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City in Louisiana, United States
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Shreveport is the largest city in Northern Louisiana, part of the twin city metro of Shreveport-Bossier City, and is considered the principal city in the three-state region known as the "Ark-La-Tex." It has about 188,000 residents (2019), and is in the area of the state designated as the Sportsman's Paradise. Many lakes and rivers are in the area and offer recreational activities. The surrounding area is also a contrast from points in southern Louisiana, in that the landscape is marked by rolling hills and pine forests, being an extension of the Texas region known as the Piney Woods.
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America's largest garden park dedicated to roses, and is home to the American Rose Society.
Downtown art gallery with a cafe.
RFC is a venue of independent, international, and classic cinema in downtown Shreveport. In addition to their daily film programming, they offer film and media production classes for all ages. Abby Singer's Bistro is on the second floor of the Robinson Film Center offering a full-service bistro and bar.
World-class art gallery on Creswell Ave., near Line Ave. and Pierremont Rd. It is free to view the collection as well as the grounds, which are finely landscaped and located in a beautiful upscale neighborhood.
Historic auditorium built in 1929, where the Louisiana Hayride has been recorded since 1948. There are statues of Elvis Presley and James Burton, both of whom played here, in front. This neighborhood is safe during daytime, but should be avoided after dark.
Built in 1939, this museum that contains several dioramas and exhibits of Louisiana life and industries, such as sugar cane, salt mining, and rice. The circular museum is built in the architectural style of the period and has lots of places to sit and appreciate the exhibits. Rotating art and history exhibits come through the museum and can be reserved for special events.
Small museum dedicated to the history of Shreveport and the local area. Exhibits include biography of Captain Henry Shreve, the Great Raft log jam, the Red River Campaign, and Shreveport's Red Light District. Parking available on the street and behind building.
Louisiana's Science Center is a 92,000-square-foot science and entertainment center in Shreveport-Bossier, featuring over 290 science, math and space exhibits, daily changing programs, an IMAX Dome Theatre, open-access, interactive, laser Space Dome Planetarium powered by a 16-million pixel laser projection system driven by the latest in planetarium software - Digistar3, gift shop and cafe. Sci-Port is located on the downtown Shreveport Riverfront.
Museum dedicated to state's oil and gas industry, focusing on the turn of the century in northwest Louisiana, as well as the offshore industry in modern times. Outside the museum, oil derricks, pumps, and equipment dot the yard around the museum, giving it a unique appearance and a reminder of an age gone by for this area. Exhibits inside give people a chance to see and experience what oil workers went through on the over-water rigs. Small library and archives available for researchers and people interested in this area of history.
Louisiana / Arkansas / Texas Meeting Point
Cement marker that shows where the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. Possible to be in all three states at once here! Park on the Louisiana side at Magnolia Clubhouse and walk 100 feet to the marker. Sitting next to tree by the roadside and an old abandoned service station.
Small water park in the western part of the city. Slides and other rides available for all age ranges. Standard theme park food is available for moderate prices ($7 for a single meat cheeseburger).
Watch large alligators being fed or look at deer, kangaroos goats, cotamundi, emu, etc; alternatively, do something a bit more bold and hold a baby gator. Also go-carting and ziplining.
Riverboat casino with full service resort hotel attached. Several restaurants inside.
Casino and hotel with an Old West theme. Slots, card and table games available. Several restaurants inside.
A wine-tasting festival that is held in the fall.
An early summer time festival usually held in late May that features boiled crawfish, local artwork and live music near the riverfront in downtown Shreveport.
A fall festival, during mid to late October, that displays numerous locally produced arts and crafts, live music and dozens of booths serving food located near the riverfront in downtown Shreveport.
A beer tasting festival generally held in early October.
The State Fair of Louisiana is held in the fall at the state fairgrounds off of Interstate 20.
The 18-hole "Querbes Park" course at the Querbes Park Golf Course facility in Shreveport, Louisiana features 6,207 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 71.0 and it has a slope rating of 118.
The 9-hole "Jerry" course at the Jerry Tim Brooks Golf Course facility in Shreveport, Louisiana features 2,562 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 33.
The 18-hole "Huntington Park" course at the Huntington Park Golf Course facility in Shreveport, Louisiana features 7,294 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.3 and it has a slope rating of 113.
A 585-acre facility offering boating and fishing on the 200-acre Old River Lake, walking trails, picnic areas, and equestrian trails.
Located on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway at Stoner Ave. outside downtown Shreveport is a 17-acre park offering picnic areas, scenic views of the Red River, off-road bicycle trails, and a boat launch.
A 6-acre East Kings Highway Park at 1200 East Kings Highway where a large number of ducks reside. There is also a playground, picnic area, and short walking trail. The ducks have been fed by people for so many years that they'll eat straight from your hand. Bring a loaf of bread!
The Mudbugs are a hockey team that play in the North American Hockey League. While holding onto the Shreveport name, they actually play across the river in Bossier City at the CenturyLink Arena.
Held late December ever year, usually after Christmas but before New Years; featuring teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Mountain West college football conferences.
Oldest continuously operated restaurant in Shreveport; operated by the same family since 1927. They serve their own Muffy sandwich, pizzas, salads, and house-made sweet mint tea.
Classic Shreveport eatery. American dishes like Chicken Fried Steak, Cheeseburgers, and Beef Tips. Home of the "Icebox Pie," with Strawberry Pie being the most desired among customers.
The original Southern Maid Donuts in Shreveport is at this location. One of the oldest donut chains in the US, all remaining locations are around Shreveport and Bossier City. This is reputedly the only company Elvis Presley ever did a commercial for; he sang the jingle for the commercial.
One of Shreveport's most renowned institutions and featured on several food and travel shows. Home of their famous "Shrimp Buster" po-boy. Sandwiches and po-boys available, as are a wide range of southern classics. Full service bar. The restaurant has a small area, so it may fill up quickly on busy nights.
Local Italian cafe with several locations, though this location is the original and tends to be the most popular.
Mexican food in a relaxed cantina type environment. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Full service bar. Widely considered to be one of the best Tex-Mex spots in Shreveport.
A classic Shreveport accommodation, the Fairfield Place is a late 19th-century home with 6 rooms. Each room has furnishings of the period and a classic feel to it, but still has modern amenities, such as TV, Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms. Hot breakfast served every morning.
With plush beds, spacious desks and high-tech amenities.
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Shreveport, like many other mid-sized cities in the Southern states, does not have a well developed public transit system.
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