Cajun Coast Visitors Guide #Cajuncoast

2020-2021 Cajun Coast Visitors Guide #cajuncoast

Complete calendar of events Accommodations & restaurants Ideas for exploring and recreation Day trips & itineraries Maps & visitor services

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The Cajun Coast offers great fishing and hunting throughout the year.

n the Cajun Coast you can wake Oup to coffee on the bayou as the sun rises over the cypress and moss-draped live oaks…celebrate our culture and traditions 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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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. With a population of over 53,000 Brownell Memorial Park & 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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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

3 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

6 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 21 0 W to St.elcome Mary Parish 20-2 Where new visitors become old friends 0 2 u i d e G r s o dash of history, a cup of natural beauty, seasoned generously with the spice of new things to see and do— i s i t you will sample all this and more in St. Mary Parish.

A V 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, a s t you will find we’re the perfect place to enjoy part of o any trip to Louisiana. And we’re betting once you enjoy the hospitality of the relaxed and friendly Cajun Coast, instead C of a new visitor, we’ll soon be calling you an old friend.

St. Mary Parish Council a j u n

David Hanagriff –Parish President C 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

www.cajuncoast.com 37 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,

v e n t s 28, and June 4 MARDI GRAS ON

E Downtown Morgan City

THE CAJUN COAST A live music series from 6:30

f Krewe of Adonis to 9:30 p.m. on Front Street Parade

o between Everett & Freret Streets Feb. 21, 2020/Feb. 12, 2021

in historic downtown Morgan Morgan City, 7 p.m.

r City, held each spring every Krewe of Dionysus Parade Friday evening beginning after a Feb. 22, 2020, Berwick, 2 p.m. Easter. d Feb. 13, 2021, Bayou Vista, 2 p.m. (985) 384-9291 or 385-1770, Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade www.cajuncoast.com/rhythms

e n Feb. 22, 2020/Feb. 13, 2021 l Baldwin, noon BAYOU TECHE a Cypremort Point Parade BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL Feb. 22, 2020/Feb. 13, 2021 April 17–18, 2020/April 16–17, 2021 Cypremort Point, 1 p.m. C Downtown Franklin Krewe of Galatea Parade Feb. 23, 2020/Feb. 14, 2021 Held in Franklin’s charming s t Morgan City, 2 p.m. downtown, the festival features

a a “Running of the Bears” 5K Krewe of Amani Parade o Feb. 24, 2020/Feb. 15, 2021 run/walk, boat trips into the Patterson, 2 p.m. Bayou Teche, arts and crafts booths, food booths, live music,

C Franklin Mardi Gras Parade Feb. 25, 2020/Feb.16, 2021 Fun Zone, Cub Club Arena, Franklin, 1 p.m. Bear-y Patch Educational Area, Black Bear Obstacle Course, Krewe of Hephaestus Parade j u n Feb. 25, 2020/Feb.16, 2021 Motorcycle Show, Teddy Bear

a Morgan City, 2 p.m. and Friends Repair Clinic, (800) 256-2931 or (985) 380-8224 Cajun Horseshoes, Crowning C www.cajuncoast.com/mardigras of the Queen, Bear Raffle 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 BAYOU TECHE presentation, dinner with guest speaker, photography workshop, WOODEN BOAT SHOW April 17–18, 2020/April 16–17, 2021 and opportunities to meet fellow Downtown Franklin birders. Registration required. (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 BRITTANY’S PROJECT Bear Festival. View a collection 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, BAYOU BBQ BASH, princess party, face painting, 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 82 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 Alliance’s competition for Best The Pavilion at Cypress Bayou Casino Corporate BBQ Cooking Team • Hotel in Louisiana also features arts Learn about the culture of the 21

& crafts booths, a kids’ zone, a first inhabitants of the region, 0 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 20-2

BIKERS ON THE BAYOU 0 Sept. 19, 2020, Franklin PATTERSON HISTORIC

WALKING TOUR & 2 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. u i d e Tap your toes and tempt your (985) 395-5205 or (800) 256-2931 taste buds at Louisiana’s oldest www.cityofpattersonla.gov G state-chartered harvest festival. The five-day extravaganza of

HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL r s family entertainment includes Oct. 31, 2020/Oct. 30, 2021 continuous live music by Downtown Franklin o Welcome fall with all-day t festivities on Franklin’s charming Main Street, featuring live i s i

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children’s activities, arts & crafts, a 5K run/walk and a classic car show. (337) 828-6326 or a s t (800) 256-2931 www.franklinharvestmoonfest.com o

CHRISTMAS ON THE C CAJUN COAST Dec. 1 – 31, 2020/Dec. 1 – 31, 2021 Morgan City, Patterson, Berwick and j u n Franklin

a local and national acts, a huge The Cajun Coast towns of arts & crafts show and sale, a Morgan City, Patterson, C 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! (985) 385-0703 or (800) 256-2931 holiday finery, parades, an arts www.shrimpandpetroleum.org & crafts show and sale, concerts [email protected] and more. Call for a complete 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 ANNIVERSARY Experience a 135-mile, three- stage canoe and kayak race CELEBRATION December 31, 2019 & through Cajun Country from Every month, 2020, Franklin Port Barre to Berwick. (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

www.cajuncoast.com 93 The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention ATCHAFALAYA WATER n Bureau does not independently verify HERITAGE TRAIL information contained within this visitors o Water is an abundant natural guide and does not warrant the quality resource in Louisiana and over t i or reputation of the services or products time, has shaped many commu- a offered.

e nities. The Atchafalaya National

r Heritage Area is a vast area with

c Attractions terraces, riverbeds, swamps and No matter what your interests, you’ll find e marshes. Water has been the plenty to do and see on the Cajun Coast. lifeblood and has many stories R Here are our recommendations for

to tell. Explore these stories activities and sightseeing you’re sure along the Atchafalaya National d to enjoy. Heritage Area. n waterheritage.atchafalaya.org a AMELIA BELLE CASINO

500 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA BAYOU TECHE g 70340, (985) 631-1777, SCENIC BYWAY n www.ameliabellecasino.com • With Visit www.louisianabyways.com/

r i more than 800 slots, finding byway/bayou-teche-byway for your favorite game is easy at

o more information. • This 125-

l 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,

x p Martin. The Bayou Teche Scenic Mississippi Stud and Three Byway is home to two distinct E 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 s t Hours: Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m. to lower Teche. It is also home to a 2 p.m. & 5 to 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., an incredibly beautiful natural o 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 to 10 p.m. landscape. Traveling the byway, you’ll enjoy everything from

C 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, [email protected], Web: www. many on the National Register

j u n ArgusSpa.com • Relax and rejuve- of Historic Places.

a nate with luxurious individual- ized spa treatments. Argus offers C 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 TM TM sion, Botox , Latisse and The Swamp Skate Park, Noah’s TM Juvaderm . 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. Hours: available. • 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: [email protected], 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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SPECIAL EVENTS a C

LAKE END PARK & CAMPGROUND

www.cajuncoast.com 113 Historic Downtown Franklin n o t i a e r c e R

n plantation homes, a turn of the Overnight stay, swamp tours, a

century boulevard, Bayou Teche frogging, crawfishing, crabbing, and more. catfishing and garfishing. • Hours: g 7 days a week • Call for prices n “THE BROWN HOUSE”

r i BERWICK’S HERITAGE CAJUN HOUSEBOAT

o MUSEUM & RENTALS INC.

l 3326 Third St., Berwick, LA 70342, 8 miles north of Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 384-2283 or (985) 384-8858 • (985) 385-6621,

x p Hours: Mon., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.cajunhouseboats.com • Rents

E Tues.–Fri., appointment only. houseboats, bayouside cabins,

Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Downtown Market, held on the day boats, canoes and kayaks. Bird and breakfast tours, eve-

s t third Saturday of each month. Admission: Free, donations accept- ning/night swamp tours. Bird a ed. • Museum is maintained by and wildlife watching. Located o the Berwick Historical Society. within a chain of three lakes and Visit and explore the rich histo- miles of bayous. Great fishing

C 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 & j u n and the surrounding area.

a GHOST STORIES 112 Main St., Patterson, LA 70392,

C 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/[email protected], 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

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www.cajuncoast.com 13 Chitimacha Museum Must be 21 to enter the gaming

n floor. • Handicap Accessible o DIVING & ROV t i HISTORICAL PRESERVATION a

e 111 First St., Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 518-1000, E-mail: merrilldiver- r [email protected], On Facebook & c

e TripAdvisor • Hours of operation Mon.–Sat., two tours a day at 10 R CHITIMACHA MUSEUM

a.m. and 2 p.m. • Our host is the 3289 Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, Mr. Charlie Rig Museum. This d LA 70523, (337) 923-4830, E-mail: interactive museum of Diving

n [email protected], Web: www. and Underwater Remotely

a chitimacha.gov • The Chitimacha Operated Vehicles—ROVs—is

(Sitimaxa—People of the many the only place in the world g waters) were the first inhabit- where you can see equipment n ants of the region. The tribe is from these two industries in known for their basket weav-

r i the same place. Morgan City ing skills. Take a trip back in is rich in history of companies o time through the history of the and individuals unique to this l Chitimacha. View exhibits and industry. Our small commu- Hours: brief videos. • Mon.–Fri., nity located near the Gulf of x p 9 a.m. to noon & 1 to 4:30 p.m. • Mexico is a hotbed of expertise

