Fontainebleau State Park is a 2,800-acre park located on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a beautiful place to spend some time with nature, yet close enough to New Orleans for some big city fun.
I have listed nine fun things to do and have include some
winter and summer photos so that you can see that it is equally beautiful all
year around.
1. Fishing is a popular activity at the park. Check out the pier or cast from the shoreline
for some redfish and trout action.
2. With
white sand and beautiful blue water, the beach area is a great place for
swimming and catching some sun rays.
3. Gathering shells along the shoreline is fun for the whole
family. There are several different kinds and colors of shells, but I only collected
the white ones.
4. Explore the cluster of cypress trees along the beach.
5. Take photos of and with the giant oak trees draped with Spanish.
6. Visit the brick ruins of a sugar mill built in 1829 by
Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville, founder of the nearby town of Mandeville.
7. Stay in one of the 12 cabins that sleeps up to 8 people each
for $120 - $150 per night.
8. Do some hiking at one of the two trails.
A 4.8-mile hiking trail and a 1-1/4 mile nature trail
Go Sailing.
Sailing is very popular on Lake Pontchartrain. Delaune YachtBrokerage is located just 9 minutes from the park and offers a couple of
sailing options.
You can cruise with Captain Rick Delaune at the helm of the aboard
the 42 ft. sailboat, "Windward Passage or sign up for private sailing
lessons.
I have looked into the sailing lessons and it sounds like so
much fun! I’m thinking about setting lessons up for my kiddos. They are all in
their 20’s and I think they would have a blast!
Address:
1298 Madison St, Mandeville, LA 70448
Phone:
504-458-1013
Address:
62883 Hwy. 1089
Mandeville, LA 70448
Entrance Fees:
$2 per person
Free for Seniors (62 and older) and children (3 and under)
Happy Travels!
