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2020-2021
Cajun Coast
Visitors Guide
#cajuncoast
Complete calendar of events
Accommodations & restaurants
Ideas for exploring and recreation
Day trips & itineraries
Maps & visitor services
WWW.CAJUNCOAST.COM
louisiana
begins on the
The Cajun Coast offers great fishing and hunting throughout the year.
O n the Cajun Coast you can wake
up to coffee on the bayou as the sun rises
over the cypress and moss-draped
live oaks…celebrate our culture and tra-
ditions with food, fun and music at our
festivals, some cited as among the best in
the nation…stroll a 19th century boule-
Atchafalaya at Idlewild vard of cast iron street lamps and moss-
covered oaks in the heart of a community
Snowy egret
with over 400 noteworthy properties,
many of which are listed on the National
Register…kick back and relax after you’ve
kicked up your heels on Bourbon Street in
New Orleans, only 90 minutes away.
The Cajun Coast is a sampler of
everything Louisiana offers, in a friendly,
relaxed atmosphere that’s the heart of
Cajun hospitality. Explore the exotic
beauty of the Atchafalaya on a swamp
tour. Visit our antebellum homes, planta-
tions and historic communities. Explore
our museums. Play the Atchafalaya Golf
Course at Idlewild, named to Golf Digest ’s
Top 10 Best Louisiana Courses 2013 and
Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play
in 2012. Try your luck at casino gaming.
Whatever your interests, you’ll find St.
Mary Parish is the perfect place to start
your Louisiana adventure.
We’re only 90 minutes or less from
New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Lafayette.
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adventure
CAJUN COAST!
Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum
Stay a weekend or spend a week — you’ll
find we’re a great location to call home
while you explore South Louisiana.
The past and present have contributed
to a fascinating cultural mix on the Cajun
Coast. The blending of French, Spanish,
English, African, Native American and
Cajun traditions have created a rich
and flavorful gumbo of food, music, art Swamp tour
and history.
Brownell Memorial Park
With a population of over 53,000
& Carillon Tower
and 700 square miles of land, St. Mary
Parish, the Cajun Coast of Louisiana,
is located in the Bayou Teche region of
Cajun Country midway between New
Orleans and Lafayette via Hwy. 90. Its
five municipalities include Morgan City,
Franklin, Berwick, Baldwin, Patterson and
the Sovereign Nation of the Chitimacha.
Agriculture, seafood and fabrication—
particularly for the oil industry — are our
economic lifeblood.
On the Cajun Coast, we’re always
eager to meet new friends and share
our history, heritage and natural beauty.
We encourage you to fill your plate and
sample everything we have to offer. Come
to the Cajun Coast and immerse yourself
in what National Geographic called this
“hauntingly beautiful land” for a taste of
the real Louisiana.
Official 2020-2021 Cajun Coast Visitors Guide © CCVCB 2020
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Great blue heron
Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
Atchafalaya Swamp
Chitimacha
Pow Wow
Learn how we live, work
and play through a video
and interpretative exhibits
at our visitor center,
complete with stunning
swamp view, on Hwy.
90 in Morgan City. Our
travel counselors can offer
even more suggestions on
things to see and do.
Grevemberg House Museum
Oaklawn Manor
Bayou Teche
Lake End Park Wooden Boat Show
Bayou Teche Paddling Trail
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
EXPLORING AND RECREATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Birding & Wildlife Watching . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wildlife Management Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fishing & Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fishing Guides & Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Boat Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bowling | Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Horseshoes | Movie Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Skate Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Spray Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mini Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ACCOMMODATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hotels and Motels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
B&Bs/Inns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Campgrounds & Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
St. Mary Parish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Patterson and Berwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Morgan City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
FOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Swamp People Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Bakeries/Delis/Diners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Fast Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ITINERARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Historic Traveler Itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bird or Wildlife Watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Cultural Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Movie Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Family Itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Civil War Itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Ghosts of the Cajun Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
DAY TRIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Houma-Thibodaux Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
New Iberia Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lafayette Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Baton Rouge Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
New Orleans Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
VISITOR SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Morgan City Visitor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Franklin Visitor Center & Rest Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
St. Mary Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
St. Mary Parish Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Car Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Taxi Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Patterson Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Important Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Climate, What to Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Civic Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Welcome
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to
St. Mary Parish
Where new visitors become old friends
A
dash of history, a cup of natural beauty, seasoned
generously with the spice of new things to see and do—
you will sample all this and more in St. Mary Parish.
We’re lucky enough to enjoy life on the Cajun Coast
every day. That’s why we love to welcome visitors to share
in the fun…experience the exotic Atchafalaya…enjoy the
outdoors on our waterways and bays…explore our festivals,
food and history. Whether you stay a week or a weekend,
you will find we’re the perfect place to enjoy part of
any trip to Louisiana. And we’re betting once you enjoy the
hospitality of the relaxed and friendly Cajun Coast, instead
of a new visitor, we’ll soon be calling you an old friend.
St. Mary Parish Council
David Hanagriff –Parish President
Henry “Bo” LaGrange –Chief Administrative Officer
Rev. Craig A. Mathews — District No. 1
J Ina — District No. 2
Rodney Olander — District No. 3
Scott Ramsey — District No. 4
Leslie "Les" Rulf, Jr. — District No. 5
Patrick J. Hebert — District No. 6
James W. Bennett, Jr. — District No. 7
Mark A. Duhon — District No. 8
Kristi Prejeant, M.D. — District No. 9 - At Large
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo — District No. 10 - At Large
Dean S. Adams — District No. 11 - At Large
Frank Fink – Director of Economic Development
(337) 828-4100, ext. 340
www.stmaryparishla.gov
Morgan City • Franklin • Patterson
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Events RHYTHMS ON
THE RIVER
2020: April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
and June 5, 12
2021: April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21,
28, and June 4
MARDI GRAS ON Downtown Morgan City
THE CAJUN COAST A live music series from 6:30
Krewe of Adonis to 9:30 p.m. on Front Street
of
Parade between Everett & Freret Streets
Feb. 21, 2020/Feb. 12, 2021 in historic downtown Morgan
Morgan City, 7 p.m. City, held each spring every
C aj u n C o as t C al e n da r
Krewe of Dionysus Parade Friday evening beginning after
Feb. 22, 2020, Berwick, 2 p.m. Easter.
Feb. 13, 2021, Bayou Vista, 2 p.m. (985) 384-9291 or 385-1770,
Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade www.cajuncoast.com/rhythms
Feb. 22, 2020/Feb. 13, 2021
Baldwin, noon BAYOU TECHE
Cypremort Point Parade
Feb. 22, 2020/Feb. 13, 2021
BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL
April 17–18, 2020/April 16–17, 2021
Cypremort Point, 1 p.m.
