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On the cover On the at www.Shreveport-Bossier.org/Welcome. www.Shreveport-Bossier.org/Welcome. at See a behind-the-scenes video ofSee a behind-the-scenes the photoshoot held annually in Shreveport-Bossier. more than 55 major festivals and events than 55 major festivals more and family fun. The festival is one ofThe and family fun. with nightly balloon glows, live music, live music, with nightly balloon glows, of LSU Shreveport, June 12-13, 2020, 2020, June 12-13, of LSU Shreveport, Balloon Rally will return to the campus to the campus will return Balloon Rally 32. See ad for discount on page The CenterPoint Energy Red River Red Energy CenterPoint The captured this sweet moment. this sweet moment. captured Rally. Photographer Jennifer Robison Robison Jennifer Photographer Rally. CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Red Energy CenterPoint their daughter, Betty, during the 2019 Betty, their daughter, and Joe Bluhm posed for a photo with Joe Bluhm posed and Shreveport-Bossier residents Mary residents Shreveport-Bossier 6 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Opened May 2019 WHAT’S 618 Commerce St., Shreveport 318-353-1600 www.facebook.com/laughoutloudshreveport Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club is the latest addition to Shreveport-Bossier’s bustling nightlife scene. Located on the riverfront in downtown Shreveport, the venue spotlights local comedians as well as sidesplitting New? national headliners with Friday and Saturday performances. Caddo Common Park New restaurants, shops, attractions and events Opened November 2019 are opening on a regular basis in Shreveport- 869 Texas Ave., Shreveport Bossier. Here are a few of our favorite additions 318-673-6500 to the growing list of things to see, do, taste and * Caddo Common Park is a newly revitalized area experience around town. For the latest news on new located on the west edge of downtown Shreveport. At by Chris Jay, attractions and restaurants in Shreveport-Bossier, the heart of Caddo Common is a 2.4-acre community 20x49.com Blogger check out www.20x49.com. greenspace with walking paths, a food truck court, and regularly scheduled cultural programming overseen by Shreveport Regional Arts Council. Sauvage Opened November 2019 608 Absinthe Ct., Shreveport Us Up North Kitchen David Bridges is chef and co-owner at Sauvage, Opened August 2019 where he approaches traditional Southern comfort 300 N. Allen Ave., Shreveport foods with a fine dining chef’s attention to detail. His 318-639-0022 outstanding fried chicken and biscuits are the product www.facebook.com/usupnorth of more than 10 years of recipe development. Chef Hardette Harris created the Official Meal of North Bridges’ wife and pastry chef, Stephanie, creates Louisiana – only the second official meal in the U.S. – in unforgettable versions of popular regional desserts. 2015. Since then, she has become a leading proponent of traditional North Louisiana cuisine. At her new restaurant near downtown Shreveport, she serves up Bayou Axe Co. exemplary fried catfish, barbecue, and more. Opened March 2019 509 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City 318-588-5095 www.bayouaxe.com For a complete list of things to do in Shreveport-Bossier, visit www.Shreveport-Bossier.org. Louisiana’s first indoor World Axe Throwing League-affiliated venue has been an enormously popular addition to Bossier City’s new East Bank District. With a fully stocked bar on-site and delicious food from BeauxJax Crafthouse next door, Bayou Axe Co. is a one-stop-shop for a unique night out. S-B Rides Opened July 2019 Various locations 318-519-0957 www.facebook.com/shreveportbossiercityrides Greg Powell’s S-B Rides organizes neon-lit bicycle rides throughout Shreveport-Bossier on a weekly basis. Often, rides begin and end in downtown Shreveport, with a stop for libations somewhere along the way.
