Visit The Northshore

Celebrate Mardi Gras the Northshore Way

Experience Carnival season on The Northshore for family fun parades with loads of throws, colorful floats, marching groups and fair queens. We've got 27 parades in 9 towns from Jan. 11 to March 15!

A Carnival float in the Krewe of Eve parade rolls through Mandeville, surrounded by a crowd with arms raised to catch beads.

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.

Northshore After Dark: A Stargazing Paradise in St. Tammany Parish

Explore Folsom after dark with a simple stargazing itinerary—scenic stops, local flavors and wide, quiet skies made for looking up.

Moon and cypress trees, photo by Derek Wohltmann

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.

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.

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.