E Admission: Handicap Accessible Free • and legends in the world of

Diving and Remotely Operated CYPREMORT POINT Vehicles. A small local company

s t STATE PARK with the grandiose name of

a 306 Beach Ln., Cypremort Point, LA Worldwide Divers was founded

o 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 C 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

j u n overnight accommodations. their divers invented equipment

a and tools still used worldwide. CYPRESS BAYOU The Diving and ROV Historical C 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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www.cajuncoast.com 15 GREAT WALL terpiece of this unique facility as n Front St., Riverside, Morgan City, LA well as a training facility for the

o 70380, (800) 256-2931, Web: www. offshore oil industry. Visitors morgancitymainstreet.com • Located learn about the oil industry, t i past and present, the functions

a along the Atchafalaya River in of the oil rig and tales about the e Morgan City and Berwick, the industry’s beginnings. Guided r “Great Wall” stands 21-feet tour takes approximately 1

c tall and overlooks the mighty hour. • Hours: Mon.– Sat., tours e Atchafalaya River. Visitors can get a bird’s-eye view of water begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., R weather permitting. Closed New

traffic from the walkway which tops the concrete floodwall and Year’s Day, Thanksgiving day, d visit the Atchafalaya Water Christmas eve and Christmas n Trails kiosk. • Hours: Open to the day. • Admission: Students and a public daily • Admission: Free group rate – $5 per person; Seniors – $7 per person; Adults g GREVEMBERG HOUSE – $8 per person n MUSEUM LAKE END PARK, CABINS r i 407 Sterling Rd., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-2092, Fax: (337) 828-2028, AND CAMPGROUND o 2300 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380, l E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.grevemberghouse.com • On (985) 380-4623, E-mail: lep@cityofmc. com, Web: www.lakeendpark.net •

x p the National Register of Historic Places, this 1851 Greek Revival With everything from lake E 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 s t grace the home, which contains everyone feel at home. Relaxed a fine antiques, documented wall- surroundings accented by tow- o papers and early artifacts from ering cypress trees and stately St. Mary Parish. Available for oaks laden with moss create a beautiful destination to build C rental. Tour takes approximately 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-

j u n Students 13–18; $5 Children 12 ing, a boat launch and a marina

a & under; Groups of 20 or more: with 47 slips. Play volleyball $8 per person • Handicap Accessible with friends or walk the 1-mile C walking trail, barbecue or picnic INTERNATIONAL with family, lounge on the beach PETROLEUM MUSEUM or fish from the pier—whatever 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. [email protected], Web: www. rigmuseum.com • The only place MORGAN CITY HISTORIC in the world where the general public can walk aboard an DISTRICT RIVERFRONT Front St. to Federal Ave. and Greenwood authentic offshore drilling rig. to Railroad, Morgan City, LA 70380, The renowned and historic drill- (985) 380-4639, Fax: (985) 384- ing rig, “Mr. Charlie,” is the cen- 7519, E-mail: [email protected], 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 downtown 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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w Complimentary C “On the House”® Hot Breakfast w 100% Hampton Satisfaction Guarantee w HHonors® Points & Miles with Every Stay w Complimentary Wireless Internet w LCD TVs, Microwave and Mini-fridge in every room w Outdoor Pool w State of the Art Fitness Facility w Complimentary Business Center w Suites Available w Meeting Facilities Available (600 sq. ft.) w Handicap Accessible HAMPTON INN & SUITES MORGAN CITY 6365 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380 (985) 221-4421 Fax: (985)384-7112 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.morgancitysuites.hamptoninn.com

www.cajuncoast.com 17 splendid churches built from the Mildred Christian, and in 2011

n 1870s to the early 1900s. it was donated to the St. Mary

o Landmarks Society by Dr. Alan MORGAN CITY Hoberman. • Hours: By appoint- t i PETTING ZOO ment only • Admission: $10 Adults; a 725 Myrtle St., Morgan City, LA 70380, $8 Seniors & Students 13–18; $5 e (985) 384-3343, E-mail: c.leonard@ Children. Groups of 20 or more, r cityofmc.com, Facebook: MCPettingZoo $8 per person. • Handicap Accessible

c Hours: e • Summer –Thurs., Fri. & Sun., 4 to 7 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 to SOUTHWEST REEF R LIGHTHOUSE

11:30 a.m.; Fall – Sat., 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 5 p.m.; Sun., 2 Riverfront, Everett S. Berry Memorial d to 5 p.m. •Admission $2, children Lighthouse Park, Berwick, LA 70342, n under 2 are free. Feed available (985) 384-8858, a for $1 per cup, party packages, Web: www.townofberwick.org • After

field trips and family passes. a vigil of over 130 years on the g We also do animal adoptions. Atchafalaya Bay, Southwest n Reef Lighthouse now rests on the banks of Berwick Bay. r i OAKLAWN MANOR 3296 Oaklawn Dr., off Irish Bend Rd., Southwest Reef was built in o Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-0434, 1858 to replace Point Defer l E-mail: [email protected], (Point Au Fer) Light Station Web: www.oaklawnmanor.com • This below Eugene Island and was lit x p 1837 Greek Revival planta- for the first time on September E 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 s t Built by Alexander Porter, an 1990. • Hours: Open to the public

a Irishman, the walls are 20 inches daily • Admission: Free

o thick. The home is furnished with European antiques, lovely THE TROWBRIDGE HOUSE bird carvings and an extensive 808 First St., Franklin, LA 70538, (504) C 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 j u n p.m. • Admission: $15 Adults; $10 built about 1827 and is said to a Children & Students; Group be the oldest two-story residence rates available for 10 or more.

C 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: [email protected] • 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,

18 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 21 0

Explore the grace and elegance of Old South town life in this National Register property. 20-2

The 1851 home is a magnificent 0 example of Greek Revival-style

architecture. Informative 2

Photo by Miguez Photography 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. u i d e 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 G r s o t

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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:[email protected] www.cajuncoast.com 19 (985) 399-1268, Fax: (985) 399-9910, www.cajuncoast.com. A Native

n E-mail: [email protected], Web: www. American word, “Atchafalaya”

o LouisianaStateMuseum.org • Named (ah-CHA-fa-LIE-ah) means after Louisiana’s aviation pio- long river. Established in t i neers, the official state aviation 2006, the Atchafalaya National a museum exhibits numerous air- Heritage Area stretches across e craft, 1930s air race trophies and 14 parishes in south-central r memorabilia, plus exhibits of Louisiana. Both a place and a c Louisiana achievements in avia- concept, the heritage area is e tion. Cypress Sawmill Museum culturally rich and ecologically R exhibits include a variety of arti- varied, a home to Cajun culture,

facts, photographs and film of as well as a diverse population d this early regional industry from of European, African, Caribbean n 1812–1930. • Hours: Tues.–Sat., and Native-American descent.

a 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Admission: It also features beautiful scenery Free • Handicap Accessible and abundant wildlife. Enjoy g swamp tours, music, food,

n YOUNG-SANDERS CENTER driving adventures and more 104 Commercial St., Franklin, LA 70538, throughout the Heritage Area. r i (337) 413-1861, Fax: (337) 413-0101, o E-mail: [email protected], Web: www. PADDLING TRAILS l youngsanders.org • Young-Sanders Explore our exotic waterways Center for the study of the War by canoe or kayak. In addi- x p Between the States in Louisiana. tion to rich history and unique

E 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

s t Accessible largest overflow swamp in the

a U.S. Moss-draped cypress trees,

o majestic oaks, numerous acres Trails of bottomland hardwoods, over Explore the natural beauty of 170,000 acres of designated

C 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 j u n the Atchafalaya Water Trails, secluded waterways. Identified a paddle our numerous water- trails include the Bayou Teche

C 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.

20 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 (337) 828-1810 • 1-800-828-1812 21

Best Western 0 Forest Inn 86 Deluxe Rooms 1909 Main Street

Franklin, Louisiana 70538-1069 20-2 Free hot breakfast buffet • Free high speed Internet 0 2 u i d e G r s

• Seafood • Crawfish Dishes o • U.S. Choice Steaks • Catering • Banquet Facilities t • Video Poker • Lounge

• Premium Gourmet Take-Out Service i s i • Daily Lunch Specials Mon. 10:30a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tues. – Sat. 5:30a.m. – 9:30p.m. V Adjoining the Best Western Forest Inn Restaurant phone (337)828-3300 • Fax (337)828-3312 a s t o C j u n a C

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. 112118 Main Street, Patterson (985) 395-7420 www.captaincaviar.com • email:[email protected] Visit us on Facebook at “Captain Caviar Swamp Tours.”

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n Mary Parish, the Cajun Coast, variety of birds, more than 40

a for the opportunity to view over species of reptiles and more 300 species of birds. View eagles than 50 species of mammals

g every February during Eagle inhabit the Cajun Coast.

n Expo & More.

r i Wildlife Birding Wildlife o & Management

l Watching Enjoy one of the fastest Areas

x p growing outdoor activities, bird- watching, with an abundance of ATCHAFALAYA E 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@ s t or boat. wlf.la.gov, Web: www.wlf.louisiana.gov/ a You can travel down wma • 137,000 acres of active o Stephensville Road off Hwy. delta, approximately 45,000 of 70, visit the Brownell Memorial which is freshwater marshland.

C 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. j u n

a ATTAKAPAS WILDLIFE

C 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

222 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 TROLL ISTORIC RANKLIN

S H F 21 n the National Register of Historic Places, O the Franklin Historic District boasts over 0 420 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 20-2 0 Welcome to St. Mary Parish from 2 u i d e G r s o t

P.O BOX 2606 • MORGAN CITY • LA • 70381 i s i 727 MYRTLE STREET, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 (985)384-3830 • FAX: (985)384-0771 V FRANKLIN OFFICE: (337)828-5608 [email protected] www.stmarychamber.com a s t o C j u n a C

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n Hunting, fishing, hiking, boat-

o ing, canoeing, kayaking. Enjoy bird and nature watching on the t i boardwalk. A brochure is avail- a able at the kiosk. e r

c Fishing & Hunting

e The Cajun Coast offers great fishing and hunting throughout R

the year. Fishing is especially good during the early spring d and summer months. n For information on fish- • Rents houseboats, bayouside a ing and hunting licenses and cabins, day boats, canoes and

seasons, visit www.wlf.louisi- kayaks. Bird and breakfast tours, g ana.gov or call the Louisiana evening/night swamp tours. Bird n Department of Wildlife & and wildlife watching. Located within a chain of three lakes and

r i Fisheries at (225) 765-2800, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office at miles of bayous. Fishing off a o (985) 384-1622 or (985) 380- floating dock. l 8224 for a list of retailers that sell licenses in St. Mary Parish.

x p Bowling E ishing uides BOWL MORGAN CITY F G 7722 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380, harters & C (985) 384-3510, E-mail: s t [email protected] • The new

a BLU DOG CHARTERS Charlie’s Lanes bowling center •

o 7209 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA Hours: 70380, (985) 384-2070, Cell: (985) Tues.–Fri, 6 to 10 p.m. 518-4277, Fax: (985) 384-1955, E-mail: C [email protected] • Charter Golf fishing at its best. Blue water, brackish, fresh. Trips are all ATCHAFALAYA GOLF

j u n inclusive. We customize trips COURSE AT IDLEWILD

a for your convenience if neces- 400 Cotten Rd. at Hwy. 90, Kemper sary. Full day and half days Williams Park, Patterson, LA 70392, C 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. [email protected] • 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

24 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 course, snack bar in club house, produces numerous produc- course rentals, swimming pool tions annually, including a fall and party rental. • Call for mystery, a holiday production, 21 New rates: an African-American Showcase group rates. Weekdays: 0 Tuesday $20, Wednesday $25, and a summer musical. Thursday $25; Friday, Saturday & Sunday $50, after 1 p.m. $25 Skate Parks • Hours: Tues.–Sun., 7 a.m. until dark • Credit Cards: All major

FRANKLIN SKATE PARK 20-2 Caffery Park, 1400–1410 Barrow St., THE BELLEVIEW GOLF & Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-6324, 0 COUNTRY CLUB E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.

