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Town in Louisiana, United States
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Abita Springs is a town in Louisiana, in the Piney Woods of St. Tammany Parish, part of the Lake Pontchartrain North Shore area. It's 10-minutes drive east of Covington, an hour east of Baton Rouge, and an hour north of New Orleans.
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The brewery tours include free samples of the brewery's local beers. On Highway 36, just west of town towards Covington.
The park features the Abita Springs Pavilion, a large, two-story pavilion once sheltering a spring, built in 1884. It is at the west end of Main St. The park remains open and has a playground and picnic areas. The Abita River runs through it. It is the sight of the Abita Spring Water Festival each October.
A uniquely weird collection of folk-art, curiosities, and (let's face it) old junk, entertainingly arranged and displayed.
A full restaurant and pub, offering samples of Abita brews (including their non-alcoholic root beer) and a gift shop.
Cabins/cottages/campground along lake, with a pool and lounge to engage with other travelers.
Access is almost exclusively by private vehicle. From I-12, head north on US-190 to Covington. Then take SR-36 east to Abita Springs.
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