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Historic Homes & Buildings

Salmen-Fritchie House (circa 1895)
127 Cleveland Avenue • Slidell, LA 70458
Located in Olde Towne Slidell
504-645-3600
Built by Fritz Salmen, one of the founders of Slidell, the Salmen-Fritchie House is home to Patton's Restaurant and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. more... map

Fort Pike State Commemorative Area
504-662-5703
Fort was constructed in the 1820's to defend navigational channels leading to New Orleans. Visitors can stroll through authentic brick archways and stand overlooking the Rigolets as sentries once did. Picnicking available. map

GOSH Museum
2065 Second Street • Slidell, LA 70458
985-646-6118
The GOSH Museum is operated by the Guardians of Slidell History, a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to perserving Slidell's history. The organization collects and displays new exhibits every four months. more... map
Slidell Art League Gallery
1827 Front Street • Slidell, LA 70458
985-847-9458
With over 160 local artists, members share their talent, time and creativity with the community. more... map
Slidell Cultural Center
1330 Bayou Lane, Suite 118 • Slidell, LA 70460
504-646-4375
Art Gallery open daily with plenty of works to view. map
Slidell Museum
2020 First Street • Slidell, LA 70458
985-646-4380
Features exhibits on Slidell history and the Civil War in Louisiana. map

Cajun Encounters Swamp Tours
55345 Highway 90 • Slidell, LA 70461
985-641-5879, 866-928-6877
Cajun Encounters is a locally owned and operated tour company. They give personalized tours to both locals and visitors to New Orleans. Take their unforgettable two-hour personal tour of the beautiful and famous Honey Island Swamp. They also offer plantation tours, tours of New Orleans, and combination tours. more... map
Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours
41490 Crawford Landing Road • Slidell, LA 70461
985-641-1769
Honey Island Swamp Tours has provided unique, interpretative boat tours since 1982. more... map
Gator Swamp Tours
55130 Highway 90 • Slidell, LA 70458
504-484-6100
A personal real-life adventure in small flat bottom boats that maneuver through the moss-draped trees and still waters of the Honey Island Swamp. By reservation. map
Pearl River Eco-Tours
55050 Highway 90 • Slidell, LA 70461
985-649-4200, 866-59-SWAMP
Offers daily tours, night tours, group tours, photography tours, private tours and field trips. more... map
Swamp Monster Tours
108 Indian Village Road • Slidell, LA 70458
Enjoy a 2-hour narrated boat tour of the beautiful Honey Island Swamp. Watch wildlife in its natural habitat. Go deep into the backwoods and see Louisiana at its best. map