157 Belleview Ln., Franklin, LA 70538, franklin-la.com • Hours: Sunrise– 2 (337) 828-2572, E-mail: Sunset • Admission: Free [email protected] • Public 9-hole golf course. $20 greens MORGAN CITY SKATE PARK fee. Snack bar in clubhouse. 611 Myrtle St., Morgan City, LA 70380, u i d e Rental space for events. • Hours: (985) 380-4600 • Hours: Open daily. Tues.–Sun., 8 a.m. to dark Admission:

Closed dusk ’til dawn. • G Free

Horseshoes r s THE SWAMP 1300 South Rd., Bayou Vista, LA 70380, o

KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK t & CAMPGROUND (985) 395-6552 • Featuring outdoor concrete area for riders

Cotten Rd. off Hwy. 90, Patterson, LA i s i 70392, (985) 395-2298, E-mail: kwp@ of all ages with second separate stmaryparishla.gov • Horseshoe area for ages 10 and under. • V

Hours: pitching area • Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 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 a s t

Movie Theaters o Spray Parks

FAIRVIEW CINEMA 1333 Belleview Rd., Bayou Vista, LA C 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 j u n 9:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 1:30 p.m.,

May, schools are welcome for a 4 p.m., 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. field trips. • Admission: $2 per person. Private party rentals $200 C 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

www.cajuncoast.com 25 Hotels Motels COMFORT INN & SUITES & OF MORGAN CITY n s AMBASSADOR INN 610 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., o AND SUITES Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 300-0035, Fax: (985) 300-0037,

t i 200 Ralph Darden Pkwy., E-mail: [email protected],

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d (337) 578-6322 or (337) 578-6141, E-mail: [email protected] Amenities: Newly remodeled. o • 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 New Iberia and Lafayette. Cable Belle Casino and restaurants • ccomm TV, free high-speed Internet. Credit Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible A Four suites with microwave,

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a s t Accessible 832 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton, LA 70523, (800) 284-4386 or (337) o AMELIA EXTENDED STAY 578-6600, Fax: (337) 578-6601, C 111 Cajun Way, Amelia, LA 70340, Web: www.cypressbayou.com • On the (985) 631-2220, Chitimacha Tribal Reservation, connected E-mail: ameliaextendedstay@gmail. to Cypress Bayou Casino • Amenities: com, Web: www.ameliaextendedstay.com 102 rooms include ADA and

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a able. Free Wi-Fi, high-speed man and executive suites, busi- Internet and local calls, pavilion ness center, fitness center, board C with BBQ, laundry, vending, room, food, gift and souvenir full kitchens in most rooms, in- shops. Credit Cards: All major cards room workspace, 32” HD TVs, • Handicap Accessible DIRECTV with Expanded HD, pillow top mattresses, 24-hour HAMPTON INN & SUITES on-site staff. • Credit Cards: All 6365 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA major • Handicap Accessible 70380, (985) 221-4421, Fax: (985) 384-7112, E-mail: hummc3@gmail. BEST WESTERN FOREST INN com; Web: morgancitysuites.hamptoninn. 1909 Main St. (Hwy. 182), Franklin, com • Amenities: Complimentary LA 70538, (337) 828-1810, E-mail: “On the House” hot breakfast. [email protected], Web: 100% Hampton Satisfaction www.bestwestern.com • Amenities: Free Guarantee. Free wireless hot breakfast buffet. restaurant, Internet. 32" LCD TVs, micro- pool, laundry, lounge, meeting wave, mini fridge, pool, fitness rooms, suites, jacuzzi suites, free room and business center • Credit high-speed Internet and micro Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible fridges • Credit Cards: AmEx, MC, Visa, Discover, Diners • Handicap HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Accessible & SUITES 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, [email protected], Web: www.HIXMC. Fax: (985) 384-3810, E-mail: la344gm@ com • Amenities: 83 rooms, indoor gmail.com, Web: www.choicehotels.com heated pool & hot tub, business • Amenities: Restaurant, courtyard center, fitness center, hot break- pool, micro/fridge, 32” HD TVs, fast, meeting space and board 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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oak tree, continental breakfast, 2 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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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- ccomm THE FAIRFAX HOUSE 3277 • Sewer, water and electric-

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a s t with six elegant rooms, spacious CYPREMORT POINT porches and lovely grounds. o STATE PARK & CABINS 306 Beach Lane, Franklin, LA 70538, C (888) 867-4510, (337) 867-4510 • Campgrounds & Reservations: www.lastateparks.com or abins C call toll free 1-877-CAMP-IN-LA (1-877- AMELIA RV PARK 226- 7652). Six waterfront cabins

j u n 10671 Hwy. 182 E, Amelia, LA 70340, on Vermilion Bay. Cabins sleep

a (985) 518-1698, Fax: (985) 221-9099, up to 8, with full kitchen and Web: ameliaRVpark.com • For the bath. • Credit Cards: Accepted, no C 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 Atchafalayaretreat.comV6 • 14 sites to casino available. • Credit Cards: 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: [email protected], 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 Hours: station. 34 campsites. 50-amp hookups and free Wi-Fi. • hookups available. Wi-Fi • Credit check-in, 2 p.m., check-out, Credit Cards: Cards: None 12 p.m. Visa, MC, AmEx, Discover, debit cards

28 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK & St. Mary and 20.9 miles from CAMPGROUND Cypremort Point. • Credit Cards: Cotten Rd. off Hwy. 90, Patterson, LA None 21

70392, (985) 395-2298, Fax: (985) 0 263-2963, E-mail: kwp@stmaryparishla. MC RV PARK gov, Web: kemperwilliamspark.com • 7100 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA Wi-Fi. Covered pavilion, bath- 70380, (985) 385-4813 • Centrally house, tennis courts, picnic located in Morgan City’s business area. 40 RV sites with cable grounds, civic center, nature 20-2 trail, aviation museum, 18-hole TV, electricity, water, sewer- public golf course. 46 sites age, free Wi-Fi and lawn care. 0 with full hookups with 30 & 50 On-site managers. 30 & 50 amp

amps. 163 sites with water and available. 2 electricity. Two tent sites. 300 acres. Rally camping welcome. • ROY EL OAK Admission: $1 per car • Credit Cards: Hwy. 182 & Lonely Oak Lane, Bayou

None Vista, LA 70380, (985) 714-2184 • u i d e 23 back-in sites on the bayou LAKE END PARK, CABINS with full hookups, interior AND CAMPGROUND roads are limestone, restrooms, G 2300 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380, swimming, fishing, gas and boat r s (985) 380-4623, E-mail: lep@cityofmc. launch. • Seasonal boiled craw- com, Web: www.lakeendpark.net • 4 fish and crabs, or fried seafood o Credit Cards: t pavilions, 147 camp sites, full and burgers. • All hookups, sand beach, 3 play- major cards, cash and checks. grounds, swimming, picnic area, i s i TWO SISTERS LANDING boat launch, fishing, lake access, V Two Sisters Court, off Hwy. 182, Bayou bathhouse, laundry room and marina. Dump station on site. Vista, LA 70380, (985) 714-0717, (985) Lake House rentals. One-mile 395-3350. Located on Bayou walking trail. 20 tent areas. Teche. 16 sites. Limestone inte- a s t • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Discover rior roads. All sites have water, sewer and electric hookups. o MARY’S RV PARK Boat landing, $3 boat landing

1167 Hwy. 83, Franklin, LA, 70538, fee (for non-tenants) • Credit Cards: C (337) 578-5226, Fax: (337) 923-7302, None E-mail: [email protected], Web: marysRVpark.net • Take Baldwin/ WAX LAKE LODGING j u n Louisa Exit. 23 sites with 30 5590 Hwy. 90, Patterson, LA 70392, and 50-amp and full hookups, (985) 518-6082, a E-mail: [email protected], coin-operated laundry, shower C room, playground. 4.5 miles Web: waxlakelodging.com • Located from Cypress Bayou Casino, next to Wax Lake boat ramp in 13.6 miles from Port of West Calumet, some cabins to rent.

