Breakfast Suggestions

• The main wedding hotel, the Holiday Inn in Covington, has a daily breakfast buffet.
• There is an International House of Pancakes (IHOP) about 1/2 block south of the Holiday Inn and a Waffle House just north of the Holiday Inn.
• Mande's restaurant is a local favorite and is located at 340 Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA.

Lunch Suggestions

• ACME Oyster House - This is a great place for gumbo, seafood, and any other type of Louisiana cuisine. 
• Copelands - This is a very good local chain where you can get great Louisiana food.  It's located right across from the Holiday Inn.
• Danny & Clydes - This is a Po'Boy shop located inside a convenience store at the intersection of US 12 and Highway 59.  It's an inexpensive way to treat yourself to a very good sandwich.
• Mi Mamacitas - This is a small but good Mexican restaurant located at 2345 Florida Street in Mandeville.
• There is also a wide variety of restaurants on the river in nearby Madisonville as well as a selection of restaurants in downtown Covington.

Area Attractions-North Shore of Lake Ponchartrain (Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs):

• Abita UCM Museum - Billed as "Louisiana's Most Eccentric Museum" they are open daily from 10-5 and are located at 22275 Hwy 36, Abita Springs, LA 70420.  Ph: 985-892-2624.
• Downtown Covington – Here you’ll find many small shops, restaurants, and antique stores (head to Boston St., Covington).
• Insta-Gator Hatchery  – You can amuse yourself at this alligator ranch and hatchery (23440 Lowe Davis Rd., Covington).
• Abita Springs Brewery Tour  – The brewery offers tours on Saturdays at 1:00pm and 2:30pm and Sundays at 1:00pm (Levenson St., Abita Springs).  They also operate a brewpub (72011 Holly St., Abita Springs).
• Heiner Brau Microbrewery and Museum  (226 Lockwood St., Covington).

Area Attractions-South Shore of Lake Ponchartrain (New Orleans):

• There are many things to do in New Orleans.  We have just put a few highlights here, as most of our guests are staying on the north shore.  If you are looking for something in particular, please let us know or go to the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.
• For the French Quarter, head to Bourbon Street in New Orleans.  You’ll find shopping, restaurants, beads, and bars. 
• Grayline tours has dozens of tours throughout the city including the infamous Katrina Disaster tour.

Casinos

• Harrah's Downtown New Orleans (reopened 2/17/06)
• Boomtown New Orleans in Harvey, LA
• Treasure Chest New Orleans in Kenner, LA

Golf Courses

• The two courses most convenient to the wedding hotels on the north shore are:
• Abita Springs (public): 985-893-2463
• Covington Country Club (semi-private): 985-892-1904
• Complete listing of area golf courses with on-line tee time booking

Additional Information

• North Shore Tourist Information Site
• Louisiana Weather