Slidell, Louisiana
Beautiful bayous, “bite-choos” and I dos!
Directions
Slidell sits between the New Orleans (MSY) and Gulfport (GPT) airports
We are renting a van Friday - Monday, so let us know your airport, plus arrival and departure times! Otherwise, Lyft and Uber are both available.
Where to Stay
LAQUINTA INN & SUITES SLIDELL
126 Holiday Blvd.
Slidell, Louisiana 70460
985-649-2170
Rate: $99/night
COMFORT INN & SUITES SLIDELL
126 Taos St.
Slidell, Louisiana 70458
985-326-8888
Rate: $130/night
What to Do
You’re going to be busy Saturday evening, but Slidell is a 45 minute drive to New Orleans, La. or Gulfport, Ms.
Here's a small sampling of the things you can do in the area:
Dine Out
If you wanna try new food, there’s lots of options for you. We recommend Kenney’s Seafood, which is an honest-to-goodness Southern seafood haven, and Amanda can provide a list of recommendations if you’re planning to take a trip into New Orleans.
Swamp Tours
Honey Island Swamp Tours in Slidell is highly recommended for anyone interested in a boat ride through the bayous. Staffed by LSU certified naturalists, it’s like being part of a David Attenborough nature program, but with entirely different accents.
…we may plan one if people are interested.
Explore
If you’ve chosen to rent a car, driving the coastal highways is a great way to see the unique views and lifestyle of the Louisiana waterfront. If you head east toward Mississippi, check out Stennis Space Center, Lazy Magnolia Brewing and the views along the Gulf Coast.