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Canal Coffee Canal Seafood DJ’s Buffet Legends Grill The Jacks Whiskey Cinema Café Noodle Bar Café Paradise Sportsman’s Buffet The Vintage The 1800° Prime Steakhouse 1800° Prime Café Boomer’s Buffet Cattleman’s Sundance Cantina DiamondJacks Casino DiamondJacks & Hotel • • • • • Casino Resort Eldorado Shreveport • • • • • Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Louisiana Harrah’s Casino & Hotel Boomtown • • • • CASINO RESTAURANTS CASINO
Boomtown Casino Boomtown & Hotel Horseshoe Bossier Bossier Horseshoe & Casino Hotel City DiamondJacks DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel 5 4 6 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City Bossier Blvd., 711 DiamondJacks than 30,000 has more Casino DiamondJacks video feet ofsquare gaming space with slots, and table games. poker a late night ofAfter gaming and Coffee entertainment stop by Canal cup of and pastries. for a great coffee a cocktail and enjoy late night Grab fun at Agave. 866-552-9629 www.diamondjacks.com 300 Riverside Dr., Bossier City Bossier 300 Riverside Dr., feet than 30,000 square Experience more of gaming space including table games Dine at one of fourand slot machines. restaurants. breakfast Enjoy the all-you-can-eat for only $8.95 featuring buffet omelets. cooked-to-order 318-746-0711 www.boomtownbossier.com 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City Bossier Blvd., 711 Horseshoe service and Enjoy world-class at Horseshoe Bossier entertainment Horseshoe delivers City Hotel & Casino. with 24-hour a luxurious experience big name entertainment gaming action, casino offers The and four restaurants. table games and exciting slot machines, action in the Hold’em Texas authentic Room. Series ofWorld Poker 14-table House is one of Steak the Binion’s Jack Shreveport- in most elite steakhouses wine food and with exemplary Bossier choices. 800-895-0711 www.horseshoebossiercity.com
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Sam’s Town Live lives for the night Live Town Sam’s intimate The entertainment. with free in local and the finest venue presents national musicians. 877-429-0711 www.samstownshreveport.com 1 Shreveport Pkwy., 315 Clyde Fant blackjack, offers Casino Town Sam’s it Ride, Let mini baccarat, roulette, craps, slot machines. and stud poker, Mississippi CASINOS & HORSE RACING HORSE & CASINOS 12 NIGHTLIFE & Spirits Shreveport-Bossier’s nightlife is the stuff of legend. From hole-in-the-wall whiskey bars and drive-through daiquiri joints to craft beer tasting rooms and brewpubs, there’s a perfect local watering hole for everyone.
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CATEGORIES 16 Bars 18 Daiquiri Shops 18 Wine & Spirits 19 Craft Breweries 18 Nightclubs 19 Entertainment Districts 14 15 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org NIGHTLIFE & SPIRITS Find Your FUN SIDE 17 A.J. Haynes of Seratones A.J. Strange Brew Strange Shreveport St., Wall 235 318-222-2337 www.strangebrewsport.com Bar Style Shreveport St., Texas 203 318-673-1551 Bar The Shreveport St., Market 3155 N. 318-606-4486 www.thebar2018.business.site Lounge Korner The Shreveport Ave., 800 Louisiana 318-222-9796 www.facebook.com/kornerlounge Bar Round The Shreveport Dr., Youree 3044 318-300-4958 www.roundbarshreveport.com Sandbar The Shreveport 415 Spring St., 318-212-1718 www.facebook.com/sandbar318 Cat Stray The Shreveport St., Travis 222 318-424-4747 www.facebook.com/straycatbar Bar and Grill Tiki Shreveport Kings Hwy., 639 E. 318- 868-6355 www.facebook.com/tikishreveport Out! Sports Bar Time Shreveport 9064 Mansfield Rd., 318-688-3247 It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere Bar at Bar at Somewhere 5 O’clock It’s Casino Resort Margaritaville Fumblebrewski Sports Grill & Bar Fumblebrewski Shreveport St., Market 3142 N. 318-459-2911 www.facebook.com/ fumblesbarandgrill Lounge J.O.S.H. Shreveport 224 Spring St., 318-681-9960 www.joshloungeshreveport.com Lee’s Shreveport Kings Hwy., 639 E. 318-861-2151 Sports Bar & Grille Waters Muddy City Bossier 5000 Benton Rd., 318-741-7635 www.facebook.com/ muddywaterssportsbar Noble Savage Tavern Shreveport St., Texas 417 318-221-1781 www.thenoblesavagetavern.com Bar Rack2Rack City Bossier Blvd., 750 DiamondJacks 318-746-8410 Lounge Royalty Shreveport St., Texas 211 318-402-5020 www.facebook.com/royaltylounge Sports Bar & Grill in Holiday Inn Downtown Shreveport St., 102 Lake 318-222-7717 www.ihg.com Tiki Bar and Grill Tiki Noble Savage Tavern Great Raft Brewing Raft Great End Zone Sports Bar End Zone City Bossier 2216 Benton Rd., 318-747-2773 www.endzonesportsbarla.com Fast Eddie’s Fast Billiards Class World City Bossier 1701 Old Minden Rd., 318-741-1700 www.fasteddiesbilliards.com Arbuckles Pub Fatty Memorial Pkwy., 450 Clyde Fant Shreveport 318-459-1448 www.fattyarbuckles.pub Fud’s Shreveport 1, Ste. 70th St., 2459 E. 318-798-2580
