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The Northshore Visitor Guide
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Things to Do in St. Tammany Parish

St. Tammany Parish is your kind of vacation destination. We've got exciting attractions, beautiful wilderness areas that are easily explored, fabulous shopping. Whether you opt for urban pleasures - art galleries, live music, and inspired cuisine - or restorative days spent in the shade of an ancient oak, your Northshore experience will be an unforgettable one.

A person seated in an open vehicle feeding giraffes during a wildlife encounter on The Northshore, with the animals leaning in close.

Attractions

There’s no shortage of things to do on the Northshore. We’ve got historic sites and museums, swamp tours, places where you can hold an alligator or feed a family of giraffes, and activities like paddle boarding or skydiving for the adventurous.

Catching speckled trout from Lake Pontchartrain is a breeze in the fall.

Fishing

Reel in a record redfish or trophy trout with one of our expert Charter Captains or cast a line with a lure created by one of three St. Tammany-based lure companies. The Northshore has easy access to many well-known fishing hotspots, like Lake Pontchartrain, the Rigolets, and more.

Couple and dog at Fontainebleau State Park

Outdoors

With over 80,000 acres of wildlife areas easily accessible and explored, the Northshore is a perfect spot to get out into nature and spot resident flora and fauna.

A kayaker holding up a freshly caught fish while fishing on open water at sunrise on The Northshore, with gear and flags attached to the kayak.

Water Recreation

There's water, water everywhere on the Northshore. Explore our bayous, rivers, or Lake Pontchartrain with a kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or charter.

Two shoppers browsing locally crafted home décor inside a boutique on The Northshore, examining a wooden pelican sculpture among neatly arranged displays.

Shopping

Take home a treasure from one of the many boutiques, art galleries, or antique shops. Explore Olde Towne Slidell, known for its antiques. Or the walkable historic district of Covington (don't miss Columbia Street or Lee Lane). Girod Street in Old Mandeville has some unique finds, too.

An adult helping two young children navigate stepping platforms and playground equipment under a shaded structure on The Northshore.

Kid-Friendly

Looking for something wild and wonderful to do with the kids on the Northshore? We've got you covered. In St. Tammany, there are plenty of things to do that will make the whole family feel like a kid again.

A group walking along a leaf‑covered boardwalk at the Northlake Nature Center on The Northshore, with rustic wooden signs marking the trail entrance.

Itineraries

Adventure-seekers, naturalists, music lovers, and art aficionados will get a head start on planning their Northshore vacation with these sample St. Tammany itineraries. Find the one that speaks to you.

A band performing live inside a cozy venue on The Northshore, featuring guitar, saxophone, and drums under colorful stage lighting.

Arts & Entertainment

Live Louisiana Roots music, community theater performances, art expositions and more abound on the Northshore, where creativity and the arts permeate every aspect of our culture.