Downtown Franklin
Krewe of Galatea Parade
Held in Franklin’s charming
Feb. 23, 2020/Feb. 14, 2021
downtown, the festival features
Morgan City, 2 p.m.
a “Running of the Bears” 5K
Krewe of Amani Parade
run/walk, boat trips into the
Feb. 24, 2020/Feb. 15, 2021
Bayou Teche, arts and crafts
Patterson, 2 p.m.
booths, food booths, live music,
Franklin Mardi Gras Parade
Fun Zone, Cub Club Arena,
Feb. 25, 2020/Feb.16, 2021
Bear-y Patch Educational Area,
Franklin, 1 p.m.
Black Bear Obstacle Course,
Krewe of Hephaestus Parade
Motorcycle Show, Teddy Bear
Feb. 25, 2020/Feb.16, 2021
and Friends Repair Clinic,
Morgan City, 2 p.m.
Cajun Horseshoes, Crowning
(800) 256-2931 or (985) 380-8224
of the Queen, Bear Raffle
www.cajuncoast.com/mardigras
Drawing, B.E.A.R.S. Bayouland
Emergency Amateur Radio
EAGLE EXPO & MORE Service, Running of the Ducks
Feb. 14–15, 2020/Feb. 2021 TBA and fireworks on the Bayou
Morgan City Teche.
Boat tours into various water- (800) 256-2931 or (985) 380-8224
ways to view eagles and their www.bayoutechebearfest.org
nests, seminars from wildlife
and nature experts, live raptor
presentation, dinner with guest
BAYOU TECHE
speaker, photography workshop, WOODEN BOAT SHOW
and opportunities to meet fellow April 17–18, 2020/April 16–17, 2021
birders. Registration required. Downtown Franklin
(985) 380-8224 or (800) 256-2931 The Bayou Teche Wooden Boat
www.cajuncoast.com/eagleexpo Show takes place in conjunction
with the Bayou Teche Black
Bear Festival. View a collection
BRITTANY’S PROJECT of antique and newly built
CAR SHOW watercraft on display, all
March 21, 2020/March 20, 2021, constructed of wood.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hwy. 323, Oaklawn (800) 256-2931 or (985) 380-8224
Bridge Approach Road, Franklin www.techeboatshow.com
Car show, rat rod races, sled
pulls, mud pit, burnouts,
princess party, face painting,
BAYOU BBQ BASH,
games, pony rides, bands, food “MORGAN CITY
and more. UNDER THE BRIDGE”
(337) 828-2284 or (800) 256-2931 July 10–11, 2020/July 2021 TBA
http://www.brittanysproject.org/ Downtown Morgan City
Barbecue Competitors
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Alliance’s competition for Best The Pavilion at Cypress Bayou Casino
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Corporate BBQ Cooking Team • Hotel
in Louisiana also features arts Learn about the culture of the
& crafts booths, a kids’ zone, a first inhabitants of the region,
Quilters Guild Booth, live music the Chitimacha, while experi-
and a kid’s BBQ competition. encing competition dancing,
(985) 384-3830 or (800) 256-2931 food and craft vendors, drum
www.stmarychamber.com or competitions and more.
www.cajuncoast.com/bbqbash (337) 923-4973 or (800) 256-2931
www.chitimacha.gov
BIKERS ON THE BAYOU
Sept. 19, 2020, Franklin PATTERSON HISTORIC
WALKING TOUR &
LOUISIANA SHRIMP & FALL FEST
PETROLEUM FESTIVAL 2020 TBA /2021 TBA
Sept. 3–7, 2020/Sept. 2–6, 2021 Downtown Patterson
Downtown Morgan City 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tap your toes and tempt your (985) 395-5205 or (800) 256-2931
taste buds at Louisiana’s oldest www.cityofpattersonla.gov
state-chartered harvest festival.
The five-day extravaganza of HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
family entertainment includes Oct. 31, 2020/Oct. 30, 2021
continuous live music by Downtown Franklin
Welcome fall with all-day
festivities on Franklin’s charm-
ing Main Street, featuring live
entertainment, concessions,
children’s activities, arts &
crafts, a 5K run/walk and a clas-
sic car show.
(337) 828-6326 or
(800) 256-2931
www.franklinharvestmoonfest.com
CHRISTMAS ON THE
CAJUN COAST
Dec. 1 – 31, 2020/Dec. 1 – 31, 2021
Morgan City, Patterson, Berwick and
Franklin
local and national acts, a huge
The Cajun Coast towns of
arts & crafts show and sale, a
Morgan City, Patterson,
Children’s Village, the Cajun
Berwick and Franklin celebrate
Culinary Classic, the traditional
the season with a trail of lights,
Blessing of the Fleet and water
historic houses decorated in
parade—all with no gate fee!
holiday finery, parades, an arts
(985) 385-0703 or (800) 256-2931
& crafts show and sale, concerts
www.shrimpandpetroleum.org
and more. Call for a complete
director@shrimp-petrofest.org
schedule of events.
(800) 256-2931 or (985) 380-8224,
TOUR DU TECHE/BERWICK www.cajuncoast.com/christmasevents
LIGHTHOUSE FEST
Oct. 4– 6, 2020/Oct. 1–3, 2021 FRANKLIN 200TH
Bayou Teche
Experience a 135-mile, three-
ANNIVERSARY
stage canoe and kayak race CELEBRATION
through Cajun Country from December 31, 2019 &
Port Barre to Berwick. Every month, 2020, Franklin
(337) 394-6232 or (800) 256-2931 New Year’s Eve Bicentennial
www.tourduteche.com Kickoff Celebration after which
a year’s worth of monthly events
in Franklin celebrate the past,
CHITIMACHA POW WOW present and future.
Oct. 17, 2020/Oct. 16, 2021
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R e c r eat i o n The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention ATCHAFALAYA WATER
Bureau does not independently verify HERITAGE TRAIL
information contained within this visitors Water is an abundant natural
guide and does not warrant the quality resource in Louisiana and over
or reputation of the services or products time, has shaped many commu-
offered. nities. The Atchafalaya National
Heritage Area is a vast area with
Attractions terraces, riverbeds, swamps and
No matter what your interests, you’ll find marshes. Water has been the
plenty to do and see on the Cajun Coast. lifeblood and has many stories
Here are our recommendations for to tell. Explore these stories
activities and sightseeing you’re sure along the Atchafalaya National
an d
to enjoy. Heritage Area.
waterheritage.atchafalaya.org
AMELIA BELLE CASINO
500 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA BAYOU TECHE
C aj u n C oa s t E x p lo r i n g
70340, (985) 631-1777, SCENIC BYWAY
www.ameliabellecasino.com • With Visit www.louisianabyways.com/
more than 800 slots, finding byway/bayou-teche-byway for
your favorite game is easy at more information. • This 125-
Amelia Belle. Or try your hand mile route winds through three
at one of our table games such parishes: St. Mary, Iberia and St.
as Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Martin. The Bayou Teche Scenic
Mississippi Stud and Three Byway is home to two distinct
Card Poker. Enjoy lunch or din- cultures—the French Cajun cul-
ner at the Cajun Buffet. • New ture of the upper Teche area and
members receive a free buffet. • the Anglo-Saxon culture of the
Hours: Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m. to lower Teche. It is also home to
2 p.m. & 5 to 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., an incredibly beautiful natural
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 to 10 p.m. landscape. Traveling the byway,
you’ll enjoy everything from
ARGUS SPA moss-draped live oak trees along
521 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) the banks of the Bayou Teche
829-9000, Fax: (337) 829-9065, E-mail: to over 100 historic properties,
argusspa@glacoxmail.com, Web: www. many on the National Register
ArgusSpa.com • Relax and rejuve- of Historic Places.
nate with luxurious individual-
ized spa treatments. Argus offers BAYOU VISTA
massages, manicures, pedicures, RECREATION PARK
facials and waxing as well as 1300 South Rd., Bayou Vista, LA 70380,
physician-supervised services (985) 395-6552 • Take the kids for
such as peels, microdermabra- a full day of fun! Park features
sion, BotoxTM, LatisseTM and The Swamp Skate Park, Noah’s
JuvadermTM. Laser facials, photo Adventures Mini Golf, baseball
facials, and laser hair removal. field, tennis courts, spray pad,
Full-service hair salon. Day and play park. • Hours: Mon.–
packages and gift certificates Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri.
available. • Hours: Tues. – Fri., & Sat., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun.,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., by noon to 8 p.m.
appointment only • Credit Cards:
All major • Handicap Accessible
BIKING
Visit the www.louisianatravel.
ARTIST GUILD UNLIMITED com/bike/trails-routes for infor-
EVERETT STREET GALLERY mation on routes, mileage
201 Everett St., Morgan City, and points of interest. • Bike
LA 70380, (985) 385-9945, throughout St. Mary Parish
E-mail: agu@atvci.net, Facebook: along Hwy. 182, also known as
Artistguildunlimitedeverettstreetgallery, the Old Spanish Trail and the
Web: www.artistsguildunlimited.org • Bayou Teche Scenic Byway.
Open: Wed.–Fri., 1 to 4 p.m. Along the way you’ll get a
and Sat, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. glimpse of sugarcane mills,
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3R e c r eat i o n
an d Historic Downtown Franklin
plantation homes, a turn of the Overnight stay, swamp tours,
century boulevard, Bayou Teche frogging, crawfishing, crabbing,
and more. catfishing and garfishing. • Hours:
C aj u n C oa s t E x p lo r i n g
7 days a week • Call for prices
“THE BROWN HOUSE”
BERWICK’S HERITAGE CAJUN HOUSEBOAT
MUSEUM & RENTALS INC.
3326 Third St., Berwick, LA 70342, 8 miles north of Morgan City, LA 70380,
(985) 384-2283 or (985) 384-8858 • (985) 385-6621,
Hours: Mon., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; E-mail: rentals@cajunhouseboats.com,
Tues.–Fri., appointment only. Web: www.cajunhouseboats.com • Rents
Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during houseboats, bayouside cabins,
Downtown Market, held on the day boats, canoes and kayaks.
third Saturday of each month. Bird and breakfast tours, eve-
Admission: Free, donations accept- ning/night swamp tours. Bird
ed. • Museum is maintained by and wildlife watching. Located
the Berwick Historical Society. within a chain of three lakes and
Visit and explore the rich histo- miles of bayous. Great fishing
ry of Berwick, St. Mary Parish’s off a floating dock.
oldest settlement. View exhibits,
artifacts and documents that CAPTAIN CAVIAR
represent the history of Berwick SWAMP TOURS &
and the surrounding area. GHOST STORIES
112 Main St., Patterson, LA 70392,
BROWNELL MEMORIAL Office: (985) 395-7420, Cell: (504)
PARK & CARILLON TOWER 343-5232, E-mail: johnEcaviar@yahoo.
3359 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380, com • Relax, sit back and let
(985) 384-2283 • A 9.5-acre park Captain Caviar be your guide
in a natural setting next to on an eco-friendly exploration
lovely Lake Palourde (a Native of the Atchafalaya wilderness.
American word meaning “shell- Increase your knowledge of the
fish”). The 106-ft.-tall carillon local Cajun culture, Civil War
tower contains 61 bronze bells history and the freshwater river
which were cast in Holland. delta environment. Ask Captain
Bells play two selections every Caviar to tell some St. Mary
15 minutes. The park is a desig- Parish ghost stories. Two- to
nated bird sanctuary and a must four-hour swamp tours avail-
for naturalists and photography able. One to 22-person custom
buffs. • Hours: Wed., 10 a.m. to Cajun-made flat-bottom boats.
3 p.m.; Thurs.–Sun., 10 a.m. to Reservations recommended •
4 p.m. • Admission: Free Credit cards: Accepted. Contact
Captain Caviar directly by
CAJUN EXPERIENCES R US, phone or visit CaptainCaviar.
LLC com for more information.
3438 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380, Escape the city tourists and
(985) 519-3833, E-mail: Belinda_ccs@ get into the real swamps! Deep
yahoo.com/belindac@la-cont.com, South Louisiana is “The Cajun
Web: www.cajunexperiences.com • Coast.”
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TUESDAY – SATURDAY
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
118 COTTEN ROAD
PATTERSON, LA 70392
LOUISIANASTATEMUSEUM.ORG
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floor. • Handicap Accessible
DIVING & ROV
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
111 First St., Morgan City, LA 70380,
(985) 518-1000, E-mail: merrilldiver-
man2@aol.com, On Facebook &
TripAdvisor • Hours of operation
Mon.–Sat., two tours a day at 10
CHITIMACHA MUSEUM a.m. and 2 p.m. • Our host is the
3289 Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, Mr. Charlie Rig Museum. This
an d
LA 70523, (337) 923-4830, E-mail: interactive museum of Diving
laceys@chitimacha.gov, Web: www. and Underwater Remotely
chitimacha.gov • The Chitimacha Operated Vehicles—ROVs—is
(Sitimaxa—People of the many the only place in the world
C aj u n C oa s t E x p lo r i n g
waters) were the first inhabit- where you can see equipment
ants of the region. The tribe is from these two industries in
known for their basket weav- the same place. Morgan City
ing skills. Take a trip back in is rich in history of companies
time through the history of the and individuals unique to this
Chitimacha. View exhibits and industry. Our small commu-
brief videos. • Hours: Mon.–Fri., nity located near the Gulf of
9 a.m. to noon & 1 to 4:30 p.m. • Mexico is a hotbed of expertise
Admission: Free • Handicap Accessible and legends in the world of
Diving and Remotely Operated
CYPREMORT POINT Vehicles. A small local company
STATE PARK with the grandiose name of
306 Beach Ln., Cypremort Point, LA Worldwide Divers was founded
70538, (337) 867-4510, Web: www. in Morgan City in 1964 and
lastateparks.com • A great spot for is a tremendous success story.
sailing, swimming, fishing and They are still in business today
picnicking along a man-made in Morgan City, as Oceaneering
beach on the shore of Vermilion International, a leader in the
Bay. Six cabins available for diving and ROV industry, where
overnight accommodations. their divers invented equipment
and tools still used worldwide.
