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Morgan City (Louisiana) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Louisiana, United States

About Morgan City (Louisiana)

It used to be known as Tiger Island due to its watery boundaries and the occurrence of wild cat sightings there. It was in Morgan City that the Union was dealt a crushing blow during the Civil War when Confederate forces managed to ambush the star fort-shaped federal military depot in 1862 and accrue enormous Union supplies for themselves.

Top Attractions in Morgan City (Louisiana)

Explore the best things to see and do in Morgan City (Louisiana):

  • Brownell Memorial Park & Carillon Tower
  • Fort Star
  • Lake End Park
  • Rig Museum "Mr. Charlie"
  • Southwest Reef Lighthouse
  • Swamp Gardens & Wildlife Zoo
  • Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum

Where to Eat in Morgan City (Louisiana)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Rita Mae's Kitchen

Where to Stay in Morgan City (Louisiana)

  • 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites Morgan City - Tiger Island

Morgan City (Louisiana) Travel Guide Sections

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