Why Shop Local in Lake Charles: Louisiana-Made Products and Home Treasures (Part 2)
In Part 1 of our guide to shopping local in Lake Charles, we highlighted boutiques for women's apparel and delightful spots for food lovers. In Part 2, discover authentic Louisiana-made goods at select stores and unique treasures for your home. These finds make perfect souvenirs to cherish memories of your trip.
LOUISIANA-MADE PRODUCTS
For a true taste of Louisiana, visit Louisiana Market in the Cottage Shops Cultural District. They stock Certified Cajun Foods—products grown, made, produced, and packaged entirely in Louisiana. Sample Pantano Cooking Wine from Sulphur, LA, and Cajun Redhead Seasoning from Moss Bluff, LA. You'll also find Louisiana-roasted coffee, gift baskets, souvenirs, and local art.
Bayou Rum
Handcrafted from Louisiana sugarcane in Lacassine, LA, Bayou Rum offers an unforgettable experience. After a free distillery tour, browse the Louisiana Spirits gift shop for bottles to bring home. Your friends will love it.
For premium Louisiana alligator products, check the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Gumbeaux Gator Store and the Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point’s Gumbeaux Gator Shop. Both carry a range of Cajun Ben’s Gator souvenirs.
Explore more Louisiana products here.
HOME DÉCOR AND TREASURES
Haven feels like a warm welcome home. Enjoy complimentary hot tea or coffee while browsing their eclectic mix of new and vintage furniture, home accessories, sandals, sunglasses, scarves, purses, flowy tops, and unique jewelry. Affordable prices and fresh inventory shine, especially the Louisiana-themed gifts like white-washed pelicans and Cajun signs. They even offer chalk paint classes to refresh cherished furniture.
Eighty-One, playfully named after the owner’s IQ, delivers creative, custom, comfortable, and affordable finds. Discover antiques, salvaged dumpster treasures, custom furniture, and décor with standout finishes. It's a go-to for unique home updates.
La Trouvaille
Meaning “the find” in French, this antique store lives up to its name. Uncover hidden gems weekly—from antique doors turned coffee tables to vintage furniture, knickknacks, and photo props. A favorite for home renovations.
Hamilton House
A Sulphur staple for unique women's gifts, it offers decadent bath collections, jewelry, home décor, photo frames, candles, garden tools, pet lover items, baby goods, and custom fabrics with bedding options.
The Perfect Gift
Now at 3045-B Ernest St. in Lake Charles, find Louisiana dish towels, plaques, LSU memorabilia, fleur-de-lis items, apparel, jewelry, and shoes.
This is just a taste of Southwest Louisiana's shopping scene. Share your favorite local shops with us!
