Summer on the Cajun Coast means lots of opportunities for full days of adventure and staying cool on the water! We have put together a Family-friendly itinerary for summer fun! And a list of summer options below!
Come summer on the coast!
FUN ON THE WATER
Summer on the Cajun Coast means basking in the sunshine along with ways to beat the heat! Spending time on the water is easy on the coast along with finding an inland splash pad or swimming pool. Check out a few locations to play in the spray or deeper waters.
Splash Pad and Spray Park in Bayou Vista, 985-395-6552
Kiddy Pool at Franklin City Park, 337-828-6324
Lake End Park in Morgan City, 985-380-4623 (beach, fishing)
Lake End Rentals also provides plenty of options for boating (can you say party barge!), jet skis or just that perfect place to park an umbrella along the water’s edge!
Lake End Rentals in Morgan City, 985-518-1577
Cypremort Point State Park, 337-867-4510 (beach, fishing)
With a self-guided driving trail, the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area will take you on an adventure, showcasing the dramatic affect water has had on this area. Byway drives along with biking, paddling and hiking trails, https://www.cajuncoast.com/activities/trails-byways along with the Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge and Boardwalk in Franklin will keep your nature-lover happy as well.
Fishing also makes for a great day on the water! Find a captain to take you off-shore or even find a houseboat to STAY on the water!
RECREATION
In addition to waterway adventures, there are plenty of other indoor and outdoor recreation on the Cajun Coast, from golf and skate parks to bowling and movies. Lake Cinema even has FREE summer movies, Tuesday-Thursday!
COOL TREATS
Cooling off with a good old fashioned snowball is also a delicious solution! These shaved ice concoctions of sugary syrup and any number of add-ins, from condensed milk to fruits and candies, are a prized commodity on a summer afternoon. Below are a few locations to pick up one of these treats, along with ice cream and other cool treats around the Cajun Coast!
Blizzard 25 Snowballs, 200 Stable Rd Patterson
Cajun Sneaux Snowballs – 804 Marguerite Street, Morgan City
Lamp Station Ice Cream Shoppe, 723 Main St. Franklin
Lily Bea’s Snoballs, Food Truck Court, Downtown, Berwick
Paw Paw’s Sno Cones – 319 Southeast Blvd, Morgan City, 985-395-6100
Sharon’s Tastee Freeze, 7708 Hwy 182 E Morgan City, 985-384-2332
The Big Chill – 202 Tournament Boulevard Berwick, 985-329-2525
So, pack up your crew and find fun in the summer sun on the Cajun Coast!