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POINTS OF INTEREST 2 Amelia Belle Casino 5 Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Boardwalk 10 Chitimacha Museum 11 Cypremort Point State Park & Cabins 12 Cypress Bayou Casino • Hotel 19 Louisiana State Museum – Patterson (Wedell-Williams Aviation Museum/Cypress Sawmill Exhibits) 24 Palmetto Hiking Trail 27 Bayou Vista Recreation Park/Spray Park

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www.cajuncoast.com 33 ALUMNI SHOP noon • Credit Cards: All major • g FOR HIM & HER Handicap Accessible 1035 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 384-5338, Fax: (985) 384- CHIC & SHABBY 2876, Follow us on Facebook p p i n • Gifts, COLLECTIONS, LLC clothing and accessories • Hours: 716 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) o Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 578-7111, E-mail: bettyveeder@yahoo. h Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. com • Wedding & baby gifts, jew-

S elry, religious items, antiques,

ABIGAIL KATHLEEN car audio and furniture • Hours: PHOTOGRAPHY Tues.–Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Berwick, LA 70342, (985) 519-0449, Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Credit

a s t Web: abigailaskew247.wixsite.com/ Cards: All major

o akphotographyllc, E-mail: aaskewphoto@ gmail.com • Photography of D.A.T. SAUCE “A LITTLE BIT children, families, holidays, OF HOT WITH A WHOLE LOT C weddings and more. Matted OF FLAVOR” local photographs for sale. • 8004 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA Credit Cards: Accepted 70380, (985) 380-8242, Fax: (985)

j u n 380-8245, E-mail: info@datsaucela.

a ARRANGED com, Web: www.datsaucela.com • 3504 Hwy. 182, Berwick, LA 70342, Headquarters of product of C (985) 380-2560, all-natural sauce and ketchup Web: www.arrangedbycolleen.com, company • Hours: Mon.–Thurs., E-mail: [email protected] • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m. to Flower arranging, event plan- noon • Admission: Free • Credit Cards: ning, flower collection rentals • All major Credit Cards: Accepted DALE’S FLORIST & GIFTS AMBASSADOR FLORIST 715 Federal Ave., Morgan City, LA 7706 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 384-5932, Fax: (985) 70380, (985) 385-5466, E-mail: 384-8722, Web: www.dalesflorist.com • [email protected], Follow us Gifts and flowers • Hours: Mon.– on Facebook • Candles, silks, gifts, Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Credit Cards: plants and fresh flowers • Hours: All major Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to noon FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH 700 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) BARGAIN BARN 828-1445, Follow us on Facebook • 218 Yokely Rd., Franklin, LA 70538, Health supplements and medi- Hours: (337) 278-7497 • Flea market, cal scrubs • Tues. –Fri., antiques and collectibles • Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to Credit Cards: Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 p.m. • All major (weather permitting) FOUR SEASONS BARGAIN BARN TOO 701 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-4925, Fax (504) 324-0865 720 Main St., Franklin, LA, 70538, (337) • Furniture, accessories and appli- 278-7497 • Flea market, antiques ances • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. and collectibles • Hours: Tues.– to 5 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FRANKLIN FLOWER SHOP 309 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) CHARLIE’S PAWN SHOP 828-0470, Fax: (337) 828-4909, E-mail: 6711 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA [email protected], Web: 70380, (985) 384-7296, Fax: (985) franklinflowershop.net • Fresh & silk 384-7293, Web: www.charliespawnshop. flowers, plants, stuffed animals, com, Follow us on Facebook • Jeweler balloons and candy • Hours: Mon. onsite and buy, sell & trade new – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., Hours: & used items • Mon. – 8:30 a.m. to noon • Credit Cards: Thurs., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri., 9 All major a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to

34 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 GJ’S FASHIONS UNLIMITED 992-0724 • Funeral sprays, holi- 1803 F W. Main St., Hoy’s Shopping day wreaths, flowers/decorations Center, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828- for weddings, showers, parties, 21 Hours: 7900, Cell: (337) 578-1086 • Ladies’ banquets, etc. • Flexible • 0 & girls’ apparel, formals, first Cash and checks only communion dresses, accessories, special orders welcome, QUILT OF MANY COLORS layaways and free gift wrapping 2730 Hwy 182 E, Bayou Vista, LA 70380, • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m. to (985) 992-3122, E-mail: quiltofmanycol- 20-2 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • [email protected], Follow us on Facebook

Credit Cards: All major • Fabric & accessories, quilts for 0 sale and sewing, quilt & projects Hours: HOPE FLOATS BOUTIQUE lessons • Tues.–Fri., 9:30 2 608 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 1 828-1138 • A division of Arc of p.m. • Credit Cards: All major St. Mary/Center of Hope • Hours:

Mon., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tues. – SECOND IMAGE u i d e Thurs., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fri., RESALE SHOP 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 906 Seventh St., Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 384-7617, E-mail: kellyverdun@ G IRIS FASHIONS UNLIMITED gmail.com • Clothes, shoes, purses r s 103 Rosebud St., Baldwin, LA 70514, and belts • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 10 (337) 577-6372, E-mail: tillman_iris@ a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. –Sun. 10 a.m. o yahoo.com • Bridal wear, formal to 3 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major t attire and tuxedo rentals • Not an open dress shop, just by SKIPPER’S i s i appointment in her house SPORTING GOODS V

7558 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA 70380, KODIAC’S KANDLES & (985) 384-8121, Fax: (985) 384-4111, KRAFTS E-mail: [email protected] • 722 Guidry St., Berwick, LA 70342, (985)

Sporting goods, batting cages, a s t 397-2617, E-mail: kodiacskandles@ corporate gifts and promotional yahoo.com, Web: www.kodiacskandles. o products • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 com • Paraffin & soy wax candles, a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to vinyl mugs & cups and special 2 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major • C orders for showers & weddings • Handicap Accessible Hours: Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SMOKER FRIENDLY j u n 1712 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) a MEMÉ KOUNTRY FLOWERS 828-4533 • Walk-in humidor

626 Desonier Rd., Jeanerette, LA 70544, C with 300-plus premium cigars, (337) 276-0000 • Floral arrange- fine wine selection, humidors, ments, Avon, plants, handbags, tobacco products and more • travel bags, gift baskets, gifts and Hours: Mon.–Sat., 7 a.m. to 7 Hours: free gift wrapping • Mon.– p.m. • Credit Cards: All major Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m. to noon. STEVE’S PET SHOP 841 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA 70380, MEYER’S SHOE STORE (985) 395-2473 • Tropical fish, 617 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, exotic birds, small animals, pre- (337) 828-0940, Fax: (337) 828-0940, mium dog foods and pet sup- E-mail: [email protected], Web: plies • Hours: Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. www.meyersshoestore.com, Follow us on to 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Facebook • Specializing in shoes and accessories • Hours: Mon.– TEXADA JEWELRY & GIFTS Fri., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 606 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538 • 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Credit Cards: Jewelry, gifts and souvenirs • All major Hours: Mon.–Sat., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major • NELVIN’S CREATIONS Handicap Accessible 605 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337)

www.cajuncoast.com 35 THE CANDY COTTAGE TIGER ISLAND g Order toll free (800) 786-8268, E-mail: HOME CENTER [email protected], Web: 7397 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, LA candycottageonline.com • Specializing 70380, (985) 380-3112, E-mail: in candy, home of the “Foote’s p p i n [email protected] • Heritage” solid pecan log, online Offering licensed interior design o orders year-round and corpo- for home and office. Large h rate accounts & party platters • inventory of furniture, acces-

S Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Discover, sories and gifts. • Hours: Mon.,

AmEx Wed., Thurs. and Fri., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tues., 10 a.m. to THE FRENCH DOOR 5 p.m.

a s t 608 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 471-7149, E-mail:

o TOWN & COUNTRY [email protected], FLORIST & GIFTS Web: thefrenchdoorfranklin.com, 3515 Hwy. 182 E, Berwick, LA 70342, C Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (985) 385-6929, E-mail: tandcflorist@ • Local art, vintage finds, bellsouth.net, Web: www.tandcflorist.com furniture, paint, unique gifts, • Flowers and gifts, Cajun sou- children’s goods, southern j u n venirs and Louisiana souvenirs lagniappe and Merle Norman

a • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 Hours: Cosmetics • Mon.–Fri., p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to noon • Credit C 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible to 2 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible TWISTED SISTA’S BOUTIQUE 1051 Marguerite St., Ste. 103, Morgan THE MISSION THRIFT STORE City, LA 70380, (985) 745-6330, 200 Stable Rd., Ste. 2, Patterson, LA E-mail: info@twistedsistasboutique. 70392, (985) 518-2394, Follow us on com • Women’s clothing, Facebook • Gently used items at accessories & shoes • Hours: Hours: affordable prices • Mon.– Mon.–Sat.,10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Credit Cards: Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • All major • Handicap Accessible T-SHIRTS AND TREASURES 1726 W. Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, THE FRAME SHOP & (337) 828-9655, Fax (337) 828-9002, GALLERY COFFEE E-mail: [email protected] • 708 Front St., Morgan City, LA 70380, Embroidery, silk screening, gift (985) 385-0730, shop, clothing boutique • Hours: Web: frameshopinc.com • Original Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; art, custom framing, gifts, jew- Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Credit elry, pottery showcasing south Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible Louisiana and coffee & espresso drinks • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m. VERA DEVILLE JUDYCKI to 5 p.m., or by appointment. 3012 Lake Palourde Dr., Morgan City, LA 70380, Cell: (985) 518-3062, E-mail: THE PURPLE LEMON [email protected] • Paintings 861 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA 70380, of swamps, cypress trees & (985) 992-3080 • The thrift store flowers, as well as abstract & has home decor, clothes, furni- figurative paintings • Hours: By ture, jewelry. Visit the gift shop appointment • Cash and Pay Pal • inside for new items. • Hours: Handicap Accessible Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WILDFLOWER BOUTIQUE THE TAVERN GIFT SHOPPE 702 Front St., Morgan City, LA 70380, 906 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (985) 702-1077, Fax: (985) 702-0977, (337) 350-0343, E-mail: info@ E-mail: [email protected] • grevemberghouse.com • Specialize Junior & ladies’ clothing, Vera in sewing-related antique and Bradley retailer, handbags, shoes vintage items • Hours: Thurs.– & jewelry and baby selection • Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by Hours: Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 appointment p.m.; Sun. 1 to 4 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major

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www.cajuncoast.com 37 Restaurants LA 70340, (985) 631-1777, Web: www. d ameliabellecasino.com • Comfort ANNIE MAE’S food including hot dogs, boudin Hours: oo ON THE BAYOU and gumbo • Sun. – Thurs., 2 p.m. to midnight; Fri.– Sat., F 103 Wilson St., Franklin, LA 70538, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. • Credit Cards: All (337) 471-7016, Follow us on Facebook major & “B Connected Card” • • Daily plate lunch menu Handicap Accessible specials and sweets • Hours:

a s t Mon.–Fri., 7 to 10 a.m. and BAYOU LAGNIAPPE

o 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 102 Bowman St., Berwick, LA 70342, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Credit Cards: (985) 384-2245 All major • Handicap Accessible • Serving boiled

