Louisiana Northshore/St. Tammany Parish Tourist & Convention Commission

The Wooden Boat Festival in Madisonville photo by Jim Kubik.
The Wooden Boat Festival in Madisonville photo by Jim Kubik.
A young visitor has a giraffe eating out of her hand at Global Wildlife Center in Folsom.
A young visitor has a giraffe eating out of her hand at Global Wildlife Center in Folsom.
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge has boardwalks through the swamp. Red cockaded woodpeckers can be found there.
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge has boardwalks through the swamp. Red cockaded woodpeckers can be found there.
Abita Brewery, the largest craft brewery in the Southeast, offers tours and tastings.
Abita Brewery, the largest craft brewery in the Southeast, offers tours and tastings.
Bike the Mandeville Lakefront along the 1.5 mile paved pathway.
Bike the Mandeville Lakefront along the 1.5 mile paved pathway.
Kayak the bayou with one of our phenomenal outfitters.
Kayak the bayou with one of our phenomenal outfitters.
Lee Lane, Covington. Stroll the streets lined with boutique shops, art galleries and dining destinations.
Lee Lane, Covington. Stroll the streets lined with boutique shops, art galleries and dining destinations.
All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Cook-Off, Slidell. Get your fill of the finest of Louisiana's Crawfish flavors.
All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Cook-Off, Slidell. Get your fill of the finest of Louisiana's Crawfish flavors.
Insta-Gator Ranch, Covington. Hold a baby alligator or even hatch one in August.
Insta-Gator Ranch, Covington. Hold a baby alligator or even hatch one in August.
Fishing Charters in Slidell. Cast a line and real in a Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder or other fine catch.
Fishing Charters in Slidell. Cast a line and real in a Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder or other fine catch.
Weekend Farmers Market, Covington, Abita Springs, Mandeville Slidell. Grab fresh, local fruits, veggies, and preserves. Great artwork and jewelry is showcased, too!
Weekend Farmers Market, Covington, Abita Springs, Mandeville Slidell. Grab fresh, local fruits, veggies, and preserves. Great artwork and jewelry is showcased, too!
Candy Bank, Mandeville. Satisfy your sweet tooth with house-made candies at the century-old bank building candy renovation.
Candy Bank, Mandeville. Satisfy your sweet tooth with house-made candies at the century-old bank building candy renovation.
Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Explore the 2,800 acre, waterfront state park.
Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Explore the 2,800 acre, waterfront state park.
Christmas on Louisiana's Northshore/St. Tammany Parish. Photo Credit to Bobby Gilboy. Holiday happenings are full of family fun activities, Santa appearances by boat, and plenty of Holiday music.
Christmas on Louisiana's Northshore/St. Tammany Parish. Photo Credit to Bobby Gilboy. Holiday happenings are full of family fun activities, Santa appearances by boat, and plenty of Holiday music.

Location

68099 Hwy. 59
Mandeville LA 70471

The Northshore offers scenic beauty and memory-making experiences.  Just an hour from New Orleans, Baton Rouge or the Mississippi Gulf Coast, explore our outdoors & 80,000 acres of wildlife refuge.  Hold baby gators at an alligator ranch and see native flora and fauna on a Honey Island swamp tour. Catch record redfish with our charter captains.  Paddleboard or kayak our bayous. Bike the Tammany Trace. Hungry? Our diverse culinary scene offers elegant dining rooms & mom-and-pop seafood joints. 

Amenities

General Information
  • Open Year-Round
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
Areas (Louisiana Tour Guide)
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