When you hear the phrase, “big things come in small packages”, you think Slidell, LA. While Slidell is a small city within St. Tammany Parish, there is no end in sight to the things that you’re able to enjoy.

Experience a tried-and-true Louisiana staple by going on some guided swamp tour expeditions where you’ll get to see all sorts of wildlife such as turtles, perhaps an eagle, bullfrogs and the egrets who eat them, and of course, gators too!

If you and the family want to take a leisurely stroll or bike ride through Slidell, you’ll want to try out the Tammany Trace, a walking and biking path that runs 31 miles between the St. Tammany Parish cities of Slidell, Abita Springs, Mandeville and Covington. Along the trail you can expect to see pine trees, bayous, and bird wildlife aplenty.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite walking or biking the Tammany Trace, check out the delicious seafood festivals held between Aug and Oct. Celebrate the beloved crustacean, shrimp, during the Delcambre Shrimp Festival.

Enjoy some arts and crafts at the family-friendly Arts and Crabs Fest where you can learn about the state’s culture and attend crab dish and craft beer pairings.

Aside from the wonderful experiences you can enjoy, Old Towne Slidell is a walkable district of restaurants, shops, galleries, and history museums abound. So, come on down and venture to the bayou and visit Slidell, LA.