C and grilled seafood, gumbo, ATCHAFALAYA CAFÉ po’boys, specialty sandwiches, awn M chicken, étouffée, fettuccini, l an 7310 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA ak o sliders and more. • Hours: Thur. r

j u n 70380, (985) 384-2707, Fax: (985) 384- O – Fri. 11 a.m.– 2 p.m.; Tues.– 2702, E-mail: atchafalayacafe@yahoo. a Thurs. & Sat., 5 to 8 p.m.; Fri., com • Cajun cuisine, home cook- Credit Cards:

C 5 to 9 p.m. • All major ing, seafood and more. Music • Handicap Accessible Fri. & Sat. night • Hours: Mon. – Wed., 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thurs.–Fri., 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. BOILING MADD 400 Hwy. 90 W, Patterson, LA 70392, & 5 to 9 p.m.; Sat. 5 to 9 p.m. • (985) 395-4629, Find us on Facebook Credit Cards: All major • Seafood restaurant & lounge. ATCHAFALAYA Fried & boiled seafood, short orders, home-cooked meal and RESTAURANT AT IDLEWILD breakfast on weekends. • Hours: 400 Cotten Rd., Patterson, LA 70392, Mon. –Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; (985) 399-3688, www.atchafalayagolf. Fri., 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sat., com • Prime steaks, burgers, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sun, 7:30 sandwiches, salads and Cajun a.m. to 8:30 p.m. • Credit Cards: specialties • Hours: Mon. –Sat., 11 All major a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major • BROWN’S BOILING HOUSE Handicap Accessible 1820 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 849-6640 • Hours: Thurs.– BAY CITY BISTRO Sat., 5 to 9 p.m. (Seasonal only) 618 Front St., Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 380-2853 • Specializing in CC’S COFFEE HOUSE home-cooked plate lunches. 1051 Marguerite St., Ste. 101, Morgan Sandwiches, soups and specialty City, LA 70380, (985) 384-2247, Follow salads. Hours: Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m. us on Facebook • Producers of to 2 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 5 to 8 p.m. highly-crafted coffee, espresso • Credit Cards: All major • Handicap drinks, pastries and more. Accessible Offers catering. • Hours: Mon.– Sat., 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun., BAYOU CAFE 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Credit Cards: All Amelia Belle Casino, located on 1st major floor, 500 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia,

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a s t o C j u n a CAFÉ DELPHINE • Hours: Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m. C Cypress Bayou Casino • Hotel, 832 to 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. to Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton, LA 10 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major • 70523, (337) 923-7284, Web: www. Handicap Accessible cypressbayou.com • Award-winning gumbo and soups. Steak, sea- CITY BUFFET food and poultry dishes. Fresh 1828 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, baked breads and desserts. • (337) 828-1798, Fax (337) 828-1866 • Hours: Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m. to All-you-can-eat Chinese buffet • 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. to Hours: Mon.–Fri. & Sun, 10 a.m. 11 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major • to 9:30 p.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. to Handicap Accessible 10 p.m.

CAFÉ JO JO’S CLAUDIA’S SOUL FOOD 624 Front St., Morgan City, LA 70380, 108 Park St., Patterson, LA 70392, (985) (985) 384-9291, Fax (985) 384-8282, 412-6833 • Home cooking, break- E-mail: [email protected] • Fine fast all day • Hours: Mon.–Fri., dining in a casual atmosphere 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. to on the river in historic down- 2 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major town Morgan City • Hours: Tues.–Fri., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; DANNY’S FRIED CHICKEN Wed. & Sat., 5:30 to 10 p.m., 700 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA Credit Thurs.& Fri., 5 to 10 p.m. • 70380, (985) 384-6160 • Home Cards: Handicap Accessible All major • of the original Cajun Fried Chicken, fresh fried seafood, CAJUN BUFFET rice dressing, gizzard & liver Amelia Belle Casino, 500 Lake Palourde dinners, fresh homemade onion Rd., Amelia, LA 70340, (985) 631-1777, rings, chicken fingers with dip- Web: www.ameliabellecasino.com • On ping sauce and more! • Hours: the 3rd floor, Cajun Buffet has a Daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Credit variety of hardy entrées, savory Cards: All major sides and your choice of desserts. • Hours: Sun. – Thurs., 11 DANNY’S FRIED CHICKEN a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 to 9 p.m.; Fri. OF FRANKLIN & Sat., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 819 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, stop in for 828-4360, Web: www.facebook.com/ a mouthwatering seafood buffet. DannysFriedChickenofFranklin • Large Check out our Website for more dining area and drive thru. details. • Credit Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible Serving chicken, homemade onion rings, the best rice dressing around, fried seafood and CHINA KING BUFFET more! Free Wi-Fi • Hours: Daily, 6509 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA 70380, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Credit Cards: (985) 385-1388 • Chinese buffet All major • Handicap Accessible

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SWAMPSWAMP PEOPLEPEOPLE TOURTOUR i s i DUFFY’S SHELL STATION If you’re a big fan of Swamp People, V

you may not recognize it but you’ll know this place—it’s where Troy, Jacob and Liz bring their alligators at the end of the day. When not fishing, this is their go-to place. You never know when Troy or Jacob may show up. Your opportunity to a s t purchase your Choot’em gear and get a picture and an auto- o graph. • 4030 Highway 70 S, Pierre Part, LA 70339-4462,

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PIERRE PART STORE The Pierre Part Store has been in operation for over 100 years. The store has a little bit of everything: j u n if they don’t have it then you probably don’t need it. Troy & a Jacob are longtime customers. Choot’em gear for sale. • Mon. thru Sat., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • C 3421 Hwy. 70 S, Pierre Part, LA 70339, (985) 252-6261

ATCHAFALAYA BASIN The Atchafalaya Swamp Basin is the largest overflow swamp in the nation, with over 800,000 acres. The basin is home to over 170 bird species, 50 species of mammals, 100 species of fin fish and shellfish, and over 40 reptile and 20 amphibian species, including Troy’s tree shaka, the American Alligator.

For more info on the Atchafalaya Basin visit: www.atchafalaya.org or www.cajuncoast.com. • Captain Caviar Swamp Tours, 112 Main St., Patterson, (985) 395-7420, www.captaincaviar.com • Attakapas Adventures, 1324 Hwy. 401, Napoleonville, (985) 369-8588 or (985) 637-8923, www.attakapasadventures.com

www.cajuncoast.com 41 DON EDUARDO’S MEXICAN LANDRY’S HOT TAMALES d RESTAURANT & CANTINA 1104 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 1325 Duhon Blvd., Ste. E, Amelia, LA 828-3960, Follow us on Facebook • Hot

oo 70340, (985) 631-6665 • Great tamales, po-boys, hamburgers, seafood plates, plate lunches • F Mexican cuisine. Take-out Hours: available. • Hours: Mon. – Sun., Mon.–Fri., 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mon, Fri. 2 p.m. & 5 to 8 p.m. • Cash & & Sat., 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Tues., checks only • Handicap Accessible Wed., Thur. & Sun., 5 to 9 p.m. a s t Happy Hour every day except LANDRY’S SEAFOOD o Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. with $1 AND STEAKHOUSE OF margaritas during Happy Hour. JEANERETTE C • Credit Cards: All major 20371 Hwy. 90 Frontage Rd., Jeanerette, LA 70544, (337) 276-4857 • Steaks EAST GATE BBQ and seafood. Lunch buffet: 7516 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA

j u n Tues.–Fri., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 70380, (985) 384-7675, E-mail: east- Grand Buffet: Fri. & Sat, 5:30 to a [email protected], Web: www.eastgatebar- 9 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

C beque.com • Enjoy delicious pork, BBQ every Sun., 11 a.m. to 2 beef, chicken, ribs and sausages p.m. • Hours: Tues.– Sat., 11 a.m. with your family. Slowly roasted to 9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in a wood-burning pit. • Hours: • Live music every Thursday Mon. – Sat., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; night • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Sun., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Credit AmEx, Discover • Handicap Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible Accessible

ECLIPSE & GRILL LOCO MEXICAN GRILL 605 Martin Luther King Blvd., Morgan & CANTINA City, LA 70380, (985) 276-3350 • Cypress Bayou Casino • Hotel, 832 Homemade sliders, burgers, Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton, boudin balls and nachos • LA 70523, (337) 923-7284 or (800) Hours: Tues.–Thurs., 4 to 11p.m.; 284-4386, Web: www.cypressbayou. Fri. & Sat., 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; com • Authentic Mexican atmo- Sun., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. sphere paired with outstanding Mexican food featuring favorites FOREST RESTAURANT such as tableside guacamole, 1905 W. Main Hwy. 182, Franklin, LA Spanish-style pasta with local 70538, (337) 828-3300, seafood and chimichanga E-mail: [email protected] • cheesecake. • Hours: Fri. & Sat., Cajun cuisine, seafood and 5 to 10 p.m. • Credit Cards: All breakfast buffet • Hours: Mon., major • Handicap Accessible 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tues.–Sat., 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Credit Cards: LOS MAYAS Visa, MC, AmEx, Discover, 1416 Northwest Blvd. off Hwy. 90, Diners Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-1442 • Authentic Mexican and seafood GAMEDAY PIZZA • Hours: Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m. to 526 Hwy. 90 W, Patterson, LA 70392, 9:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. to (985) 412-6047, E-mail: stevemanville@ 10:30 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major yahoo.com • Pizza. Buffet & menu • Handicap Accessible • Hours: Mon., Tues. & Thurs.– Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 to 9 MABEL’S KITCHEN p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Cypress Bayou Casino • Hotel, 832 Credit Cards: All major • Handicap Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton, Accessible LA 70523, (337) 923-7284 or (800) 284-4386, Web: www.cypressbayou. HARVEST RESTAURANT com • Award-winning gumbo, 500 Hwy. 90, Ste. 114, Patterson, LA soups & salads, paninis, po’boys 70392, (985) 399-3388 • Chinese and burgers, Cajun specialties cuisine, delivery • Hours: Mon.– such as crawfish étouffée. Sat. Sat., 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun., & Sun. breakfast menu includes 12 to 8 p.m.

