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2020-2021
  Cajun Coast
Visitors Guide
#cajuncoast

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

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

                                O         n the Cajun Coast you can wake
                                  up to coffee on the bayou as the sun rises
                                  over the cypress and moss-draped
                                  live oaks…celebrate our culture and tra-
                                  ditions with food, fun and music at our
                                  festivals, some cited as among the best in
                                  the nation…stroll a 19th century boule-
Atchafalaya at Idlewild           vard of cast iron street lamps and moss-
                                  covered oaks in the heart of a community
Snowy egret
                                  with over 400 noteworthy properties,
                                  many of which are listed on the National
                                  Register…kick back and relax after you’ve
                                  kicked up your heels on Bourbon Street in
                                  New Orleans, only 90 minutes away.
                                      The Cajun Coast is a sampler of
                                  everything Louisiana offers, in a friendly,
                                  relaxed atmosphere that’s the heart of
                                  Cajun hospitality. Explore the exotic
                                  beauty of the Atchafalaya on a swamp
                                  tour. Visit our antebellum homes, planta-
                                  tions and historic communities. Explore
                                  our museums. Play the Atchafalaya Golf
                                  Course at Idlewild, named to Golf Digest ’s
                                  Top 10 Best Louisiana Courses 2013 and
                                  Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play
                                  in 2012. Try your luck at casino gaming.
                                  Whatever your interests, you’ll find St.
                                  Mary Parish is the perfect place to start
                                  your Louisiana adventure.
                                      We’re only 90 minutes or less from
                                  New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Lafayette.

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CAJUN COAST!

Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum

   Stay a weekend or spend a week — you’ll
   find we’re a great location to call home
   while you explore South Louisiana.
        The past and present have contributed
   to a fascinating cultural mix on the Cajun
   Coast. The blending of French, Spanish,
   English, African, Native American and
   Cajun traditions have created a rich
   and flavorful gumbo of food, music, art                          Swamp tour

   and history.
                                                                    Brownell Memorial Park
        With a population of over 53,000
                                                                    & Carillon Tower
   and 700 square miles of land, St. Mary
   Parish, the Cajun Coast of Louisiana,
   is located in the Bayou Teche region of
   Cajun Country midway between New
   Orleans and Lafayette via Hwy. 90. Its
   five municipalities include Morgan City,
   Franklin, Berwick, Baldwin, Patterson and
   the Sovereign Nation of the Chiti­macha.
   Agriculture, seafood and fabrication—
   particularly for the oil industry — are our
   economic lifeblood.
        On the Cajun Coast, we’re always
   eager to meet new friends and share
   our history, heritage and natural beauty.
   We encourage you to fill your plate and
   sample everything we have to offer. Come
   to the Cajun Coast and immerse yourself
   in what National Geographic called this
   “hauntingly beautiful land” for a taste of
   the real Louisiana.
       Official 2020-2021 Cajun Coast Visitors Guide © CCVCB 2020

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Great blue heron

Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival

Atchafalaya Swamp

                                                             Chitimacha
                                                             Pow Wow

                                        Learn how we live, work
                                        and play through a video
                                        and interpretative exhibits
                                        at our visitor center,
                                        complete with stunning
                                        swamp view, on Hwy.
                                        90 in Morgan City. Our
                                        travel counselors can offer
                                        even more suggestions on
                                        things to see and do.
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Grevemberg House Museum

Oaklawn Manor

                             Bayou Teche
Lake End Park                Wooden Boat Show

Bayou Teche Paddling Trail

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
    EXPLORING AND RECREATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
            Attractions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
            Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
            Birding & Wildlife Watching  . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
            Wildlife Management Areas  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
            Fishing & Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
            Fishing Guides & Charters  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
            Boat Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
            Bowling | Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
            Horseshoes | Movie Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
            Performing Arts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
            Skate Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
            Spray Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
            Mini Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
            ACCOMMODATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
            Hotels and Motels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
            B&Bs/Inns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
            Campgrounds & Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
            MAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
            St. Mary Parish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
            Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
            Patterson and Berwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
            Morgan City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
                   SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
                   FOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
                   Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
                   Swamp People Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
                   Bakeries/Delis/Diners  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
                   Fast Food  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
                   Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
                   ITINERARIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
                   Historic Traveler Itinerary  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
                   Bird or Wildlife Watching  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
                   Cultural Tour  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
                   Movie Tour  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
                   Family Itinerary  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
                   Civil War Itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
                   Ghosts of the Cajun Coast  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
                   DAY TRIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
                   Houma-Thibodaux Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
                   New Iberia Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
                   Lafayette Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
                   Baton Rouge Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
                   New Orleans Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
    VISITOR SERVICES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
    Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    Morgan City Visitor Center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    Franklin Visitor Center & Rest Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    St. Mary Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    St. Mary Parish Economic Development  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    Car Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    Taxi Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    Patterson Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    Important Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    Climate, What to Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
    Civic Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Welcome

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                                                  to
     St. Mary Parish
Where new visitors become old friends

A
     dash of history, a cup of natural beauty, seasoned
     generously with the spice of new things to see and do—
     you will sample all this and more in St. Mary Parish.
    We’re lucky enough to enjoy life on the Cajun Coast
every day. That’s why we love to welcome visitors to share
in the fun…experience the exotic Atchafalaya…enjoy the
outdoors on our waterways and bays…explore our festivals,
food and history. Whether you stay a week or a weekend,
you will find we’re the perfect place to enjoy part of
any trip to Louisiana. And we’re betting once you enjoy the
hospitality of the relaxed and friendly Cajun Coast, instead
of a new visitor, we’ll soon be calling you an old friend.

              St. Mary Parish Council
          David Hanagriff –Parish President
  Henry “Bo” LaGrange –Chief Administrative Officer
        Rev. Craig A. Mathews — District No. 1
                  J Ina — District No. 2
            Rodney Olander — District No. 3
              Scott Ramsey — District No. 4
          Leslie "Les" Rulf, Jr. — District No. 5
            Patrick J. Hebert — District No. 6
         James W. Bennett, Jr. — District No. 7
             Mark A. Duhon — District No. 8
     Kristi Prejeant, M.D. — District No. 9 - At Large
    Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo — District No. 10 - At Large
       Dean S. Adams — District No. 11 - At Large
     Frank Fink – Director of Economic Development
               (337) 828-4100, ext. 340
                www.stmaryparishla.gov

 Morgan City • Franklin • Patterson

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Events                                                                     RHYTHMS ON
                                                                           THE RIVER
                                                                           2020: April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
                                                                           and June 5, 12
                                                                           2021: April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21,
                                                                           28, and June 4
                                  MARDI GRAS ON                            Downtown Morgan City
                                  THE CAJUN COAST                          A live music series from 6:30
                                  Krewe of Adonis                          to 9:30 p.m. on Front Street
      of

