Slidell Travel Guide

 msbrandysue Says:  Well, I visited Honey Island Swamp Tours because it was its own entry for 1000 Things to Do Before You Die: USA Edition. Since I was in the area I thought I might stop by. Before you go, make sure to call ahead and make reservations. When I showed up there were many people... 

 1 Review and 69 Opinions  I made a reservation over the phone. Showed up with family in tow and they told me they had made a... 

 BluecatCanoe Says:  Slidell has all the small chain motels, Days Inn, Shoney, Ramada, to name a few, but if you go try to camp out on rent a camp on the river. Living in the swamp can be fun. 

 chasl3 Says:  Ray's is family owned and operated. There menu features a large variety of dishes in a conformable relaxed atmosphere. The menu included aged Midwestern beef steaks, lobster, southern classics, prime rib, Creole favorites, a variety of salads with freshly made dressings and... 

 James0014 Says:  I had my 20 year reunion at Time Out Lounge in Slidell, and I could not believe how nice that place was. They Completely renovated the place and it is just the coolest place in town. The place is clean, the staff is very nice, and we just had the best time. A couple named... 

 BluecatCanoe Says:  An automobile is a must there are few Taxi's and no public transportation in the area. Drive in, rent a car, but do not expect any bus to stop and get you around. 

 msbrandysue Says:  The North Shore Shopping Center is a mall and shopping area full of common retail stores known in the region. The mall didn't look too appealing (plus I was so tired after the swamp tour). So, I decided to stop at Pier One Imports. I got some good souvenirs for my aunt and... 

 msbrandysue Says:  There is wildlife all around the Pearl River in Slidell for the River community. Can you imagine getting in your boat and having to steer around alligators?!? And the birds are beautiful, especially the hawks and Blue Herons. Also, the insects are everywhere. Dragonflies are... 

 hundwalder Says:  On August 29, 2005, my home city of Slidell, La, received a direct hit from category 5 Hurricane Katrina. Sustained winds in Slidell were significantly stronger than those felt in the devastated city of New Orleans. Slidell is northeast of New Orleans, on the Mississippi... 

 msbrandysue Says:  While taking the swamp tour the guide told us all about the good bass fishing on the Pearl River. They have plenty of different competitions for it. Some die hard fisherman even live on the lake itself. Very interesting. There are not many ramps around. So you'll definitely... 

 BluecatCanoe Says:  Slidell was named for John Slidell, Louisiana attorney, Senator, and Ambassador. It's history dates to the lumber and brick industry located there on the rail road line. Now it is more of a suburb of New Orleans than an industrial town, although St. Joe Brick Works is still...