Bear’s Ernie’s Bar Ernie’s Shreveport St., Wall 205 318-564-0226 Coyote’s Bar & Grill Coyote’s Shreveport St., 1618 Market 318-424-0650 www.facebook.com/coyotesbarandgrill Boomer’s Sports Lounge Boomer’s Princeton 80, 7521 Hwy. 318-615-5050 www.facebook.com/boomerslounge Bear’s Shreveport Ave., 1401 Fairfield 318-606-4267 www.facebook.com/bearsshreveport Bayou Thunder Bayou Thunder Saloon Shreveport St., 1910 Market 318-848-7732 Artipsy Wine and Arts Bar Wine and Artipsy 600, Ste. Pkwy., 450 Clyde Fant Shreveport 318-670-8217 www.artipsystudio.com BARS 16 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org NIGHTLIFE & SPIRITS Find Your FUN SIDE 19 Downtown Shreveport East Bank Plaza Red River District Red Shreveport Pkwy., 500 Clyde Fant located under the River District, Red The Town Sam’s from Bridge across Street Texas Casino, Resort and Eldorado Hotel & Casino Its outdoor and bars. restaurants offers stage also hosts live music events. 318-673-5100 www.myspar.org Red River Brewing Co. Brewing River Red Shreveport St., 1200 Marshall that a brewhouse is Co. River Brewing Red beers and is flagship several produces which serves Smokehouse, The home to twist. a Cajun pub food with classic 318-317-4110 www.redriverbeer.com ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS ENTERTAINMENT Downtown Shreveport is home to Downtown Shreveport historical landmarks, annual festivals, and local shops, museums, bars, casinos, restaurants. 318-222-7403 www.downtownshreveport.com East Bank District & Plaza of400-1100 blocks Blvd., Barksdale City Bossier District & Plaza East Bank City’s Bossier is a half-mile entertainment district on the Louisiana near Boulevard Barksdale find Visitors can Outlets. Boardwalk BeauxJax and Pub, Brewing Flying Heart Pirogue, Frozen L’Italiano, Crafthouse, hotel, restaurants, Council, Arts Bossier and more. shop, an antique salon, 318-741-8310 www.bossierarts.org CRAFT BREWERIES CRAFT & Pub Brewing Heart Flying City Bossier Blvd., 700 Barksdale Flying brewery, craft first City’s Bossier a tasting has Pub, and Brewing Heart beers, flagship several and offers room and a offerings seasonal limited edition pizza kitchen. craft 318-584-7039 www.flyingheartbrewing.com Brewing Raft Great Shreveport 1251 Dalzell St., is and tasting room brewery craft This authentic dedicated to making creative, culture. beer that complements Louisiana and specialty features tasting room The guided Free beer. Raft Great seasonal tours of available on are brewery the and 3 p.m. 2 p.m. at 1 p.m., Saturdays 318-734-9881 www.greatraftbrewing.com Big Country ofBig Country City Bossier Shreveport 1003 Gould Dr., 318-584-7218 www.bigcountryla.com Nightclub Station Central Shreveport 1025 Marshall St., 318-222-2216 www.facebook.com/central.station Chicago Night Club Shreveport St., Texas 118 318-221-0490 Haze on Texas Shreveport St., Texas 204 318-884-8804 www.hazeontexas.com NIGHTCLUBS Cajun Daiquiris Drive-Thru East Daiquiris Drive-Thru Cajun Shreveport 70th St., 246 E. 318-868-4660 Daiquiri Express Hwy., 1205 Shreveport-Barksdale Shreveport 318-869-2220 Daiquiri Café Louisiana Shreveport Ave., 1881 Texas 318-848-7002
We Olive & Wine Bar Olive & We Cajun Daiquiris Drive-Through Cajun Shreveport Dr., Youree 3306 Visit website for more locations. Two information. 318-868-9620 www.facebook.com/cajundaiquiris Alky Therapy Alky Shreveport Rd., 4312 Greenwood 318-632-5800 www.alkytherapy.com DAIQUIRI SHOPS DAIQUIRI Vintage Wine Bar & Spirits Vintage Shreveport 150, Ste. Ave., 6535 Line 318-868-5566 www.chiantirestaurant.net We Olive & Wine Bar Olive & We Shreveport 501, Ste. Dr., Youree 6535 318-210-0477 www.weolive.com On Cloud Wine Winery Shreveport 6936 Buncombe Rd., 318-687-9816 www.oncloudwineonline.com WINE & SPIRITS 18 THINGS To Do You don’t have to look far to find lots to do in Shreveport-Bossier! Explore family-friendly attractions, museums, galleries, gardens, wildlife refuges, historic home tours, lakes, and more.
