Day Trips:
Chitimacha Museum
The Chitimacha (Sitimaxa "People of the many waters") were the first inhabitants of the region. The tribe is well known for their basket weaving skills. Take a trip back in time through the history of the Chitimacha. View exhibits and brief videos.
3289 Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, LA 70523
Phone: (337) 923-4830
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; Satuday by appointment; closed Sunday. Admission free. Handicap accessible.
http://www.chitimacha.gov
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Great Wall
Located along the Atchafalaya River in Morgan City and Berwick, the "Great Wall" stands 21 feet tall and overlooks the mighty Atchafalaya River. Visitors can get a bird's-eye view of water traffic from the walkway which tops the concrete floodwall.
Front St., Riverside, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (800) 256-2931
Hours: Open to the public daily. Admission free.
mcmainst@yahoo.com
http://www.morgancitymainstreet.com
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Louisiana State Museum-Patterson (Wedell-Williams Aviation Museum/Cypress Sawmill Exhibits)
Named after Louisiana's aviation pioneers, the official state aviation museum exhibits numerous aircraft. Also on display are 1930s air race trophies and memorabilia as well as exhibits of Louisiana achievements in aviation and aerospace. Cypress Sawmill Museum exhibits includes a variety of artifacts photographs and film of this early regional industry (1812 - 1930).
118 Cotten Rd., Patterson, LA 70392
Phone: (985) 399-1268
Fax: (985) 399-9910
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Admission
glacoste@crt.state.la.us
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/wedellex.htm
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Diners, Delis & Bakeries:
Bayou Vista Truck Plaza & Casino
Breakfast, burgers, short orders
1829 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA
Phone: (985) 399-7032
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
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China King Buffet
Hunan, Cantonese & Szechuan cuisine. All you can eat buffet.
6509 Hwy. 182 E (Colonial Plaza Shopping Center), Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 385-1388
Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m to 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 11?p.m.
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Dixie Grill Cafe
Sunday - Friday lunch buffet of Cajun favorites.
7408 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 385-2411
Hours: Mon.Fri., 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Forest Restaurant
Cajun cuisine and seafood. Breakfast buffet.
1905 W. Main (Hwy. 182), Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: (337) 828-3300
Hours: Mon., 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Tues. - Sat. 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Jane's Steakhouse & Grill
Steaks, fried or grilled seafood, salad bar with daily soup. Beer and wine available.
1205 Clothilde St, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 385-6800
Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Lewa Garden Chinese Restaurant
Authentic Chinese food.
605 Martin Luther King Blvd., Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 384-6147
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m.
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Morgan's
Lunch buffet daily. Seafood & steaks.
520 Roderick St. (Holiday Inn), Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 385-2200
Hours: Mon.-Fri.,5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
http://www.morgansofmc.com
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Ryan's
Buffet including variety of food. Steaks after 4 p.m. on Mon.-Sat. and all day Sunday
1101 Hwy. 90 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 395-6556
Fax: (985) 395-6557
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 10:45 a.m. 8:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Scully's Cajun Seafood
Seafood, fried or boiled in season
3141 Hwy. 70, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 385-2388
Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.; Sat., 4:30-8:30 p.m.
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Shoney's
All-American meals. Daily buffet.
1011 Greenwood St., Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 384-5767
Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 6 a.m. to midnight; Fri. & Sat., 6 a.m. to 3 a.m.
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Receptive Operators:
Allons a Lafayette
127 Baudoin, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: (337) 269-9607
Fax: (337) 984-0326
allonsa@msn.com
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St. Mary Landmarks Society
P.O. Box 2332, Morgan City, LA 70381
Phone: (985) 395-4905
Fax: (985) 395-7041
info@cajuncoast.com
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Restaurants:
Cafe Bayou
Step into Cafe Bayou for lunch or dinner. Soups and salads including our award-winning gumbo. A variety of burgers and sandwiches, including poboys, plus a full range of entrees from fried shrimp to steaks, Cajun specialties and baby back ribs. Must be 21 to enter.
832 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton, LA 70380
Phone: (800) 284-4386
Hours: Seasonal - Wed.-Thurs., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri.- 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Sat. - 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
http://www.cypressbayou.com
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Landry's Seafood and Steakhouse
Steaks and seafood. Lunch buffet Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grand buffet Fri. & Sat., 5:30 to 10 p.m., and Sun., 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
20371 Hwy. 90-Frontage Rd., Jeanerette, LA 70544
Phone: (337) 276-4857
Hours: Tues.Thurs., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Tampico's
Mexican
1025 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 385-2784
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Cajun Buffet (Amelia Belle Casino)
From mouth-watering shrimp and other fresh seafood to carving stations and decadent desserts
500 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, LA 70340
Phone: (985) 631-1777
Fax: (985) 631-1778
Hours: Sun.-Thur., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
info@ameliabellecasino.com
http://www.ameliabellecasino.com
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Yellow Bowl Restaurant
Cajun cuisine. Lunch buffet. Specializing in authentic crawfish dishes.
19466 Hwy. 182 W, Jeanerette, LA 70544
Phone: (337) 276-5512
Hours: Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat., 5 to 9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Services-Airport:
Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport
3884 Airport Rd, Patterson, LA
Phone: (985) 395-4501
pfc@glacoxmail.com
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Services-Diesel Fuel:
Bayou Vista Truck Plaza
1829 Hwy. 90 W, Bayou Vista, LA
Phone: (985) 399-7032
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Boone's Chevron
1032 Hwy. 317, Centerville, LA
Phone: (337) 836-5580
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Hollywood Truck Plaza & Casino
2051 Hwy 90 W, Suite B, Bayou Vista, LA
Phone: (985) 399-4000
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Menard Oil Co.
1034 Lee Charles, Franklin, LA
Phone: (337) 828-0810
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Northwest Truck Stop
1401 Northwest Blvd., Franklin, LA
Phone: (337) 828-2606
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Patterson Exxon
702 Hwy. 90 W, Patterson, LA
Phone: (985) 395-6051
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Patterson Truck Stop & Casino
1902 Hwy 90 W, Patterson, LA
Phone: (985) 395-2379
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Stazione Deli Market
6602 Hwy 182 E., Morgan City, LA
Phone: (985) 385-6815
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Velaro
1923 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: (337) 828-2510
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Wag-A-Pak
518 Hwy. 90 W, Patterson, LA
Phone: (985) 395-6611
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Services-Repair Service:
A & W Engine Service
1030 Hwy. 317, Centerville, LA
Phone: (337) 836-5500
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Cliff's Mobil Service Station
611 Main St., Patterson, LA 70392
Phone: (985) 395-5392
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Courtesy Motors
6322 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: (985) 384-0830
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Custom Muffler Shop
7866 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA
Phone: (985) 384-0601
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Guarisco's Truck Engine
8900 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA
Phone: (985) 384-6900
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Services-Sewage Dump:
Kemper Williams Park
264 Cotten Rd., Patterson, LA
Phone: (985) 395-2298
kwp@stmaryparishla.gov
http://www.kemperwilliamspark.com
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Services-Towing:
Bayou Ramos Wrecker Service
9237 Hwy. 90 E, Morgan City, LA
Phone: (985) 385-2888
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C & J Wrecker Service
120 Lipari St., Patterson, LA
Phone: (985) 395-2453
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Gene's Tractor Repairs
16207 Hwy. 182 W, Baldwin, LA
Phone: (337) 923-4890
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Scotty's Towing Service
Nights, Sundays and holidays
1600 Main St., Franklin, LA
Phone: (337) 828-4940
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