                                    Parade                                 between Everett & Freret Streets
                                    Feb. 21, 2020/Feb. 12, 2021            in historic downtown Morgan
                                    Morgan City, 7 p.m.                    City, held each spring every
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                                  Krewe of Dionysus Parade                 Friday evening beginning after
                                    Feb. 22, 2020, Berwick, 2 p.m.         Easter.
                                    Feb. 13, 2021, Bayou Vista, 2 p.m.     (985) 384-9291 or 385-1770,
                                  Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade                www.cajuncoast.com/rhythms
                                    Feb. 22, 2020/Feb. 13, 2021
                                    Baldwin, noon                          BAYOU TECHE
                                  Cypremort Point Parade
                                    Feb. 22, 2020/Feb. 13, 2021
                                                                           BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL
                                                                           April 17–18, 2020/April 16–17, 2021
                                    Cypremort Point, 1 p.m.
                                                                           Downtown Franklin
                                  Krewe of Galatea Parade
                                                                           Held in Franklin’s charming
                                    Feb. 23, 2020/Feb. 14, 2021
                                                                           downtown, the festival features
                                    Morgan City, 2 p.m.
                                                                           a “Running of the Bears” 5K
                                  Krewe of Amani Parade
                                                                           run/walk, boat trips into the
                                    Feb. 24, 2020/Feb. 15, 2021
                                                                           Bayou Teche, arts and crafts
                                    Patterson, 2 p.m.
                                                                           booths, food booths, live music,
                                  Franklin Mardi Gras Parade
                                                                           Fun Zone, Cub Club Arena,
                                    Feb. 25, 2020/Feb.16, 2021
                                                                           Bear-y Patch Educational Area,
                                    Franklin, 1 p.m.
                                                                           Black Bear Obstacle Course,
                                  Krewe of Hephaestus Parade
                                                                           Motorcycle Show, Teddy Bear
                                    Feb. 25, 2020/Feb.16, 2021
                                                                           and Friends Repair Clinic,
                                    Morgan City, 2 p.m.
                                                                           Cajun Horseshoes, Crowning
                                  (800) 256-2931 or (985) 380-8224
                                                                           of the Queen, Bear Raffle
                                  www.cajuncoast.com/mardigras
                                                                           Drawing, B.E.A.R.S. Bayouland
                                                                           Emergency Amateur Radio
                                  EAGLE EXPO & MORE                        Service, Running of the Ducks
                                  Feb. 14–15, 2020/Feb. 2021 TBA           and fireworks on the Bayou
                                  Morgan City                              Teche.
                                  Boat tours into various water-           (800) 256-2931 or (985) 380-8224
                                  ways to view eagles and their            www.bayoutechebearfest.org
                                  nests, seminars from wildlife
                                  and nature experts, live raptor
                                  presentation, dinner with guest
                                                                           BAYOU TECHE
                                  speaker, photography workshop,           WOODEN BOAT SHOW
                                  and opportunities to meet fellow         April 17–18, 2020/April 16–17, 2021
                                  birders. Registration required.          Downtown Franklin
                                  (985) 380-8224 or (800) 256-2931         The Bayou Teche Wooden Boat
                                  www.cajuncoast.com/eagleexpo             Show takes place in conjunction
                                                                           with the Bayou Teche Black
                                                                           Bear Festival. View a collection
                                  BRITTANY’S PROJECT                       of antique and newly built
                                  CAR SHOW                                 watercraft on display, all
                                  March 21, 2020/March 20, 2021,           constructed of wood.
                                  9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hwy. 323, Oaklawn      (800) 256-2931 or (985) 380-8224
                                  Bridge Approach Road, Franklin           www.techeboatshow.com
                                  Car show, rat rod races, sled
                                  pulls, mud pit, burnouts,
                                  princess party, face painting,
                                                                           BAYOU BBQ BASH,
                                  games, pony rides, bands, food           “MORGAN CITY
                                  and more.                                UNDER THE BRIDGE”
                                  (337) 828-2284 or (800) 256-2931         July 10–11, 2020/July 2021 TBA
                                  http://www.brittanysproject.org/         Downtown Morgan City
                                                                           Barbecue Competitors
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Alliance’s competition for Best     The Pavilion at Cypress Bayou Casino

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Corporate BBQ Cooking Team          • Hotel
in Louisiana also features arts     Learn about the culture of the
& crafts booths, a kids’ zone, a    first inhabitants of the region,
Quilters Guild Booth, live music    the Chitimacha, while experi-
and a kid’s BBQ competition.        encing competition dancing,
(985) 384-3830 or (800) 256-2931    food and craft vendors, drum
www.stmarychamber.com or            competitions and more.
www.cajuncoast.com/bbqbash          (337) 923-4973 or (800) 256-2931
                                    www.chitimacha.gov
BIKERS ON THE BAYOU
Sept. 19, 2020, Franklin            PATTERSON HISTORIC
                                    WALKING TOUR &
LOUISIANA SHRIMP &                  FALL FEST
PETROLEUM FESTIVAL                  2020 TBA /2021 TBA
Sept. 3–7, 2020/Sept. 2–6, 2021     Downtown Patterson
Downtown Morgan City                8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tap your toes and tempt your        (985) 395-5205 or (800) 256-2931
taste buds at Louisiana’s oldest    www.cityofpattersonla.gov
state-chartered harvest festival.
The five-day extravaganza of        HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
family entertainment includes       Oct. 31, 2020/Oct. 30, 2021
continuous live music by            Downtown Franklin
                                    Welcome fall with all-day
                                    festivities on Franklin’s charm-
                                    ing Main Street, featuring live
                                    entertainment, concessions,
                                    children’s activities, arts &
                                    crafts, a 5K run/walk and a clas-
                                    sic car show.
                                    (337) 828-6326 or
                                    (800) 256-2931
                                    www.franklinharvestmoonfest.com

                                    CHRISTMAS ON THE
                                    CAJUN COAST
                                    Dec. 1 – 31, 2020/Dec. 1 – 31, 2021
                                    Morgan City, Patterson, Berwick and
                                    Franklin
local and national acts, a huge
                                    The Cajun Coast towns of
arts & crafts show and sale, a
                                    Morgan City, Patterson,
Children’s Village, the Cajun
                                    Berwick and Franklin celebrate
Culinary Classic, the traditional
                                    the season with a trail of lights,
Blessing of the Fleet and water
                                    historic houses decorated in
parade—all with no gate fee!
                                    holiday finery, parades, an arts
(985) 385-0703 or (800) 256-2931
                                    & crafts show and sale, concerts
www.shrimpandpetroleum.org
                                    and more. Call for a complete
director@shrimp-petrofest.org
                                    schedule of events.
                                    (800) 256-2931 or (985) 380-8224,
TOUR DU TECHE/BERWICK               www.cajuncoast.com/christmasevents
LIGHTHOUSE FEST
Oct. 4– 6, 2020/Oct. 1–3, 2021      FRANKLIN 200TH
Bayou Teche
Experience a 135-mile, three-
                                    ANNIVERSARY
stage canoe and kayak race          CELEBRATION
through Cajun Country from          December 31, 2019 &
Port Barre to Berwick.              Every month, 2020, Franklin
(337) 394-6232 or (800) 256-2931    New Year’s Eve Bicentennial
www.tourduteche.com                 Kickoff Celebration after which
                                    a year’s worth of monthly events
                                    in Franklin celebrate the past,
CHITIMACHA POW WOW                  present and future.
Oct. 17, 2020/Oct. 16, 2021
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R e c r eat i o n                    The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention              ATCHAFALAYA WATER
                                     Bureau does not independently verify               HERITAGE TRAIL
                                     information contained within this visitors         Water is an abundant natural
                                     guide and does not warrant the quality             resource in Louisiana and over
                                     or reputation of the services or products          time, has shaped many commu-
                                     offered.                                           nities. The Atchafalaya National
                                                                                        Heritage Area is a vast area with
                                     Attractions                                        terraces, riverbeds, swamps and
                                     No matter what your interests, you’ll find         marshes. Water has been the
                                     plenty to do and see on the Cajun Coast.           lifeblood and has many stories
                                     Here are our recommendations for                   to tell. Explore these stories
                                     activities and sightseeing you’re sure             along the Atchafalaya National
       an d

