Trail Blog
July 12, 2011
Saturday: Jefferson Davis Parish and Lake Charles
Three-day weekend along our Seafood Sensation Trail
Breakfast: Boudin—the Cajun sausage stuffed with pork and rice—is one of those all-occasion foods, as in it’s equally as tasty for breakfast as it is for lunch, dinner or an on-the-go snack. Why not start off the day with a link or two from the Boudin King (337.824.6593) in Jennings.
Work up an appetite: Up your art smarts with a morning at the Zigler Museum in Jennings (337.824.0114). The museum features a works by European and American artists, and it displays rotating exhibits in addition to its permanent collection.
Lunch: This is the Seafood Sensation Trail, and it’s time for your daily dose. We suggest Frey’s Crawfish House, where everything is made from scratch (http://freyscrawfish.com). If it’s available, be sure to start with a cup of the crawfish bisque.
Work up an appetite: Drive west to Lake Charles to spend the afternoon. Consider playing a round at one of the area golf courses (www.visitlakecharles.org/visitors/itinerary-ideas/golf/). Traveling with kids? Check out The Children’s Museum, full of hands-on exhibits so fun they won’t realize they are actually learning something (www.swlakids.org). If your boudin breakfast only whetted your appetite for the Cajun specialty, spend the afternoon exploring the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail. You’ll find guides at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (http://www.visitlakecharles.org).
Dinner: Deciding on a dinner destination can be a bit tough, but only because there are so many good options. Hungry for a steak? Try The Harlequin (www.harlequinsteaks.com). Craving another helping of Louisiana seafood? Grab a table at Seafood Palace (337.433.9293). Got a sweet tooth? Try Pujo St. Café and their delicious bread pudding (www.pujostreet.com).
Nighttime fun: The place to be is L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort. Enjoy the action of their 30,000 square feet of gaming, check out the weekend’s live entertainment, or have a drink in the Globar (www.ldlcasino.com). The resort is also a great home base for your trip.