CYPRESS BAYOU The Diving and ROV Historical
CASINO • HOTEL Preservation Museum pre-
832 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton, serves this rich history of the
LA 70523, (800) 284-4386, Web: www. important work of ROVs in the
cypressbayou.com • Louisiana’s first oil industry. Tour times vary
land-based casino is located according to your interest. •
50 miles southeast of Lafayette Admission is free, but donations
on the Chitimacha Indian are gratefully accepted.
Reservation in Charenton.
Inside you’ll find over 1,000 FRANKLIN
slot machines and over 35 table HISTORIC DISTRICT
games including Blackjack, The Franklin Historic District
Craps, Roulette, Let it Ride, boasts more than 420 note-
Double Deck Blackjack, worthy structures. Stunning
Mississippi Stud, Fortune Pai antebellum homes under a live
Gow, Three and Four Card oak arcade, charming Victorian
Poker. Four restaurants includ- cottages and a late 19th century
ing Mr. Lester’s Steakhouse, downtown shopping district
Loco Mexican Grill & Cantina, all contribute to the romance
Mabel’s Kitchen & Cafe and elegance of this jewel of the
Delphine. Rox, an upscale night- Bayou Teche. A walking tour
club, features live entertainment is a must for lovers of historic
every weekend plus national architecture and those looking
acts. • Hours: 24/7 • Admission: Free. for the authentic Old South.
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R e c r eat i o n GREAT WALL terpiece of this unique facility as
Front St., Riverside, Morgan City, LA well as a training facility for the
70380, (800) 256-2931, Web: www. offshore oil industry. Visitors
morgancitymainstreet.com • Located learn about the oil industry,
along the Atchafalaya River in past and present, the functions
Morgan City and Berwick, the of the oil rig and tales about the
“Great Wall” stands 21-feet industry’s beginnings. Guided
tall and overlooks the mighty tour takes approximately 1
Atchafalaya River. Visitors can hour. • Hours: Mon.– Sat., tours
get a bird’s-eye view of water begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,
traffic from the walkway which weather permitting. Closed New
tops the concrete floodwall and Year’s Day, Thanksgiving day,
an d
visit the Atchafalaya Water Christmas eve and Christmas
Trails kiosk. • Hours: Open to the day. • Admission: Students and
public daily • Admission: Free group rate – $5 per person;
Seniors – $7 per person; Adults
C aj u n C oa s t E x p lo r i n g
GREVEMBERG HOUSE – $8 per person
MUSEUM
407 Sterling Rd., Franklin, LA 70538, LAKE END PARK, CABINS
(337) 828-2092, Fax: (337) 828-2028, AND CAMPGROUND
E-mail: info@grevemberghouse.com, 2300 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380,
Web: www.grevemberghouse.com • On (985) 380-4623, E-mail: lep@cityofmc.
the National Register of Historic com, Web: www.lakeendpark.net •
Places, this 1851 Greek Revival With everything from lake
style townhouse is authentically house rentals to RV and tent
restored. Four “Temple of the spots, this park is sure to have
Winds” Corinthian columns accommodations that make
grace the home, which contains everyone feel at home. Relaxed
fine antiques, documented wall- surroundings accented by tow-
papers and early artifacts from ering cypress trees and stately
St. Mary Parish. Available for oaks laden with moss create a
rental. Tour takes approximately beautiful destination to build
45 minutes. • Hours: Mon.–Sun., treasured memories. Situated on
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Admission: $10 Lake Palourde, the park features
Adults; $8 Senior Citizens & a sand beach, bank or pier fish-
Students 13–18; $5 Children 12 ing, a boat launch and a marina
& under; Groups of 20 or more: with 47 slips. Play volleyball
$8 per person • Handicap Accessible with friends or walk the 1-mile
walking trail, barbecue or picnic
INTERNATIONAL with family, lounge on the beach
or fish from the pier—whatever
PETROLEUM MUSEUM you do, relaxing is top priority.
& EXPOSITION • Admission to the park is $5
Riverfront, 111 First St., Morgan City, auto; $2 motorcycle, boat launch
LA 70380, (985) 384-3744, E-mail: and walk-ins over age 5.
rigmuseum@rigmuseum.com, Web: www.
rigmuseum.com • The only place
MORGAN CITY HISTORIC
in the world where the gen-
eral public can walk aboard an DISTRICT RIVERFRONT
authentic offshore drilling rig. Front St. to Federal Ave. and Greenwood
The renowned and historic drill- to Railroad, Morgan City, LA 70380,
ing rig, “Mr. Charlie,” is the cen- (985) 380-4639, Fax: (985) 384-
7519, E-mail: b.price@cityofmc.com,
Petroleum Museum Web: www.morgancitymainstreet.com,
Facebook: Morgan City Main Street •
Entering its 23rd year in the
National Main Street program,
Morgan City’s historic down-
town has undergone terrific
revitalization, including unique
shops and restaurants within the
historic district. Morgan City’s
historic district is also home to
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Tuesday-Friday
11am-2pm
- Dinner -
Wednesday-Saturday
5:30pm-10pm
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES MORGAN CITY
6365 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 221-4421 Fax: (985)384-7112
E-Mail: hummc_hampton_suites@hilton.com
Web: www.morgancitysuites.hamptoninn.com
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1870s to the early 1900s. it was donated to the St. Mary
Landmarks Society by Dr. Alan
MORGAN CITY Hoberman. • Hours: By appoint-
PETTING ZOO ment only • Admission: $10 Adults;
725 Myrtle St., Morgan City, LA 70380, $8 Seniors & Students 13–18; $5
(985) 384-3343, E-mail: c.leonard@ Children. Groups of 20 or more,
cityofmc.com, Facebook: MCPettingZoo $8 per person. • Handicap Accessible
• Hours: Summer –Thurs., Fri. &
Sun., 4 to 7 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 to SOUTHWEST REEF
11:30 a.m.; Fall – Sat., 8:30 a.m. LIGHTHOUSE
to noon, 1:30 to 5 p.m.; Sun., 2 Riverfront, Everett S. Berry Memorial
an d
to 5 p.m. •Admission $2, children Lighthouse Park, Berwick, LA 70342,
under 2 are free. Feed available (985) 384-8858,
for $1 per cup, party packages, Web: www.townofberwick.org • After
field trips and family passes. a vigil of over 130 years on the
C aj u n C oa s t E x p lo r i n g
We also do animal adoptions. Atchafalaya Bay, Southwest
Reef Lighthouse now rests
OAKLAWN MANOR on the banks of Berwick Bay.