                                     to enjoy.                                          Heritage Area.
                                                                                        waterheritage.atchafalaya.org
                                     AMELIA BELLE CASINO
                                     500 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA                  BAYOU TECHE
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                                     70340, (985) 631-1777,                             SCENIC BYWAY
                                     www.ameliabellecasino.com • With                   Visit www.louisianabyways.com/
                                     more than 800 slots, finding                       byway/bayou-teche-byway for
                                     your favorite game is easy at                      more information. • This 125-
                                     Amelia Belle. Or try your hand                     mile route winds through three
                                     at one of our table games such                     parishes: St. Mary, Iberia and St.
                                     as Blackjack, Craps, Roulette,                     Martin. The Bayou Teche Scenic
                                     Mississippi Stud and Three                         Byway is home to two distinct
                                     Card Poker. Enjoy lunch or din-                    cultures—the French Cajun cul-
                                     ner at the Cajun Buffet. • New                     ture of the upper Teche area and
                                     members receive a free buffet. •                   the Anglo-Saxon culture of the
                                     Hours: Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m. to                     lower Teche. It is also home to
                                     2 p.m. & 5 to 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.,                 an incredibly beautiful natural
                                     11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 to 10 p.m.                   landscape. Traveling the byway,
                                                                                        you’ll enjoy everything from
                                     ARGUS SPA                                          moss-draped live oak trees along
                                     521 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337)            the banks of the Bayou Teche
                                     829-9000, Fax: (337) 829-9065, E-mail:             to over 100 historic properties,
                                     argusspa@glacoxmail.com, Web: www.                 many on the National Register
                                     ArgusSpa.com • Relax and rejuve-                   of Historic Places.
                                     nate with luxurious individual-
                                     ized spa treatments. Argus offers                  BAYOU VISTA
                                     massages, manicures, pedicures,                    RECREATION PARK
                                     facials and waxing as well as                      1300 South Rd., Bayou Vista, LA 70380,
                                     physician-supervised services                      (985) 395-6552 • Take the kids for
                                     such as peels, microdermabra-                      a full day of fun! Park features
                                     sion, BotoxTM, LatisseTM and                       The Swamp Skate Park, Noah’s
                                     JuvadermTM. Laser facials, photo                   Adventures Mini Golf, baseball
                                     facials, and laser hair removal.                   field, tennis courts, spray pad,
                                     Full-service hair salon. Day                       and play park. • Hours: Mon.–
                                     packages and gift certificates                     Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri.
                                     available. • Hours: Tues. – Fri.,                  & Sat., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun.,
                                     9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., by                         noon to 8 p.m.
                                     appointment only • Credit Cards:
                                     All major • Handicap Accessible
                                                                                        BIKING
                                                                                        Visit the www.louisianatravel.
                                     ARTIST GUILD UNLIMITED                             com/bike/trails-routes for infor-
                                     EVERETT STREET GALLERY                             mation on routes, mileage
                                     201 Everett St., Morgan City,                      and points of interest. • Bike
                                     LA 70380, (985) 385-9945,                          throughout St. Mary Parish
                                     E-mail: agu@atvci.net, Facebook:                   along Hwy. 182, also known as
                                     Artistguildunlimitedeverettstreetgallery,          the Old Spanish Trail and the
                                     Web: www.artistsguildunlimited.org •               Bayou Teche Scenic Byway.
                                     Open: Wed.–Fri., 1 to 4 p.m.                       Along the way you’ll get a
                                     and Sat, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.                          glimpse of sugarcane mills,

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       an d                           Historic Downtown Franklin

                                     plantation homes, a turn of the              Overnight stay, swamp tours,
                                     century boulevard, Bayou Teche               frogging, crawfishing, crabbing,
                                     and more.                                    catfishing and garfishing. • Hours:
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                                                                                  7 days a week • Call for prices
                                     “THE BROWN HOUSE”
                                     BERWICK’S HERITAGE                           CAJUN HOUSEBOAT
                                     MUSEUM                                       & RENTALS INC.
                                     3326 Third St., Berwick, LA 70342,           8 miles north of Morgan City, LA 70380,
                                     (985) 384-2283 or (985) 384-8858 •           (985) 385-6621,
                                     Hours: Mon., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.;              E-mail: rentals@cajunhouseboats.com,
                                     Tues.–Fri., appointment only.                Web: www.cajunhouseboats.com • Rents
                                     Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during                houseboats, bayouside cabins,
                                     Downtown Market, held on the                 day boats, canoes and kayaks.
                                     third Saturday of each month.                Bird and breakfast tours, eve-
                                     Admission: Free, donations accept-           ning/night swamp tours. Bird
                                     ed. • Museum is maintained by                and wildlife watching. Located
                                     the Berwick Historical Society.              within a chain of three lakes and
                                     Visit and explore the rich histo-            miles of bayous. Great fishing
                                     ry of Berwick, St. Mary Parish’s             off a floating dock.
                                     oldest settlement. View exhibits,
                                     artifacts and documents that                 CAPTAIN CAVIAR
                                     represent the history of Berwick             SWAMP TOURS &
                                     and the surrounding area.                    GHOST STORIES
                                                                                  112 Main St., Patterson, LA 70392,
                                     BROWNELL MEMORIAL                            Office: (985) 395-7420, Cell: (504)
                                     PARK & CARILLON TOWER                        343-5232, E-mail: johnEcaviar@yahoo.
                                     3359 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380,         com • Relax, sit back and let
                                     (985) 384-2283 • A 9.5-acre park             Captain Caviar be your guide
                                     in a natural setting next to                 on an eco-friendly exploration
                                     lovely Lake Palourde (a Native               of the Atchafalaya wilderness.
                                     American word meaning “shell-                Increase your knowledge of the
                                     fish”). The 106-ft.-tall carillon            local Cajun culture, Civil War
                                     tower contains 61 bronze bells               history and the freshwater river
                                     which were cast in Holland.                  delta environment. Ask Captain
                                     Bells play two selections every              Caviar to tell some St. Mary
                                     15 minutes. The park is a desig-             Parish ghost stories. Two- to
                                     nated bird sanctuary and a must              four-hour swamp tours avail-
                                     for naturalists and photography              able. One to 22-person custom
                                     buffs. • Hours: Wed., 10 a.m. to             Cajun-made flat-bottom boats.
                                     3 p.m.; Thurs.–Sun., 10 a.m. to              Reservations recommended •
                                     4 p.m. • Admission: Free                     Credit cards: Accepted. Contact
                                                                                  Captain Caviar directly by
                                     CAJUN EXPERIENCES R US,                      phone or visit CaptainCaviar.
                                     LLC                                          com for more information.
                                     3438 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380,         Escape the city tourists and
                                     (985) 519-3833, E-mail: Belinda_ccs@         get into the real swamps! Deep
                                     yahoo.com/belindac@la-cont.com,              South Louisiana is “The Cajun
                                     Web: www.cajunexperiences.com •              Coast.”

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  TUESDAY – SATURDAY
   9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

    118 COTTEN ROAD
  PATTERSON, LA 70392

LOUISIANASTATEMUSEUM.ORG

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R e c r eat i o n                    Chitimacha Museum                              Must be 21 to enter the gaming
                                                                                    floor. • Handicap Accessible

