Slidell

Slidell is a small city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.

Named after the statesman, John Slidell, this town is a growing suburb of the New Orleans area. Since Hurricane Katrina, Slidell and its surrounding areas have seen a tremendous population surge.

Amtrak, two trains a day pass through. Your other alternative is automobile. Shuttle services that run between the New Orleans airport and hotels on the Mississippi gulf coast may also be available, but you'll have to check availability since Katrina.

You'll pretty much need a car. There are several unreliable cab services in town, the worst of which is Camelia Cab.

Find a swamp tour in the nearby Honey Island swamp. It will change how you view Louisiana

• Assunta's
• Thai Orchid
• Young's

Olde Town - hopping bar scene

• Central New Orleans is about a 30 mile drive west on I-10.
• Mandeville is some 20 miles west on I-12; with Covington and Abita Springs a few miles further to the north.
• The Mississippi Gulf Coast is some 25 miles east on I-10

• A nice, safe, inexpensive place to stay if you plan on touring New Orleans. It's about 20 to 30 minutes away. • NatashaRenee
• Keep in mind that hitch hiking is prohibited along Highway 12 through Slidell, LA. • SDGNAI