Bluegrass Lake House – 4‑Bedroom Retreat with Stunning Lake Cumberland Views

March brings an exciting array of events to Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana. Highlights include the ballet and symphony uniting for The Sleeping Beauty, captivating live performances featuring B.B. King and other artists, and the McNeese Banners Series showcasing whimsical, cultural acts like the Rhythmic Circus tap dancing troupe. I attended their show last year—it was truly spectacular! The new Live @ the Lakefront concert series launches with performances on March 16, 23, and 30 at the

Explore life in the early days of the republic at this fine 1799 house in Georgetown! Dumbarton House interprets the Nourse household comprising Joseph Nourse, his wife, Maria, and the enslaved, indentured and freed servants who made the household run. We also offer a variety of programs, including special exhibitions and tours, concerts, lectures, tastings, school and scout programs and summer camps. Please check our

Legend says that the Spanish conquerors kidnapped the beautiful Purepecha princess Eréndira and hid her in a valley surrounded by forests and mountains. Disconsolate for having lost her freedom, Eréndira cried imploring the gods of day and night, who sent her a torrent of tears that transformed into a lake where she threw herself, becoming a mermaid. The lake of the mythical story is Zirahuén, whose name means Mirror of the Gods, and a privileged natural landscape around which exciting outd