                                                                                    DIVING & ROV
                                                                                    HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
                                                                                    111 First St., Morgan City, LA 70380,
                                                                                    (985) 518-1000, E-mail: merrilldiver-
                                                                                    man2@aol.com, On Facebook &
                                                                                    TripAdvisor • Hours of operation
                                                                                    Mon.–Sat., two tours a day at 10
                                     CHITIMACHA MUSEUM                              a.m. and 2 p.m. • Our host is the
                                     3289 Chitimacha Trail, Charenton,              Mr. Charlie Rig Museum. This
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                                     LA 70523, (337) 923-4830, E-mail:              interactive museum of Diving
                                     laceys@chitimacha.gov, Web: www.               and Underwater Remotely
                                     chitimacha.gov • The Chitimacha                Operated Vehicles—ROVs—is
                                     (Sitimaxa—People of the many                   the only place in the world
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                                     waters) were the first inhabit-                where you can see equipment
                                     ants of the region. The tribe is               from these two industries in
                                     known for their basket weav-                   the same place. Morgan City
                                     ing skills. Take a trip back in                is rich in history of companies
                                     time through the history of the                and individuals unique to this
                                     Chitimacha. View exhibits and                  industry. Our small commu-
                                     brief videos. • Hours: Mon.–Fri.,              nity located near the Gulf of
                                     9 a.m. to noon & 1 to 4:30 p.m. •              Mexico is a hotbed of expertise
                                     Admission: Free • Handicap Accessible          and legends in the world of
                                                                                    Diving and Remotely Operated
                                     CYPREMORT POINT                                Vehicles. A small local company
                                     STATE PARK                                     with the grandiose name of
                                     306 Beach Ln., Cypremort Point, LA             Worldwide Divers was founded
                                     70538, (337) 867-4510, Web: www.               in Morgan City in 1964 and
                                     lastateparks.com • A great spot for            is a tremendous success story.
                                     sailing, swimming, fishing and                 They are still in business today
                                     picnicking along a man-made                    in Morgan City, as Oceaneering
                                     beach on the shore of Vermilion                International, a leader in the
                                     Bay. Six cabins available for                  diving and ROV industry, where
                                     overnight accommodations.                      their divers invented equipment
                                                                                    and tools still used worldwide.
                                     CYPRESS BAYOU                                  The Diving and ROV Historical
                                     CASINO • HOTEL                                 Preservation Museum pre-
                                     832 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton,         serves this rich history of the
                                     LA 70523, (800) 284-4386, Web: www.            important work of ROVs in the
                                     cypressbayou.com • Louisiana’s first           oil industry. Tour times vary
                                     land-based casino is located                   according to your interest. •
                                     50 miles southeast of Lafayette                Admission is free, but donations
                                     on the Chitimacha Indian                       are gratefully accepted.
                                     Reservation in Charenton.
                                     Inside you’ll find over 1,000                  FRANKLIN
                                     slot machines and over 35 table                HISTORIC DISTRICT
                                     games including Blackjack,                     The Franklin Historic District
                                     Craps, Roulette, Let it Ride,                  boasts more than 420 note-
                                     Double Deck Blackjack,                         worthy structures. Stunning
                                     Mississippi Stud, Fortune Pai                  antebellum homes under a live
                                     Gow, Three and Four Card                       oak arcade, charming Victorian
                                     Poker. Four restaurants includ-                cottages and a late 19th century
                                     ing Mr. Lester’s Steakhouse,                   downtown shopping district
                                     Loco Mexican Grill & Cantina,                  all contribute to the romance
                                     Mabel’s Kitchen & Cafe                         and elegance of this jewel of the
                                     Delphine. Rox, an upscale night-               Bayou Teche. A walking tour
                                     club, features live entertainment              is a must for lovers of historic
                                     every weekend plus national                    architecture and those looking
                                     acts. • Hours: 24/7 • Admission: Free.         for the authentic Old South.

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 LOUISIANA
A SMALL TOWN WITH
   A BIG STORY

  HISTORIC
WALKING TOURS

TOURSBYSTEVEN.COM
  504-442-4220
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R e c r eat i o n                    GREAT WALL                                      terpiece of this unique facility as
                                     Front St., Riverside, Morgan City, LA           well as a training facility for the
                                     70380, (800) 256-2931, Web: www.                offshore oil industry. Visitors
                                     morgancitymainstreet.com • Located              learn about the oil industry,
                                     along the Atchafalaya River in                  past and present, the functions
                                     Morgan City and Berwick, the                    of the oil rig and tales about the
                                     “Great Wall” stands 21-feet                     industry’s beginnings. Guided
                                     tall and overlooks the mighty                   tour takes approximately 1
                                     Atchafalaya River. Visitors can                 hour. • Hours: Mon.– Sat., tours
                                     get a bird’s-eye view of water                  begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,
                                     traffic from the walkway which                  weather permitting. Closed New
                                     tops the concrete floodwall and                 Year’s Day, Thanksgiving day,
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                                     visit the Atchafalaya Water                     Christmas eve and Christmas
                                     Trails kiosk. • Hours: Open to the              day. • Admission: Students and
                                     public daily • Admission: Free                  group rate – $5 per person;
                                                                                     Seniors – $7 per person; Adults
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                                     GREVEMBERG HOUSE                                – $8 per person
                                     MUSEUM
                                     407 Sterling Rd., Franklin, LA 70538,           LAKE END PARK, CABINS
                                     (337) 828-2092, Fax: (337) 828-2028,            AND CAMPGROUND
                                     E-mail: info@grevemberghouse.com,               2300 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380,
                                     Web: www.grevemberghouse.com • On               (985) 380-4623, E-mail: lep@cityofmc.
                                     the National Register of Historic               com, Web: www.lakeendpark.net •
                                     Places, this 1851 Greek Revival                 With everything from lake
                                     style townhouse is authentically                house rentals to RV and tent
                                     restored. Four “Temple of the                   spots, this park is sure to have
                                     Winds” Corinthian columns                       accommodations that make
                                     grace the home, which contains                  everyone feel at home. Relaxed
                                     fine antiques, documented wall-                 surroundings accented by tow-
                                     papers and early artifacts from                 ering cypress trees and stately
                                     St. Mary Parish. Available for                  oaks laden with moss create a
                                     rental. Tour takes approximately                beautiful destination to build
                                     45 minutes. • Hours: Mon.–Sun.,                 treasured memories. Situated on
                                     10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Admission: $10              Lake Palourde, the park features
                                     Adults; $8 Senior Citizens &                    a sand beach, bank or pier fish-
                                     Students 13–18; $5 Children 12                  ing, a boat launch and a marina
                                     & under; Groups of 20 or more:                  with 47 slips. Play volleyball
                                     $8 per person • Handicap Accessible             with friends or walk the 1-mile
                                                                                     walking trail, barbecue or picnic
                                     INTERNATIONAL                                   with family, lounge on the beach
                                                                                     or fish from the pier—whatever
                                     PETROLEUM MUSEUM                                you do, relaxing is top priority.
                                     & EXPOSITION                                    • Admission to the park is $5
                                     Riverfront, 111 First St., Morgan City,         auto; $2 motorcycle, boat launch
                                     LA 70380, (985) 384-3744, E-mail:               and walk-ins over age 5.
                                     rigmuseum@rigmuseum.com, Web: www.
                                     rigmuseum.com • The only place
                                                                                     MORGAN CITY HISTORIC
                                     in the world where the gen-
                                     eral public can walk aboard an                  DISTRICT RIVERFRONT
                                     authentic offshore drilling rig.                Front St. to Federal Ave. and Greenwood
                                     The renowned and historic drill-                to Railroad, Morgan City, LA 70380,
                                     ing rig, “Mr. Charlie,” is the cen-             (985) 380-4639, Fax: (985) 384-
                                                                                     7519, E-mail: b.price@cityofmc.com,
                                     Petroleum Museum                                Web: www.morgancitymainstreet.com,
                                                                                     Facebook: Morgan City Main Street •
                                                                                     Entering its 23rd year in the
                                                                                     National Main Street program,
                                                                                     Morgan City’s historic down-
                                                                                     town has undergone terrific
                                                                                     revitalization, including unique
                                                                                     shops and restaurants within the
                                                                                     historic district. Morgan City’s
                                                                                     historic district is also home to

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                                     Tuesday-Friday
                                       11am-2pm
                                      - Dinner -
                                  Wednesday-Saturday
                                    5:30pm-10pm
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                   (985) 385-6621
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w Complimentary
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w 100% Hampton Satisfaction Guarantee
w HHonors® Points & Miles with Every Stay
w Complimentary Wireless Internet
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w Outdoor Pool w State of the Art Fitness Facility
w Complimentary Business Center w Suites Available
w Meeting Facilities Available (600 sq. ft.)
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   HAMPTON INN & SUITES MORGAN CITY
  6365 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
    (985) 221-4421 Fax: (985)384-7112
  E-Mail: hummc_hampton_suites@hilton.com
  Web: www.morgancitysuites.hamptoninn.com

