Known by some as the Great Lake of Louisiana, Lake Pontchartrain is a true gift to the citizens of New Orleans. There are so many amazing ways and places to enjoy this beautiful body of water, we’re going to give you a few suggestions here so you can get started. Pretty soon, you’ll be turning to Lake Pontchartrain whenever you need to reset yourself!

One great way to enjoy Lake Pontchartrain is by visiting Fontainebleau Park.

Flickr.com / Barry Goble It’s a great place to go swimming and explore, as well as just relax on the beach there.

There is of course, some beautiful places to watch all the boats pass on the lake.

Flickr.com / Peter Clark The areas around Lakeshore Drive are truly beautiful and perfect to enjoy the water from.

Brisbi’s on the Lakefront is an awesome restaurant to visit with a view of the water.

facebook.com/BrisbisRestaurant You’ll enjoy a delicious meal while getting some awesome lake time. And then you can take a boat out after!

And of course, the sunsets on this 27 mile lake are beautiful.

Flickr / Rick Berg I think they are equally beautiful from the northshore to the southshore of the lake.

When you’re looking for somewhere or something romantic to relax, this place is it.

Flickr / Rocco Vitale Lake Pontchartrain will never let you down.

The beauty here is simply unmatched anywhere in the city.

Kevin O’Mara So don’t forget to spend some quality time in front of Lake Pontchartrain. We know you will enjoy it!

Where is your favorite place to explore Lake Pontchartrain? What do you love about it? We love to hear your feedback and experiences! Let us know what you love about NOLA’s most beautiful lake.

Flickr.com / Barry Goble

It’s a great place to go swimming and explore, as well as just relax on the beach there.

Flickr.com / Peter Clark

The areas around Lakeshore Drive are truly beautiful and perfect to enjoy the water from.

facebook.com/BrisbisRestaurant

You’ll enjoy a delicious meal while getting some awesome lake time. And then you can take a boat out after!

Flickr / Rick Berg

I think they are equally beautiful from the northshore to the southshore of the lake.

Flickr / Rocco Vitale

Lake Pontchartrain will never let you down.

Kevin O’Mara

So don’t forget to spend some quality time in front of Lake Pontchartrain. We know you will enjoy it!

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