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CATEGORIES 22 Attractions 28 Zoos & Nature Centers 24 Galleries & Museums 30 48 Hours in 26 Movie Theaters Shreveport-Bossier 27 Scenic & Historic Home Tours 20 21 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org THINGS TO DO Find Your FUN SIDE 23 Red Herring Escape Room Room Herring Escape Red Shreveport Dr., Youree 3616 and unplugged Expect interactive ages for adventurers entertainment players are or more Two 10 and up. hour and have one into a room “locked” creative and to escape using teamwork thinking. 318-861-0001 www.redherringescape.com SB Rides Locations Event Various glowing bicycle tour that Nighttime themed riding events ranging offers history tours to pub crawls. from 318-519-0957 www.facebook.com/ shreveportbossiercityride Center Discovery Sci-Port Shreveport Pkwy., 820 Clyde Fant an IMAX science center features The laser Space Dome Theater, Dome of Play and Power Planetarium, museum themed around children’s most some of Shreveport-Bossier’s iconic buildings. 318-424-3466 www.sci-port.org SBC Axe-Throwing City Bossier Dr., 2708 Plantation SBC Housed inside Escape Bossier, the groups provides Axe-Throwing from and learn axes opportunity to throw and care masters about the safety, axe handling of axes. 318-564-8668 www.sbcaxethrowing.com Splash Kingdom Waterpark Shreveport 70th St., W. 7670 a wave pool, lazy river, Enjoy water slides, free waterpark provides The and more. tubes and life vests. 318-938-5475 www.splashkingdomwaterpark.com Party Central Family Fun Center Center Fun Family Central Party City Bossier Viking Dr., 4401 arcade, go-karts, center features The golf, miniature kiddie rides, jungle gym, and a bungee trampoline, cages, batting climbing. rock 318-742-7529 www.partycentralinfo.com G-Rock Climbing G-Rock Shreveport 731 American Way, Soccer, Indoor Shreveport inside Located bonding, for family is great Climbing G-Rock and social events. building, team dates, 318-734-0197 www.grockclimbing.com Holiday Lanes City Bossier Rd., 3316 Old Minden bowling lanes and a offers Holiday Lanes an atmosphere provides that neon arcade and energy. music, fitness, of fun, 318-746-7331 www.bowlholidaylanes.com Arcade Island Fun City Bossier Blvd., 540 Boardwalk and and video games Play arcade for candy and prizes. tickets exchange located at is island-themed arcade This Outlets. Boardwalk Louisiana 318-747-8487 www.funfactorygames.com Limits Paintball O.F.F. Elm Grove Rd., 610 Robinson oldest Experience the thrill of Louisiana’s paintball facility with 13and largest Picnic than 50 acres. playing fields on more available. are tables and concessions 318-987-2696 www.offlimitspaintball.com Twist With A Painting 125-126, Ste. 70th St., 1409 E. Shreveport with painting class relaxing Enjoy a fun, provide They local artists. experienced Guests step-by-step painting instructions. with custom artwork. leave 318-524-9928 www.paintingwithatwist.com Southern University Museum ofArt Artspace Bayou Axe Bayou Axe Co. City Bossier Blvd., 509 Barksdale a bar venue also offers axe-throwing This you what to teach and on-hand “axeperts” Must be 18 or is all about. axe-throwing older to enter. 318-588-5095 www.bayouaxe.com Blueberry Hill Haughton 5121 Bellevue Rd., berry Blueberry Hill is a pick-your-own and vegetable farm that also sells local picking The produce. honey and frozen is May-August. season 318-949-4930 www.facebook.com/ blueberryhillhaughtonla Diversion Escape Rooms Shreveport 109 Kings Hwy., be invited will groups At this attraction, into a storyline and will have to solve all within the clues to complete their mission an hour. 318-606-4986 www.diversionescape.com Escape Shreveport Shreveport A, Ste. Dr., Youree 8856 Visit website for more locations. Two information. ofGroups four to eight players discover solve puzzles and accomplish tasks clues, before a themed room to escape from time runs out. 318-564-8668 www.escapesbc.com Member of Association Attractions Shreveport-Bossier