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R e c r eat i o n                    splendid churches built from the               Mildred Christian, and in 2011
                                     1870s to the early 1900s.                      it was donated to the St. Mary
                                                                                    Landmarks Society by Dr. Alan
                                     MORGAN CITY                                    Hoberman. • Hours: By appoint-
                                     PETTING ZOO                                    ment only • Admission: $10 Adults;
                                     725 Myrtle St., Morgan City, LA 70380,         $8 Seniors & Students 13–18; $5
                                     (985) 384-3343, E-mail: c.leonard@             Children. Groups of 20 or more,
                                     cityofmc.com, Facebook: MCPettingZoo           $8 per person. • Handicap Accessible
                                     • Hours: Summer –Thurs., Fri. &
                                     Sun., 4 to 7 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 to               SOUTHWEST REEF
                                     11:30 a.m.; Fall – Sat., 8:30 a.m.             LIGHTHOUSE
                                     to noon, 1:30 to 5 p.m.; Sun., 2               Riverfront, Everett S. Berry Memorial
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                                     to 5 p.m. •Admission $2, children              Lighthouse Park, Berwick, LA 70342,
                                     under 2 are free. Feed available               (985) 384-8858,
                                     for $1 per cup, party packages,                Web: www.townofberwick.org • After
                                     field trips and family passes.                 a vigil of over 130 years on the
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                                     We also do animal adoptions.                   Atchafalaya Bay, Southwest
                                                                                    Reef Lighthouse now rests
                                     OAKLAWN MANOR                                  on the banks of Berwick Bay.
                                     3296 Oaklawn Dr., off Irish Bend Rd.,          Southwest Reef was built in
                                     Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-0434,            1858 to replace Point Defer
                                     E-mail: oaklawnmanor@yahoo.com,                (Point Au Fer) Light Station
                                     Web: www.oaklawnmanor.com • This               below Eugene Island and was lit
                                     1837 Greek Revival planta-                     for the first time on September
                                     tion manor is the residence of                 1, 1859. It has been located at
                                     Louisiana’s former governor,                   the Everett S. Berry Memorial
                                     Murphy J. (Mike) Foster.                       Lighthouse Park since April
                                     Built by Alexander Porter, an                  1990. • Hours: Open to the public
                                     Irishman, the walls are 20 inches              daily • Admission: Free
                                     thick. The home is furnished
                                     with European antiques, lovely                 THE TROWBRIDGE HOUSE
                                     bird carvings and an extensive                 808 First St., Franklin, LA 70538, (504)
                                     Audubon collection. Tour                       239-9746, E-mail: chadboutte@gmail.
                                     takes approximately 1 hour. •                  com • Of wooden peg construc-
                                     Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m. to 4                tion, this cypress dwelling was
                                     p.m. • Admission: $15 Adults; $10              built about 1827 and is said to
                                     Children & Students; Group                     be the oldest two-story residence
                                     rates available for 10 or more.                in Franklin. It is available for
                                                                                    special functions or filming by
                                     SHADOWLAWN                                     appointment and may be open
                                     906 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538,              to the public for tours in the
                                     (337) 828-2092 • This striking                 near future. • Admission: Varies,
                                     Greek temple was built circa                   depending on event
                                     1850 chiefly of northern pine
                                     by Siemeon Smith. The rear                     TOURS BY STEVEN
                                     of his home was attached to                    Franklin, LA 70538,
                                     a smaller 1807 Greek Revival                   (985) 384-2070, (504) 442-4220,
                                     building, which was originally                 Web: www.toursbysteven.com
                                     a tavern operated by Barnet                    E-mail: info@toursbysteven.com •
                                     Hulick. Shadowlawn remained                    $25 for our two-hour tour.
                                     in the Smith-Berwick-Snowden                   Tours start on location: call for
                                     family for a century and a                     additional information. • Hours:
                                     half. The home was meticu-                     Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. •
                                     lously restored by the late Dr.                Credit Cards: All major
                                     Shadowlawn
                                                                                    WEDELL-WILLIAMS
                                                                                    AVIATION & CYPRESS
                                                                                    SAWMILL MUSEUM
                                                                                    (A LOUISIANA STATE
                                                                                    MUSEUM)
                                                                                    118 Cotten Rd., Patterson, LA 70392,

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                                                                       of Old South town life in this
Photo by Miguez Photography

                                                                       National Register property.
                                                                       The 1851 home is a magnifi­cent
                                                                       example of Greek Revival-style
                                                                       architecture. Informative
                                                                       interpreters bring its history and
                              furnishings to life. Distinctive antiques from the 1800’s include a grand
                              mahogany dining table, an imposing C. Lee bed, silver, cut glass and
                              the original marble mantels, antique toys and Civil War artifacts.
       Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on designated holidays • Admission
407 Sterling Rd. (Hwy. 322) • Franklin, LA• (337)828-2092• www.grevemberghouse.com

                              S hadowlawn
      This striking
      Greek temple
      was built
      circa 1850.

      Original family
      furnishings and
      1800 tavern
      building on the
      Bayou Teche.

                                   906 Main Street, Franklin La 70538 • (337) 828-2092
                                           By Appointment Only • Admission

PORT OF WEST ST. MARY

                 G a t e w a y t o t h e G u l f I n t r a c o a s t a l Wa t e r Wa y

     David Allain                                      P.O. Drawer 601             337-828-3410
   Executive Director                                 Franklin, LA 70538         Fax 337-828-3411
www.portofwsm.com • E-Mail:portofwsm@cox-internet.com

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(985) 399-1268, Fax: (985) 399-9910,        www.cajuncoast.com. A Native
R e c r eat i o n                    E-mail: glacoste@crt.la.gov, Web: www.      American word, “Atchafalaya”
                                     LouisianaStateMuseum.org • Named            (ah-CHA-fa-LIE-ah) means
                                     after Louisiana’s aviation pio-             long river. Established in
                                     neers, the official state aviation          2006, the Atchafalaya National
                                     museum exhibits numerous air-               Heritage Area stretches across
                                     craft, 1930s air race trophies and          14 parishes in south-central
                                     memorabilia, plus exhibits of               Louisiana. Both a place and a
                                     Louisiana achievements in avia-             concept, the heritage area is
                                     tion. Cypress Sawmill Museum                culturally rich and ecologically
                                     exhibits include a variety of arti-         varied, a home to Cajun culture,
                                     facts, photographs and film of              as well as a diverse population
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                                     this early regional industry from           of European, African, Caribbean
                                     1812–1930. • Hours: Tues.–Sat.,             and Native-American descent.
                                     9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Admission:            It also features beautiful scenery
                                     Free • Handicap Accessible                  and abundant wildlife. Enjoy
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                                                                                 swamp tours, music, food,
                                     YOUNG-SANDERS CENTER                        driving adventures and more
                                     104 Commercial St., Franklin, LA 70538,     throughout the Heritage Area.
                                     (337) 413-1861, Fax: (337) 413-0101,
                                     E-mail: ysc1861@aol.com, Web: www.          PADDLING TRAILS
                                     youngsanders.org • Young-Sanders            Explore our exotic waterways
                                     Center for the study of the War             by canoe or kayak. In addi-
                                     Between the States in Louisiana.            tion to rich history and unique
                                     Research library museum. •                  culture, the Cajun Coast offers
                                     Hours: Mon. –Fri., 9 a.m. to 4:30           the natural beauty of the
                                     p.m. • Admission: Free • Handicap           Atchafalaya Basin Swamp, the
                                     Accessible                                  largest overflow swamp in the
                                                                                 U.S. Moss-draped cypress trees,
                                                                                 majestic oaks, numerous acres
                                     Trails                                      of bottomland hardwoods, over
                                     Explore the natural beauty of
                                                                                 170,000 acres of designated
                                     the Cajun Coast. Explore the
                                                                                 wildlife management areas and
                                     Atchafalaya Basin on a swamp
                                                                                 an abundance of bird and ani-
                                     tour or a self-guided water
                                                                                 mal life provide easily accessible
                                     tour, hike on a refuge, drive
                                                                                 outdoor adventures along our
                                     the Atchafalaya Water Trails,
                                                                                 secluded waterways. Identified
                                     paddle our numerous water-
                                                                                 trails include the Bayou Teche
                                     ways or add 300 species of
                                                                                 Paddling Trail, Bayou Teche/
                                     birds to your life list.
                                                                                 Lower Atchafalaya Paddling
                                                                                 Trail, Bayou Teche National
                                     BAYOU TECHE NATIONAL                        Wildlife Refuge Paddling Trails,
                                     WILDLIFE REFUGE                             Franklin Paddling Trails, Grand
                                     BOARDWALK                                   Avoille Cove Paddling Trail,
                                     For more information contact                and the Cypremort Point/Burns
                                     the Bayou Teche NWR office                  Point Paddling Trails. If you
                                     at (337) 828-0061. Stroll the               love canoeing or kayaking, stop
                                     boardwalk through the Bayou                 by one of our visitors centers to
                                     Teche National Wildlife Refuge              pick up our paddling trails bro-
                                     and enjoy the beauty of cypress-            chure or visit www.cajuncoast.
                                     tupelo swamps, the sight of alli-           com/activities/paddling-trails.
                                     gators and numerous bird and
                                     fauna species—including the                 ST. MARY LOOP
                                     Louisiana black bear—which                  BIRDING TRAIL
                                     occur on the refuge but are shy             For information visit America’s
                                     and seldom seen.                            Wetland’s Birding Trail or
                                                                                 www.louisianatravel.com/
                                     ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL                        louisiana-birding-trails, call
                                     HERITAGE AREA                               (985) 380-8224 or (800) 256-
                                     For more information                        2931, www.cajuncoast.com.
                                     call (985) 380-8224, visit                  Follow America’s Wetlands
                                     www.atchafalaya.org or                      Birding Trail throughout St.