3296 Oaklawn Dr., off Irish Bend Rd., Southwest Reef was built in
Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-0434, 1858 to replace Point Defer
E-mail: oaklawnmanor@yahoo.com, (Point Au Fer) Light Station
Web: www.oaklawnmanor.com • This below Eugene Island and was lit
1837 Greek Revival planta- for the first time on September
tion manor is the residence of 1, 1859. It has been located at
Louisiana’s former governor, the Everett S. Berry Memorial
Murphy J. (Mike) Foster. Lighthouse Park since April
Built by Alexander Porter, an 1990. • Hours: Open to the public
Irishman, the walls are 20 inches daily • Admission: Free
thick. The home is furnished
with European antiques, lovely THE TROWBRIDGE HOUSE
bird carvings and an extensive 808 First St., Franklin, LA 70538, (504)
Audubon collection. Tour 239-9746, E-mail: chadboutte@gmail.
takes approximately 1 hour. • com • Of wooden peg construc-
Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 tion, this cypress dwelling was
p.m. • Admission: $15 Adults; $10 built about 1827 and is said to
Children & Students; Group be the oldest two-story residence
rates available for 10 or more. in Franklin. It is available for
special functions or filming by
SHADOWLAWN appointment and may be open
906 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, to the public for tours in the
(337) 828-2092 • This striking near future. • Admission: Varies,
Greek temple was built circa depending on event
1850 chiefly of northern pine
by Siemeon Smith. The rear TOURS BY STEVEN
of his home was attached to Franklin, LA 70538,
a smaller 1807 Greek Revival (985) 384-2070, (504) 442-4220,
building, which was originally Web: www.toursbysteven.com
a tavern operated by Barnet E-mail: info@toursbysteven.com •
Hulick. Shadowlawn remained $25 for our two-hour tour.
in the Smith-Berwick-Snowden Tours start on location: call for
family for a century and a additional information. • Hours:
half. The home was meticu- Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. •
lously restored by the late Dr. Credit Cards: All major
Shadowlawn
WEDELL-WILLIAMS
AVIATION & CYPRESS
SAWMILL MUSEUM
(A LOUISIANA STATE
MUSEUM)
118 Cotten Rd., Patterson, LA 70392,
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Explore the grace and elegance
of Old South town life in this
Photo by Miguez Photography
National Register property.
The 1851 home is a magnificent
example of Greek Revival-style
architecture. Informative
interpreters bring its history and
furnishings to life. Distinctive antiques from the 1800’s include a grand
mahogany dining table, an imposing C. Lee bed, silver, cut glass and
the original marble mantels, antique toys and Civil War artifacts.
Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on designated holidays • Admission
407 Sterling Rd. (Hwy. 322) • Franklin, LA• (337)828-2092• www.grevemberghouse.com
S hadowlawn
This striking
Greek temple
was built
circa 1850.
Original family
furnishings and
1800 tavern
building on the
Bayou Teche.
906 Main Street, Franklin La 70538 • (337) 828-2092
By Appointment Only • Admission
PORT OF WEST ST. MARY
G a t e w a y t o t h e G u l f I n t r a c o a s t a l Wa t e r Wa y
David Allain P.O. Drawer 601 337-828-3410
Executive Director Franklin, LA 70538 Fax 337-828-3411
www.portofwsm.com • E-Mail:portofwsm@cox-internet.com
w w w . c a j u n c o a s t . c o m 19(985) 399-1268, Fax: (985) 399-9910, www.cajuncoast.com. A Native
R e c r eat i o n E-mail: glacoste@crt.la.gov, Web: www. American word, “Atchafalaya”
LouisianaStateMuseum.org • Named (ah-CHA-fa-LIE-ah) means
after Louisiana’s aviation pio- long river. Established in
neers, the official state aviation 2006, the Atchafalaya National
museum exhibits numerous air- Heritage Area stretches across
craft, 1930s air race trophies and 14 parishes in south-central
memorabilia, plus exhibits of Louisiana. Both a place and a
Louisiana achievements in avia- concept, the heritage area is
tion. Cypress Sawmill Museum culturally rich and ecologically
exhibits include a variety of arti- varied, a home to Cajun culture,
facts, photographs and film of as well as a diverse population
an d
this early regional industry from of European, African, Caribbean
1812–1930. • Hours: Tues.–Sat., and Native-American descent.
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Admission: It also features beautiful scenery
Free • Handicap Accessible and abundant wildlife. Enjoy
C aj u n C oa s t E x p lo r i n g
swamp tours, music, food,
YOUNG-SANDERS CENTER driving adventures and more
104 Commercial St., Franklin, LA 70538, throughout the Heritage Area.
(337) 413-1861, Fax: (337) 413-0101,
E-mail: ysc1861@aol.com, Web: www. PADDLING TRAILS
youngsanders.org • Young-Sanders Explore our exotic waterways
Center for the study of the War by canoe or kayak. In addi-
Between the States in Louisiana. tion to rich history and unique
Research library museum. • culture, the Cajun Coast offers
Hours: Mon. –Fri., 9 a.m. to 4:30 the natural beauty of the
p.m. • Admission: Free • Handicap Atchafalaya Basin Swamp, the
Accessible largest overflow swamp in the
U.S. Moss-draped cypress trees,
majestic oaks, numerous acres
Trails of bottomland hardwoods, over
Explore the natural beauty of
170,000 acres of designated
the Cajun Coast. Explore the
wildlife management areas and
Atchafalaya Basin on a swamp
an abundance of bird and ani-
tour or a self-guided water
mal life provide easily accessible
tour, hike on a refuge, drive
outdoor adventures along our
the Atchafalaya Water Trails,
secluded waterways. Identified
paddle our numerous water-
trails include the Bayou Teche
ways or add 300 species of
Paddling Trail, Bayou Teche/
birds to your life list.
