The City of Morgan City is conveniently located approximately 70 miles west of New Orleans, 60 miles south of Baton Rouge and 60 miles east of Lafayette on scenic Highway 90. The town is known worldwide for fishing, hunting and fine Cajun cuisine. Morgan City is also the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico for the shrimping and oilfield industries. Best Western Morgan City Louisiana.
Things to do in Morgan City
Atchafalaya Basin Airboat Tours
View wildlife and scenic bayous of Atchafalaya Basin in one-half to two hour tours. Call 504-384-4258 for more information.
Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area
Located 18 miles SW of Morgan City is 137,000 acres of active delta that is submerged. Accessible by boat only. Boating, hunting, fishing and birding are all available here. Call 337-373-0032 for more information.
Attakapas Wildlife Management Area
Located 20 miles NW of Morgan City, visit 26,300 acres of bottomland. See hardwoods/cypress-tupelo swamp. Accessible by boat only. Boating, birding, fishing and hunting available. Call 337-948-0255 for more information.
Brownell Memorial Park
A 9 1/2 acre park in a natural setting next to lovely Lake Palourde. A must for all naturalists and photography buffs. Enjoy the 106- foot carillon bells playing every ½ hour. Free! 9am - 5pm. Call 504-384-2283 for more information.
Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival
Every Labor Day weekend. Live music, Cajun food, and blessing of the fleet, children's village and lots more. A Top 20 Event and chosen Louisiana Outstanding Festival. Call 504-385-0703/80 for more information.
Turn of the Century House/Mardi Gras Museum
This cypress home depicts the lifestyle of the early 1900's. Extensive Mardi Gras costume exhibits, that are change annually and area artifacts are on display. Guided tours available Tuesday - Sunday, by appointment. Call 504-380-4651 for more information.
Wedell Williams State Aviation Museum
Take a self guided tour into Louisiana's aviation history. Exhibits include a Beech D17-S Staggerwing, President Dwight Eisenhower's Aero-Commander 680 and a full scale flying replica of the "44" racer. Call 504-395-7067 for more information.
Young Sanders Center
The Young Sanders Center explores the study of war between the states. Displays artifacts, documents, journals, period maps and photographs pertaining to the great conflict which was fought in Louisiana from 1861 to 1865. Call 504-380-4650 for more information.