putting on miles because they fit and all these places start looking the same: various combinations…read moreof bigger and fancier and updated and mostly closed when I come through or at least not offering coffee and snacks to this weary traveler... anyway... in this particular case though a large group of people just went in and I really don't want to deal with that right now since I have coffee and don't feel particularly snacky but it's warm out and this is a nice rest area with room to roam and out back has a theme park feel to it except no rides or costumed characters, just vending and restrooms. Three Flags Over Louisiana?? has a nice ring to it.

A nice clean welcome center. Spacious and easy to get around. I recommend stopping here on your…read morelong travels.

Don't know why my photos keep disappearing from this "business" but this is the twin span bridge…read moreover Lake Pontchartrain. Photos taken at high speed. BOOM chakalaka! The entryway to NOLA. Yay! :)) Laissez les bons temps rouler! OuiOui. Drive safely y'all!

I like bridges and this one is no exception. I am a fan of getting from place to place swiftly and…read moredefinitely not driving around the long way. Bridges make that happen! The I-10 Twin Span Bridge is two three-lane bridges that carry Interstate 10 across Lake Pontchartrain between New Orleans and Slidell. 5.4 miles long and 60 feet wide with 30 foot clearance across most of the bridge and 80 foot clearance at the bascule section. The bridge was opened in 2009 with one of the bridges and then the other in 2010 with the completion of all work done in 2011. I crossed this bridge three times - once each coming and going and then the third time was just going. I took US 90 the other time and that review is coming soon. It is smooth and easy and very, very straight. As such, the speed can be a little intense. New Orleans is a big city and they not only drive fast here, they lane jockey. Crazy! [Review 14136 overall, 1458 of 2020, number 8 in Louisiana.]

This tour was the highlight of our first day in Nola! Kindrell is an outstanding tour guide. We…read morereceived a call and text reminder from his lovely wife before our tour, he picked us up right outside our hotel, and to our delight, my husband and I were the only two on the tour that day, so we felt even more lucky! The luxury van was very spacious and comfortable, he gave us a detailed run down of what the day included, provided bottled water throughout the entire duration, took us on a more scenic exciting drive to the plantation/swamp and he also told us a lot of information about New Orleans culture, history, wildlife, and customs. It was amazing how well he knew his hometown. We were very impressed! He really made us feel welcomed, and I hope to do another tour with his company if we're ever in the area again. Don't forget to get his input list of the best restaurants to try in the area!

Amazing! This was truly an amazing tour. Our tour guide, Kin, was a great host. The van was…read moreextremely clean and he had water for us and even phone chargers. He was extremely knowledgeable and told us so much history and information regarding every place that we passed during the drive. He even had a video for us to watch to learn more about the plantations while we were driving. I would highly recommend this tour!!!!!!!!

Absolutely love the environment and everything they have to offer! From the hospitality to the…read moretalent. Chefs kiss!

I love the community of SLT. Everyone is friendly and works very hard at what they do. The shows…read moreare very good and i enjoy going and watching people of all ages in happy, sad, silly productions.

This area has so much to offer: The Tammany Trace is close…read morefor bicycles and hikers!There's a huge playground for the kids! Extensive trails/boardwalks throughout the park! Lots of wildlife, especially birding! Nice picnic areas/tables! Clean restrooms! Beautiful grounds! History galore! Only drawback is no dogs (except service animals) I would recommend this spot for anyone who wants to see splendid natural southern beauty!

An absolute perfect find for kiddos. On a road trip and since we have a 1 and 2 year old, our only…read morestops are picnics with playgrounds. Camp Salmen has that and MORE! Beautiful pavilion with picnic tables, clean restrooms with soap and warm water, and walking trails to explore. The boardwalks are gorgeous! We will be making this a regular stop every time we are down this way.

Well after living in the south all my life I finally did a swamp tour with the kiddos and am here…read moreto report that even if you're a local you should consider a tour. It's entertaining and fun! It was raining when we arrived but they had raincoats for everyone and as soon as the threat of getting hit by a bolt of lightening passed off we went. The boats here are covered so getting beat down by the sun is not too much of an issue. Like I said it was raining when we went so the covered top protected us from getting drenched as well. We saw some gators almost immediately and that was pretty cool. They are almost tame out here and come to the boat when called to get a treat. We also enjoyed seeing lots of egrets and various other birds, a few racoons and lots of spiders and dragonflies. Our tour guide was very knowable and made a few corny jokes that the tourists and kids loved. We learned a lot about the ecosystem of the area. The tour lasted about 2 hours and was a great way to spend an afternoon. I highly recommend this tour! Tip-sit in the middle if possible. That's the best view and if you're at the very front or very back you'll get swamp water on you for sure.

While we had family visiting we decided to take this tour…read more The staff is really great! And even though it was hot as heck, we didn't get overheated at all. Great views, great tour guide, lots of fun! We used an online coupon, which I highly recommend. Had no issues at all with it. Don't hesitate to take this tour, absolutely worth it!

Excellent tour. Much fun. Beautiful scenery. This is a very well-run operation. April is a perfect…read moretime to go. No worries about going in the early morning. We went in the afternoon and saw 'gators GALORE

Hosted a group of thirteen kids and grandkids today at Honey Island Swamp Tours and really enjoyed…read moreit. Captain Ron showed us a fine time for almost two hours and it was a great value for our money. We saw gators, turtles, herons, egrets, raccoons, feral pigs, snakes and more. We also learned a lot about the environment, the local culture, and the area's rich history. Honey Island Swamp Tours is highly recommended.

Food is absolutely the best. Steak was Easy on the pocket…read morealso. Was a five star from service to food.

Don't let this place fool you when you walk up. It does look like a dive bar, but once you walk…read morethrough the door you feel at home. You have to give it try on a Wednesday - steak night. Amazing!! The steaks are huge and come with either garlic mashed or baked potato. Steak, potato, salad and a roll for $28. The steak is so ginormous, I ended up taking half my food home for the next day. We had a nice size margarita for only $8. Service was friendly. Can't wait to go back and try the wings.

Tour guide was great, funny and had a lot of information- he knew his stuff- I can't remember his…read morename but he was fairly new to this tour. Boats were comfortable. I mean, we saw raccoons- so that was my highlight. Lots of gators- lots of gators. Staff inside was friendly. Nice little shop with merch, snacks and drinks.

I was not sure what to expect when I found out we were going to this. We had a 1030 boat ride…read more There is plenty of parking and this place is actually at the end of the road... the bridge appears to have been closed and blocked off. LOL We had Capt. Dave and he was fantastic. We saw a lot of alligators, racoons, snakes, birds along with some local information shared by the Captain. I did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did. It was a good time and saw a lot of wildlife. The place is well organized, appears to keep to a tight time schedule with the boats and it was clean in the bathrooms. If you have time, this definitely a must do in the area. We all loved it.

Great experience with this transportation service. We booked them on short notice during the…read moreholiday season and what a relief! They quickly confirmed all the details by text, which we really appreciated. They were especially attentive to our needs--we required a rear-facing toddler car seat, and they brought a clean one that was installed. They came on time (early!) on a freezing cold morning with a warm car. Traveling with a toddler felt easy and stress-free. Special shout-out to Barbara for being so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Eric is amazing! He is extremely communicative and accommodating. We had a large group which…read moreincluded small children. The next time I return to New Orleans, I will be using his service. I strongly recommend him!