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Fort Pike
 Constructed
between 1819 and 1828, Fort Pike was one of five forts built to
defend New Orleans. It was named for General Zebulon Pike, whose
expedition reached the Rocky Mountains and the mountain peak which
that also bears his name.
Highway 90, east of Slidell
(985) 662-5703
Gator
Swamp Tours
Tour
the swamps in a boat and see the gators.
Highway 90
(985) 649-1255
Honey Island Swamp Tours
See
the real Louisiana swamp with a professional wetland ecologists
as your tour guide. This boat tour of the nearly 70,000 acres of
permanently protected wildlife area that make up in Honey Island
Swamp allows you to see the resident and migratory wildlife, including
alligators, bald eagles, waterfowl, herons, deer, black bear, raccoons,
beaver, mink, and turtles.
Crawford Landing Road
(985) 641-1769
Slidell Olde Towne
Established
over a century ago, the Olde Towne area of Slidell features an authentic
soda shop, restaurants and antique markets.
Slidell Antique District
Approximately
15 unique antique shops are here for shopping and browsing in the
Olde Towne area of Slidell. In April and October, the six-block
area is transformed into a street fair, attracting dealers from
a five-state area.
Slidell Factory Stores
This
shopping center features more than 50 factory stores where you will
find such items as designer cloths, leather goods, house wares,
and more. Open seven days a week.
Exit 263 off I-10
(985) 646-0756
Slidell Museum
Located
in the old Town Hall building, this museum contains photographs,
documents, memoirs, scrapbooks, and artifacts that reflect the community's
history. Built in 1907, the Town Hall included a jail on the first
floor and offices for the mayor and a meeting room for the town
council on the second floor. An addition was added to house the
town fire truck in 1927.
2020 First Street
(985) 646-4380 or (985) 646-4375
Slidell
Little Theatre
A
non-profit community theatre, SLT has a reputation for a high level
of artistic accomplishment, and has brought many wonderful shows
to the North Shore. Comedies, dramas, musicals and other entertainment
are presented live on stage, with many opportunities for actors
and volunteers.
2024 Nellie Drive
Reservations: (985) 641-0324
Theatre: (985) 643-0556
Swamp Monster Tours
Take
a guided tour of the area's swamps.
Indian Village Road
(985) 641-5106
White Kitchen Boardwalk
Experience
the ecosystem of the Honey Island Swamp by strolling along a boardwalk
elevated above the swamp.
Highway 190 at Highway 90
(985) 338-1040
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