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 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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Thinking about visiting but worried about the oil spill?
Attractions open for business and waiting to welcome you
 Despite reports last month that a small amount of tar balls had made their way into the easternmost area of Lake Pontchartrain, physical impact of the oil spill has been minimal on St. Tammany Parish. Attractions, shops and restaurants are open for business throughout the Northshore. You can still commune with giraffes at Global Wildlife Center, tour the pristine Honey Island Swamp or shop til you drop in downtown Covington -- and you can still get a great fried shrimp poboy and a bowl of soulful gumbo. So come on down. These and other memorable Northshore experiences await you.
| Local beers just part of vibrant culinary scene
Tour and taste: Two fine breweries call Northshore home
 The Northshore is home to two producers of fine brew -- Abita Brewery and Heiner Brau. Abita has grown from micro status to one of the nation's most popular craft breweries, responsible for Purple Haze and Turbo Dog. Sample these and other Abita beers as part of the brewery's free tour. Tiny Heiner Brau in downtown Covington also offers free tours with brewmeister Heinrich Orlik (pictured at left). Heiner Brau brews kolsch, rarely found outside Germany, as well as house beers for area chefs like John Besh. Learn more about Abita and Heiner Brau by clicking on Attractions.
| Summer makes a splash at Land-O-Pines
Have old-timey fun at family campground in Covington
 If you're looking for an old-fashioned spot to play in the water, head for Land-O-Pines in Covington. A summer favorite for decades, this family campground offers a water slide, two pools and sandy beach frontage along the shallow Simalusa river. The tree-shaded park offers RV campsites and rental units if you want to overnight but day-use passes are available too. Other activities include mini golf, game room, and visits to the resident goat family. There's a snowball stand and country store on the grounds, too. LOP will be hosting its annual Battle of the Bands event Sept. 5.
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Current EventsClick on an underlined date in the calendar to read about that date's event. 1st ANNUAL SWAMP POP EXTRAVAGANZAShop various craft, food, & specialty booths
ENJOY “FREE” PRIZE GIVE-A-WAYS all day Sunday during each band break!
Other Available Attractions: Swimming Pool, Water Slide, River & beach, Mini-Golf, Playground, Game Room, and...
Louisiana Gator FestFest includes live gators and other animals plus all of the other wonderful things in the description. You do not want to miss this event at the wonderful Tammany Trace Pavillion...
St. Tammany Parish Firehouse TourJoin the St. Tammany Fire Districts and the Commission on Cultural Affairs for the last of seven free “Firehouse Tour" concerts featuring the honky-tonk sound of Christian Serpas. In addition to...
"A Few Good Men"The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea bargain an a cover up of what really happened. Prodded by a...
Sidney Fuhrmann 1890-1963: "A Breath of St. Tammany""A Breath of St. Tammany" is presented in the spirit of remembrance and recognition and features landscape paintings by Fuhrmann and dynamic, illustrated text panels displaying family photographs and articles published...
Sidney Fuhrmann 1890-1963: "A Breath of St. Tammany"The St. Tammany Art Association celebrates Covington’s past this month with the cultural exhibit “Sidney Fuhrmann 1890-1963: A Breath of St. Tammany”, commemorating the contributions of Charles Sidney August “Sid” Fuhrmann,...
Jazz'n the VinesMusic featuring:
9/11 Sunpie and the LA Sunspots
9/25 Larry Garner
10/9 Benny Grunch & The Bunch
10/23 Louisiana Purchase
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $10.00/person
81250 Hwy. 1082...
Ruth Siporski: Planting New SeedsHenry Hood Gallery welcomes new works by Covington artist Ruth Siporski with an opening reception Saturday, September 11 from 6 to 9pm.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Siporski's structures have always been somewhat "architectonic"...
Butterfly and Hummingbird FestivalThe event features strolls through the gardens, butterfly flight house and nature trails, presentations by local experts, and a butterfly and hummingbird plant sale. Food and drinks are available for purchase....
Expressions of RecoveryShowcasing artwork by people experiencing grief, loss, or addiction and who used art to work through the recovery process. A testament to the role that creativity can play in healing...
Covington Lions Club Car and Bike ShowThe second annual event features pre-1975 vehicles, food and craft vendors, raffles, door prizes, and awards for the top ten classic vehicles. Games include a fan belt toss, lug nut toss,...
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