Super cute museum with staff that is friendly and helpful. When I stopped in, the lady working was…read moremore than happy to explain everything in detail. This museum used to be a boarding house for men who worked in the area logging, shipping, or whatever transient work was needed at the time. in the corner is some instruments and from what I understand local musicians will come in and jam. You can see on the floor where the walls were that divided the housing for the men. There is a spot for picnics in front, a playground and splash pad nearby. Very small town home. Welcoming area. The docent will recommend other things to do in the nearby area. Very friendly. I can not recommend this enough. Outside are the gendered restrooms. I highly recommend this to anyone going to the north shore, this will not take much time and you will be on your way to the Abita Springs Brewery, swamp tour, mystery museum, tubing or whatever else is on your schedule.

Came to enjoy the water fountain play area and playground on this hot summer day. We really…read moreenjoyed the fountains and the big fun artistic playground. My daughter really enjoyed it and wants to come back already.

Located between Mandeville and Slidell Louisiana, the visitor center gives a great history of the…read morearea and of the ecological systems of the area. The actual building was once a Catholic church, and the site was a Catholic School. On the property are administrative buildings. There are walking paths to explore the birds and flowers. I suggest coming in the fall when it is cooler weather and easier to walk around.

Very disappointed to find that they are closed, gated and completely locked. You could probably get…read morearound the fence, but I don't feel like a trespass is a good idea. This 19th-century fort was built after the War of 1812 to defend Lake Pontchartrain and New Orleans. It was briefly used as a prison during the Seminole Wars of the 1820s and then was used by Confederate forces during the Civil War where it was used as a training base for Colored Troops. Not much use after then and it was abandoned in 1890 and then listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Unfortunately, the fort was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and then again by Gustav and Isaac in 2008 and 2012. It was closed again in 2015 and is unlikely to open again soon. [Review 14206 overall, 1528 of 2020, number 24 in Louisiana.]

I could regale you with the history of this fort, but Google would be far more informative. What I…read morecan do is tell you about my personal experiences here, and explain why you should come and visit for yourself. Why should you visit? If you are even remotely into historic sites, you will enjoy yourself. This brick fortress is very old, but relatively well preserved. The fort has sustained some damage from hurricanes, but the state has kept it in decent shape. The view from the top of the fort is beautiful, and you are likely to see shrimp boats going to or from port. I have very fond memories of this fort. My brothers and I were frequent visitors throughout our youth. The time spent running around the dark, damp corridors had a positive impact on who I am today. Sure the corridors are brick, and falling may hurt, but smashing your head can occasionally knock sense into you. My main complaint is that there are no actual cannons on the site anymore. There used to be giant cannons along the top of the fort, but they have been replaced by plastic replicas. No one likes climbing on plastic replicas. Note: There is a small fee to enter the fort, but it is well worth it.

In the heart of old town Slidell is a quaint little museum which is filled with history of Slidell…read moreand a long gone era. The curator who manages the museum is very knowledgeable and leads visitors through the place with fascinating stories which make the visit well-worth the time. Admission is free in front of the museum and along the street. Facing the museum, you'd think the entrance is up the flight of stairs in the middle to the second floor, but it's actually through the right door on the ground floor below the green awning. My favorite parts of the visit was experiencing the interiors of the jail cells and the intricately decorated Mardi Gras costumes on display I might have left the place, but memories of the Slidell stories told by the curator have stayed with me. The curator is also the author of the book, the Legend of "Onion head".

What a cute little place! First floor is dedicated to the history of the area, second floor is a…read moreMardi Gras museum. My favorite part of the tour was all the stories that were told. How the town got its name, the streets named. The guy doing the tour was well informed and was constantly learning new things. He told great stories of the area. I look forward to bringing others here and suggesting this for anyone. Admission is free, but they do accept donations. There are amazing old cameras, board for telephone operators and pictures galore. You will not regret coming in.

The St Tammany Parish Tourist Commision is located on HWY 59, just north of I-12. Located on the…read morenorth shore of Lake Pontchartrain, this parish has a lot to offer. Several large towns, a lot of small towns, there are many unique things to experience. From the Abita Mystery house, many sorts of museums in between, cute stores, a brewery or two, an alligator farm, there is just a lot to do. Also there are quite the number of festivals here. This visitors center is full of information and very helpful employees. Come here and get your fill of information on things to do in the area. Go off the beaten path.

It is very cute. The kids had a lot of fun and used their imagination. They were very entertained…read morewithout electronics!

Great place to spend the afternoon. $9 per person, though we came during a STEM event so we got in…read morefree. There's an indoor climbing wall, an art/ music/ dress up room, and then so many different centers- a kitchen, restaurant, grocery store, boat, dock, etc. There is a huge globe that spins and some awesome hands on activities. They also have a small outdoor space. There's a huge outdoor pavilion as well as a small one. There's also a butterfly garden. This museum butts up to the St. Tammany trace as well as the Kids Konnection playground which is free and amazing. Parking is across the street.

I came for a get together with a group I am marching in Mardi Gras parades in to practice, so of…read morecourse it is January when we are practicing. There were not too many people here the day we came. Wide open spaces, a couple of places to eat nearby. I would like to come back if there are events in the future as it seems like a lot of things to do here. A community market, holiday events and events with the LPO. The bike trail leads from one end of St Tammany Parish to the other end in an east to west fashion. I am looking forward to coming and enjoying all that this area has to offer. I have no spawn of my own, but there is plenty of room for play time. Evidently the area is closed up at night, which is comforting.

The Mandeville Trailhead is a great little place in downtown old Mandeville…read more The trailhead has an amphitheater for performance, a splash area for kids and hosts numerous events. The splash area is a must attend during the hot summer months. There is a large fountain shooting water out of numerous holes in the ground where kids can splash and rollick in the cool water. Parents can bring a chair and sit back and relax while their kids expend all of their energy. There is also a trailhead museum which is pretty neat. The museum is kept quite cool so it is a nice break from the hot sun as well. Inside there is a model of the old Mandeville Lakefront wooden slide and beach area. The museum focuses on old Mandeville history ad I was able to learn many things about this area that I had not previously known. If you're in the area, this trailhead should definitely be on your list of places to see.