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9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Handicap Accessible SHONEY’S MONA’S SOUTHERN SOUL 1011 Greenwood St., Morgan City, a s t FOOD & SNACK SHOP LA 70380; (985) 384-5767 • All- o 607 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 578-7394 • Soul food • Hours:

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MORGAN’S j u n Clarion Inn, 520 Roderick St., Morgan a City, LA 70380, (985) 385-2200, Web:

C www.morgansofmc.com, • Lunch Buffet: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Seafood & steaks, Friday Night Buffet, 5 to 10 p.m.; Sun., Buffet 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Hours: Mon. –Fri., 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 6 a.m. to 9 p.m • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AmEx, Discover, Diners

MR. LESTER’S STEAKHOUSE Cypress Bayou Casino • Hotel, 832 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton, LA 70523, American meals. Daily buffet. (337) 923-7408 or (800) 284-4386, Buses and tour groups welcome. Web: www.cypressbayou.com • Fine • Hours: Sun.–Thurs., 7 a.m. to 11 dining featuring prime steaks, p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. the freshest seafood available, • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AmEx, daily culinary specials, premium Discover cigars and an extensive wine list. • Hours: Wed. & Thurs., 5:30 to 9 SI SEÑOR MEXICAN p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30 to 11 p.m. RESTAURANT • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AmEx, 1201 Belleview St., Bayou Vista, LA Discover • Must be over 16 to 70380, (985) 412-6780, Fax: (985) enter 412-6782 • Casual atmosphere, friendly staff, Authentic PACO’S SANDWICH SHOP Mexican food and great margar- 832 Marguerite St., Morgan City, LA itas • Hours: Mon. – Sat., 11 a.m. 70380, (985) 354-6166 • Paco’s to 2 p.m. & 5 to 9 p.m. • Credit Sandwich Shop on Facebook • Cuban Cards: Visa, MC, Discover, AmEx style sandwiches, soups and sal- • Handicap Accessible ads • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 5 to 8 p.m. SMOOTHIE KING • Credit Cards: All major • Handicap 1141 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, LA Accessible 70380, P.O. Box 2567, Morgan City, LA 70381, (985) 380-3157, Fax: RITA MAE’S KITCHEN (985) 380-3158, E-mail: sk1111@ 711 Federal Ave., Morgan City, LA smoothieking.com • Health & well- 70380, (985) 384-3550, Find us on ness, nutritional lifestyle center. Facebook • Plate lunches, short Function-based fruit/protein order, gumbo • Hours: Mon.–Fri., smoothies. • Hours: Mon.– Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. to a.m. to 3 p.m. • Credit Cards: Visa, 9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. MC, AmEx, Discover • Handicap • Credit Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible Accessible

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Thurs.–Sat., 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. • j u n SUSIE’S SEAFOOD 6701 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA 70380, Credit Cards: All major a (985) 702-0274 • Specializing in C seafood • Hours: Mon.–Sat., 4 to THE ORIGINAL 9 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major CASTALANO’S 1023 Sixth St., Morgan City, LA 70380, TAMPICO’S (BAYOU VISTA) (985) 384-6188, Fax (985) 384-5289, 1425 Hwy. 90, Bayou Vista, LA 70380, Home of Castalano’s specialty meats and (985) 395-2859, Follow us on Facebook: foods, Web: www.theoriginalcastalanos. Tampico’s Bayou Vista • Mexican • com • Seafood, sandwiches, sal- Hours: Sun.–Wed., 11 a.m. to 9 ads, plates, pasta, po’boys • Hours: p.m.; Thurs.– Sat., 11 a.m. to Mon.– Wed., 10:30 a.m. to 2 10 p.m. • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10:30 a.m. to AmEx, Discover, Diner • Handicap 2 p.m. & 5 to 8 p.m • Credit Cards: Accessible Visa, MC, AmEx, Discover

TAMPICO’S TOKYO FISH (MORGAN CITY) 6214 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA 1025 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 354-6433 • Sushi, 70380, (985) 385-2784 • Tex-Mex hibachi, Japanese steakhouse • • Hours: Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m. to Hours: Mon.– Fri., 11 a.m. to 2:30 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. to p.m. & 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. • Credit Cards: All major • Handicap to 9 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major • Accessible Handicap Accessible

THE CHILI HOUSE YELLOW BOWL 1229 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, LA RESTAURANT 70380, (985) 300-5646, Follow us on 19466 Hwy. 182 W, Jeanerette, LA Facebook • Chili, burgers and 70544, (337) 276-5512 • Finest po-boys • Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. Cajun cuisine since 1926. Lunch to 9 p.m. buffet cooked from scratch. Specializing in authentic craw- THE GALLEY RESTAURANT fish dishes. • Hours: Wed.–Fri., 7409 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat., 5 to 9 70380, (985) 354-6439, Web: www. p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. facebook.com/TheGalleyinMC, Follow us • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Discover, on Facebook: The Galley Restaurant • AmEx Breakfast and brunch restaurant – American cuisine, a restaurant Bakeries/Delis/ with down-to-earth staff who iners provide old-fashioned service D with an all-day breakfast and lunch menu continuing deli- BINGO’S SEAFOOD 7503 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA cious breakfast/entrées • Hours: 70380, (985) 384-6828, Facebook.com/ Sun.–Wed., 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.;

46 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 bingoseafood • Chinese and sea- Credit Cards: All major food • Hours: Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, DONUT PALACE 21 1724 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, AmEx, Discover, Check Card 0 (337) 471-7127 • Donut shop • BLAZIN WINGS Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1015 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 578-4014 • Hours: Mon.–Sat., DONUT PALACE 905 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA 70380,

10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 20-2 (985) 992-3100 • Donut shop • BONNIE’S BOUQUETS Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. 0 AND BAKERY

516 Church St., Patterson, LA 70392, GINGER’S BAKERY 2 (985) 992-3299 • Cakes, cupcakes, 1000 Seventh St., Morgan City, LA pastries and various other 70380, (985) 385-5769, Fax (same) • sweets • Hours: Mon.–Fri., Fresh pastries, gelato, cappuc-

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat., cinos and cakes made to order u i d e 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Hours: Tues.–Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 8 to 11 a.m. • Credit G CANNATA’S BOUCHERIE Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible

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Lunch daily, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LYNN’S HOT TAMALES 1808 Hwy. 182 E, Bayou Vista, LA CHICK’S BURGER 70380, (985) 395-3216 • Hours: Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 502 Main St., Baldwin, LA 70514, (337) a s t & 5 to 8 p.m. 923-4390, Follow us on Facebook • o Ice cream, malts and sundaes. Po’boys, burgers, plate lunches, MECHE’S DONUTS & GRILL seafood and seafood dinners • 7259 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA 70380, C Hours: Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m. to (985) 384-0358 • Donuts and 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. to breakfast • Hours: Tues.–Sat., 4 to 10:30 a.m. • Credit Cards: All 9 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major j u n major • Handicap Accessible a COFFEE & DONUTS 601 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA MON AMI C 70380, (985) 384-2700 • Donut 515 Main St., Patterson, LA 70392, shop • Hours: Open 24 hours (985) 992-3179 • Daily lunch, daily seafood, burgers, po’boys and wings (seating outside) • Hours: DELISH DONUTS Mon. & Tues., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 612 Catherine St. Ste. 6, Patterson, LA Wed.–Fri., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 70392; (985) 992-3118 • Bakery, 3 to 7 p.m. breakfast foods, donuts, crois- sants, biscuits, boudin & sausage ORANGE LEAF kolaches and burritos • Hours: 1051 Marguerite St., Morgan City, LA Daily, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Credit 70380, (985) 498-6299, Web: http:// Cards: All major • Handicap Accessible OrangeLeafYogurt.com/, E-mail: [email protected] • Froyo, DELISH DONUTS smoothies, shakes and cakes • 1051 Marguerite St., Morgan City, LA Hours: Sun.–Thurs., 1 to 8 p.m.; 70380, (985) 745-6444 • Bakery, Fri. & Sat., 12 to 9 p.m. breakfast foods, donuts, crois- sants, biscuits, boudin and ROUSES FRESH MARKET sausage, kolaches and burritos 6403 Hwy. 90 E, Morgan City, LA 70380, • Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. • (985) 384-4477 • Fresh foods •

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oo 1015 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, THE CAJUN ROOSTER (377) 578-4014 • Snowballs and ice 130 Bernard St., Patterson, LA 70392, F Hours: (985) 263-3108

cream • Seasonal– summer • Po-boys, wings, months, daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. salads and plate lunches • Hours: (depending on weather) Mon.–Wed., 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 4 to 8 p.m.; Thur. – a s t SHARON’S TASTEE FREEZE Sat., 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. o 7708 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 384-2332 • WAFFLE HOUSE

C Web: taste-freeze.com, Find us on 6371 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA 70380, Facebook • Come enjoy our (985) 385-1503 • Breakfast items refreshing soft serve ice cream. and hamburgers • Hours: 24 We have delish homemade hours a day • Credit Cards: Visa, j u n hamburgers prepared especially MC a for you. • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 10:30 C a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. to Fast Food 5 p.m. • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Discover BURGER KING • 937 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA 70380 STAZIONE DELI MARKET • 1825 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538 4899 Hwy. 182, Berwick, LA 70342, • • 6426 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA (985) 384-1922 • Hours: Daily, 5:30 70380 a.m. to 10 p.m. • 6602 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA CHURCH’S FRIED CHICKEN 70380, (985) 385-6815 • Hours: Daily, • 1100 Hwy. 90 W, Patterson, LA 70392 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. • 1220 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 385-0063 • Hours: Daily, DANNY’S FRIED CHICKEN 819 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. • 700 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA • 702 Hwy. 90 W, Patterson, LA 70392, • 70380 (985) 395-605 • Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Rotisserie chicken, sandwich- DOMINO’S PIZZA es, po’boys, fried chicken • 1501 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA tenders and fried fish • 70380, (985) 412-6996 Credit Cards: All major • 212 Sterling Rd., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5570 SWEET & SIMPLE • 6402 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA COFFEE & SWEETS 70380, (985) 384-3030 209 Freret St., Morgan City, LA 70380, (985) 329-3939, E-mail: MCDONALD’S 10183 Hwy. 90 E, Amelia, LA 70340 [email protected] • • 1319 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA Cakes, cupcakes, pastries, coffee • 70380 and various other sweets • Hours: 1900 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538 Mon. –Fri., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; • 6387 Hwy. 90 E, Morgan City, LA Sat., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; “Open Mic • 70380 Nite”–Mon. & Fri., 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Credit Cards: All major PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA THE BIG CHILL 1051 Marguerite St. Ste 4, Morgan City, 202 Tournament Blvd., Berwick, LA LA 70380, (985) 745-6272 70342, (985) 329-2525, Web: www. facebook.com/TheBigChillSnoBalls • PIZZA HUT A few sitting places outside; • 6011 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA ice cream and on-site snowball 70380, (985) 380-1003 service as well as serving Cajun, • 612 Catherine St., Patterson, LA Mexican, American and seafood 70392, (985) 395-3515 meals • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., seasonal •

