Slidell Itinerary

Slidell is St. Tammany Parish's largest city. Slidell begins where Lake Pontchartrain ends as the Eastern part of Louisiana along the Mississippi state line. The surrounding area has something for everyone from boutique and antique shopping to an exquisite, up-scale shopping center. Many walking paths and luscious parks are throughout hosting events and places for families to gather. Taste the tantalizing Tammany Taste flavors of the many locally-owned restaurants.

Early Risers

Get a loaded Belgian Waffle for breakfast at Creole Bagelry and Café in Slidell.

Get ready for a heavenly start to your day with Creole Bagelry & Café's Belgian Waffle topped with caramel drizzle, chocolate chips, pecans, powdered sugar and whipped cream. Or, delight in a breakfast meal like mama cooks at S&H Good Eats Cafè. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives, LA Pines Cafè's Soft Shell Crab Benedict will quickly introduce you to the flavor of their feature. Get a taste of pure Louisiana with a stop into Beignet Au Lait for homemade, traditional New Orleans' famous beignets and Cafè au Lait. You'll want to get an early start to breakfast so you can catch a pontoon for a two-hour tour

Morning Swamp Tour

An early spring tour of Honey Island Swamp with Cajun Encounters in Slidell.

Immerse yourself in nature on the pristine Honey Island Swamp in all its glory; no matter the time of year, the swamp's natural beauty is awe-inspiring. Several tour operators offer 90-minute or 2-hour glides through this pristine primeval wilderness, including the popular Cajun Encounters and Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours. The more adventurous might want to try a guided kayak tour. See alligators, raccoons, wild boars, owls, snakes, egrets and herons, nutria and other wildlife as you learn about the mysteries of the swamp. Be sure to bring a camera!

Lunch at NOLA Southern Grill

Creamy pastas at NOLA Southern Grill

For a perfect lunch stop during your day in Slidell, head to NOLA Southern Grill. This local favorite serves up traditional New Orleans cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere, making it ideal for a quick bite before continuing your exploration. Choose from flavorful classics like Shrimp and Grits, with jumbo Gulf shrimp in a rich cream sauce, or enjoy a more casual option like the NOLA Burger, topped with crawfish au gratin. If you're in the mood for something lighter, the Backwoods Blackened Chicken Salad is packed with Southern flair. The friendly service and full bar make it a great spot to recharge before you dive back into your Slidell exploration.

Stroll around Olde Towne Slidell

Strolling Antique Umbrella Alley at Olde Towne Slidell's annual August event, White Linen and Lagniappe

Explore the cute shops, check out the historic Slidell Museum and discover Slidell history using the city's Historic Sites map. Get a refreshing coffee (and a lush plant great for gifting) at Roots Plants + Coffee just steps from the vibrant art installation of Antique Umbrella Alley, a public art piece sponsored by Visit The Northshore. Continue your immersion in the arts as you seek out the stunning works of the Slidell Mural Project, 17 (and counting) murals by local artists that adorn parts of Olde Towne, especially as you walk along Front Street from Fremaux to Erlanger Streets, and at First, Carey, and Cousin Streets. Pose for some Insta-worthy shots with backdrops depicting the natural beauty and cultural life of Slidell and southeast Louisiana.

Take a Class at Lori's Art Depot

Paint-and-sip party at Lori's Art Depot in Slidell

Lori's Art Depot & Community Center for the Arts is an adorable art-making space housed at the historic Slidell Amtrak Train Depot Museum and is a retail shop for artwork by owner Lori Anselmo. The facility offers classes taught by area artists in painting, drawing, crafting, beading, jewelry-making and fiber arts, as well as lessons in ukulele, guitar, and piano. Find current happenings and class offerings on their Facebook page.

Dinner at Palmettos on the Bayou

Palmettos on the Bayou patio at dusk

This charming restaurant is a large Acadian cabin that sits on the banks of the historic Bayou Bonfouca. The deck overlooks lush Louisiana cypress trees draped in moss and offers an expansive outdoor eating space. Palmettos on the Bayou is known for Louisiana classics such as rich lobster bisque, oysters bathed in spinach cream sauce then broiled, and fried artichoke hearts with remoulade sauce for dipping. On Sundays, the locally-renowned live-jazz brunch is a foodie haven.

Dining at Palmettos on the Bayou in Slidell