Lower Atchafalaya Paddling
Trail, Bayou Teche National
BAYOU TECHE NATIONAL Wildlife Refuge Paddling Trails,
WILDLIFE REFUGE Franklin Paddling Trails, Grand
BOARDWALK Avoille Cove Paddling Trail,
For more information contact and the Cypremort Point/Burns
the Bayou Teche NWR office Point Paddling Trails. If you
at (337) 828-0061. Stroll the love canoeing or kayaking, stop
boardwalk through the Bayou by one of our visitors centers to
Teche National Wildlife Refuge pick up our paddling trails bro-
and enjoy the beauty of cypress- chure or visit www.cajuncoast.
tupelo swamps, the sight of alli- com/activities/paddling-trails.
gators and numerous bird and
fauna species—including the ST. MARY LOOP
Louisiana black bear—which BIRDING TRAIL
occur on the refuge but are shy For information visit America’s
and seldom seen. Wetland’s Birding Trail or
www.louisianatravel.com/
ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL louisiana-birding-trails, call
HERITAGE AREA (985) 380-8224 or (800) 256-
For more information 2931, www.cajuncoast.com.
call (985) 380-8224, visit Follow America’s Wetlands
www.atchafalaya.org or Birding Trail throughout St.
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Best Western
Forest Inn
86 Deluxe Rooms
1909 Main Street
Franklin, Louisiana 70538-1069
Free hot breakfast buffet • Free high speed Internet
• Seafood • Crawfish Dishes
• U.S. Choice Steaks
• Catering • Banquet Facilities
• Video Poker • Lounge
• Premium Gourmet Take-Out Service
• Daily Lunch Specials
Mon. 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tues. – Sat. 5:30 a.m. – 9:30p.m.
Adjoining the Best Western Forest Inn
Restaurant phone (337)828-3300 • Fax (337)828-3312
Atchafalaya Wilderness Adventures—
• Eco-friendly exploration of the largest
cypress swamp in North America.
• Discover local Cajun culture & Civil War history.
• Ask Captain Caviar to tell some ghost stories.
• Escape the city tourists and get into the real swamps.
• Two- to four-hour tours available.
• Reservations recommended.
112
118 Main Street, Patterson
(985) 395-7420
www.captaincaviar.com • email:johnecaviar@yahoo.com
Visit us on Facebook at “Captain Caviar Swamp Tours.”
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Mary Parish, the Cajun Coast, variety of birds, more than 40
for the opportunity to view over species of reptiles and more
300 species of birds. View eagles than 50 species of mammals
C aj u n C oa s t E x p lo r i n g
every February during Eagle inhabit the Cajun Coast.
Expo & More.
Wildlife
Birding & Wildlife Management
Watching Areas
Enjoy one of the fastest
growing outdoor activities, bird-
watching, with an abundance of ATCHAFALAYA
opportunities throughout the DELTA WILDLIFE
Cajun Coast to spot over 300 MANAGEMENT AREA
known species of birds by car (337) 373-0032, E-mail: ljcampbell@
or boat. wlf.la.gov, Web: www.wlf.louisiana.gov/
You can travel down wma • 137,000 acres of active
Stephensville Road off Hwy. delta, approximately 45,000 of
70, visit the Brownell Memorial which is freshwater marshland.
Park and Carillon Tower (a 18 miles southwest of Morgan
designated bird sanctuary), City. Accessible only by boat.
travel along Cotten Road in Boating, fishing, hunting and
Patterson or take a swamp tour birding.
ATTAKAPAS WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT AREA
(337) 948-0255, E-mail: tvidrine@
wlf.la.gov, Web: www.wlf.louisiana.
gov • 27,962 acres owned by the
state of Louisiana and 2,200
acres owned by the U.S. Army
into the Atchafalaya Basin for Corps of Engineers of bot-
a close-up view of the natural tomland hardwoods, cypress,
environment. Eagles can be tupelo swamp. 20 miles NW
sighted from October through of Morgan City. Accessible
the end of April. only by boat. Boating, fishing,
The Atchafalaya Basin, one hunting and birding. Primitive
of the great ecological wonders camping available. Managed by
of the United States, abounds the Louisiana Department of
with all types of wildlife. It Wildlife and Fisheries. Head-
extends north from Morgan quarters located on Martin
City past Lafayette in a maze of Ridge Road.
bayous, lakes, ponds and cypress
swamps. In addition to the wide
BAYOU TECHE NATIONAL
WILDLIFE REFUGE
1725 Willow St., Franklin, LA 70538,
(337) 828-0061, Web: www.fws.gov/
bayouteche • National wildlife
refuge providing habitat for the
Louisiana black bear and other
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O nthetheFranklin
National Register of Historic Places,
Historic District boasts over
420 noteworthy structures, including stunning
antebellum homes under a live oak
arcade, charming Victorian cottages
and a late 19th century downtown
shopping district. www.franklin-la.com
Welcome to St. Mary Parish from
P.O BOX 2606 • MORGAN CITY • LA • 70381
727 MYRTLE STREET, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
(985)384-3830 • FAX: (985)384-0771
FRANKLIN OFFICE: (337)828-5608
INFO@STMARYCHAMBER.COM
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3wildlife of coastal Louisiana.
R e c r eat i o n Hunting, fishing, hiking, boat-
ing, canoeing, kayaking. Enjoy
bird and nature watching on the
boardwalk. A brochure is avail-
able at the kiosk.
Fishing & Hunting
The Cajun Coast offers great
fishing and hunting throughout
the year. Fishing is especially
good during the early spring
an d
and summer months.
For information on fish- • Rents houseboats, bayouside
ing and hunting licenses and cabins, day boats, canoes and
seasons, visit www.wlf.louisi- kayaks. Bird and breakfast tours,
C aj u n C oa s t E x p lo r i n g
ana.gov or call the Louisiana evening/night swamp tours. Bird
Department of Wildlife & and wildlife watching. Located
Fisheries at (225) 765-2800, St. within a chain of three lakes and
Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office at miles of bayous. Fishing off a
(985) 384-1622 or (985) 380- floating dock.
8224 for a list of retailers that
sell licenses in St. Mary Parish. B owling
Fishing Guides BOWL MORGAN CITY
& Charters 7722 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380,
(985) 384-3510, E-mail:
bowlmorgancity@gmail.com • The new
BLU DOG CHARTERS Charlie’s Lanes bowling center •
7209 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA
Hours: Tues.–Fri, 6 to 10 p.m.
