Slidell - Louisiana - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

The gem of southeastern Louisiana, Slidell is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. With its festivals and alligator swamps, you could say it is a beehive of activity. It makes for the perfect photo events with the trees dripping Spanish moss and the beds of blooming Louisiana irises. It is easy to reach this city because three major highways intersect here - all roads lead to Slidell.

No matter what kind of food you like, you will find it here. You can't leave without tasting Creole cooking and the specialty seafood dishes of the state. Accommodations range from luxury to economy, so you are sure to find lodgings to suit your budget. Take a Gator Swamp Tour to see the alligators in their natural habitat. Take a walk through Slidell's past at the Acadian Village and see how the early inhabitants of this part of the state lived. The exotic animals housed at the Buckeye Farm will prove to be very entertaining for children and adults alike.

The terraced garden at the Afton Villa Gardens is a breathtaking vision. With 140 acres of rolling countryside and live oaks, this area has mazes and a parterre garden. Take a side trip into St. Francisville to see the Rosedown Plantation. This is a spectacular sight with its elegant staircases where you can imagine the ladies in their ball gowns descending to the sound of music.

Slidell will fill you with a feeling of peace and serenity so that you can return to work after your vacation completely relaxed.