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Abita Springs
 This
small village was built around an old mineral spring that once served
as a health resort for the Choctaw Indians. Today, you can drink
to your health by sipping the cool, clear Abita Springs water at
a Victorian-style pavilion.
Located at the intersection of Highways 36 and 59
Abita Brewery
Take
a 45-minute tour of this brewery and see beer being made. Tours
conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
21084 Highway 36, Covington
(985) 893-3143
Bayou Lacombe Museum
Located
at the site of the oldest schoolhouse in St Tammany Parish, this
two-room museum features historical artifacts, old tools and clothing
items more than 100 years old as well as exhibits on the Choctaws.
Open Sundays.
Lacombe
(985) 882-3043
Bogue Falaya Park
Located
on the Bogue Falaya River, this park has a beach house, picnic shelters,
nature trails, and fishing.
New Hampshire Street, Covington
Christ Episcopal Church
Located
near the entrance of Bogue Falaya Park, this church is the oldest
standing building in St. Tammany Parish. It was consecrated in 1846
and is surrounded by a quiet garden, which is open to the public.
New Hampshire Street, Covington
Historic Covington
This
community features a variety of unique shops and antique dealers
located in the historic downtown area.
Downtown Covington
Fairview-Riverside State Park
This
98-acre park, located on the banks of the Tchefuncte River, features
a boat launch, campsites, a fishing pier, picnic areas, and a canoe
trail.
Two miles east of Madisonville on Highway 22
(985) 845-3318
Fontainebleau State Park
The
site of a former sugar mill plantation built in 1829 by Marigny
de Mandeville, this 2,700-acre park embraces the shores of Lake
Pontchartrain. The remains of the old sugar mill can still be seen.
Camping is available year-round; the swimming pool is open during
summer.
Highway 190, Mandeville
(985) 624-4443
Global Wildlife Center
Hundreds
of endangered species from around the world roam these 900 acres.
Tours are by covered wagon or on horseback. Open seven days a week
from 10 a.m. to sunset.
Highway 40 West, Folsom
(985) 624-9453
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The
worlds largest over-water bridge, this 24-mile-long causeway spans
Lake Pontchartrain and connects St. Tammany Parish with New Orleans.
South of St. Tammany Parish
Accessible via Highway190
Lake Shore Drive
This
drive is lined with many fine examples of historic architecture
and old oaks.
Mandeville
Lee Lane
This
quaint shopping area in Covington features two blocks of unique
merchandise as well as local arts and crafts.
Covington
The Market
A
cluster of shops in historic Covington where you'll find a variety
of homemade and hand-produced items. Open seven days a week.
500 N. Thread Street, Covington
(985) 893-5278
Madisonville Lighthouse
Built
more than 150 years ago, the Madisonville Lighthouse stands at the
mouth of the Tchefuncte River and was used to signal boats navigating
the waterway. It is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places.
Madisonville
Madisonville Museum
This
museum is located in the old Madisonville courthouse and jail. It
features rotating historical exhibits. Open Saturday and Sunday
noon until 4 p.m.
201 Cedar Street, Madisonville
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
Built
by Father Francois Belay, this shrine, located at a beautiful spring,
commemorates his vision of St. Bernadette.
Lacombe
St. Joseph's Abbey
This
home for Benedictine monks was built in 1931. The cathedral walls
are covered by murals by Belgian monk Dom Gregory de Wit. Open to
the public daily from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Off Highway 25 on River Road
Five miles northwest of Covington
H. W. Smith's Sons Hardware Store &
Museum
Housed
in an old general store dating back to 1876, this museum features
hundreds of local artifacts. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. through noon;
Saturday 8:30 a.m. through 1 p.m. Admission is free.
308 N. Colombia Street, Covington
(985) 892-0460
Tammany Trace
A
31-mile stretch of abandoned railroad line connecting the major
municipalities of the parish, this trail will be converted to a
linear park for hiking, jogging, cycling and horseback riding. The
first portion of the trace, from Mandeville to Abita Springs, is
open.
(985) 892-0520
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