A DAY IN... Mandeville

Once a peaceful haven for wealthy New Orleanians seeking an escape for the summer, Mandeville has continued to be a place for those wishing to relax and get away from it all. Residents and visitors find themselves drawn to the public green spaces that line the lakefront. Families and friends congregate to walk their dogs, go for a bike ride or jog along the seawall.

Cruise down the lakefront or venture through the streets with ease with a bike rental from Brooks’ Bikes/Trikes & Beyond of Mandeville. A bike ride east of the Mandeville Trailhead via the 31mile Tammany Trace hike-and-bike path, you’ll find Fontainebleau State Park. The park offers camping, primitive glamping with Tentrr, RV parking, fishing, nature trails and more. For a complete list of accommodations, visit LOUISIANANORTHSHORE.COM/HOTELS.

Start The Morning

The best way to start the day is to enjoy a hearty breakfast.

LIZ’S WHERE Y’AT DINER

Big Easy Benedict

2500 FLORIDA STREET (985) 626-8477

LA LOU Brioche Stuff

200 GIROD STREET (985) 231-7125

CRAZY PIG SOUTHERN KITCHEN

Sticky Chicken

4700 LA-22 STE. 1 (985) 792-7900

Hit The Stores

There are plenty of shopping opportunities all along Girod Street in Old Mandeville. Find ladies clothing, antiques, art and gifts galore in the quaint shops. Score designer finds from Gran’s Attic Thrift Shoppe. Antique treasures wait to be discovered at Mae’s and Tallulah’s Vintage Market. Get chic at boutique clothing store Cameo

Unique gifts and art can be found at Wild Osprey Gallery and lovely Louisiana gifts from Das Schulerhaus: A Christmas & Gift Gallery.

Kids Day Out

History comes alive for kids at the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany. Read stories while sitting in a miniature lighthouse or pretend to fish in Lake Pontchartrain while learning about life in St. Tammany Parish. Nearby, visit the Kids Konnection Playground. This inclusive playground at the Tammany Trace Trailhead at Koop Drive is accessible to kids of all abilities. The Candy Bank is every kid’s dream. This two-room store is filled with sweet treats. Have a blast cooling off at the Mandeville Lakefront splash pad or visit the one inside Fontainebleau State Park. Culinary Kids offers cooking classes specifically for children. They’ll follow a recipe and learn kitchen safety basics.

SUPPER TIME

Ring the supper bell and have a seat at a local restaurant.

Afternoon Delights

DUMAN ARTISAN KITCHEN

Turkish meatballs

821 GIROD STREET (985) 231-7663

GIROD STREET MARKET & DELI

Mushroom and goat cheese quesadilla

529 GIROD STREET (985) 629-4260

THE BARLEY OAK

Reuben sandwich

2101 LAKESHORE DRIVE (985) 727-7420

HAMBONE

Luke’s Fried Chicken Sandwich

544 GIROD STREET (985) 778-0531

BEACH HOUSE BAR & GRILL Aloha Burger

124 GIROD STREET (985) 624-9331

PAT’S REST AWHILE Gulf Fish Almondine

2129 LAKESHORE DRIVE (985) 951-2173

BOSCO’S ITALIAN CAFÉ Fish Giovanna

2040 LA-59 STE. D (985) 624-5066

CAFÉ LYNN

Crispy Duck Confit 2600 FLORIDA STREET (985) 624-9007