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Morgan-City
is a small town located in St. Martin and St. Mary parishes in southeastern Louisiana near the Gulf Coast. As of the 2000 census, the population was 12,703 residents. The city has a slogan that says it is right in the middle of everywhere. New Orleans is 70 miles west of Morgan City, Baton Rouge is 60 miles south and Lafayette is 60 miles east. Morgan City is know for its excellent fishing and its fine Cajun cuisine. Its also considered the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico shrimping and oil industries. Morgan Citys Main Street Program was officially recognized in 1997, and combined with the nine-block historic district, it now encompasses a 19- block area of the city. Restaurants in the area serve Cajun and Creole specialties such as crawfish, gateau syrup cakes, sweet dough pies and bread puddings, and other dishes unique to the area. The quaint town of Breaux Bridge is nearby and offers a downtown filled with art galleries, shops and cafes. Breaux Bridge is host to an annual Crawfish Festival, which is recognized as one of the state¢s biggest and finest special events.
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Morgan City Vacation Rentals
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Morgan City Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Inn And Suites Of Morgan City | 1011 Brashear Ave | Morgan City, LA | | (985) 385-9175 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 610 Dr M L King Blvd | Morgan City, LA | | (985) 300-0035 | | Days Inn Morgan City | 7408 Hwy 182 East | Morgan City, LA | | (985) 384-5750 | | Holiday Inn | 520 Roderick St | Morgan City, LA | | (985) 385-2200 | | Howard Johnson | 201 Canal Blvd | Thibodaux, LA | 23.4 mi. | (985) 447-9071 | | Howard Johnsons Lodge | 201 N Canal Blvd | Thibodaux, LA | 23.5 mi. | (985) 447-9071 | | Ramada Inn | 400 E First St | Thibodaux, LA | 23.6 mi. | (985) 446-0561 | | Best Western Houma Inn | 117 Linda Ann Ave | Gray, LA | 24.6 mi. | (985) 580-4300 | | Holiday Inn Houma | 1800 Martin Luther King | Houma, LA | 26.8 mi. | (985) 879-7575 | | Hampton Inn | 1728 Martin Luther King Blvd | Houma, LA | 26.9 mi. | (985) 873-3140 | | Quality Hotel Houma | 210 S Hollywood Rd | Houma, LA | 27.3 mi. | (985) 868-5851 | | Fairfield Inn Houma | 1530 Martin Luther King Blvd | Houma, LA | 27.5 mi. | (985) 580-1050 | | Ramada Inn | 1400 W Tunnel Blvd | Houma, LA | 27.7 mi. | (985) 879-4871 | | La Quinta Inns & Suites Houma | 189 Synergy Center Blvd | Houma, LA | 29.3 mi. | (985) 879-1646 | | Plantation Inn Houma | 1381 West Tunl BLV | Houma, LA | 29.3 mi. | (985) 868-0500 | | Red Carpet Inn | 2115 Byu Black Dr | Houma, LA | 29.3 mi. | (985) 876-4160 |
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Morgan City Weather & Climate
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Southeast Louisiana, near the Gulf Coast, has a warm year round climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Semi-tropical conditions prevail in most areas of the state, but especially in southeast Louisiana, which is greatly influenced by the Gulf of Mexico. This region experiences over 180 days of sunshine annually and abundant rainfall. Snow and ice are rarities in Louisiana. During the summer and fall, tropical storms and hurricanes frequently batter the state, especially along the coast, and can cause severe flooding.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
60°F |
43°F |
5.81 in. |
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| February |
63°F |
45°F |
4.39 in. |
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| March |
69°F |
52°F |
4.70 in. |
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| April |
75°F |
59°F |
4.22 in. |
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| May |
82°F |
66°F |
5.38 in. |
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| June |
86°F |
72°F |
5.81 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
74°F |
7.60 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
74°F |
7.40 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
70°F |
6.49 in. |
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| October |
78°F |
61°F |
3.66 in. |
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| November |
70°F |
52°F |
5.07 in. |
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| December |
63°F |
45°F |
4.95 in. |
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Morgan City Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Acadiana Regional airport (ARA) located about 47 miles northwest of Morgan City in New Iberia, Louisiana, Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field (BTR) located approximately 57 miles north of Morgan City in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport (MSY) located roughly 59 miles east of Morgan City in New Orleans, Louisiana, and finally the Lafayette Regional airport (LFT) located around 59 miles northwest of Morgan City in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Morgan City Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Celebration Station | Baton Rouge | LA | 51.9 mi. | | | Dixie Landin' | Baton Rouge | LA | 51.9 mi. | | | Celebration Station | Metairie | LA | 62.0 mi. | | | City Park Carousel Gardens | New Orleans | LA | 69.2 mi. | | | Six Flags New Orleans | New Orleans | LA | 69.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Waterland U.S.A. | Houma | LA | 29.3 mi. | | | Blue Bayou Water Park | Baton Rouge | LA | 51.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Crooked Hollow Golf Club | Greenwood | LA | 18.4 mi. | | | Bayouside Golf Club | Napoleonville | LA | 19.5 mi. | | | Broken Pine Golf & Country Club | Franklin | LA | 19.5 mi. | | | Colonial Acres Golf Course | Houma | LA | 29.9 mi. | | | Southern Oaks Golf Club | Houma | LA | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Cypremort Point State Park | | LA | 39.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| LSU Museum of Natural Science | Baton Rouge | LA | 51.9 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Greater Baton Rouge Zoo | Baton Rouge | LA | 51.9 mi. | | | Aquarium of the Americas | New Orleans | LA | 69.2 mi. | | | Audubon Park and Zoological Garden | New Orleans | LA | 69.2 mi. | |
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