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                       Best Western
                       Forest Inn
                      86 Deluxe Rooms
                      1909 Main Street
                      Franklin, Louisiana 70538-1069
     Free hot breakfast buffet • Free high speed Internet

                                   • Seafood • Crawfish Dishes
                                        • U.S. Choice Steaks
                                  • Catering • Banquet Facilities
                                      • Video Poker • Lounge
                               • Premium Gourmet Take-Out Service
                                       • Daily Lunch Specials
   Mon. 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tues. – Sat. 5:30 a.m. – 9:30p.m.
              Adjoining the Best Western Forest Inn
     Restaurant phone (337)828-3300 • Fax (337)828-3312

     Atchafalaya Wilderness Adventures—
        • Eco-friendly exploration of the largest
           cypress swamp in North America.
   • Discover local Cajun culture & Civil War history.
     • Ask Captain Caviar to tell some ghost stories.
 • Escape the city tourists and get into the real swamps.
          • Two- to four-hour tours available.
             • Reservations recommended.

112
118 Main Street, Patterson
             (985) 395-7420
www.captaincaviar.com • email:johnecaviar@yahoo.com
Visit us on Facebook at “Captain Caviar Swamp Tours.”

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                                     Mary Parish, the Cajun Coast,             variety of birds, more than 40
                                     for the opportunity to view over          species of reptiles and more
                                     300 species of birds. View eagles         than 50 species of mammals
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                                     every February during Eagle               inhabit the Cajun Coast.
                                     Expo & More.
                                                                               Wildlife
                                     Birding & Wildlife                        Management
                                     Watching                                  Areas
                                        Enjoy one of the fastest
                                     growing outdoor activities, bird-
                                     watching, with an abundance of            ATCHAFALAYA
                                     opportunities throughout the              DELTA WILDLIFE
                                     Cajun Coast to spot over 300              MANAGEMENT AREA
                                     known species of birds by car             (337) 373-0032, E-mail: ljcampbell@
                                     or boat.                                  wlf.la.gov, Web: www.wlf.louisiana.gov/
                                        You can travel down                    wma • 137,000 acres of active
                                     Stephensville Road off Hwy.               delta, approximately 45,000 of
                                     70, visit the Brownell Memorial           which is freshwater marshland.
                                     Park and Carillon Tower (a                18 miles southwest of Morgan
                                     designated bird sanctuary),               City. Accessible only by boat.
                                     travel along Cotten Road in               Boating, fishing, hunting and
                                     Patterson or take a swamp tour            birding.

                                                                               ATTAKAPAS WILDLIFE
                                                                               MANAGEMENT AREA
                                                                               (337) 948-0255, E-mail: tvidrine@
                                                                               wlf.la.gov, Web: www.wlf.louisiana.
                                                                               gov • 27,962 acres owned by the
                                                                               state of Louisiana and 2,200
                                                                               acres owned by the U.S. Army
                                     into the Atchafalaya Basin for            Corps of Engineers of bot-
                                     a close-up view of the natural            tomland hardwoods, cypress,
                                     environment. Eagles can be                tupelo swamp. 20 miles NW
                                     sighted from October through              of Morgan City. Accessible
                                     the end of April.                         only by boat. Boating, fishing,
                                        The Atchafalaya Basin, one             hunting and birding. Primitive
                                     of the great ecological wonders           camping available. Managed by
                                     of the United States, abounds             the Louisiana Department of
                                     with all types of wildlife. It            Wildlife and Fisheries. Head-
                                     extends north from Morgan                 quarters located on Martin
                                     City past Lafayette in a maze of          Ridge Road.
                                     bayous, lakes, ponds and cypress
                                     swamps. In addition to the wide
                                                                               BAYOU TECHE NATIONAL
                                                                               WILDLIFE REFUGE
                                                                               1725 Willow St., Franklin, LA 70538,
                                                                               (337) 828-0061, Web: www.fws.gov/
                                                                               bayouteche • National wildlife
                                                                               refuge providing habitat for the
                                                                               Louisiana black bear and other
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           O nthetheFranklin
                      National Register of Historic Places,
                             Historic District boasts over
           420 noteworthy structures, including stunning
           antebellum homes under a live oak
           arcade, charming Victorian cottages
           and a late 19th century downtown
           shopping district. www.franklin-la.com

Welcome to St. Mary Parish from

  P.O BOX 2606 • MORGAN CITY • LA • 70381
  727 MYRTLE STREET, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
      (985)384-3830 • FAX: (985)384-0771
       FRANKLIN OFFICE: (337)828-5608
INFO@STMARYCHAMBER.COM
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wildlife of coastal Louisiana.
R e c r eat i o n                    Hunting, fishing, hiking, boat-
                                     ing, canoeing, kayaking. Enjoy
                                     bird and nature watching on the
                                     boardwalk. A brochure is avail-
                                     able at the kiosk.

                                     Fishing & Hunting
                                        The Cajun Coast offers great
                                     fishing and hunting throughout
                                     the year. Fishing is especially
                                     good during the early spring
       an d

                                     and summer months.
                                        For information on fish-                     • Rents houseboats, bayouside
                                     ing and hunting licenses and                    cabins, day boats, canoes and
                                     seasons, visit www.wlf.louisi-                  kayaks. Bird and breakfast tours,
C aj u n C oa s t E x p lo r i n g