American Rose Center American Rose Shreveport Rd., Paige Jefferson 8877 park largest the nation’s Explore American Rose at dedicated to roses the home of Christmas in Center, park features 118-acre The Roseland. and sculptures 20,000 rosebushes, tours available. Group fountains. 318-938-5402 www.rose.org Sci-Port Discovery Center Sci-Port Altitude Trampoline Park Altitude Trampoline City Bossier 2917 Douglas Dr., Park. Trampoline Altitude Jump around center features indoor trampoline This pit and ninja course. a foam dodgeball, 318-716-1711 www.altitudebossier.com Air U Trampoline Park Trampoline Air U Shreveport Ashley Ridge Blvd., 424 Air U the whole family at Energize indoor trampoline This Park. Trampoline open jump foam pits, center features and dodgeball. sessions 318-606-2367 www.airu-shreveport.com ATTRACTIONS 22 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org THINGS TO DO Find Your FUN SIDE 25 105 FREE FREE FREE FREE
e ouree Driv Y 01 (318) 861-00 3616 Shreveport Water Water Shreveport Museum Works Shreveport St., Common 142 N. the See an engineering marvel from Works Water Shreveport Victorian era. intact steam-powered Museum is a rare, and is a National Historic water works Landmark. 318-221-3388 www.shreveportwaterworks.org Rita Sanders Keoun Keoun Rita Sanders Memorial Library Plain Dealing St., Mary Lee 208 E. Memorial Rita Sanders Keoun The than just a is more Library Parish Bossier community. to the Plain Dealing library of historical aspects It also promotes the exhibits. engaging community through 318-326-4233 www.bossierlibrary.org Studio Sanctuary Glass Shreveport 1200 Marshall St., River Brewing inside Red Located lets Studio Sanctuary Glass Company, art from and purchase visitors browse as well as book artists, various glass experiences. special glass-making 504-390-4377 www.sanctuaryglassstudio.com Railroad Shreveport Museum Shreveport St., Common 142 N. enthusiasts will enjoy this Railroad showcase of the history of in railroads It is since 1860. Shreveport and around oflocated on the grounds Shreveport Museum. Works Water 318-221-3388 www.rrvrhs.org Southern University Museum of Art Shreveport 110, Ste. St., Texas 610 collection ofAfrican the extensive Browse African-American art at Southern and located on the University Museum ofArt, downtown campus of Southern University Shreveport. 318-670-9631 www.sumashreveport.org t, Louisiana 71 Shrevepor om ringescape.c redher FREE FREE FREE Multicultural Center of Center Multicultural South the Shreveport 520 Spring St., about the diversity and history ofLearn that exhibits Tour northwest Louisiana. Creoles, of the cultures feature Chinese, and more. Italians, 318-424-1380 www.mccsouth.org Norsworthy Gallery Shreveport Ave., 214 Texas and exhibitions fine art Discover rotating a collection of paintings by Shreveport Gwen artist and gallery namesake Norsworthy. 318-424-6764 www.thenorsworthy.com Northwest Louisiana ofWalk Stars Shreveport Pkwy., 500 Clyde Fant ofWalk Stars Northwest Louisiana The Bridge in the Street Texas is under the River District and honors athletes, Red and others politicians, actors, musicians, and northwest Louisiana from who are to the area. recognition have brought www.walkofstars.org Art Society / Cultural Pamoja Art Center Shreveport Ave., 3806 Linwood is a Art Center Cultural Pamoja clearinghouse for African American visual and performing arts. 318-638-8739 www.facebook.com/pamojasociety Art Gallery Norton W. R. Shreveport Ave., 4747 Creswell thousands ofAmerican and Explore and sculptures paintings, European museum, largest artifacts at Shreveport’s and garden a 40-acre which also features arboretum. 318-865-4201 www.rwnaf.org River Crossroads Red Museum Gilliam 12797 Main St., of in the Gilliam branch Located the visitors to this Memorial Library, Shreve memorabilia museum can see through of settlers how the early the and pictures By communities lived. rural surrounding appointment only. 318-296-4303 www.redrivercrossroadshistorical.org FREE FREE FREE Louisiana State State Louisiana Exhibit Museum Shreveport Rd., 3015 Greenwood Native museum displays Caddo This a monumental American artifacts, than dugout canoe and more fresco, 80 nearly that are 20 unique dioramas old. years 318-632-2020 www.laexhibitmuseum.org Louisiana State Oil & Gas Museum State Louisiana Oil City Ave., Land 200 S. how the discovery ofLearn oil shaped modern exhibits through Parish Caddo ofthat include a replica a shotgun house, The and more. a log jam explosion and bank are original town post office also on display. 318-995-6845 www.townofoilcity.com Museum Marlene Yu Shreveport St., Travis 710 and art exhibitions Enjoy contemporary paintings by nature-inspired mural-sized, Yu. Marlene artist and gallery namesake 318-717-9111 www.marleneyumuseum.org Museum ofArt Meadows Shreveport Blvd., 2911 Centenary Museum ofArt features Meadows The that showcase human exhibitions rotating and diversity. creativity 318-869-5169 www.themeadowsmuseum.com FREE FREE FREE Member of Association Attractions Shreveport-Bossier FREE
