Party Bus Baton Rouge makes group transportation in Lake Charles simple — whether your crew is heading to a Mardi Gras krewe parade on Ryan Street, a night at L'Auberge Casino Resort, or a graduation celebration at McNeese State University. Book 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses with an all-inclusive quote in minutes. Call 504-264-9422 today!
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Party Bus Baton Rouge has been handling group transportation across Louisiana since 2011 — connecting groups across Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, and southwest Louisiana, including Lake Charles. We give your group access to a wide-ranging fleet of Sprinter vans, party buses, minibuses, and full-size charter buses, all bookable through one call or our 30-second online quote tool with all-inclusive, no-surprise pricing.
Lake Charles sits at the intersection of I-10 and LA-14, roughly 75 miles west of Lafayette, and the southwest Louisiana casino corridor draws visitors from across the Gulf Coast. That traffic — combined with limited parking near the Golden Nugget, the Civic Center, and McNeese's Rec Complex — means getting your group there in a single vehicle is almost always the smarter move. Whether you need one minibus for a bachelorette crawl through downtown or a full charter bus to move a corporate delegation between Chennault International Airport and an L'Auberge conference suite, Party Bus Baton Rouge finds the right vehicle, the right route, and the right pickup time.
Our 24/7 reservation team is one quick call away. Call 504-264-9422 any time for a free, all-inclusive quote — or use our online tool for instant availability.
From compact 15-passenger party buses for a birthday crawl along Prien Lake Road to full 56-passenger charter buses for McNeese athletic travel or corporate conventions at the Lake Charles Civic Center, our fleet covers every group size. We offer a massive variety of vehicles — you never pay for seats you do not actually need.
Party buses in the 15- to 50-passenger range include a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating — the right pick when the ride itself is part of the event. Minibuses deliver powerful A/C and plush reclining seats for comfortable hops between casino resorts or wedding venue shuttles across Calcasieu Parish. Full-size charter buses add undercarriage luggage bays, overhead storage, onboard restrooms, WiFi, and power outlets at every row — built for longer runs up I-10 to Baton Rouge or Houston, or multi-day corporate itineraries where the group needs to work en route.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available; just mention it when you book.
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Party Bus Baton Rouge offers all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact number before you commit. Lake Charles party bus and charter bus rental prices run as follows: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Pricing reflects mileage, date, and vehicle type — Mardi Gras weekends and McNeese graduation in May push demand sharply, so rates on peak dates trend toward the upper end of those ranges. Weekend rates consistently run 20–30% higher than weekday equivalents. Call 504-264-9422 for a personalized quote, or check our party bus prices page to learn more.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 504-264-9422 for exact pricing. | |||
Booking a Lake Charles party bus rental is easy with Party Bus Baton Rouge. Since 2011, we have handled thousands of group trips across Louisiana — from LSU game-day travel in Baton Rouge to casino shuttle circuits in southwest Louisiana. Our 24/7/365 reservation team is always one call away, and our all-inclusive quote tool puts an exact price in your hands in under 30 seconds, with no hidden add-ons.
Lake Charles has its own transportation friction that rewards planning. I-10 through downtown constricts during Mardi Gras krewe parades in February and the Contraband Days Pirate Festival in late April, when Ryan Street closures and lakefront congestion make multi-car coordination genuinely painful. The casino resort corridor along the lake — L'Auberge and Golden Nugget sit less than a mile apart on US-90 — empties thousands of guests simultaneously on weekend nights, and rideshare supply struggles to keep pace.
One party bus rental in Lake Charles replaces a five-car caravan and cuts out the designated-driver math entirely.
We offer a massive variety of vehicles — so you match the bus to the group, not the other way around. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available. Call 504-264-9422 to lock in your date!
Party Bus Baton Rouge handles group transportation for every occasion in southwest Louisiana — airport transfers, casino nights, weddings, proms, school field trips, sporting events, corporate shuttles, and more. Whatever brings your group to Lake Charles, we have a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 504-264-9422 to get started today!
Chennault International Airport (CWF) (2000 Chennault Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615) handles regional and charter traffic south of downtown, while most commercial connections run through Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) (500 Airport Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70607) on the city's west side. Groups flying in for casino corporate events or McNeese athletics frequently land at LCH and face a 15-minute surface-road run to the resort corridor — manageable for two people, a genuine headache for 20 with luggage.