                                     ana.gov or call the Louisiana                   evening/night swamp tours. Bird
                                     Department of Wildlife &                        and wildlife watching. Located
                                     Fisheries at (225) 765-2800, St.                within a chain of three lakes and
                                     Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office at                 miles of bayous. Fishing off a
                                     (985) 384-1622 or (985) 380-                    floating dock.
                                     8224 for a list of retailers that
                                     sell licenses in St. Mary Parish.               B owling
                                     Fishing Guides                                  BOWL MORGAN CITY
                                     & Charters                                      7722 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380,
                                                                                     (985) 384-3510, E-mail:
                                                                                     bowlmorgancity@gmail.com • The new
                                     BLU DOG CHARTERS                                Charlie’s Lanes bowling center •
                                     7209 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA
                                                                                     Hours: Tues.–Fri, 6 to 10 p.m.
                                     70380, (985) 384-2070, Cell: (985)
                                     518-4277, Fax: (985) 384-1955, E-mail:
                                     itacklebox@yahoo.com • Charter                  Golf
                                     fishing at its best. Blue water,
                                     brackish, fresh. Trips are all                  ATCHAFALAYA GOLF
                                     inclusive. We customize trips                   COURSE AT IDLEWILD
                                     for your convenience if neces-                  400 Cotten Rd. at Hwy. 90, Kemper
                                     sary. Full day and half days                    Williams Park, Patterson, LA 70392,
                                     available. Over 30 years experi-                (985) 395-GOLF, (4653), Web:
                                     ence. Come fish with the best.                  www.atchafalayagolf.com • Enjoy
                                                                                     Louisiana’s most unique golf
                                     IVY’S TACKLE BOX &                              experience, a challenging cham-
                                     MARINE SUPPLY                                   pionship course surrounded
                                     7209 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA                by the natural beauty of the
                                     70380, (985) 384-2070, Cell: (985)              Atchafalaya Basin. Listed in the
                                     518-4277, Fax: (985) 384-1955, E-mail:          top 50 in the U.S. by Golfweek.
                                     itacklebox@yahoo.com • Your com-                • Hours: 6:30 a.m.–until, with tee
                                     plete tackle store. Freshwater                  times starting at 7:30 a.m. •
                                     and saltwater tackle, marine                    Rates: Public: Mon.–Thurs.,
                                     products, boat rentals. Custom-                 $58; Fri.–Sun., $68; Twilight,
                                     made baits, licenses, aerial maps.              Mon.–Thurs., $43; Fri.–Sun.,
                                     • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. to 5                 $48; Senior: Mon.– Thurs., $48;
                                     p.m.                                            Junior: Mon.–Thurs., $28; Fri.–
                                                                                     Sun., $33. Rates include cart.
                                                                                     St. Mary Parish residents receive
                                     B oat Rentals                                   a 10% discount.

                                     CAJUN HOUSEBOAT                                 ST. MARY GOLF &
                                     & RENTALS INC.                                  COUNTRY CLUB
                                     8 miles north of Morgan City, LA 70380,
                                                                                     581 Fairview Dr., Berwick, LA 70342,
                                     (985) 385-6621,
                                                                                     (985) 384-8500, web: www.stmarygolfcc.
                                     E-mail: rentals@cajunhouseboats.
                                                                                     com, Facebook page • 9-hole golf
                                     com, Web: www.cajunhouseboats.com
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course rentals, swimming pool             tions annually, including a fall
and party rental. • Call for              mystery, a holiday production,
group rates. New rates: Weekdays:         an African-American Showcase
Tuesday $20, Wednesday $25,               and a summer musical.
Thursday $25; Friday, Saturday
& Sunday $50, after 1 p.m. $25
• Hours: Tues.–Sun., 7 a.m. until
                                          Skate Parks
dark • Credit Cards: All major
                                          FRANKLIN SKATE PARK
                                          Caffery Park, 1400–1410 Barrow St.,
THE BELLEVIEW GOLF &                      Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-6324,
COUNTRY CLUB                              E-mail: info@franklin-la.com, Web: www.
157 Belleview Ln., Franklin, LA 70538,    franklin-la.com • Hours: Sunrise–
(337) 828-2572, E-mail:                   Sunset • Admission: Free
thebelleviewcc@outlook.com • Public
9-hole golf course. $20 greens            MORGAN CITY SKATE PARK
fee. Snack bar in clubhouse.              611 Myrtle St., Morgan City, LA 70380,
Rental space for events. • Hours:         (985) 380-4600 • Hours: Open daily.
Tues.–Sun., 8 a.m. to dark                Closed dusk ’til dawn. • Admission:
                                          Free
Horseshoes
                                          THE SWAMP
KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK                      1300 South Rd., Bayou Vista, LA 70380,
& CAMPGROUND                              (985) 395-6552 • Featuring out-
Cotten Rd. off Hwy. 90, Patterson, LA     door concrete area for riders
70392, (985) 395-2298, E-mail: kwp@       of all ages with second separate
stmaryparishla.gov • Horseshoe            area for ages 10 and under. •
pitching area • Hours: 9 a.m. to 6        Hours: Mon.–Thurs., 10 a.m. to
p.m. • Admission to the park:             8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m. to
$1 per car                                10 p.m.; Sun., noon to 8 p.m. •
                                          Admission: Free

Movie Theaters
                                          Spray Parks
FAIRVIEW CINEMA                           1333 Belleview Rd., Bayou Vista, LA
1030 Ninth St., Morgan City, LA 70380,
                                          70380, (985) 395-6552 • Hours:
(985) 384-1625, Web: www.lakecinema.
                                          Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
com • Hours: Mon.–Fri., 7 p.m. &
                                          Closed Aug. to May. April and
9:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 1:30 p.m.,
                                          May, schools are welcome for
4 p.m., 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
                                          field trips. • Admission: $2 per per-
                                          son. Private party rentals $200
Performing Arts                           for 2 1/2 hours, on Sunday only.
                                          Playground on premises.
TECHE THEATRE FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS                       110 Grace Street, Morgan City, LA
501 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337)   70380, (985) 384-3189 • Closed
578-7114, E-mail: techetheatreboard@      Aug. to May
gmail.com, Web: www.techetheatre.com,
visit our Website: www.techetheatre.      Mini Golf
com or follow us on Facebook: The Teche
Theatre for the Performing Arts or on     NOAH’S ADVENTURES
Twitter: @TheTecheTheatre for events •    1300 South Rd., Bayou Vista, LA 70380,
Completed in 1940, the Teche              (985) 395-NOAH • 18 holes with
Theatre was the most luxuri-              adjacent clubhouse/party room.
ous theatre in South Louisiana.           • Spring & Winter Hours: Thurs.–
Despite lean economic times               Sun., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Summer:
and the weathering of several             open 7 days a week • Admission:
tropical storms, the Teche has            $5 per person, $10 Unlimited.
been restored and reopened in             Private party rental: call for
2001 as a performing arts venue.          prices. Playground on premises.
The Teche Theatre hosts and

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C aj u n C oa s t Accomm o dat i o n s   Hotels & Motels                                  COMFORT INN & SUITES
                                                                                          OF MORGAN CITY
                                         AMBASSADOR INN                                   610 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.,
                                         AND SUITES                                       Morgan City, LA 70380,
                                         200 Ralph Darden Pkwy.,                          (985) 300-0035, Fax: (985) 300-0037,
                                         Baldwin, LA 70514,                               E-mail: desk@comfortinnmc.com,
                                         (337) 578-6322 or (337) 578-6141,                Web: www.comfortinnmc.com •
                                         E-mail: trinityambassadorinn@gmail.com           Amenities: Newly remodeled.
                                         • Amenities: Less than two miles                 Free wireless Internet, free hot
                                         from Cypress Bayou Casino                        breakfast, 24-hour coffee, on-
                                         and Hwy. 90, at entrance to                      site fitness, pool, in-room fridge,
                                         Chitimacha’s Raintree Village.                   microwave, coffeemaker, cable
                                         Convenient to Morgan City,                       TV, free HBO and near Amelia
                                         New Iberia and Lafayette. Cable                  Belle Casino and restaurants •
                                         TV, free high-speed Internet.                    Credit Cards: All major • Handicap
                                         Four suites with microwave,                      Accessible
                                         refrigerator and sitting areas.
                                         Free continental breakfast. •                    CYPRESS BAYOU
                                         Credit Cards: All major • Handicap               CASINO • HOTEL
                                         Accessible                                       832 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton,
                                                                                          LA 70523, (800) 284-4386 or (337)
                                         AMELIA EXTENDED STAY                             578-6600, Fax: (337) 578-6601,
                                         111 Cajun Way, Amelia, LA 70340,                 Web: www.cypressbayou.com • On the
                                         (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
                                         • Amenities: Nightly rates avail-                hearing-impaired rooms, chair-
                                         able. Free Wi-Fi, high-speed                     man and executive suites, busi-
                                         Internet and local calls, pavilion               ness center, fitness center, board
                                         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.
                                         gretchenkluke@bellsouth.net, 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,                ptnmg@khotels.net, 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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LAQUINTA INNS & SUITES                    B & Bs/Inns