R.W. Norton Gardens Norton R.W. J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Waterway Johnston Bennett J. Visitor Regional Center Shreveport Pkwy., 700 Clyde Fant of how the Corps Engineers tamed theLearn River for navigation and recreationmighty Red exhibits that then tour the a short film, through history of the early explain Shreveport. 318-677-2673 www.mvk.usace.army.mil Bossier Parish Library History Library Parish Bossier Center City Bossier St., 2206 Beckett of about the people and culture Learn books the exhibits, Peruse Parish. Bossier and historical photos. 318-746-7717 www.bossierlibrary.org Bossier Arts Bossier Council City Bossier Blvd., 630 Barksdale art local and regional See rotating for local artisan and shop exhibitions, shop. in the gift creations 318-741-8310 www.bossierarts.org Artspace Shreveport Ave., 708 Texas located in downtown Artspace, art exhibitions, features Shreveport, and locally concerts, poetry readings, made jewelry and crafts. 318-673-6535 www.artspaceshreveport.com GALLERIES & MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 24 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org THINGS TO DO Find Your FUN SIDE 27
Spirit of River Cruise the Red Shreveport Pkwy., 820 Clyde Fant River. Enjoy a boat tour on the Red history the early captain narrates The of and points out casinos, Shreveport wildlife, museums, historical bridges, and more. 318-564-3560 www.redrivercruise.com Pioneer Heritage Center Pioneer Shreveport 1 University Pl., pioneers of about the early Learn by touring the Shreveport-Bossier shop and blacksmith plantation homes, By appointment only. medical office. 318-797-5339 www.lsus.edu SCENIC & HOME TOURS & HOME SCENIC Austen Place Bed and Breakfast Shreveport Austin Pl., 728 Austen Place Bed and the Built in 1896, Anne-style Queen is the largest Breakfast and is historic mansion in North Louisiana It is also restoration. undergoing currently Mansion, known as the Ogilvie-Weiner opening in the and has been featured available are Tours of Blood.” credits “True and Sundays. Saturdays 3-5 p.m., 318-393-0668 www.austenplaceshreveport.com Boom or Bust Byway Shreveport 2, Hwy. LA towns historic a scenic drive through Take the Boom or Bust Byway. by traveling antique attractions, at restaurants, Stop Download the and other places. stores app to enjoy. 318-222-9391 www.boomorbustbyway.com Davis Homeplace Shreveport Wilkinson St., 804 Davis Homeplace dates back to 1916. The collection of a large home features The By original to the home. some antiques, appointment only. 318-221-3881 www.facebook.com/davishomeplace Cinemark Tinseltown Cinemark Tinseltown and XD Shreveport Way, 8400 Millicent 318-798-6488 www.cinemark.com Stadium Boardwalk Louisiana Regal 14 & IMAX City Bossier Dr., 2 River Colony 318-742-9896 www.regmovies.com Center Film Robinson Shreveport St., Texas 617 Robinson Enjoy dinner and a movie at The in downtown Shreveport. Center Film and foreign center shows independent, critically acclaimed films. 318-459-4122 www.robinsonfilmcenter.org MOVIE THEATERS MOVIE Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum & Wildlife Touchstone Haughton 80, 3386 Hwy. to see the museum through Wander animals from 1,000 taxidermy than more in replicated world displayed the around habitats. natural 318-949-2323 www.touchstonemuseum.com FREE Member of Association Attractions Shreveport-Bossier
