Road Trip

The family and I took a road trip Saturday to Lake Charles, LA. Our niece was having a wedding reception following a destination wedding to Tennessee. If you know me, you know I am always looking for the perfect hamburger. We read about Fatboy and Skinny's in Leesville, LA. Wow! Awesome hamburger - great flavor and lots of options to build your own burger.

  Not only was it a great burger - it is in an old gas station that has been converted to keep the integrity of the old station. It looks like it might have been a Sinclair station but I don't know - I just know it is vintage and the inside has lots of old photos of the town.

 At this time, Bailey's in Coushatta, LA is the best burger but I also love the hamburger at Mim's Produce off the Ajax exit off I-49. We go there to buy our fire wood and fresh produce.

 This is the casino complex which is definitely a resort. This is the L'Auberge Casino. You could stay here with kids for the weekend and everyone would happy. I am no gambler -  I do not have the stomach for feeding the one arm bandit for any length of time.

 This is the Golden Nugget and it is another great resort. I really like the lazy river and pool area.

 The casino's have a boardwalk that connects the two casino's. 

 Snapped a great picture of a tugboat from the boardwalk. This picture really depicts Lake Charles.

The boardwalk includes a beach with swimming and fire pits. Lots to do. Thanks for reading the blog and let me know where I can find your favorite hamburger. Let me know about one of your favorite Louisiana destinations. This was a nice day trip..... the wedding reception was also great!