and try something fresh, check out these vacation ideas. The five places are perfect for families and offer meaningful, hands-on experiences your kids will remember forever. Plus, we found local accommodations (and great eats) that will help you get what you need: some R&R. So pack your bags and head out for some fun!
Farmyard Fun
Deep-sea Dr. Doolittle
Gators Galore
Down by the Bay
Making a Splash
Gators Galore in Lake Charles, LA
The adventure: Great snapping jaws! What's the coolest way to get nose to snout with an alligator? By taking a leisurely drive down the Creole Nature Trail and venturing into the wildlife refuges along the way. Though it's a national scenic byway, this trail is traffic-free. As it takes you from Lake Charles through the towns, bayous, and beaches of southwest Louisiana, you'll see other birds and beasts, too, like turtles, crabs, and herons.
The accommodations: We suggest camping or RVing. Pick a home base (like Sam Houston State Park) and go exploring from there. In some shore areas (like Holly Beach), you can even settle your RV or tent right up on the sand. (For those who prefer a motel/hotel, we recommend the Microtel Inn and Suites, 337-477-4230.)
Local flavor: Voodoo-cue (shredded brisket) sandwich at Blue Duck Café
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