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ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

Journey through the heart of the Atchafalaya National Heritage

Area, where the water tells its own story. Explore past history at
the Rig Museum and Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site,

where Louisiana’s industrial legacy comes to life. Spot exotic
birds at Jungle Gardens or find peace and wild beauty at
Blackwater Conservation Area and Spring Bayou Wildlife

Management Area. Whether you’re paddling, hiking, or just

soaking it all in—Atchafalaya National Heritage Area’s Water
Heritage Trail is awash with history, culture, and natural wonder.

Start your adventure at waterheritage.atchafalaya.org.

Caroline Byrne Cassagne • 225-342-8164 • cbyrne@crt.la.gov • www.atchafalaya.org

CAJUN COAST

Midway between New Orleans and Lafayette, the Cajun Coast is the
perfect place to start your Louisiana adventure!

Travel along the Bayou Teche Scenic Byway to an area rich in cultural
diversity and strong faith. Visit Morgan City’s Main Street and view
the Atchafalaya River. Tour the Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress
Sawmill Museum in Patterson and learn about aviation history and
the cypress industry.

Visit one of the prettiest towns in Louisiana, Franklin with 200 historic
properties listed on the national register. Shop and visit the downtown
mural featuring the story of Bayou Teche. If time allows, visit the
Chitimacha Museum in Charenton, Louisiana’s oldest inhabitants.
Tours by Steven
Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum
985-399-1268 • www.lsm.crt.state.la.us 504-442-4220 • 985-384-8858 • www.toursbysteven.com

International Petroleum Museum & Exposition Berwick Heritage Museum& Southwest Reef Lighthouse Park
985-384-3744 • www.rigmusem.com 985-384-8858 • www.townofberwick.org
Chitimacha Museum Morgan City Main Street
337-923-4830 • www.chitimacha.gov
985-380-4639 • www.mcmainst.com
985-380-8224 • cajuncoast.com

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