A Lake Charles airport shuttle bus cuts out that scramble entirely. Your group assembles at baggage claim, your coordinator contacts our team, and the bus pulls curbside at the arrivals lane. No splitting the group across three rideshare orders, no hunting for the right lot.
We also handle long-distance airport connections — runs down I-10 to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) about two hours east, or west to Houston's Bush Intercontinental (IAH) roughly two hours away. Call 504-264-9422 to book your Lake Charles airport transfer today.
Lake Charles punches above its size for a bachelor or bachelorette weekend. The casino resort corridor gives you two full resort properties with clubs, bars, and late-night dining within walking distance of each other; downtown Ryan Street adds local bars, breweries, and live music venues; and the lakefront area offers outdoor spots that stay lively well past midnight on weekends.
A Lake Charles bachelorette party bus means the group stays together for all of it — drinks flow from the first pickup, no one draws the short straw for designated driver, and the itinerary bends to what the group wants, not to whatever rideshares happen to be available at 1 a.m. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come loaded with a built-in bar, color-changing LEDs, and Bluetooth sound so the energy runs from Ryan Street to the casino floor and back. No drawing straws for who drives home.
Call 504-264-9422 now to plan your Lake Charles weekend.
Southwest Louisiana takes milestone celebrations seriously, and a party bus arrival is one of the most memorable entrances your guest of honor can make. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses are fully customizable — pre-load a playlist, coordinate a color scheme, and we can match vehicle colors to your event theme for quinceañeras and Sweet 16s headed to Golden Nugget Lake Charles or local banquet halls across Calcasieu Parish.
For adult milestone birthdays headed to a casino dinner and a late-night club, a Lake Charles birthday party bus keeps your whole guest list together from the first pickup through the last drop-off — no splitting into five separate Ubers and no waiting 20 minutes for surge-priced rides after midnight. Tell us the stops and the headcount, and we will match you with the right vehicle. Call 504-264-9422 any time to plan your celebration!
L'Auberge Casino Resort hosts a steady run of national touring acts at its 2,400-seat Event Center (777 Avenue L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601), and the Golden Nugget Lake Charles brings in headline performers at its event space on US-90. On concert nights, the casino resort corridor backs up hard — valet lanes fill, the US-90 frontage road clogs, and rideshare pickup queues stretch well past midnight when two properties let out near the same time.
A Lake Charles concert bus rental drops your group at the resort entrance and waits. Everyone rides together from the pregame dinner, no one circles the parking garage for 40 minutes, and the post-show pickup is already arranged. For outdoor shows and festivals at Rosa Hart Theatre (801 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601) or the lakefront amphitheater during Contraband Days, a party bus keeps the group moving between venues without the parking scramble on Lakeshore Drive.
Call 504-264-9422 to lock in your concert night.
Lake Charles draws significant convention and conference traffic to the Lake Charles Civic Center (900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601), which sits on the lakefront and hosts trade shows, industry conferences, and government meetings year-round. Lakeshore Drive has limited on-site overflow parking for oversized groups, and the casino resorts that host many corporate delegations sit roughly two miles from the Civic Center — a distance that turns into a real logistics problem when 80 attendees need to move between venues on a tight schedule.
A Lake Charles corporate bus rental handles that routing cleanly. Shuttle your team between the Civic Center, L'Auberge conference suites, and Chennault Airport without anyone waiting on a rideshare. For groups needing WiFi and power outlets en route — executives reviewing presentations or staff catching up on email during the I-10 run from Baton Rouge — a charter bus delivers both without the distraction of navigation.
Call 504-264-9422 to discuss corporate shuttle contracts and group rates.
The Contraband Days Pirate Festival — held each May along the Lake Charles lakefront — draws more than 200,000 visitors over ten days of concerts, carnival rides, and fireworks. Lakeshore Drive closes to through traffic during the festival's peak evenings, and parking on the surrounding surface lots fills well before showtime. A private charter bus drops your group at the festival gate and waits nearby, cutting out the 30-minute parking-lot hunt entirely.
February Mardi Gras in Lake Charles rivals any in the state — the Krewe of Krewes parade on Ryan Street and the family-friendly Krewe of Barkus draw thousands of spectators to downtown streets that close hours before bead-throwing begins. Instead of splitting a family reunion or friend group into a caravan and losing half of them to a wrong turn on Broad Street, one bus keeps everyone together for one flat, predictable rate. For Art Walk evenings downtown or private crawfish boil shuttles across the parish, the logic is the same.
