1st Lake Properties’ Neighborhood Guides: Northshore

The Northshore is a fantastic community located on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana. The Northshore provides plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation, dining and apartment living.

1st lake properties has apartment communities all over the Northshore in Mandeville, Covington and Slidell.

If you’re moving to the Northshore, here is a guide to all of the hot spots you should know about.

Covington, LA

Established in 1813, Covington has a rich history and a charming historic downtown. Columbia Street in Downtown Covington is a great place to spend your Saturday, whether you’re shopping, dining or just grabbing a quick drink. Here are some of our favorite spots:

Shopping

• Shoefflé for top-of-the-line footwear
• Copper Rooster Antiques for gifts and collectibles
• The French Mix for all of your interior design needs
• Blue Juniper for children’s clothes

Dining

• Acme Oyster House for fresh and char-grilled oysters
• Gallagher’s Grill for fine dining in a comfortable setting
• Isabella’s for pizza and other Italian dishes
• Mattina Bella for breakfast and brunch
• Lola for upscale southern cuisine
• Nur’s Kitchen for authentic Mediterranean cuisine

All of these stores and restaurants are easily accessible from 1st lake’s Brewster Commons.

 

Brewster Commons at River Chase is a tranquil apartment community in Covington, LA. You have the option of one, two and three bedroom luxury apartments with carports and detached garages. You can enjoy indoor appliances such as full size washers and dryers and refrigerators with ice makers. Outside, you can relax in the hot tub or take a dip in the pool. You will also have full access to the fitness and yoga centers. With all of the activities to do in and around Brewster Commons, spots are filling up quickly. Reserve your apartment home today.

Mandeville, LA

Mandeville is a historic fishing community with beautiful views of the water, plentiful outdoor activities, and great dining options. Here are some highlights:

Indoor & Outdoor Activities

• Fountainbleau State Park is located right on the lake. It offers walking trails, biking trails, camp sites and picnic areas. During the summer, you can bring your dog to the beaches.
• The Mandeville Community Market, where you can find a variety of food and art vendors.
• Ruby’s Roadhouse for great live music from local artists

Dining

• Liz’s Where Yat Diner for some of the state’s best eggs Benedict
• Nuvolari’s for delicious wines paired with Italian fare
• Rips On the Lake  for traditional seafood and an incredible lake view
• The Lakehouse for seafood and steaks

All of these activities are right near the Grand Palms apartments in Mandeville.

 

1st lake’s Grand Palms in Mandeville, LA is a beautiful gated apartment community. Grand Palms has spacious floor plans, floor to ceiling windows and brand new cabinetry. This apartment building is for people looking for a modern living space- either loft style or single story villas. You are just thirty minutes from Metairie and Downtown New Orleans, so the commute is minimal. If you are looking for quiet living outside of the city, Grand Palms is for you. Apply for a lease today.

 

Slidell, LA

Slidell is a unique Cajun town surrounded by rivers and bayous. The town is full of cultural attractions you won’t want to miss.

Cultural Attractions

• Slidell Cultural Center Gallery to buy and show artwork
• Slidell Museum to learn local history
• Slidell Little Theater for enchanting community theater productions
• Olde Towne Slidell for shopping and antiques
• Heritage Park for free concerts

Dining

• Southside Cafe for burgers and po-boys
• Palmetto’s on the Bayou for upscale cuisine in a charming Southern atmosphere
• Phil’s Marina Cafe for seafood and Italian on the marina
• NOLA Southern Grill for homemade food in a casual atmosphere

1st lake’s Audubon Gates apartments are close to all of these wonderful establishments.

 

1st lake’s Audubon Gates in Slidell boasts a swimming pool, tennis court and playground area. Indoors, you will find bright kitchens, washers and dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators with ice makers. This apartment community is conveniently located near I-10 and I-12 making New Orleans, Covington, Mandeville, and the Mississippi gulf coast extremely accessible. Audubon Gates is pet friendly. Apply today to secure an apartment!

 

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Related posts: Neighborhood Guide Metairie, Neighborhood Guide River Ridge.

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