What to do and see in Slidell, Louisiana (LA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

August 11, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

Slidell /slaɪˈdɛl/ is the largest city situated on the northeast shore of Lake Pontchartrain and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 27,068 at the 2010 census. Greater Slidell has a population of about 90,000. It is part of the New Orleans−Metairie−Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Slidell

1. Pearl River Eco Tours

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5.0 based on 610 reviews

Pearl River Eco Tours

At Pearl River Eco Tours we offer the smallest boats in the industry from our famous 6 passenger boats to our 18- 26 passenger boats. This allows us to take you to all the best places bigger boats cannot go! We are a small, family owned and run business. We do only swamp tours because it's what we are passionate about, and we feel we offer more than just another swamp tour, we take people along to show them our world, so come see us and join us for a chance to experience a swamp tour like no other... Into the Honey Island Swamp, one of the least altered river swamps in the country with a Professional Native Ecological Tour Guide. Among majestic cypress trees and winding bayous lies South Louisiana's crowned jewel.. Journey with us as we guide you through this untouched wilderness of pristine beauty and unrivaled charm. At Pearl River Eco Tours, WE WORK IN THE SWAMP, WE LIVE IN THE SWAMP, WE PLAY IN THE SWAMP…WE ARE THE SWAMP!

2. Cajun Encounters Tour Company

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4.5 based on 1,272 reviews

Cajun Encounters Tour Company

A 20 year old locally owned and operated tour company providing highly rated, comfortable, fun, and educational tours of the swamps, city, cemeteries, and plantations in and around New Orleans. We recruit and train the most knowledgeable tour guides and boat captains in the city, and design our boats and buses to be comfortable and safe, providing an unparalleled experience of the city. Swamp Tours: Take a guided tour of the famous Honey Island Swamp. You'll glide through gator territory and hear all about the swamp and its natural inhabitants from our highly knowledgeable, certified captains. See gators and wildlife up close and personal as you explore narrow slews that only our boats are built to navigate. Plantation Tours: Step back in time and explore two of New Orleans' most famous plantations: Oak Alley, an Antebellum Plantation, and Laura, A Creole Plantation. We'll pick you up from your hotel and take you down the historic Mississippi River Road in the comfort of our air conditioned, air ride buses. City Tours: We'll take you to all the must-see landmarks on your list, including the French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny, and more. Our buses are designed for your supreme comfort with powerful air conditioning, air ride technology, and seamless windows for the best views. If you want to experience New Orleans, Cajun Encounters Tour Company is dedicated to showing you the best the city has to offer.

3. Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours

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4.5 based on 1,353 reviews

Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours

Picture the moss hanging on gnarled cypress trees as you travel into one of the wildest and most pristine river swamps in America. With the swamp tales of pirates and sightings of Big Foot in the back of your mind, you may be just a little bit nervous at first, but after your first boat ride you'll want to go back again and again! You'll be overcome by the primitive beauty of the cypress trees rising from the water...the sweet smell of wild azaleas in the air....

4. Bayou Country General Store

1101 E Howze Beach Rd, Slidell, LA 70461-5654 +1 985-649-3264 [email protected] http://www.bayoucountry.com/
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Bayou Country General Store

Bayou Country is all things Louisiana and other cool stuff! We're making the best Pralines everyday and you'll enjoy browzing our huge selection of unique art, gifts and treasures. Our Cafe is open from 11-5 so come enjoy a great shopping and dining experience! Store hours are Mon-Sat 9-5:30 or so. We are located on the service road of I-10...Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

Reviewed By 104catherinea - Slidell, United States

This really is a great place to visit whether from out of town or local. Has great local New Orleans gifts and awesome gifts packages.

5. Slidell Little Theatre

2024 Nellie Dr, Slidell, LA 70458-8044 +1 985-643-0556 http://www.SlidellLittleTheatre.org
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Slidell Little Theatre

6. Tammany Trace

Slidell, LA http://www.tammanytrace.org
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Tammany Trace

Reviewed By susanlT3958KH - Sarasota, United States

Our goal was to ride once again on the Tammany Trace when we visited New Orleans. We stayed overnight in Slidell and embarked on our ride by 10am at the trailhead (with clean restrooms). Beautiful trail, well maintained, and rural so it's very quiet as you bike. We only biked 5 miles each way, but we've biked other sections in the past, and it's all great!

7. Slidell Historic Antique District

First, Second, and Erlanger Streets, Slidell, LA 70458 +1 985-646-6077 [email protected] http://www.slidellantiques.com/
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4.0 based on 64 reviews

Slidell Historic Antique District

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