This is pristine Louisiana wilderness, where massive cypress trees emerge from the swamp, and roseate spoonbills and eagles make their nests. Tammany Parish between the towns of Mandeville and Lacombe, and offers one of the wildest rides you’ll find in southeast Louisiana. Cane Bayou Kayaking and PaddleboardingĬane Bayou slithers through St. Keep your eyes peeled for the legendary Honey Island Swamp monster! Learn more about Honey Island Swamp Tours. On your two-hour tour, your knowledgeable captain will tell you all about the flora and fauna of Louisiana, throw in a little culture and history, and introduce you to resident alligators of the Honey Island Swamp. Honey Island Swamp ToursĬlimb aboard a flat bottom boat and traverse through flooded forests and around giant cypress trees as you go deep into the Honey Island Swamp ecosystem in Slidell. Discover even more restaurants along the Tammany Taste Culinary Trail. In Slidell, Southside Café and Palmettos on the Bayou are excellent choices. Covington standouts include The Chimes Covington, and Del Porto Ristorante.
Mandeville highlights include the Rusty Pelican, The Beach House Bar & Grill and Liz’s Where Y’at Diner. Tammany Parish isn’t just a pastime - it’s part of the culture - and it's a delicious delight! This likely has to do with the sheer number and diversity of restaurants in Mandeville, Covington and Slidell, many of which rival those in much larger cities. Along this 27-mile stretch you’ll see quiet bayous teeming with wildlife (look out for alligators and amazing amounts of birds), remodeled railroad trestles, pedestrian bridges and the charming towns of Mandeville and Abita Springs. This paved trail is a converted rail line corridor that runs from Slidell to downtown Covington, with equestrian trails paralleling portions of it. Get an up-close look at the Northshore’s natural grandeur with a walk or bike down the Tammany Trace.
Top Ten Things to Do in the Northshore 1. Tammany Parish offers more than that - far more than we could squeeze into a Top 10 list - which is why the region sees so many repeat visitors. The diversity of the region, as well as its close proximity to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, make it a prime destination for those wanting a quick day trip or an overnight getaway. Louisiana’s Northshore region - north of Lake Pontchartrain, that is - offers visitors a wealth of fine dining, world-class breweries, calm-water adventures, picturesque rolling hills and fun festivals at seemingly every turn.
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