48 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 POPEYE’S FRIED CHICKEN HISTORIC TRAVELER • 1512 Anthony St., Bayou Vista, LA ITINERARY s 70380 e Fans of historic architecture i • 1501 Joe Hoy Dr., Franklin, LA 70538 will enjoy visiting the City of r • 6414 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA Franklin, an English town set in a 70380 the middle of Cajun Country. r Begin your day touring

SONIC DRIVE INN Oaklawn Manor, the private ne • 1805 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538 home of Louisiana’s former i t

• 1004 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380 governor, Mike Foster. Built in I

• 1016 Hwy. 90 W, Patterson, LA 70392 1837, Oaklawn is a monumen- tal plantation home furnished SUBWAY with European antiques, lovely 1325 Duhon Blvd., Unit A, Amelia, • bird carvings and an extensive a s t LA 70340 Audubon collection. Then o • 1079-R, Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA drive along Sterling Road to 70380 Grevemberg House Museum, an • 1502-5 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538 1851 townhouse featuring four C • 6439 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA Temple of the Winds columns 70380 and filled with fine antiques, documented wallpaper and j u n TACO BELL early area artifacts. Continue a • 1079-R, Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA to Main Street to Shadowlawn

70380 Plantation. This striking C • 1005 Greenwood St., Morgan City, Greek temple built circa 1850 LA 70380 is attached to a smaller 1807 Greek revival building originally WENDY’S OLD FASHIONED operated as a tavern. The home HAMBURGERS displays historic items among 7305 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA period furnishings. 70380 Enjoy lunch at one of the local diners or restaurants. Following lunch, walk or Miscellanous drive throughout Franklin’s National Register Historic BLACK KETTLE District, encompassing over 825 Hwy 90 W., Patterson, LA 70392 420 noteworthy buildings (985) 412-6073 including stunning antebellum structures, charming Victorians CRAWS & CLAWS and a turn of the century shop- 1601 LA 70, Morgan City, LA 70380 ping district. Lined by original (985) 384-7500 or (985) 714-5882 lampposts, East Main Street is shaded by an oak arcade and D & B SEAFOOD AND stately Greek Revival homes. CONVENIENCE STORE Brochures are available at City 1601 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380, Hall or the Cajun Coast Visitors (985) 385-1999 & Convention Bureau Visitor Center. Other stops in Franklin include the Young Sanders JOHNNY’S SEAFOOD & Center for the Study of the War BAIT, LLC 950 River Rd., Berwick, LA Between the States, a reposi- 70342, (985) 384-5258 tory of civil war history, and Assumption Catholic Church, RAISA’S SEAFOOD 1200 Main a grand Catholic church filled St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-9333 with stained glass. Drive by the Southwest Reef ST. MARY SEAFOOD & Lighthouse in Berwick built in MARINA 1858 and visit the Brown House. 155 Intracoastal Rd., Franklin, LA 70538, Drive along the historic (337) 923-7607 Bayou Teche Scenic Byway to downtown Morgan City. Morgan City’s riverfront

www.cajuncoast.com 49 Historic District is a part of the even spot a Louisiana black s national Main Street program. It bear. If you’re hungry, stop e

i boasts unique shops and quaint at the Atchafalaya Restaurant

r restaurants. In addition, Morgan Clubhouse along Cotten Road

a City’s Historic District encom- for beautiful views while lunch-

r passes several splendid churches ing in this public course’s ranging from the 1870s to the cypress clubhouse. After lunch,

ne early 1900s. Housed in the old take a short drive from Cotten i First National Bank Building Road to Captain Caviar & t

I across from City Hall is Everett Swamp Tour

Street Gallery where a visitor If time permits, drive along can view and buy local art. the Old Spanish Trail or Bayou Brochures are available at Teche Scenic Byway to the Bayou Teche National Wildlife

a s t downtown stores, City Hall or the Cajun Coast Welcome Refuge. The refuge has walking o Center in Morgan City. and paddling trails and a public boardwalk. Maps are available.

C BIRD OR WILDLIFE Other areas for nature watch- WATCHING ing include Cypremort Point The Cajun Coast is a bird and State Park, Charenton Levee Road, Lake End Park Walking

j u n wildlife watchers paradise! Begin Trail or Berwick Walking Trail.

a the day along the bayous of Stephenville, in particular Four- C Mile Bayou Road. Once only CULTURAL TOUR accessible by boat, the roadway Begin your day by visit- literally runs right through the ing the Sovereign Nation of swamp, making birds, turtles, the Chitimacha. Its cultural alligators and other indigenous center on the reservation, the animals easy to spot. Chitimacha Museum, highlights Include a visit to Mosquito history of the Chitimacha Tribe Bar or Gros Marina, where and preservation efforts. locals hang out on weekends. Your next stop is Franklin, an After Stephensville, travel to English town set in the middle Morgan City but first stop at the of the Cajun Coast. Include a Brownell Carillon Bell Tower. tour of Oaklawn Manor, a state- This designated bird sanctuary ly plantation home; Grevemberg has walking paths throughout House Museum, a town home the swamp enhanced by the of the 1800s, or Shadowlawn, music of the carillon bells that a circa 1850 Greek Temple, in ring every 15 minutes. your itinerary. During the 19th From Morgan City, drive century, residents were major west towards Patterson to agriculturalists and Franklin Cotten Road. Along Cotten became a major interior sugar Road, depending on the time port, resulting in over 400 of the year, you’ll see a variety noteworthy historic properties of birds and, if you’re lucky, today.

Southwest Reef Lighthouse

50 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 MOVIE TOUR Street Gallery. view local art for sale at Everett est waterways. Then stop in to River, one of the country’s busi eye view of the Atchafalaya the seawall gives visitors a bird’s city. Built for flood protection, 21-foot seawall surrounding the and climb the “Great Wall,” a el to downtown Morgan City its ties to the community. learn about the oil industry and Exposition, the “Mr. Charlie,” to Petroleum Museum & and tour the International or downtown Morgan City the Brown House in Berwick Southwest Reef Lighthouse and ing. Enjoy lunch. efforts in flight and in lumber pioneers of the community collections, chronicling early Aviation and Cypress Sawmill tour the Wedell-Williams Louisiana State Museum and Area to Patterson to the Atchafalaya National Heritage on former Louisiana Governor on former Louisiana Governor political drama loosely based speech in for Willie Stark’s campaign land was used as the backdrop Doiron’s Landing. This swamp you’ll see more swampland near Morgan City in 1918. Lincoln that was filmed in a silent movie featuring Elmo in the first represented the jungles of Africa Bayou, the swamps you’ll see Stephensville along Four-Mile the water chase scenes. ing the road were the setting for ist act.Thewaterwayssurround back in time to prevent a terror story of an ATF agent who goes Kilmer and Jim Cavaziel in the Washington, Paula Patton, Val movie ing the shooting of Tony Scott’s Bailey’s store was blown up dur Store. The original T-Man Stephensville at T-Man Bailey’s of Four-Mile Bayou Road in From the “Mr. Charlie,” trav After lunch, travel to Next, travel along the Driving along Highway 70, Driving along Highway 70, Heading back towards Begin your tour at the end Déjà Vu AlltheKing’sMen TarzanoftheApes www.cajuncoast.com , starring Denzel , starring Denzel , a , a , ------dock and several locations dock and several locations near the seawall. The Berwick to Berwick and the wharf area Award nominations. movie received 13 Academy backwards and falls in love. The who is born in his eighties, ages Cate Blanchett about a man Button The CuriousCaseofBenjamin the seawall were the setting for dock and the storefronts facing the docks. Most recently, the another campaign speech at in and oil industries. Willie Stark the conflicts between the fishing Jimmy Stewart in the story of the movie area was the major setting for The FireNextTime scene of the terrible flooding in near the docks. This site was the travel to the Front Street area Men Willie Stark in sented the 1940s hometown of Avenue and its stores repre to Railroad Avenue. Railroad Nelson. Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. greenhouse effect that starred about global warming and the flick, ily home in the sci-fi, futuristic was also the location of the fam Gandolfini. This swampland Patricia Clarkson and James Penn, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Huey Long and starring Sean movie is still used today. daughter. An aviary built for the an old girlfriend and her hellion big city detective comes to help Joanne Woodward, in which a starring Paul Newman and ting for visit Oaklawn Manor, the set the King’sMen as Jack Burton in the movie site of a scene starring Jude Law Dixie Plantation (private), the Franklin along Highway 182 to brought together by loneliness. Stewart, a movie about strangers Hurt, Maria Bello and Kristen Handkerchief were the setting for throughout the downtown area All theKing’sMen From Front Street, travel From Front Street, travel Once in Morgan City, travel From Berwick, travel to From Berwick, travel to . From Railroad Avenue, . From Railroad Avenue, The FireNextTime , starring Brad Pitt and , starring Brad Pitt and The DrowningPool Thunder Bay starring William starring William . In Franklin, . In Franklin, All the King’s All theKing’s . The wharf . The wharf The Yellow The Yellow made made , starring , starring , a story , a story - , All All - - 51 3 C a j u n C o a s t V i s i t o r s G u i d e 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 0 C a j u n C o a s t V i s i t o r s G u i d e 2 0 20-2 0 21 From Franklin, travel to Patterson. Lunch at one of our s Baldwin to the Baptist Church local restaurants. After lunch, e

i on Martin Luther King Road, climb aboard Captain Caviar for

r the setting for an impassioned a boat trip into the Atchafalaya

a political speech by Willie Stark Basin, the largest overflow

r in All the King’s Men. The last swamp in the U.S. and home to stop is Albania Plantation (pri- abundant wildlife.

