Visit The Northshore

Fall Festivals and Events

Fall is festival season on the Northshore, with live music, local food, art, and family-friendly fun. Check out our guide to plan your autumn outings.

A man shows handmade guitars and accessories to a young shopper in his booth at the Covington Three Rivers Art Festival.

The Best and Newest Local Eateries on The Northshore

Explore the Northshore’s latest dining spots, blending global inspiration with Louisiana comfort and waterfront views.

A plate of sliced meat and pasta with a hot pink edible flower on top

Beat the Heat: Indoor Activities in St. Tammany Parish

Beat the heat or rain with Northshore indoor fun—museums, trampolines, pickleball, art studios, and more.

Four teen girls in blue aprons and a cooking instructor in a white smock stand at a kitchen prep table measuring cups of flour from a large, rectangular tub.

Accessible Mandeville

Discover accessible Northshore adventures with Christy and PJ’s firsthand stories and advocacy insights.

The author's daughter is seated in Fontainebleau State Park's all-track wheelchair on the beach inside the park.

Top Dog Parks & Pet Friendly Activities

Leash up for Northshore adventures—off-leash parks, dog boutiques, and outdoor cafes welcome pets and their people.

Dogs and people play inside Covington Puppy Park.

Lake Pontchartrain Speckled Trout Come Alive in October

Chase big speckled trout this October—cooler weather sparks the best fishing action on Lake Pontchartrain.

Forrest Green fishes for Speckled Trout in Lake Pontchartrain.

The Best Breweries and Craft Beer Spots on The Northshore

Love craft beer? St. Tammany’s breweries and bars offer something for every beer lover. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just enjoy a cold pint, explore our favorite spots.

A flight of beers at Chafunkta Brewing Co. in Mandeville

Welcome to

The Northshore

Welcome to The Northshore, St. Tammany Parish. Located an hour away from New Orleans' French Quarter, Baton Rouge, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, The Northshore delivers world-class culinary flavors, thriving downtowns, aspirational adventures and plenty of outdoor recreation to enjoy. Louisiana's Easy Escape is a place that is easy to discover, hard to leave, created for moments and seasoned for memories.