                                                                                      C aj u n C o a s t V i s i t o r s G u i d e 2 02 0 - 2 02 1
2018 Allison St., Morgan City, LA
70380, (985) 300-0200, Fax: (985)         ATCHAFALAYA OAKS
300-0201; Web: www.Wyndhamhotels.         501 Railroad Ave., Morgan City, LA
com • Amenities: 53 rooms, free           70380, (985) 702-9889,
hot and cold breakfast, wireless          E-mail: info@atchafalayaoaks.com,
high-speed Internet, microwave,           Web: www.atchafalayaoaks.com •
fridge, flat screen TV with full          Amenities: Private guest suite
cable plus HBO, two whirlpool             with living room, bedroom and
suites and pool access to fitness         bath in a circa 1877 home on
center. • Credit Cards: All major •       the outskirts of historic district
Handicap Accessible                       showcasing the city’s largest
                                          oak tree, continental breakfast,
MORGAN CITY MOTEL                         Wi-Fi, microwave, fridge and
505 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA        coffee in-suite.
70380, (985) 384-6640, Fax: (985)
255-0028, E-mail: morgancitymotel@        BAYOU HOUSEBOATS
gmail.com • Amenities: kitchenettes •     1513 E. Stephensville Rd., Slip 6, Morgan
Credit Cards: MC, Visa, AmEx              City, LA 70380, (763) 568-3477, E-mail:
                                          catherine@bayouhouseboat.com, Web:
MOTEL 6 #8928                             www.bayouhouseboats.com • 56-foot
1011 Eighth St., Morgan City, LA 70380,   moored houseboat. Top deck
(985) 385-9175, Fax: (985) 385-9177,      has hot tub, wet bar, dining area
E-mail: morgancity89282@gmail.com,        and a grill. Main deck has living
Web: www.motel6.com • Amenities: 60       area, full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2
rooms, pool, microwave and                baths. Sleeps up to 10. Pontoon
fridge. free Wi-Fi and 42" flat-          boat & 2 kayaks available.
screen TVs. • Credit Cards: AmEx,
MC, Visa, Discover, Diners, CB            CAJUN HOUSEBOAT
• Handicap Accessible
                                          & RENTALS INC.
                                          8 miles north of Morgan City, LA, 70380,
QUALITY INN & SUITES                      (985) 385-6621,
OF FRANKLIN                               E-mail: rentals@cajunhouseboats.
1819 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538,        com, Web: www.cajunhouseboats.com •
(337) 828-1134, Fax: (337) 828-3623,      Houseboats, bayou-side cabins,
E-mail: gm.la172@choicehotels.com,        canoes and kayaks. Nature
Web: www.choicehotels.com • Amenities:    watching. Located in a chain of
57 rooms, free hot breakfast,             three lakes and miles of bayous.
in-room coffee, free Wi-Fi, iron          Great fishing off a floating dock.
and ironing board, hair dryer,
full cable, business center and           NINETEEN 06
pool. Within walking distance             1106 Main St., Patterson, LA 70392,
of restaurants and historic sites         (985) 518-6819, E-mail: janlee3@cox.
• Credit Cards: All major cards • No      net • Situated along the Lower
Pex card • Handicap Accessible            Atchafalaya River, in the heart
                                          of a National Historic District.
RED ROOF INN                              Built in 1906, tastefully refur-
7408 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA          bished with a bright and
70380, (985) 384-5750 • Amenities:        spacious main living area.
Pool and wireless Internet • Credit       Amenities: 2 queen beds, sofa
Cards: AmEx, MC, Visa, Discover           sleeper, Wi-Fi, Keurig coffee bar
• Handicap Accessible                     and washer/dryer.

TWIN CITY MOTEL                           THE CENTERVILLE
7405 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA          STEAMBOAT INN
70380, (985) 384-1530, Fax: (985)         9106 W. Hwy. 182, Centerville, LA,
385-5403 • Amenities: Pool, wash-         70522, (337) 350-0044, E-mail:
eteria, micro-fridge, expanded            cmluke13@gmail.com • Located in
cable (70+ channels) and free             the village of Centerville, circa
Wi-Fi • Credit Cards: AmEx, MC,           1848, originally called The
Visa, Discover                            Centerville Hotel, later The

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C aj u n C oa s t Accomm o dat i o n s

                                          Lake End Park, Cabins & Campground

                                         Kennedy Hotel. 6 rooms are                       CROW’S LANDING
                                         available.                                       Hwy. 90 Service Rd. at Franklin exit
                                                                                          3211, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 578-
                                         THE FAIRFAX HOUSE                                3277 • Sewer, water and electric-
                                         99 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337)           ity. 12 back-in sites. 50-amp
                                         828-1195, Web: www.thefairfaxhouse.              hookups and laundry facilities
                                         net • A luxury antebellum home                   available. • Credit Cards: None
                                         near Franklin’s historic district
                                         with six elegant rooms, spacious                 CYPREMORT POINT
                                         porches and lovely grounds.                      STATE PARK & CABINS
                                                                                          306 Beach Lane, Franklin, LA 70538,
                                         Campgrounds &                                    (888) 867-4510, (337) 867-4510 •
                                         Cabins                                           Reservations: www.lastateparks.com or
                                                                                          call toll free 1-877-CAMP-IN-LA (1-877-
                                         AMELIA RV PARK                                   226- 7652). Six waterfront cabins
                                         10671 Hwy. 182 E, Amelia, LA 70340,              on Vermilion Bay. Cabins sleep
                                         (985) 518-1698, Fax: (985) 221-9099,             up to 8, with full kitchen and
                                         Web: ameliaRVpark.com • For the                  bath. • Credit Cards: Accepted, no
                                         working person, in an indus-                     AmEx
                                         trial corridor within one mile of
                                         Danos, Bollinger and Conrad                      CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO •
                                         Shipyard. 55 sites. Water, sewer,                HOTEL & RV PARK
                                         electricity, cable, Internet includ-             832 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton,
                                         ed in rate. Laundry facility on                  LA 70523, (800) 284-4386 or (337)
                                         site. • Credit Cards: Visa, MC                   923-7284, Web: www.cypressbayou.
                                                                                          com • Located next to Cypress Bayou
                                         ATCHAFALAYA RETREAT                              Casino • 30 campsites. Electric,
                                         RV PARK                                          water, sewer hookups, free cable
                                         1800 Front St, Morgan City, LA                   hookups and free Wi-Fi. Dump
                                         70380, (985) 397-0953, Web:                      station on site. Shuttle service
                                         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: office@cypresslakeresort.com,
                                         BOAT LAUNCH & RV                                 Web: www.cypresslakeresort.com •
                                         CAMPGROUND                                       Between Patterson and Morgan
                                         Hwy. 317 south of Centerville, LA 70522,         City, with fishing, swimming
                                         (337) 836-9784. Offers a pictur-                 pool, restrooms, showers,
                                         esque view of East Cote Blanche                  laundry room with vending
                                         Bay. Swimming, fishing pier,                     machines. Kayak, canoe and
                                         picnic tables with shelters, elec-               aluminum boat rentals, golf
                                         tricity, water, sewerage hookup                  carts. Pets welcomed. 81 camp-
                                         and public boat launch. Dump                     sites with 30 & 50 amp & full
                                         station. 34 campsites. 50-amp                    hookups and free Wi-Fi. • Hours:
                                         hookups available. Wi-Fi • Credit                check-in, 2 p.m., check-out,
                                         Cards: None                                      12 p.m. Credit Cards: Visa, MC,
                                                                                          AmEx, Discover, debit cards

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