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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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Some 'Benjamin Button' scenes filmed on Northshore
Mandeville lakefront stars with Brad Pitt in new movie
 Movie fans nationwide may be buzzing about “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” a sweet film about a man, born old, who ages backward. But area residents have been buzzing about the film since the winter of 2007 when the production company brought its handsome star, Brad Pitt, to the Mandeville lakefront (see photo) to shoot some of the movie’s scenes. The film is just one shot recently in the area. Others due out soon include “I Love You, Phillip Morris” with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor and “Cirque du Freak,” with Salma Hayek and John C. Reilly.
| St. Tammany a one-day winter wonderland
Rare snowfall blankets usually sunny Northshore
 Residents couldn’t believe their eyes the morning of Thursday, Dec. 11, when a rare snowfall visited the Northshore. Known for blue skies and temperate weather, the Northshore briefly looked more like Wisconsin than south Louisiana as record accumulation measured as deep as 8-10” in western parts of the parish around Folsom. Snowfall up to 4” fell in Mandeville, as seen in this photo taken at the St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission by staffer Yolanda Paz. By Friday afternoon, most of the snow had melted off, the sun was out, skies were blue. This week? Temps in the 70s.
| In the market for art? Shop here and skip the tax
Northshore home to newly named Cultural Districts
 Art lovers, take note! You can now shop for art tax-free in several Northshore communities, recently designated as Louisiana Cultural Districts by Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu’s office of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The new initiative named gallery-rich historic downtown Covington, Olde Towne Slidell and midtown Abita Springs as cultural districts offering tax breaks for owners of historic buildings as well as art galleries and their clientele. So next time you’re in one of the Northshore’s many fine galleries, ask about tax-free shopping. Pictured: Gallery Nu, just one of a number of fine galleries on or near Covington’s Columbia Street.
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Current EventsClick on an underlined date in the calendar to read about that date's event. Mixed Media Juried Art ExhibitionA juried exhibit open to artists in ten southeastern states. Opening reception Friday, Jan. 9, 7 to 9 p.m.
Superbowl Pup RallyThemed Superbowl Pup Rally, January's Yappy Hour will feature dog-themed drink specials, a 50/50 raffle, stupid pet tricks and more. Dress your pooch to support his favorite NFL (National Fido League)...
'Bark at the Moon'Come 'Howl at the Moon' with other dog lovers at the Pelican Bark Park committee's fundraiser. The party raises funds for the Northshore's first dog park, to be built in Mandeville....
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