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Tourist
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Abita
Springs
New Orleans is less than a hour away. To find links
for New Orleans and other areas of Louisiana go to our SeeLouisiana.com
site.
Abita Springs Scrap Book
Abita Springs is an old resort town and you can see some great old pictures
at this site.
Abita Springs - Home of the
Abita Mystery House
Here are some recent photos of Abita Springs and the surrounding area.
St. Tammany Eco
Tourism
Area Eco-Tourism links, including:- Swamp Tours, Nature Walks, State
Parks, Clear Rivers, and Bike Trails for people interested in the outdoor
aspect of the area.
Explore St. Tammany
A co-op of local tourist professionals in our area. Their main
goal is to promote tourism in the St. Tammany Parish area.
Dan Rather
One of the most recognizable American news journalists, Dan Rather has reported news stories all over the world, including in Louisiana. If you want to find out more about Dan Rather, and search for his news stories on Louisiana, check out his online biographies. Dan Rather has a facebook page and twitter page as well."
Abita Springs Opry
Old time county music only 1 block from the Abita Mystery House.
A real Louisiana roots version of Austin City Limits production.
Tammany
Trace
The 31 mile bikeway that runs next to the Abita Mystery House.
This used to be the old railroad tracks and they were converted to a
paved trail for bikes, hikers, and horses, It goes from Covington
to Slidell. You can rent bikes at the Abita Mystery House, and
other places in Abita Springs. The Trace is one of the biggest
attractions in our Parish. It paroled by special rangers who tell
me that they have seen foxes, deer, wild turkeys, swamp rabbits, rattle
snakes, water moccasins and other wild animals on the path. In
the 31 miles of the trace, there are also 31 bridges.
Abita Beer
A popular brewery and a brew pub. Abita Beer is sold all over
the U.S. now. The brewery offers free tours and are 5 minutes
from the Abita Mystery House.
Abita Springs Golf & Country
Club
About 10 minutes from the Abita Mystery House
Money Hill
A new and very nice golf community about a mile from the Abita Mystery
House. This place is so big that they have set aside land for
their own schools. It used to be a Tung tree farm. The golf
course is new and well maintained.
The Times Picayune
This large New Orleans paper prints a daily St. Tammany edition.
Abita Springs Be & Be
A B+B with the slogan "A Quiet Place To Be." About 10 minutes
from the Abita Mystery House.
Near
Abita Springs
Ponchartrain
Vineyards
Guests are welcome to visit the winery, tasting room, visitors center
and vineyards which are located 10 miles from the Abita Mystery House.
Not really in Abita Springs, but near enough. These are friends of ours
who (in their words) provide distinctive regional wines to complement
the extraordinary cuisine of Louisiana. Their wines are available
at many local markets and make great souvenirs to bring home to your
friends. The road from the Abita Mystery House to the winery is
a good looking drive. Tell them hello for me.
Mandeville Trailhead
The Trailhead is integral to providing the citizens and visitors of
the City of Mandeville, and users of the Tammany Trace, a historical,
environmental, and cultural interpretive center.
Fairview
State Park
A small park about 15 miles from the Abita Mystery House.
Mar Villa Guest House
- welcomes you to enjoy Old Mandeville while relaxing on the verandah
of a fully restored 1870's guest house.In town for business or pleasure,
the Mar Villa is your home away from home. 2013 Claiborne Street Mandeville,
Louisiana 70448 Telephone: (985) 626-5975 Toll Free 1-877-650-3930 pin
4023 RECOMMENDED
Fontainebleau
State Park
A nice park on the lake about 15 miles from the Abita Mystery House.
You can ride a bike to it from the Abita Mystery House on The Tammany
Trace bikeway.
Fort
Pike
An old fort on the lake. A nice place to take the kids, it's run
by the state and it's never crowded. About 35 miles from the Abita
Mystery House.
Honey Island Swamp Tour
One of the first swamp tours in Louisiana (since 1982). This tour
company is headed by a wetlands ecologist, Dr. Paul Wagner. Paul
is also Environmental Consultant to the South Louisiana Swamps and Preserve
Manager for the Nature Conservancy's White Kitchen Natural Area the
premier cypress tupelo gum swamp in Louisiana. About 35 minutes
from the Abita Mystery House. Tell them hello for me.4!
Global Wildlife Center
Zebras, buffalo, camels, etc. are about 40 minutes from the Abita Mystery
House. It is one of the few tourist attractions on our side of
Lake Ponchartrain. Pay the admission to ride on a covered wagon
as they pull you in to the herds of animals. Be sure to buy the
corn that they allow you to feed the animals. One time a camel
stuck his nose into the wagon and tried to snatch my momma's purse.
When we when there during their opening season, the animals were somewhat
wild and we had to really try to lure them with the buckets of corn.
Last time we were there many of the animals had figured it out and were
all waiting at the opening gate where the wagon pulls in.
The Causeway
The world's longest bridge has its own site.
Salmen-Fritchie House
An old home in Slidell, about 30 miles from the Abita Mystery House.
Garden Guest House
A B&B and Acadian vacation house in a 10 acre woodland sancturay.
34514 Bayou Liberty Rd, Slidell, LA 70460 ph: 985-641-0335 toll free:
888-255-0335 Email: bonnie@gardenbb.com
Kliebert's Turtle & Alligator Tours
Thousands of alligators and turtles in Hammond, about 30 miles from
the Abita Mystery House.
Best Western Northpark Inn
A dandy motel about 10 minutes from the Abita Mystery House.
Holiday Inn-Covington
A discount coupon for this motel (about 10 minutes from the Abita Mystery
House.)
Woodridge
Bed and Breakfast of Louisiana
Nestled between 100 year old live oak trees, the Woodridge began its'
history as a private school. (about 30 minutes East of the Abita Mystery
House)
The
above links were listed in no special order.
Abita Mystery House, 22275
Hwy. 36, Abita Springs, LA 70420, Tel. 985-892-2624
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