As a starter this is the best maintained bike trail I've ever ridden. There virtually no ruts or…read morefrost heaves and the surface is smooth from end to end. I really enjoyed the ride from both ends once I got started. However, the signage to get on the main trail, whether starting in Slidell at the part on the Trailhead Center in Covington was abysmal. We came from Lexington, Kentucky just to ride on the trail and spent over half an hour on both ends getting onto the trail that took us to other end. The small sign upon leaving the park area in Slidell indicated we were "on the trail" but more signage was needed to indicate which way to go and turn to get on the trail to Covington. In Covington there had a great museum but the worker and the museum failed to give any indication that the beginning part of the trail was closed due to bridge repair. We only found out about the "detour" from a bike shop owner who gave good but complex directions about how to navigate the detour. Thirty minutes later after walking and asking for help did we finally get on the trail. There is no way that any agency responsible the trail can claim there isn't any money for signage. When you have a million plus dollar trail of this caliber you certainly have $50 to spend for small signs. Please get this corrected. People using the trail deserve better service.

One of the best things this area has done in the past 20yrs is develop an old rail line into this…read morerunning/biking trail. The scenery is beautiful on this 28-mile long trail. The Trace has so much to offer for trail users of all ages. From the brewery and brew pub in Abita to the numerous playgrounds and parks that line the trail, you won't lack for things to see and do as you make your way from Covington to Slidell. And the trail is almost entirely flat and can even be ridden on a single speed bicycle with no problem. Of course it is also nice for walking, inline skating and jogging. Portions of the trail are also available for horseback riding but horses are not allowed to cross the Bayou Lacombe drawbridge. Many visitors to the Trace will access it from New Orleans. If you get hungry you can find great places to eat in Covington, Abita Springs, Mandeville, Lacombe, and Slidell. In between, you will see some beautiful Louisiana countryside and wildlife, especially in the Fontainebleau State Park and two different wildlife refuges. Some other helpful tips: Check out the Kid's Konnection playground. It is a very nice handicap-accessible playground for all the kids. Also no dogs are allowed anywhere on the Trace. Tammany Trace is the premier running/biking trail in the metro area!!

The Bike Path is such a great little shop…read more David and Graham got your back, or your butt, depending on your needs. I rode in for a cup holder on a Saturday morning, and Graham got me hooked up real nice - adjustable and solid, this thing holds a can of soda (or beer, for those group rides), or a giant ice-cold cup of Tiger Twist from the farmer's market, all with equal ease. I picked up my Giant Roam from these guys, too. I know they didn't make the bike, but they helped fit me and set it up, and this thing rocks. One of the best bikes I've had, and I know it's due in part to the attention and customer service these guys are pumping out. Surprisingly well-stocked for such a small store - they had the pedals, computers, and all the gear I was looking for...right down to a new helmet and some super sweet Shimano shoes that you can actually walk in. Stop in and give 'em a shout out - you, too, may ride out on your favorite bike ever!

Great service! Sweet bikes!!! Awesome friendly staff that will help you get your bike right!!!!!…read moreHighly recommend one of the best around!

Amazing museum. Fully restored house over 100 years old. Moved from the lake a few blocks back, one…read moreof the original homes of the area. The lady working was a wealth of knowledge and loves her job. Free admission, but they do have a gift shop. Keep places like this open. Come and visit. Check their website to make sure they are open before coming. Simply amazing. Some of the walls have been stripped down to the original, one of the door frames has been removed so you can see that the back was an addition to the original house. It is very interesting to see how it was built and to see the love and care that was put into creating this house and in maintaining it.

It was an absolute amazing experience to join NOLA Party Barge for our friends bachelorette party…read more The hosts were funny, approachable, and welcoming on the Freaky Tiki boat. They brought us to see not 1, not 2, 3, or 4 alligators but FIVE of them! The day was so fun and I highly recommend their tour.

Customer service is stellar! Our father and son duo were light-hearted, supportive, and amicable to…read moreeach patron in our party. Do yourself a favor... take this boat ride with your friends. You'll have a blast. [Even though the contract is a bit "not responsible" for any unexpected events, we had a great time.

Absolutely wonderful! They made planning our honeymoon a breeze and they are sooo nice and pleasant…read moreto work with. Our traveling went smooth and we were able to relax and enjoy each other, what more could you ask for! Highly recommend!

From the owner: Contact us now because we have no booking fee, we offer a holistic travel plan, and we are not a…read morecookie cutter travel agent.

I love this place. I've been here twice to rent bikes for the Tammany Trace and I've had a great…read moreexperience both times. They were so accommodating when finding the right bike for my family member. They gave tips and directions and had extra helmets too. Totally recommend!!!

