Welcome to Louisiana's Northshore
Welcome to St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana’s Northshore. We’re 45 minutes north of New Orleans – and a world away. The Northshore is the natural choice for families, foodies, nature lovers, golfers and art enthusiasts. Come enjoy our great attractions, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic dining (we’ll feed you well). Find fun and funky festivals, eclectic shopping, and urban pleasures in communities surrounded by beautiful green spaces. Cycle the Tammany Trace or take a swamp tour, gallery-hop, hunt antiques and enjoy a wine tasting – we offer a feast for all the senses.
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Watch Northshore native John Besh on the Food Network
Celeb chef to judge 'Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast' challenge
 With six restaurants in the area – including the acclaimed August in New Orleans and La Provence here on the Northshore – John Besh is a familiar name and face to locals who love the chef’s approach to food and to life. Besh is a familiar face on TV, too, having beaten Mario Batali on “Iron Chef,” battled on “Top Chef Masters” and earlier this month, appeared on Rachael Ray’s “Rachael’s Farm to Table Vacation,” featuring his farm at La Provence. Next up: Plan on catching Besh’s turn as a judge on the Food Network’s “Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast” challenge, airing...Read more
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Come celebrate the holidays on the Northshore
Feel festive with caroling, parades, lighting displays
 Get into the holiday spirit as the Northshore celebrates the most magical of seasons with fun, family-oriented events. Celebrate at the Merry Madisonville caroling party; shout-out to Papa Noel at Covington’s Christmas Parade. Dazzle the kids at the Tammany Trace’s Holiday of Lights in Mandeville and at Slidell’s wondrous Christmas Under the Stars. Catch Caroling in the Vines at Pontchartrain Vineyards, plays like “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and concerts guaranteed to put you in the mood for merry-making. Find out more about Northshore holiday events by clicking on the calendar at right and visiting December.
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It's almost time for Three Rivers Arts Festival
Historic downtown Covington hosts popular outdoor art event
 The Three Rivers Arts Festival each year brings thousands of visitors to the streets of historic downtown Covington. This year’s date: Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 14-15. The juried art show, held along several blocks of Columbia Street, showcases the work of more than 200 regional artists working in many different media. The admission-free two-day festival also offers a Children’s Discovery area with live music and ample parking (also free) along adjacent streets. For sustenance, visit the food court or one of the many good restaurants within easy walking distance of the fest. For more info, click the Events calendar above right.
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