70380, (985) 384-2070, Cell: (985)
518-4277, Fax: (985) 384-1955, E-mail:
itacklebox@yahoo.com • Charter Golf
fishing at its best. Blue water,
brackish, fresh. Trips are all ATCHAFALAYA GOLF
inclusive. We customize trips COURSE AT IDLEWILD
for your convenience if neces- 400 Cotten Rd. at Hwy. 90, Kemper
sary. Full day and half days Williams Park, Patterson, LA 70392,
available. Over 30 years experi- (985) 395-GOLF, (4653), Web:
ence. Come fish with the best. www.atchafalayagolf.com • Enjoy
Louisiana’s most unique golf
IVY’S TACKLE BOX & experience, a challenging cham-
MARINE SUPPLY pionship course surrounded
7209 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA by the natural beauty of the
70380, (985) 384-2070, Cell: (985) Atchafalaya Basin. Listed in the
518-4277, Fax: (985) 384-1955, E-mail: top 50 in the U.S. by Golfweek.
itacklebox@yahoo.com • Your com- • Hours: 6:30 a.m.–until, with tee
plete tackle store. Freshwater times starting at 7:30 a.m. •
and saltwater tackle, marine Rates: Public: Mon.–Thurs.,
products, boat rentals. Custom- $58; Fri.–Sun., $68; Twilight,
made baits, licenses, aerial maps. Mon.–Thurs., $43; Fri.–Sun.,
• Hours: Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 $48; Senior: Mon.– Thurs., $48;
p.m. Junior: Mon.–Thurs., $28; Fri.–
Sun., $33. Rates include cart.
St. Mary Parish residents receive
B oat Rentals a 10% discount.
CAJUN HOUSEBOAT ST. MARY GOLF &
& RENTALS INC. COUNTRY CLUB
8 miles north of Morgan City, LA 70380,
581 Fairview Dr., Berwick, LA 70342,
(985) 385-6621,
(985) 384-8500, web: www.stmarygolfcc.
E-mail: rentals@cajunhouseboats.
com, Facebook page • 9-hole golf
com, Web: www.cajunhouseboats.com
24 8 0 0 - 2 5 6 - 2 9 3 1 o r 9 8 5 - 3 8 0 - 8 2 2 4course, snack bar in club house, produces numerous produc-
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course rentals, swimming pool tions annually, including a fall
and party rental. • Call for mystery, a holiday production,
group rates. New rates: Weekdays: an African-American Showcase
Tuesday $20, Wednesday $25, and a summer musical.
Thursday $25; Friday, Saturday
& Sunday $50, after 1 p.m. $25
• Hours: Tues.–Sun., 7 a.m. until
Skate Parks
dark • Credit Cards: All major
FRANKLIN SKATE PARK
Caffery Park, 1400–1410 Barrow St.,
THE BELLEVIEW GOLF & Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-6324,
COUNTRY CLUB E-mail: info@franklin-la.com, Web: www.
157 Belleview Ln., Franklin, LA 70538, franklin-la.com • Hours: Sunrise–
(337) 828-2572, E-mail: Sunset • Admission: Free
thebelleviewcc@outlook.com • Public
9-hole golf course. $20 greens MORGAN CITY SKATE PARK
fee. Snack bar in clubhouse. 611 Myrtle St., Morgan City, LA 70380,
Rental space for events. • Hours: (985) 380-4600 • Hours: Open daily.
Tues.–Sun., 8 a.m. to dark Closed dusk ’til dawn. • Admission:
Free
Horseshoes
THE SWAMP
KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK 1300 South Rd., Bayou Vista, LA 70380,
& CAMPGROUND (985) 395-6552 • Featuring out-
Cotten Rd. off Hwy. 90, Patterson, LA door concrete area for riders
70392, (985) 395-2298, E-mail: kwp@ of all ages with second separate
stmaryparishla.gov • Horseshoe area for ages 10 and under. •
pitching area • Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 Hours: Mon.–Thurs., 10 a.m. to
p.m. • Admission to the park: 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m. to
$1 per car 10 p.m.; Sun., noon to 8 p.m. •
Admission: Free
Movie Theaters
Spray Parks
FAIRVIEW CINEMA 1333 Belleview Rd., Bayou Vista, LA
1030 Ninth St., Morgan City, LA 70380,
70380, (985) 395-6552 • Hours:
(985) 384-1625, Web: www.lakecinema.
Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
com • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 7 p.m. &
Closed Aug. to May. April and
9:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 1:30 p.m.,
May, schools are welcome for
4 p.m., 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
field trips. • Admission: $2 per per-
son. Private party rentals $200
Performing Arts for 2 1/2 hours, on Sunday only.
Playground on premises.
TECHE THEATRE FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS 110 Grace Street, Morgan City, LA
501 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 70380, (985) 384-3189 • Closed
578-7114, E-mail: techetheatreboard@ Aug. to May
gmail.com, Web: www.techetheatre.com,
visit our Website: www.techetheatre. Mini Golf
com or follow us on Facebook: The Teche
Theatre for the Performing Arts or on NOAH’S ADVENTURES
Twitter: @TheTecheTheatre for events • 1300 South Rd., Bayou Vista, LA 70380,
Completed in 1940, the Teche (985) 395-NOAH • 18 holes with
Theatre was the most luxuri- adjacent clubhouse/party room.
ous theatre in South Louisiana. • Spring & Winter Hours: Thurs.–
Despite lean economic times Sun., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Summer:
and the weathering of several open 7 days a week • Admission:
tropical storms, the Teche has $5 per person, $10 Unlimited.
been restored and reopened in Private party rental: call for
2001 as a performing arts venue. prices. Playground on premises.
The Teche Theatre hosts and
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OF MORGAN CITY
AMBASSADOR INN 610 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.,
AND SUITES Morgan City, LA 70380,
200 Ralph Darden Pkwy., (985) 300-0035, Fax: (985) 300-0037,
Baldwin, LA 70514, E-mail: desk@comfortinnmc.com,
(337) 578-6322 or (337) 578-6141, Web: www.comfortinnmc.com •
E-mail: trinityambassadorinn@gmail.com Amenities: Newly remodeled.
• Amenities: Less than two miles Free wireless Internet, free hot
from Cypress Bayou Casino breakfast, 24-hour coffee, on-
and Hwy. 90, at entrance to site fitness, pool, in-room fridge,
Chitimacha’s Raintree Village. microwave, coffeemaker, cable
Convenient to Morgan City, TV, free HBO and near Amelia
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TV, free high-speed Internet. Credit Cards: All major • Handicap
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refrigerator and sitting areas.
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Accessible 832 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton,
LA 70523, (800) 284-4386 or (337)
AMELIA EXTENDED STAY 578-6600, Fax: (337) 578-6601,
111 Cajun Way, Amelia, LA 70340, Web: www.cypressbayou.com • On the
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com, Web: www.ameliaextendedstay.com 102 rooms include ADA and
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room workspace, 32” HD TVs, • Handicap Accessible
DIRECTV with Expanded HD,
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704 Dr. MLK Blvd., Morgan City, LA
CLARION INN 70380, (985) 300-5300, Fax: (985)
520 Roderick St., Morgan City, LA 70380, 221-5177, E-mail: exmorgancity.
(985) 385-2200 or (800) 300-8800, ptnmg@khotels.net, Web: www.HIXMC.