Talbot Medical Museum Talbot City Bossier Airline Dr., 2105 Willis-Knighton Innovation in the Located Medical Museum Talbot the Center, the and interprets reveals preserves, history of medicine over the modern for an Call past century and a half. appointment. 318-212-2512 www.museum.wkhs.com Stephens African American African Stephens Museum Shreveport St., 2810 Lindholm historical documents artifacts, Browse American African at Stephens and more museum is dedicated to the The Museum. preservation of African American history. 318-635-2147 Spring Street Museum Street Spring Shreveport St., 525 Spring history about Shreveport’s Learn and artifacts displays interactive through the lives of Americans, portraying Native Shreveport early and explorers European settlers. 318-424-0964 www.springstreetmuseum.org 26 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org THINGS TO DO Find Your FUN SIDE 29 FREE FREE Shreveport Aquarium Shreveport Shreveport Pkwy., 601 Clyde Fant coral brightly colored through Travel dark ocean shipwrecks, creaking reefs, how Learn lagoons. caves and tropical underwater animals adapt in their and understand how you environment in both their a difference can make world and ours. 318-383-0601 www.shreveportaquarium.com Walter B. Jacobs Jacobs Walter B. Park Memorial Nature Shreveport Rd., Furrh 8012 Blanchard park features forest pine-oak-hickory This hiking trails, animals, hands-on exhibits, and more. 318-929-2806 www.facebook.com/walterbjacobs Red River National Wildlife River National Red Visitor Refuge Center City Bossier 150 Eagle Bend Pt., outdoors at this nature the great Explore the by protected conservation area center The Wildlife Refuge. National fishing and walking trails, features education. environmental 318-742-1219 www.fws.gov/refuge/red_river
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Gators and Friends and Friends Gators Park Adventure Greenwood 80, 11441 Hwy. invites your family to Gators and Friends a enjoy ride ponies, pet a baby alligator, and zip-line over alligators, zoo, petting high-speed go-karts. race 318-938-1199 www.gatorsandfriends.com ZOOS & NATURE CENTERS & NATURE ZOOS Jubilee Zoo Shreveport 1, 6402 Hwy. to pet and feed animals, Jubilee Zoo Visit tour the zoo on a ponies, ride carousel in the playground. and picnic hayride, 318-929-7387 www.jubileezoo.com Cypress Nature Park Nature Cypress Benton Cir., 545 Beach swimming, fishing, center features nature This zoo. and petting picnic area, 4.5 miles of trails, 318-965-5800 www.cypressblackbayou.com Chimp Haven Keithville 13600 Chimpanzee Pl., rescuedChimp Haven rehabilitates to observe themchimpanzees and allows visitors habitats during Chimpanzeein their natural 2020 dates areThe Discovery Days events. 14. and Nov. 17, Oct. April 25, 14, March 318-925-9575 www.chimphaven.org 28 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org THINGS TO DO Find Your FUN SIDE 31
2 P.M. of Shreveport Tour Music a Backstage Take in the Walk Auditorium. Municipal footsteps of music legends and stand on Elvis Presley, idols like the stage where Hank got theirJohnny Cash Williams and Hayride radiostart on the Louisiana and Sundays on selectThursdays available on Music history tours are program. information and tour more For available in October. dates and haunted tours are visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com. dates, 1 P.M. in the South restaurant family-run local, The for lunch. to Ki’Mexico Head traditional on take artful serves a sophisticated, Highlands neighborhood tostadas and more. including tacos, fare Mexican 2 P.M. stingrays, sharks, Aquarium and get up close and personal with Shreveport Tour jellyfish and a host of in one of other cool creatures the many touch tanks. 4 P.M. The a dynamic shopping destination. Outlets, Boardwalk Shop at Louisiana local World, Shops Outdoor Pro outlet mall is home to the popular Bass showings. with IMAX and a movie theater Crocodile Chocolate The chocolatier 6 P.M. hang out at Flying Heart dinner, For located in the East and Pub, Brewing serves up local brewery The Bank District. flagship beers, several pizza, brick-oven offerings, limited edition seasonal and a cocktail menu. beers, Louisiana 8 P.M. gateway a are track racing horse and casinos riverboat six Shreveport-Bossier’s gaming and nightlife to decadent Vegas-style from ranging to adventures casino events and live upcoming For dining and posh accommodations. visit www.Shreveport-Bossier.org/Casinos. entertainment, SUNDAY 12 P.M. Louisiana