Slidell is located in southeastern Louisiana on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain at the intersection of three major interstate highways. It's also just 30 minutes Northeast of New Orleans. There are lots of festivals, a swamp with elusive alligators, delightful shopping, fine dining, and wonderful tree shaded streets of Olde Towne that come alive every spring and fall during the popular Antique District Street Fair. Best Western Slidell Louisiana.
Things to do in Slidell
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
Fish, hike, bike or canoe the wildest part of New Orleans. Reservations are required for tours, free programs every weekend. Open during daylight hours only. Please contact us for more information. Call 504-646-7555 for more information.
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
Located on the North shore of Lake Pontchartrain, offering opportunities for birding, fishing and hunting on 13,000 acres. Come and see the beauty that Big Branch has to show you. Call 985-882-2000 for more information.
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
Located along the Pearl River, his refuge offers hunting, fishing, boating, primitive camping and some of the most pristine swamp in America. Open daylight hours only. Call 985-882-2000 for more information.
Breton National Wildlife Refuge
This refuge includes the Breton and Chandeleur Isles. Great fishing in the fall, spring and summer. Camping is permitted in some areas. Accessible by boat and float plane only. Call 985-882-2000 for more information.
Delta National Wildlife Refuge
Located at the mouth of the Mississippi River, this refuge offers fishing, camping, sport shrimping, birding and hunting. Access is by boat only with charter boats available. Daylight hours only. Call 985-882-2000 for more information.
Fort Pike Historic Site
Begun in 1819 and completed in 1826, Fort Pike was named for the explorer and soldier General Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813) whose name is also attached to Pike's Peak in the Rocky Mountains. Fort Pike is the first of the Third System fortifications, a group of brick and masonry structures built between 1816 and 1867. The fort was designed to withstand attack from land or sea. Located along US Highway 90. Admission fee. Call 888-662-5703 for more information.
Honey Island Swamp Tours
Explore the interior of America's least altered, beautiful cypress river swamps on a 2-hour adventure. Tours daily by appointment. Call 504-641-1769 for more information.
Oak Harbor Golf Club
Recognized as the #1 public course around New Orleans. Located at 201 Oak Harbor Boulevard in Slidell. Call 985-646-0110 for more information.
Olde Towne Slidell
Enjoy Brown Bag Concerts, Art Evenings, Christmas Under the Stars, antiques, art galleries, excellent food and friendly people that make each visit special. For more dates and more information please contact us. Call 504-646-4320 for more information.
Pinewood Country Club
A park style golf course with plenty of trees cut through Country Club Estates. Located at 405 Country Club Boulevard. Call 985-643-6893 for more information.
Slidell Cultural Center
The Slidell Cultural Center is the city's own premier art gallery focusing its exhibits in fine arts, history and science. The Center features local and regional artists and showcases national traveling collections. Located at 444 Erlanger Street. Call 985-646-4375 for more information.
The Slidell Museum
The Slidell Museum is located in the old town jail. It houses two permanent collections. Downstairs in the old jail cells is a collection of photographs, items and memorabilia on the history of the city of Slidell. Upstairs, is an extensive study on the South's role in the War Between the States. Call 985-646-4380 for more information.