Welcome to Northshore St. Tammany Parish

Explore the towns of Slidell, Covington and Madisonville that grew up to support the growing city of New Orleans. And find your way to the hamlets that inhabit the countryside here: Bush, Folsom and Lacombe, known variously for their off-the-beaten-path rusticity, equestrian traditions and Native-American heritage. You'll find a softer side to Greater New Orleans on the Northshore, where St. Tammany Parish is the natural choice for families, outdoors enthusiasts, gourmands, golfers and arts-lovers.

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Slidell Museum

In 1907 a two-story, brick building was erected with five jail cells and a Marshall's office on the first floor and the mayor's office and a meeting room on the second floor. The cost was $3,685. Although City Hall and the Slidell Police have long since taken new residence, the city converted this old town jail into a museum housing a collection of the history and development of the Camellia City. Ever wonder who was the first mayor of Slidell or why Olde Towne streets have names like Fremaux, Erlanger, and Bouscaren? Come for a visit to the Slidell Museum - you'll find the answers lurking downstairs in the old jail cells. More about Slidell Museum

Little River Bluffs

Located on a cool, artesian-fed river in 50 acres of woods, Little River Bluffs offers the peace and beauty of nature with three secluded accommodations from which to choose. The first is the River Chalet, with floor-to-ceiling views of the river and woods, and treetop sleeping in a spacious cedar loft. The Meadow Cabin is located near a stocked pond and wildflower meadow - a favorite sunning and stargazing spot. The Tree House provides a fireplace and view of the river from a swing on the large screened porch. Kayak or inner-tube down the river, or hike along shady nature trails in a wildlife habitat. More about Little River Bluffs

Northlake Nature Center

Located on 400 acres of ancient pines and hardwood forest, bounded on the west by Bayou Castine, crossed by a marsh and active beaver pond - teeming with native animal and plant life - the Northlake Nature Center is St. Tammany's "Secret Garden." The subtle splendor of Louisiana's wetlands is complemented by graceful structures, aged and new. A recent archaeological survey revealed the Center site as home to ancient peoples more than 500 years ago. Northlake Nature Center, Inc. exists as caretaker and curator of these vanishing natural and cultural resources and makes them available for study and pleasure - today and for future generations. More about Northlake Nature Center

Dining in St. Tammany Parish

Few people take their food as seriously as Louisiana natives, and St. Tammany Parish is no exception. The Northshore dining scene these days is vibrant, exciting, and still expanding, a foodie’s haven rich in authentic Louisiana culinary tradition – the seafood, the poboys, the gumbo – but also outstanding chef-driven kitchens delivering gourmet fare, ambience and impressive wine lists. With Cajun and Creole influences, top chefs with a wealth of local ingredients at their fingertips and atmosphere to spare, you’ll find the Northshore is love at first bite. It’s an exciting time to have an appetite on the Northshore. Visitors are discovering what locals have known all along – you’ll eat well (and probably often) here in St. Tammany Parish. More about Dining in St. Tammany Parish

Discover the Bayou

There is much to discover on the Bayou! Louisiana’s first rails-to-trails project, the Tammany Trace provides nearly 31 miles and has 31 bridges along a recreational corridor for pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, roller skaters and joggers. The Pearl River, with its maze of bayous and creeks, contorts its way south along Louisiana’s eastern border heading to the Gulf of Mexico. Mandeville’s mile-long public lakefront is a popular place to relax while boating or fishing, and Lake Pontchartrain provides leisure activities for sailors and power boaters alike. More about Discover the Bayou

Get up and dance on the Northshore

Looking for a place to shake your tail feathers? Find great music and a good time at area watering holes such as Ruby’s Roadhouse (pictured) in Mandeville. The old-school juke joint is hopping on Friday and Saturday nights with regional bands like Tab Benoit, Rockin’ Dopsie and the Iguanas. The Green Room in Covington has live music several days a week, also showcasing regional bands, including the Zydepunks, Egg Yolk Jubilee and, in October, Bonerama. Other spots to party: Columbia Tap Room in Covington and, in Slidell, Club Phoenix and the Continental. More about Get up and dance on the Northshore

Enjoy the Small Town Charm of Mandeville

Snug up against the picturesque shores of Lake Pontchartrain lies the village of Mandeville, a place where moss-draped oaks shade hundred-year-old clapboard cottages, and where you can still chat with the locals over a glass of sweet tea while dining on some of the best Southern Nouveau food around. When the moon rises, let the good times roll with the locals at a laid-back area nightspot, complete with some bayou blues. Whatever the setting, live music is a part of the cultural scene on the Northshore where everything from wine-sipping to parade-watching to hot dates comes with a soundtrack. Here are a few venues you might want to check out. More about Enjoy the Small Town Charm of Mandeville

Global Wildlife Center

We seek to be a center of excellence in education; to create a perfect place in which threatened and endangered wildlife from around the world live and flourish in a free-ranging natural environment. A place where children, adults, students, and teachers embrace the values of active conservation and wildlife preservation through hands-on education and first-person sensory experience. Get ready for a wild adventure at the largest totally free-roaming wildlife preserve in the country! The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, Louisiana is home to over 3,000 exotic, endangered, and threatened animals from all over the world. More about Global Wildlife Center

Abita Brewing Company

Founded in 1986, the Abita Brewing Company is nestled in the piney woods 30 miles north of New Orleans. Since the turn of the century, people have been traveling to Abita Springs, Louisiana, for pure, clean-tasting water. Thus, with its fitting natural resources and small-town southern charm, it became clear that Abita Springs would be the perfect place to pioneer the freshest and most unique tasting beers available. Today, we brew over 62,000 barrels of beer and 3,000 barrels of root beer, and we're still growing! We're proud of our brewery and the beers we make. Try Abita Beer today and taste a bit of the South! More about Abita Brewing Company

68099 Highway 59
Mandeville, LA 70471
Tel: (985) 892-0520
Toll Free: (800) 634-9443
Internet: www.louisiananorthshore.com