Shreveport, LA

Travel Guide

Shreveport which includes a garden
Shreveport featuring a park
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Shreveport

Since an economic downturn in the early 1980s this former oil and gas town has been reinventing itself as a cultural, entertainment and shopping hub.

Once a major participant in the oil business, Shreveport has been building itself anew since the oil bust of the 1980s. Today it is booming thanks to its riverboat casinos, outdoor festivals and activities and visitor attractions.

Shreveport is the third largest city in Louisiana and traces its beginnings to the Red River on which it stands. Inventor and steamboat captain Henry Miller Shreve cleared large concentrations of deadwood from the waterway in the 1830s. This opened the way for trade and the founding of the city.

Start your Shreveport voyage of discovery by embracing its natural beauty. Climb aboard a boat for a cruise on the Red River or stroll along its banks. Wander through The Gardens of the American Rose Center, home to more than 20,000 rosebushes. Drive to the nearby countryside and take a boat journey through the swamps of Louisiana.

On your return, enjoy Shreveport’s musical heritage. Take a tour of the Municipal Auditorium and stand on the stage where Elvis Presley and many other musical legends began their careers on the Louisiana Hayride radio show.

Continue your journey into Shreveport’s past with a visit to Spring Street Historical Museum. For interactive learning for all the family, take part in nearly three hundred hands-on scientific activities at the Sci-Port Discovery Center. 

If shopping is on your agenda go to the Louisiana Boardwalk on the river front. This is a large shopping, entertainment and dining complex hosting outlet stores and boutiques.

Shreveport also offers the opportunity to play and party. The city is home to a number of Vegas-style riverboat casinos. There are thousands of square meters of gaming space with slots, gaming tables, craps, blackjack and many other ways to win or lose large amounts of money.

No matter when you visit, you’ll more than likely find a huge festival. They are held in most months of the year and celebrate everything from crawfish and Christmas to Mardi Gras and even poke salad

Where to stay in Shreveport

Shreveport showing a city

Downtown Riverfront

While visiting Downtown Riverfront, you might make a stop by sights like Shreveport Festival Plaza and Ark-La-Tex Antique & Classic Vehicle Museum.

Downtown Riverfront
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Highland Historic District

Highland Historic District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Red River and Shreveport Little Theatre.

Highland Historic District
R.W. Norton Art Gallery featuring interior views

Caddo Heights-South Highlands

While visiting Caddo Heights-South Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Mall St. Vincent and Uptown Shopping Center.

Caddo Heights-South Highlands
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Springlake

While visiting Springlake, you might make a stop by sights like Red River National Wildlife Refuge and Red River.

Springlake
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Broadmoor

While visiting Broadmoor, you might make a stop by sights like Red River and Querbes Park Golf Course.

Broadmoor
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Mooretown

If you're spending some time in Mooretown, Mooretown Park and Mooretown Public Art Project are top sights worth seeing.

Mooretown
Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport

Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport

3.5 out of 5
315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,260 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$2,260
NT$2,923 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Shreveport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,920 reviews)
"Great area!11"

Reviewed on 2025/8/9

Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport
Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel

Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel

4 out of 5
451 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA
The price is NT$1,863 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$1,863
NT$2,683 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Shreveport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,882 reviews)
"Needs microwaves in the rooms!!! The staff was great!! Bed was great and room was spacious!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel
Clarion Pointe

Clarion Pointe

2.5 out of 5
5204 Monkhouse Drive, Shreveport, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,537 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$2,537
NT$2,932 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shreveport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mooretown Public Art Project ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
"Great place and staff, family friendly"

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Clarion Pointe
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Pet-friendly Shreveport Home ~ 1 Mile to Downtown!

Pet-friendly Shreveport Home ~ 1 Mile to Downtown!

3 out of 5
Shreveport
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Shreveport. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Horseshoe Bossier City Casino and Margaritaville Resort ...
Pet-friendly Shreveport Home ~ 1 Mile to Downtown!
Pet-friendly Bossier City Home Rental: Fenced Yard

Pet-friendly Bossier City Home Rental: Fenced Yard

3 out of 5
Bossier City
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bossier City. Enjoy free parking, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Margaritaville Resort Casino and Swan Lake ...
Pet-friendly Bossier City Home Rental: Fenced Yard
Cozy Lakefront Benton Home ~ 20 Mi to Shreveport!

Cozy Lakefront Benton Home ~ 20 Mi to Shreveport!

3 out of 5
Benton
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Benton. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Black Bayou and Cypress Black Bayou Park and Recreation ...
Cozy Lakefront Benton Home ~ 20 Mi to Shreveport!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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