We've rounded up some spots to take your sweetie while you're out and about painting the town red. St. Tammany Parish has plenty of great places to take pictures, whether it's for engagement photos, wedding photos or everyday Insta-worthy moments.
1. Alley of the Oaks at Fontainebleau State Park.
What could be more romantic than kissing under a canopy of ancient oaks dripping with Spanish moss? This collection of stately oaks at waterside Fontainebleau State Park is a picturesque spot for a photo and a popular location for wedding photographers.
2. In front of the murals in Olde Towne Slidell.
The public art project from the City of Slidell and other murals decorating quaint and historic Olde Towne in Slidell add a touch of whimsy to a fun photo opp with your honey. Stroll the walkable historic district and discover all the Olde Towne murals on a self-guided tour.
3. Sharing a banana split at the Old Town Slidell Soda Shop.
Sweet nostalgia is served up with a cherry on top at the Old Town Slidell Soda Shop. Play a romantic tune on the juke box and get the scoop on love.
4. In a canoe on Lake Pontchartrain (during sunset, of course).
Canoe and Trail Adventures offers romantic moonlight and twilight paddles down Cane Bayou, just in time to see a glorious sunset settle over Lake Pontchartrain. Or, book a tandem kayak for a slow paddle on scenic Bogue Falaya River. Excursions launch from the dock below The Chimes Restaurant.
5. On a charter sailboat with Delaune Sailing Charters.
Captain Rick Delaune sets sail for a sunset tour daily; book your charter and bring your own delicious snacks and champagne for a romantic excursion for two.
6.The fishing pier at Fontainebleau State Park.
The fishing pier at Fontainebleau State Park is a great spot to stroll down. On a clear day, you can even see the skyline of New Orleans across Lake Pontchartrain.
7. Lakeshore Drive on the Mandeville Lakefront.
Pedaling down Lakeshore Drive's path along the seawall while Lake Pontchartrain glitters in the background will make your heart sing.
Formerly Pontchartrain Vineyards, the farm changed hands in 2022 and its vineyard underwent a transformation by its new owners, who developed new varietals you can try in their refurbished tasting room. They didn't miss a beat with the popular Jazz'n the Vines concert series, and have continued to host top artists from across the region. What a romantic spot!
Read more about Wild Bush Farm & Vineyard in their spotlight article in The Northshore Fall '24-Winter '25 visitor guide.
Photo by Megan Burgess.
