Blog https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/ Blog Sun, 15 Sep 2024 21:13:58 +0000 Stay, Stay, Stay on The Northshore for the Perfect Taylor Swift New Orleans Concert Getaway https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/taylor-swift-new-orleans/ https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/taylor-swift-new-orleans/#comments https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/taylor-swift-new-orleans/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Swiftie activities galore for the Eras Tour, just north of New Orleans

Are you ready for it? If you're planning to attend Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in New Orleans this October 25, 26 or 27th, consider staying on The Northshore or exploring the area. Just 40 minutes north of the New Orleans Superdome,

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Looking for 4th of July fireworks? The Northshore will have many celebrations across the parish on and before the big day, from big festivals in community parks to backyard cook-outs with the fam. Local towns, community sponsors and volunteers come together to celebrate the USA and Americana itself

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Welcome to spring festival season on The Northshore, with fantastic Louisiana food to feast on, live music to make you shake a tailfeather, and sunshine and southern breezes to help you kick back and relax. Read on for a highlight of the great festivals coming this spring and summer in St. Tammany

]]> Easter on the Northshore https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/easter-on-the-northshore/ https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/easter-on-the-northshore/#comments https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/easter-on-the-northshore/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0500

Welcome, spring!

All the signs of the season have arrived on The Northshore: brightly blooming azaleas, dogwoods, and redbuds, fresh seafood at markets by the sacksful and at our many restaurants that cook what's in season, and a bevy of outdoor activities for the whole family.

The Northshore

]]> Outdoor Concert Series Across the Northshore & Their Lineups https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/outdoor-concert-series-and-lineups/ https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/outdoor-concert-series-and-lineups/#comments https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/outdoor-concert-series-and-lineups/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Live music lovers are in for a treat this spring on The Northshore. All across the parish, you can catch outdoor music through multiple concert series.

Enjoy the fair spring weather sprawled on a blanket as you take in the show on the lawn. Listen in peace or grab a partner and dance. Some locations

]]> Haven Coffee and Cocktails, A Haven for Original Music https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/haven-coffee-and-cocktails-a-haven-for-original-music/ https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/haven-coffee-and-cocktails-a-haven-for-original-music/#comments https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/haven-coffee-and-cocktails-a-haven-for-original-music/ Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500

In a town with numerous places and opportunities to gather for a beverage or two and take in some live music, it isn't easy to carve out a unique niche to attract an audience. However, Haven Coffee and Cocktails has done precisely that. Bryan Umphenour, Creative Director at the new establishment in

]]> Celebrating Mardi Gras The Northshore Way https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/celebrating-mardi-gras-the-northshore-way/ https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/celebrating-mardi-gras-the-northshore-way/#comments https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/celebrating-mardi-gras-the-northshore-way/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Revelers enjoy a family friendly carnival experience across the Parish

Carnival season is celebrated throughout Louisiana, from Twelfth Night, January 6, until Mardi Gras Day, the Tuesday before Lent. And while Big Easy revelry is what most people associate with the world’s biggest party, the

]]> Connecting to Nature with Fall Events at Louisiana Wildlife Refuges https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/connecting-to-nature-with-fall-events-at-louisiana-wildlife-refuges/ https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/connecting-to-nature-with-fall-events-at-louisiana-wildlife-refuges/#comments https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/connecting-to-nature-with-fall-events-at-louisiana-wildlife-refuges/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Fall has finally arrived on the Northshore, and everyone is looking forward to cooler weather along with extraordinary outdoor events. Not to be missed is the annual Wild Things event hosted at the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge’s headquarters, 61389 Highway 434 in Lacombe. This

]]> Spooktacular St. Tammany - Halloween Events on The Northshore https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/spooktacular-northshore-halloween-events-in-the-st-tammany-parish/ https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/spooktacular-northshore-halloween-events-in-the-st-tammany-parish/#comments https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/spooktacular-northshore-halloween-events-in-the-st-tammany-parish/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400

The Northshore enjoys festivals and family fun year-round, but things kick into high gear when the air is crisp and clear.

It's October in St. Tammany Parish, and Halloween is just around the corner. It's time for hayrides, trick-or-treating (and trunk-or-treating), and bountiful fall harvests of

]]> Celebrating Black History with the Northshore https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/celebrating-black-history-with-the-northshore/ https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/celebrating-black-history-with-the-northshore/#comments https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/blog/stories/post/celebrating-black-history-with-the-northshore/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500

We're spotlighting some of our Black-owned businesses and community leaders that call the Northshore their home. We hope you will join us in celebrating the excellence that the Black community has brought to our parish!

Mardi Gras season is a highlight for all Louisianans. This Mardi Gras season in

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