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Bayou Lacombe Rural Life Museum
61115 St Mary St, Lacombe 70445.................. 985-882-3043
Special tours........................................................ 985-626-3505
Demonstrations in Indian and native folk crafts and art,
historic
photos, documents and artifacts of the Choctaws.
The museum
hosts special exhibits in November, National
Native American
month. Open first Sunday of the month.
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
61389 Hwy 434, Lacombe .............................. 985-882-2000
Federal wildlife refuge on 15,000 acres, the diverse habitat
is a
wonderful example of the natural coastline of Lake
Pontchartrain.
Home to hundreds of bird species, including
the rare red-cockaded
woodpecker, bald eagles, and
wading birds.
http://www.fws.gov/bigbranchmarsh
Brunner Gallery
215 N Columbia St, Covington 70433.............985-893-0444
Rotating exhibitions of sculpture, landscapes, abstracts,
folk art,
and lithographs. www.brunnergallery.com
Christ Episcopal Church
120 S New Hampshire St, Covington 70433
Located near Bogue Falaya Park, this quaint 1846 church
is the
oldest standing building in St Tammany Parish.
Covington Historic Downtown
Lee Ln, Columbia, Theard & New Hampshire Sts
(Covington Economic Development)...............985-892-1873
Browse among art galleries and antique stores, or shop for
exclusive clothing and gourmet gifts. Includes the St
Tammany
Art Association gallery. www.covla.com
Crosby Arboretum, The
370 Ridge Rd, Picayune 39466........................ 601-799-2311
Southeast's premier native plant conservatory provides for
the
protection of the region's biological diversity as well as
a place for
the public's enjoyment of plant species native
to the Pearl River
Drainage Basin of south-central
Mississippi and Louisiana. Open
Wed-Sun 9am-5pm. www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu
Fort Isabel Gallery
502 N Columbia St, Covington 70433............. 985-892-1841
Rotating exhibits of artwork by local artists featuring glass,
sculpture, oil and pastel landscapes, photography, pottery
and
hand-turned wooden vessels.
Open Wed-Sun 10am-4pm.
GALA: Gallop Around Louisiana
27460 Polo Rd, Folsom 70437........................ 985-796-0077
A first-class horse show facility on 66 acres. Spectators
welcome,
free admission. For upcoming events, visit
website or call.
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Global Wildlife Center
26389 Hwy 40,
Folsom 70437
..............985-796-3585
More than 3,000 exotic
or endangered animals
from around the world.
Take a 90-minute guided
safari wagon tour on
a 900-acre wildlife preserve.
An educational
adventure as you feed
the animals.
www.globalwildlife.com
GOSH Museum
2065 Second St, Slidell 70458...............................985-646-6118
Located next to City Hall, new exhibits every four months
presented by volunteers with Guardians of Slidell History.
Donations and school groups welcome.
Open Thu-Sat 2-4pm.
Heiner Brau Microbrewery & Museum
226 Lockwood St, Covington 70434 ................... 985-893-2884
Located within the brewery is a most unique museum
featuring
beer-making artifacts and memorabilia documenting the rich heritage
of German beer making in Louisiana. www.heinerbrau.com |