Fax: (985) 384-3810, E-mail: la344gm@ com • Amenities: 83 rooms, indoor
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on-site laundry, lounge, video room. • Credit Cards: All major •
poker, expanded cable, wireless Handicap Accessible
Internet, free local health club
and group rates • Credit Cards: All
major • Handicap Accessible
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C aj u n C o a s t V i s i t o r s G u i d e 2 02 0 - 2 02 1
2018 Allison St., Morgan City, LA
70380, (985) 300-0200, Fax: (985) ATCHAFALAYA OAKS
300-0201; Web: www.Wyndhamhotels. 501 Railroad Ave., Morgan City, LA
com • Amenities: 53 rooms, free 70380, (985) 702-9889,
hot and cold breakfast, wireless E-mail: info@atchafalayaoaks.com,
high-speed Internet, microwave, Web: www.atchafalayaoaks.com •
fridge, flat screen TV with full Amenities: Private guest suite
cable plus HBO, two whirlpool with living room, bedroom and
suites and pool access to fitness bath in a circa 1877 home on
center. • Credit Cards: All major • the outskirts of historic district
Handicap Accessible showcasing the city’s largest
oak tree, continental breakfast,
MORGAN CITY MOTEL Wi-Fi, microwave, fridge and
505 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA coffee in-suite.
70380, (985) 384-6640, Fax: (985)
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gmail.com • Amenities: kitchenettes • 1513 E. Stephensville Rd., Slip 6, Morgan
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catherine@bayouhouseboat.com, Web:
MOTEL 6 #8928 www.bayouhouseboats.com • 56-foot
1011 Eighth St., Morgan City, LA 70380, moored houseboat. Top deck
(985) 385-9175, Fax: (985) 385-9177, has hot tub, wet bar, dining area
E-mail: morgancity89282@gmail.com, and a grill. Main deck has living
Web: www.motel6.com • Amenities: 60 area, full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2
rooms, pool, microwave and baths. Sleeps up to 10. Pontoon
fridge. free Wi-Fi and 42" flat- boat & 2 kayaks available.
screen TVs. • Credit Cards: AmEx,
MC, Visa, Discover, Diners, CB CAJUN HOUSEBOAT
• Handicap Accessible
& RENTALS INC.
8 miles north of Morgan City, LA, 70380,
QUALITY INN & SUITES (985) 385-6621,
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1819 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, com, Web: www.cajunhouseboats.com •
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57 rooms, free hot breakfast, three lakes and miles of bayous.
in-room coffee, free Wi-Fi, iron Great fishing off a floating dock.
and ironing board, hair dryer,
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• Credit Cards: All major cards • No net • Situated along the Lower
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RED ROOF INN Built in 1906, tastefully refur-
7408 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA bished with a bright and
70380, (985) 384-5750 • Amenities: spacious main living area.
Pool and wireless Internet • Credit Amenities: 2 queen beds, sofa
Cards: AmEx, MC, Visa, Discover sleeper, Wi-Fi, Keurig coffee bar
• Handicap Accessible and washer/dryer.
TWIN CITY MOTEL THE CENTERVILLE
7405 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA STEAMBOAT INN
70380, (985) 384-1530, Fax: (985) 9106 W. Hwy. 182, Centerville, LA,
385-5403 • Amenities: Pool, wash- 70522, (337) 350-0044, E-mail:
eteria, micro-fridge, expanded cmluke13@gmail.com • Located in
cable (70+ channels) and free the village of Centerville, circa
Wi-Fi • Credit Cards: AmEx, MC, 1848, originally called The
Visa, Discover Centerville Hotel, later The
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Lake End Park, Cabins & Campground
Kennedy Hotel. 6 rooms are CROW’S LANDING
available. Hwy. 90 Service Rd. at Franklin exit
3211, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 578-
THE FAIRFAX HOUSE 3277 • Sewer, water and electric-
99 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) ity. 12 back-in sites. 50-amp
828-1195, Web: www.thefairfaxhouse. hookups and laundry facilities
net • A luxury antebellum home available. • Credit Cards: None
near Franklin’s historic district
with six elegant rooms, spacious CYPREMORT POINT
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306 Beach Lane, Franklin, LA 70538,
Campgrounds & (888) 867-4510, (337) 867-4510 •
Cabins Reservations: www.lastateparks.com or
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AMELIA RV PARK 226- 7652). Six waterfront cabins
10671 Hwy. 182 E, Amelia, LA 70340, on Vermilion Bay. Cabins sleep
(985) 518-1698, Fax: (985) 221-9099, up to 8, with full kitchen and
Web: ameliaRVpark.com • For the bath. • Credit Cards: Accepted, no
working person, in an indus- AmEx
trial corridor within one mile of
Danos, Bollinger and Conrad CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO •
Shipyard. 55 sites. Water, sewer, HOTEL & RV PARK
electricity, cable, Internet includ- 832 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton,
ed in rate. Laundry facility on LA 70523, (800) 284-4386 or (337)
site. • Credit Cards: Visa, MC 923-7284, Web: www.cypressbayou.
com • Located next to Cypress Bayou
ATCHAFALAYA RETREAT Casino • 30 campsites. Electric,
RV PARK water, sewer hookups, free cable
1800 Front St, Morgan City, LA hookups and free Wi-Fi. Dump
70380, (985) 397-0953, Web: station on site. Shuttle service
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with full hookups 30 & 50 amp, All major
boat dock, fishing, bathhouse,
laundry with tours available and CYPRESS LAKE RESORT
free Wi-Fi. 100 Cypress Dr., Berwick LA 70342,
(985) 399-5981, Fax: (985) 399-3089,
BURN’S POINT E-mail: office@cypresslakeresort.com,
BOAT LAUNCH & RV Web: www.cypresslakeresort.com •
CAMPGROUND Between Patterson and Morgan
Hwy. 317 south of Centerville, LA 70522, City, with fishing, swimming
(337) 836-9784. Offers a pictur- pool, restrooms, showers,
esque view of East Cote Blanche laundry room with vending
Bay. Swimming, fishing pier, machines. Kayak, canoe and
picnic tables with shelters, elec- aluminum boat rentals, golf
tricity, water, sewerage hookup carts. Pets welcomed. 81 camp-
and public boat launch. Dump sites with 30 & 50 amp & full
station. 34 campsites. 50-amp hookups and free Wi-Fi. • Hours:
hookups available. Wi-Fi • Credit check-in, 2 p.m., check-out,
Cards: None 12 p.m. Credit Cards: Visa, MC,
AmEx, Discover, debit cards
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