Slidell was founded back in 1882 during the building of a major railroad from New Orleans, which would eventually run all the way to NYC. Slidell is located on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish and offers visitors an enticing glimpse of life on the Bayous. Slidell has an award-winning Main Street where you can soak of the atmosphere of the town.
Visit restaurants and antique stores on Olde Towne Slidell Main Street
Olde Towne Slidell Main Street, filled with historic homes, unique boutiques and restaurants, antique stores and bars, lies at the heart of the town.
Visit the children’s playground in Camp Salmen Nature Park
Today visitors come to the 130-acre Camp Salmen Nature Park to enjoy walking and hiking along a variety of trails which lead you through a habitat which supports a rich collection of natural plants, animals and birds.
Address: Camp Salmen Nature Park, 35122 Parish Parkway, Slidell, LA 70460, Phone: 985-867-9490
Hike the Tammany Trace, a 31-mile tarred trail
The Tammany Trace is a 31-mile tarred trail which crisscrosses St. Tammany, including urban, suburban and rural areas. The trail is suitable for walking, cycling, roller-blades, horse-back riding and is fully accessible to wheelchair users and buggies.
Address: Tammany Trace Trailhead, 2289 Hwy.190, Slidell, LA 70460, Phone: 985-781-1229
See a performance at the Slidell Little Theatre
The Slidell Little Theatre was founded by local volunteers in 1963 and has been entertaining the Slidell community and visitors every since.
Address: Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr, Slidell, LA 70458, Phone: 985-643-0556
Dine with a view of the water at Palmettos on the Bayou
Set on the edge of Bayou Bonfouca, close to the historic Roberts Landing, Palmettos on the Bayou is an obvious choice for visitors wishing to experience the essence of the Louisiana Bayou.
Address: Palmettos on the Bayou, 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458, Phone: 985 643 0050
Taste local specialties at Gallagher’s on Front Street
At Gallagher’s on Front Street, you can look forward to feasting on delicious local specialties like Louisiana Style Crab Cakes, Seafood Gumbo, a selection of perfectly cooked steaks and wonderful freshly-caught local fish and seafood.
Address: Gallagher’s on Front Street, 2306 Front St, Slidell, LA 70458, Phone: 985-326-8350
Order a pizza at The Original Italian Pie
When you visit tThe Original Italian Pie you can look forward to choosing Italian favorites from an extensive menu which kicks off with a delicious-sounding list of soups and salads. After this comes a selection of baked sandwiches before you even get to their famous gourmet pizzas.
Address: The Original Italian Pie, 1319 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458, Phone: 985-661-0240
Learn about local history at the FREE Slidell Museum
A visit to the Slidell Museum will reveal a treasure-trove of information about the early days of New Orleans and Slidell, and how the arrival of the Northeastern Railroad in the 1880’s was responsible for the later development of the city.
Address: 2020 First Street, Old Town Slidell, LA 70460, 985 646 4360
Explore the Honey Island Swamp
The pristine Honey Island Swamp covers almost 70,000 acres on the northeastern edge of the St. Tammany Parish. Here it beckons nature lovers to come and experience nature at her best.
Address: Honey Island Swamp, 41490 Crawford Landing Rd, Slidell, LA 70461
Kayak in Pearl River Wildlife Management Area
Located 5 miles east of Slidell, the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area encompasses a variety of pristine wilderness areas where many species of wildlife are managed. The southern area includes a large section of the Honey Island Swamp which can be explored by boat or kayak, while the northern area is home to a substantial hardwood forest, home to bears, cougars, deer and much more.
Address: Slidell, LA 70461, 985 543 4777
See a performance at the Cutting Edge Theater
The Cutting Edge Theater is a little unusual in that it operates as an art gallery and hair studio by day and as an intimate performing arts theater at night.
Address: Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458, 985 649 3727
See an exhibition at the Northshore Harbor Center
The Northshore Harbor Center is a prominent Slidell landmark and event center, perfectly located on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. The center hosts a full calendar of events and exhibitions all year round and there is almost certain to be something interesting on the go during your visit to Slidell.
Address: 100 Harbor Center Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461, 985 781 3650