Call 504-264-9422 and we will build a route around your itinerary.
Prom season — late April through mid-May — is one of the busiest booking windows in the Lake Charles area, as McNeese State, Sam Houston High School, LaGrange High School, and other Calcasieu Parish schools all schedule their events within a narrow six-week window. Demand for party buses and minibuses spikes hard during this stretch. For prom: book by January or expect limited availability and premium rates.
A typical 6-hour prom rental for 25–30 students — school pickup, pre-prom photo stop at the lakefront, venue drop-off, and after-party return — runs $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when booked four to six months ahead. Wait until three weeks before and you are looking at $2,800–$3,400 or no availability at all. Party Bus Baton Rouge coordinates with parent committees and student groups across southwest Louisiana to keep prom nights on schedule and on budget.
Call 504-264-9422 today to secure your date before the calendar fills.
Teachers and chaperones across Calcasieu Parish rely on Party Bus Baton Rouge for field trip transportation because coordination is simple and the vehicles are built for students. Plan a trip to the Children's Museum of Lake Charles (327 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70601) or the Imperial Calcasieu Museum (204 W Sallier St, Lake Charles, LA 70601) without the nightmare of juggling five parent-car carpools across downtown streets. Both museums sit within a few blocks of each other in the downtown core, where street parking is limited and school buses often struggle to find a legal unloading zone.
Private charter buses offer real comfort advantages over yellow school buses: cushioned reclining seats, climate control for Louisiana's heat and humidity, overhead storage for backpacks and supply bags, and TV monitors to keep students engaged on the way to and from Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point (1205 N Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601) or the Brimstone Museum in Sulphur. For longer drives, onboard restrooms on select vehicles mean fewer roadside stops. ADA-accessible buses are always available — just let us know ahead of time.
Call 504-264-9422 for school field trip bus rentals in Lake Charles!
McNeese State University Cowboys play football at Cowboy Stadium (4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605), which seats 17,410 and draws strong regional crowds for Southland Conference matchups and homecoming weekends in October. Ryan Street north of the stadium backs up 45 minutes before kickoff, and the surface parking lots around the Rec Complex charge $10–$20 per car with cash-only entrances that create their own bottleneck.
A Lake Charles charter bus rental drops your tailgate group at the stadium's north lot and covers the whole crew for one flat rate — no $20 per car across six vehicles, and no one sober because they are the designated driver. For Mardi Gras Bowl games and McNeese homecoming, book well in advance — the stadium area sees its worst parking crunch of the year during homecoming weekend in October. We also run fan groups to away games at Southeastern Louisiana in Hammond or Nicholls State in Thibodaux for groups that want the road trip without the driving.
Call 504-264-9422 for your game-day booking.
Say "I do" knowing your guests can get from the hotel block to the ceremony and back without a single parking headache. Calcasieu Parish offers a wide range of ceremony and reception venues — from lakefront properties like The Chateau to historic plantation-style estates along River Road west of the city — and most of them charge premium valet rates or have limited guest parking on weekend evenings.
A Lake Charles wedding shuttle from Party Bus Baton Rouge runs a smooth loop between your hotel block, the ceremony space, and the reception venue. Nobody in your wedding party navigates unfamiliar parish roads in formal wear at 10 p.m., and out-of-town guests are not stranded waiting for a rideshare that arrives 25 minutes late on a Saturday night. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles the bridal party pickup with premium leather seating and tinted privacy windows.
For larger guest lists, a 35-passenger minibus runs continuous hotel loops at clear pickup windows. One point of contact from your first quote to final drop-off. Call 504-264-9422 for a free wedding transportation quote!
Southwest Louisiana's craft beer scene has grown steadily, with Crying Eagle Brewing Company (1165 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601) anchoring the local tap scene with a 22,000-square-foot facility, a large outdoor patio, and rotating seasonal releases. Boudin & Beer (2600 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605) pairs local cuisine with a rotating draft list. Downtown Ryan Street and Prien Lake Road both support walkable stretches of bars that work well for a pub crawl circuit.
A Lake Charles party bus rental keeps your tasting group together from the first pour to the last one — no designated driver sitting out, no splitting off because someone wants to stay at Crying Eagle longer, and no waiting 20 minutes for a rideshare in a part of town where demand is thin. The bus waits at each stop while you taste, then moves the group to the next location at your pace. Call 504-264-9422 for a free quote on your Lake Charles brewery or pub crawl tour!