Nothing but fantastic things to say about Brooks Bike shops...both of them!!…read more Great suggestions and information for tourists who have no clue where they are or where they are going. Great rates, great bikes, great people!! We will be back!

Meh, glad we went, but would not book with them and cannot recommend. We decided to book and drive…read moreourselves there since it was a bit more expensive for us to drive than pay for three people to go from their office in downtown. They told us to be there 15 minutes before our tour start time and we were there 20 minutes before, but the tour guide was 10 minutes late past the start of the tour itself. We thought we were in the wrong place and tried to get in contact with the tour agency. Got voicemail the first time and it was this random woman's number, but then called the same number a minute later and a guy told us the tour operator was on his way and then needed to pick up the supplies. It seems that they should have communicated that earlier and they should have a better system in place. The launch from the boat area was into a busy area right under the freeway and our guide basically was like hangout there and wait for me. That foreshadowed the rest of the tour for us, he basically was distant from us most of the tour, either way in front or way behind and we were a total tour of four people. There was no discussion about what we would see beyond him showing us alligators. At one point we were in the deeper section and a massive log was in the way, he went over and faced the opposite direction while the four of us struggled to get our kayaks over the log. He told us to go around and we got stuck because it was more elevated on the side and just sat on his phone the entire time while we helped each other. I get we were a group coming together, but it felt like he just told us which way to go, but didn't do any real guiding. We even helped him load and unload the supplies from the kayak. I think this tour company needs to be better organized and train their guides on what they should do to become tour guides.

I booked a private photo tour and a group kayaking tour. Both were outstanding. I got great photos…read moreand learned a lot.

Absolutely excellent tour with Matt today. One of the most knowledgeable and inspiring tour guides…read moreI've ever had, of any kind. Deep understanding of the bayou and a passionate excitement for helping us see alligators, egrets, swallow-tailed kite birds, vegetation, etc. Great, engaging conversation with Byron to and from our location! Can't recommend highly enough.

I wasn't sure what to expect since this tour came free with our hotel package, but it turned out to…read morebe amazing! After a short, comfy shuttle ride, we met Captain Allen -- a true Cajun with great stories and a fun personality. He shared fascinating swamp history, fed gators and even called out some trained raccoons from the woods! The whole experience was entertaining, educational, and way better than expected. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting NOLA!

Went on a kayak and plantation tour with Stephanie and it was excellent. She ,the guide, is very…read moreknowledgeable of the area, fun and easy going. She made it feel like you were visiting with a friend who knows the good stuff about New Orleans, the swamps,etc. We saw gators, owls, all kinds of birds and, though it was raining, it was gorgeous. I was pretty damp and cold after the kayaking and she lent me her flannel. The entire day was lovely and I would definitely go again for the extended kayak tour of the swamps. :)

I booked an extended Manchac Swamp kayak tour during a visit to New Orleans in late February,…read morewanting to see the swamp and its wildlife in a more personal and eco-friendly way than the more popular airboat and alligator-feeding tours. My partner and I have some experience paddling and wanted plenty of time to see wildlife and get deep in the swamp for the best scenery, and for us the extended tour was the right choice! I'd recommend it to visitors to New Orleans who love nature, the outdoors, and/or getting a fun and unique workout in during vacation. We were on the water for about 4 hours. Sunscreen, sunglasses, shoes you don't mind getting wet, and PLENTY of water are a must! There are stops at a truck stop right before and after for the bathroom and buying any drinks/snacks, plus a stop on dry land during the tour. Our guide Nick was clearly dedicated to both paddling and nature even outside of work, and our tour felt less like a scripted performance as some tours can be and more like a buddy was showing and telling you things he was passionate about. We saw several small alligators, barred owls, hawks, turtles, and water birds. It was unseasonably warm so the reptiles were a treat to see, and it was awesome getting to see owls out in daylight which I'd never be able to pick out myself. Bring binoculars if you have them! My only small complaint, which has nothing to do with the tour itself: the AI-generated content on the company's Instagram page is kind of weird. Photos and videos from actual tours would be more honest and enticing!

We drove all the way from Terrytown Westbank to get the service and attention this place delivers…read more We are not cyclists but we received the curtesy and help we needed All the explanation and suggestions were given to help us decide what kind of bike we actually needed I never knew there were so many different bikes to choose from and different bikes for different types of rides from road to racing to mountain to dirt Different types of seats too I chose the comfort seat Today we are picking up a new bike for my sister but we also brought my nephew's bike because the rim on the bike was wobbly and needs adjusting or repair We were expecting to leave the bike and pick it up later But Steve had the time available so we were happy to wait I will drive the distance to get this type of attention curtesy and help Everyone is so helpful This type of old fashioned business is so rare

Great shop to have nearby for parts, service and maintenance. So sorry it closed and look forward…read moreto where they pop up in the near future.