ne vate) in Jeanerette, the setting If time permits, travel to i of scenes during the characters’ Franklin to tour Grevemberg t

I idealistic youth between Jude House Museum, Oaklawn

Law, Kate Winslet and Mark Manor or Shadowlawn for a Raffalo for All the King’s Men. glimpse into 19th-century life. St. Mary Parish was also From Franklin, travel featured throughout the to Charenton to tour the a s t iconic movie, Easy Rider, star- Chitimacha Museum. The o ring Peter Fonda and Dennis Chitimacha were the first Hopper about two bikers that settlers to the area and lived

C travel the American South after in and around the Atchafalaya a successful drug deal. Franklin Basin. The museum documents Main Street, Atchafalaya River their history and culture. Bridge, and Amelia are featured. j u n (Brochure available.) CIVIL WAR ITINERARY a Students of the War Between

C FAMILY ITINERARY the States can walk the historic Travel to Lawrence Park in battlegrounds. First, stroll on downtown Morgan City to the the walkway of the seawall on playground. Afterwards walk to the Berwick Bay riverfront in the “Great Wall,” a 21-foot sea- Morgan City. On June 23, 1863, wall. Built for flood protection, Morgan City was Brashear City visitors can climb up for a bird’s and across the bay in Berwick, eye view of the traffic in the Confederate soldiers directed Atchafalaya River, one of the cannons and musket fire on the busiest rivers in the state. Union encampment at Brashear Next travel to the City. If you turn and look to the International Petroleum rear of the city, you can imagine Museum & Exposition, the “Mr. a Confederate force of 325 men Charlie” and Diving Exhibit. under Major Sherod Hunter Kids will enjoy learning about mounting a surprise attack from the oil industry on this retired the rear of Brashear City on the oil rig and the many ways oil Union troops. Captain Tom is used. Green and his men attacked the From Downtown Morgan Union Camp where Lawrence City, kids can enjoy one of two Park is today, the railroad depot spray parks or travel to the on the edge of the bay, and Louisiana State Museum in Fort Brashear near the railroad tracks. Visit Fort Brashear and Morgan City the breastworks where Union soldiers defended their position. Visit the remaining portion of Fort Brashear on the grounds of the Atkinson Memorial Presbyterian Church at 212 Fourth Street in Morgan City. A historical marker is located on the breastworks of the fort. Leaving Morgan City going west, travel to Patterson. The Battle of Bisland took place on April 12–13, 1863. A Union force of 30,000 under Major General Nathaniel P. Banks marched through the sugarcane fields to reach the Confederate

52 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 battle line and Fort Bisland on in the Travel Channel’s series, Ghosts of Morgan City.

the Bayou Teche. Imagine the 21 roar of cannons as a contingent Follow the trail and investi- of 5,000 Confederate soldiers gate these paranormal sites on 0 defended their homeland your own. against the Union. Visit the historical marker on Hwy. 90 west LAKE END PARKWAY/ of Patterson near the Calumet HIGHWAY 70, MORGAN CITY

Cut. A female apparition is said to 20-2 Traveling further west to frequent the area, especially on the sugarcane fields above misty and foggy nights. It isthe 0 Franklin, visit the site of the last mysterious woman is thought

Confederate defenses against the to be Ada LeBoeuf, the first 2 Union army in St. Mary Parish. female executed in the state of From Main Street in Franklin Louisiana. turn right onto Sterling Road near the Franklin Cemetery; CORNER OF PETE STREET AND u i d e this road merges into Irish RAILROAD AVENUE, PATTERSON Bend Road. On April 14, 1863, Rumored to have myriad G Confederate forces under Major paranormal activity. General Richard Taylor attacked IDLEWILD PLANTATION, 130 MAIN r s General Cuvier Grover’s divi-

STREET, PATTERSON o sion of the XIX Union Army Corps at Irish Bend. You can Once used as a hospital dur- t still view Nerson’s Woods, from ing the Civil War, as well as a which the Confederates began treatment facility during one of i s i the major yellow fever epidem-

their attack on the Yankees in V ics that swept across the state.

the sugarcane fields. But the Union forces recovered, and the KAMIKAZE ISLAND, ATCHAFALAYA Confederates retreated, leaving SWAMP BASIN the battlefield to the Union. This Union victory, along with Rumored to be haunted by a a s t that of the Battle of Bisland, member of Jean Lafitte’s crew. o opened western Louisiana to IRISH BEND ROAD/ALLAIN HOUSE, the Union army. A historical C FRANKLIN marker is located on Irish Bend An area that tragically ran Road near Nerson’s Woods thick with the spilled blood of and the cane fields where the

Civil War soldiers. j u n battle occurred. Be sure to stop at Grevemberg House Museum a LIMA STREET/UTAH STREET,

and Shadowlawn to see Civil C BERWICK War artifacts and Young The residence where one of Sanders Center, a repository the most gruesome and tragic of Civil War history. murders in the history of St. GHOSTS OF THE COAST Mary Parish. ITINERARY MORGAN CITY ARCHIVES, SCHRIER When history and the para- HOUSE, 501 FEDERAL AVENUE, normal collide, intriguing ghost MORGAN CITY stories are bound to follow. Rumored to have apparitions. Deeply steeped in history rich with turmoil, St. Mary Parish DOWNTOWN MORGAN CITY, has witnessed its share of trag- FRONT STREET, MORGAN CITY edy. Catastrophic natural disas- Everything from the Fire ters, horrific murders, taxing Department and City Hall, to epidemics, and gruesome acci- the buildings that surround it dents are just a few examples are reported to have paranormal of events that have left many of activity ranging from appari- the area’s deceased unsettled. tions, to unexplained noises, Follow the trail of paranormal phantom smells, and disembod- activity in Morgan City, and ied voices. along the Cajun Coast, featured

www.cajuncoast.com 53 Day Trips LAFAYETTE AREA While visiting the Cajun Coast, enjoy Lafayette Convention & Visitors these other interesting attractions in Commission, (800) 346-1958, r i p s the area. Web: www.lafayettetravel. T com • You won’t want to miss

y HOUMA-THIBODAUX AREA Lafayette, the heart of Cajun

a Country, with its authentic Houma Area Convention & Cajun and zydeco music, Cajun D Visitors Bureau, (985) 868-2732, food, cultural attractions, muse- Web: www.houmatourism.com ums and lively festivals. • Visit the Louisiana University s t Marine Consortium, where BATON ROUGE AREA a researchers study wetlands, or Baton Rouge Convention & o the Bayou Terrebonne Wildlife Museum. In Thibodaux, visit Visitors Bureau, 1-800-LA Laurel Valley Village, a rural ROUGE, (225) 383-1825, Web: C life sugar plantation museum or www.visitbatonrouge.com • the Center for Traditional Boat Visit the state’s capitol and tour Building at Nicholls State. the Old State Capitol building which documents Louisiana’s j u n political history.

a NEW IBERIA AREA Iberia Parish Convention &

C NEW ORLEANS AREA Visitors Bureau, (888) 942- 3742, Web: www.iberiatravel. New Orleans Metropolitan com • New Iberia is the hot Convention & Visitors Bureau, side of French Louisiana. Visit (800) 672-6124, Web: www. the Konriko Company Store, neworleanscvb.com • A blend of Rip Van Winkle Gardens and distinctive architecture, unique Shadows-on-the-Teche. Then cuisine and cool jazz, only 1 1/2 travel to Avery Island and tour hours away. the Tabasco® Pepper Sauce Factory and Jungle Gardens.

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54 800-256-2931 o r 985-380-8224 Visitors Services MO’ CITY CAB 910 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA CAJUN COAST VISITORS & 70380, (985) 519-6063 e s CONVENTION BUREAU c P.O. Box 2332, Morgan City, LA 70381 SPEND FIVE AND DRIVE (800) 256-2931, (985) 380-8224 1200 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, LA v i E-mail: [email protected] 70380, (985) 329-2295 r Web: www.cajuncoast.com Taxi and medical transportation service e S

MORGAN CITY Airport VISITOR CENTER PATTERSON AIRPORT 900 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 3884 Airport Rd., Patterson, LA 70392, r s

Morgan City, LA 70380 (985) 395-4501, o (985) 380-8224, (800) 256-2931 E-mail: [email protected] Open Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Private & corporate service. Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Av gas, jet fuel, an avionics shop and i s i t FRANKLIN VISITOR CENTER maintenance shop on site. V

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(985) 384-3830 70538, (337) 828-0760, j u n

Open Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Web: www.franklinfoundation.org a • 600 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538,

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS C (337) 828-5608, Emergency: Dial 911 Open Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Morgan City Police: (985) 384-2310 ST. MARY PARISH Morgan City Fire: (985) 380-4611 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Franklin City Police: (337) 828-6331 Franklin City Fire: (337) 828-6328 500 Main St., 5th Floor, Courthouse, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office: Franklin, LA 70538, (985) 384-1622 or (337) 828-1960 (337) 828-4100, Ext. 542, Louisiana State Police E-mail: [email protected] (From cellular phones): *LSP Web: stmaryparishdevelopment.com HAM Radio—Area Open Repeaters— Frank Fink, Director of Economic Franklin 147.21, Morgan City 146.91 Development. & 146.475 Open Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CLIMATE Car Rentals Average temperature is 70ºF. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR Average rainfall is 68.82 inches. 800 Hwy. 182, Suite A, Berwick, LA 70342, WHAT TO WEAR (985) 385-1868 Light clothing is recommended HERTZ RENT-A-CAR and a raincoat and umbrella 6310 Hwy 182 East, Morgan City, LA 70380, are handy year-round. In (985) 272-1184 winter, heavier clothing is recommended but leave your Taxi Service dress clothes at home: evenings CITY CAB are casual on the Coast. 201 Pecos, Morgan City, LA 70380, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS (985) 384-6001 Call for times and locations of JOHN ALLEN’S TAXI CAB civic club meetings. SERVICE 1209 Cayce St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 940-1139 or (337) 940-2656

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Swamp tours. The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. Cajun food, fun and music at some of the nation’s best festivals. The Bayou Teche Scenic Byway. Antebellum homes, museums, golf and casino gaming.

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For more information call (800) 256-2931, visit www.cajuncoast.com or stop by our Visitor Centers on Hwy. 90 in Morgan City or Franklin