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Party Bus Baton Rouge serves Lake Charles and the entire southwest Louisiana region — and our large fleet means we can easily take your group anywhere. Whether you need a Sulphur party bus, transportation to Westlake, a bus rental out of DeRidder, or a run west to Orange, Texas — Party Bus Baton Rouge has the right vehicle for your group.
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Party Bus Baton Rouge proudly serves Lake Charles, Louisiana and every nearby community across Metro Baton Rouge. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 504-264-9422 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
The bus made our group outing so much easier than I expected. One pickup point, everyone together, and a smooth comfortable ride the whole way. Setting it up was painless and they were clear about everything upfront. We got around without parking worries and got home safe. It really elevated the night and the whole group had a fantastic time. Would absolutely book again.
Rosalind T.
Sami K.
We booked the bus for a celebration and it was the smartest decision we made. Plenty of room, booming sound, and zero stress about who was driving. The folks we worked with were responsive and the price was fair. We stayed together all night and the ride between spots was honestly part of the fun. Everyone had a blast and we'd happily do it all over again.
Talia D.
Such an easy and enjoyable experience. The bus was clean and comfortable, the music kept the energy up, and the timing was handled for us. Booking took just a few minutes and they confirmed all the details before the date. Our group loved being able to ride together without anyone worrying about logistics. It made the whole evening feel special and we'll definitely use them again.
Ulises M.
We rented the bus for a group celebration and it ran perfectly from start to finish. The interior was roomy, the sound system was great, and the ride was smooth. The reservation process was clear and upfront on pricing. Keeping everyone together made the night easy and fun. Nobody had to skip out to drive, and we all got home safe. Would recommend it to anyone.
Lake Charles party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, your date, and how long you need the bus. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Peak-season dates — Contraband Days in May, Mardi Gras in February, and McNeese graduation weekends — push rates toward the upper end.
The fastest way to get an accurate number is to call 504-264-9422 — we provide all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds with no hidden add-ons.
Three windows fill up fast in southwest Louisiana. Mardi Gras weekend in February fills party buses and minibuses weeks in advance — krewe parades on Ryan Street, the Krewe of Krewes route, and casino resort events all compete for the same supply. Contraband Days in late April and early May is the second spike: ten days of lakefront events means continuous weekend demand and limited inventory by the time most groups call.
Prom season — late April through mid-May — is the third. Calcasieu Parish high schools and McNeese-area events stack within a six-week window, and the same buses serve all of them. If your date falls in any of these windows, book at least three to four months out.
Outside those peaks, two to four weeks of lead time is usually workable — but earlier is always better.
Yes. L'Auberge Casino Resort (777 Avenue L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601) has a dedicated commercial vehicle drop-off lane on the resort's main entrance road. Group buses use the valet approach road and unload at the porte-cochere.
The adjacent surface parking area north of the resort has spaces for oversized vehicles. For large groups arriving for a concert or private event at the Event Center, let us know your headcount and timing when you book — we confirm the drop point and where the bus waits so your group walks straight in rather than sorting out the approach at the gate. Call 504-264-9422 to arrange your casino resort transfer.
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) is a single-terminal facility at 500 Airport Blvd. Commercial buses pick up from the ground-floor arrivals curb outside baggage claim. Once your full group has collected luggage and is assembled at the arrivals exit, your group coordinator contacts our team and the bus moves from its waiting area to the curbside commercial lane — typically a 10- to 15-minute pull-up from the lot. Do not make that call until everyone is together with bags; LCH's arrivals curb has a short commercial loading window and timing coordination matters.
For cruise or multi-leg airport connections, we also run transfers to and from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — about two hours east on I-10.
For groups of 10–20, a 15- to 20-passenger party bus is the right pick — enough room for the pregame without paying for empty seats, with a built-in bar and sound system to keep the energy going on the way over. Groups of 20–35 fit comfortably in a 25- to 35-passenger minibus, which handles the casino corridor run and parks easily in the surface lot. For large group outings — a company outing or a bachelorette group with extended friends — a 50-passenger party bus gives everyone room to move and keeps the celebration going between venues.
When you call 504-264-9422, tell us your headcount and we will match you with the exact vehicle that fits your group without charging for rows you will not fill.
For most Lake Charles events outside the peak windows described above, two to four weeks of lead time is workable and usually gets you good vehicle selection. For Mardi Gras, Contraband Days, and prom season — book three to four months out at minimum. Casino resort concert nights on a Friday or Saturday can fill up in the two-to-three-week window before the show, especially if a national act is headlining L'Auberge.
The earlier you call, the more options you have and the closer your price lands to the lower end of the range. Call 504-264-9422 as soon as your date is set — we provide a no-obligation quote in under 30 seconds.
Lake Charles party bus itineraries can include a wide range of casinos, festival grounds, sports venues, museums, and breweries — there is no shortage of destinations worth the ride. Here are six popular stops that group trips return to again and again.
L'Auberge Casino Resort (777 Avenue L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601) is the anchor of southwest Louisiana's resort corridor — a full-service casino, hotel, spa, and entertainment complex sitting along the Calcasieu River south of downtown. Its Event Center seats 2,400 and hosts national touring acts throughout the year, making it one of the most-requested group destinations in the region. The resort valet lane accommodates group bus drop-off at the porte-cochere, and the adjacent north surface lot has oversized vehicle parking.
On concert nights, the approach road on US-90 backs up significantly in the final 45 minutes before showtime. A Lake Charles party bus rental gets your group there before the crunch and waiting when the show ends. Phone: (337) 395-7777
The Golden Nugget Lake Charles (2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601) sits on the east bank of the Calcasieu River less than a mile from L'Auberge, completing the twin-resort corridor that draws casino visitors from across the Gulf Coast. The property features a 740-room hotel, a pool complex, and an event venue that regularly hosts concerts and private functions. Weekend nights see both properties release large crowds near the same time, overwhelming rideshare supply on US-90.
Arriving by charter bus means your group has a bus already waiting — not a 30-minute surge-priced wait at the valet stand. The access road off US-90 accommodates commercial bus drop-off. Phone: (337) 508-7777
Cowboy Stadium (4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605) is the home of McNeese State Cowboys football, with a capacity of 17,410 and a game-day atmosphere that fills Ryan Street from the university gate north to the stadium entrance. The surface lots surrounding the Rec Complex charge $10–$20 per vehicle with cash-only entrances and no pre-purchase option — which means lines even on a Thursday night game. Homecoming weekend in October is the worst crunch of the year, with the lots at capacity two hours before kickoff.
A charter bus covers your entire tailgate group for one flat rate, drops at the north lot, and waits for the post-game pickup. Review the McNeese Athletics site for current parking and game-day schedules. Phone: (337) 475-5000
The Lake Charles Civic Center (900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601) anchors the downtown lakefront and hosts trade shows, conventions, community events, and the annual crawfish festival grounds. The building sits directly on Lakeshore Drive with the lake to the north and downtown surface streets to the south — during major events, Lakeshore Drive fills quickly and the closest structured parking is several blocks away. The Civic Center's loading dock on the south side of the building accommodates group bus drop-off for convention and conference arrivals.
Corporate groups shuttling between the Civic Center and casino resort hotels — a roughly two-mile run — find a minibus circuit far more efficient than coordinating rideshares for 60 people. Phone: (337) 491-1256
Crying Eagle Brewing Company (1165 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601) is southwest Louisiana's flagship craft brewery — a 22,000-square-foot facility with a taproom, a large outdoor patio, and a rotating lineup of 20-plus beers on draft. It sits along the commercial strip of East Prien Lake Road with surface parking that fills on weekend afternoons when special release events draw crowds from Beaumont, Lafayette, and beyond. The taproom hosts private events and can accommodate large group reservations.
A Lake Charles party bus rental to Crying Eagle is the obvious move for a brewery crawl — your group loads up, the bus waits in the lot, and no one is calculating how many pints they can have before driving. Pair it with stops downtown and along Ryan Street for a full evening circuit. Phone: (337) 478-7707
Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point (1205 N Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601) is the visitor gateway to one of the most biodiverse wildlife corridors in North America — 180 miles of byway through Calcasieu and Cameron parishes that passes through wetlands, bird rookeries, and alligator habitat along the Gulf Coast. The Adventure Point interpretive center serves as the launching point for group birding tours, school field trips, and ecotourism outings. The facility has ample oversized vehicle parking and a dedicated bus unloading area.
School groups and nature clubs heading out to the marsh or the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge south of Grand Chenier make this a popular charter bus destination. The drive from downtown Lake Charles takes about 20 minutes on Enterprise Boulevard. Phone: (337) 436-9588