Place and enjoy traditional plans to have brunch at Marilynn’s Make and andouille sausage, and rice, red beans flavors such as shrimp and grits, more. SATURDAY 9 A.M. Maid to-go at Southern Get breakfast only for being the famous Donuts, ever sang a Presley that Elvis product jingle for. 10 A.M. at to roses park dedicated largest the nation’s through a morning stroll Take and 20,000 rosebushes features park 118-acre The Center. American Rose the and fountains. sculptures a variety of plants, companion 11 A.M. high-speed race to pet a baby alligator, Park Adventure Visit Gators and Friends park. the and zip-line throughout games, play your favorite arcade go-karts, Shreveport Aquarium Shreveport Gators and Friends Adventure Park Adventure and Friends Gators
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LATOUR OR LAVIP (General Admission) (VIP Admission) Disclaimer: This code is redeemable only online when purchased Events at www.redriverballoonrally.com. Codes are subject to change or Shreveport-Bossier is home cancellation without notice. Valid through Saturday, June 13, 2020. to more than 55 festivals and annual events celebrating LET IT FLY everything from craft beer June 12-13, 2020 to crawfish. Nearly all local Louisiana State University Shreveport festivals are family-friendly and 1 University Place, Shreveport many are free to attend. Pick a For more information call: 318.222.9391 festival (or three) and soothe f c WWW.REDRIVERBALLOONRALLY.COM your soul with live music, great food, and good company.
Shreveport-Bossier residents Jessica Latin and Brent Latin pose with their children Bella Latin and Alex Latin at the 2019 CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally. This photo was captured by photographer Jennifer Robison.
Young Pros Entertainment, the video production company of which Brent Latin is the President/CEO, produced the behind-the-scenes video of the photoshoot. Watch the video at www.Shreveport-Bossier.org/Welcome.
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318-402-1132 www.thekreweofhighland.org ofKrewe Party Gemini Float-Loading admission. Free 21. Feb. City. Bossier St., Texas 2101 E. den while of the Krewe Explore Gemini’s and Food music and more. enjoying food, available for purchase. alcohol are 318-741-9264 www.kreweofgemini.com Krewe ofKrewe Parade Gras Gemini Mardi 22 Feb. at Shreveport in downtown begins Parade follows Street, Lake at Parkway Clyde Fant and rolls south, Parkway Clyde Fant neighborhood. the Broadmoor through can catch limitless attendees Parade toys and animals, stuffed trinkets, beads, floats on revelers masked from more “Throw me age-old cry, as they yell the Mister!” something, 318-741-9264 www.kreweofgemini.com ofKrewe Gras Mardi Highland Parade 23 Feb. the intersection begins at parade The in Gilbert Drive Avenue at of Gregg historic the through and rolls Shreveport Highland neighborhood. welcomes most eccentric krewe Shreveport’s family-friendly this funky, everyone to attend which is famous for neighborhood parade, including ramen throws its unpredictable and hot dogs. MoonPies noodles,
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Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade of Gras Krewe Mardi Centaur 15 Feb. follows Street, Lake at Parkway Clyde Fant at begins in downtown Shreveport Parade One of neighborhood. the Broadmoor through and rolls south, Parkway Clyde Fant Tuesday Fat of 10 days before the Krewe rolls Centaur in Louisiana, parades the largest floats and more. brightly colored bands, marching and features 318-393-8560 www.kreweofcentaur.org PARTIES FLOAT-LOADING their open in Shreveport-Bossier “The the party” starts as krewes party before where Dens are throws. dens to the public to load their colorful floats with Visitors members. and constructed by krewe decorated floats are Gras Mardi the parades. can see all the floats up close and personal before Annual Pig ofKrewe Harambee Party and Float-Loading Roast admission. Free 19. Jan. Shreveport. Dr., 1049 Grimmett members ofThe of Krewe bring their Harambee favorite Southern including a pig dish to share on. on an open pit for the guests to feast roasted 318-286-5878 www.kreweofharambee.net Party of Loading Krewe Float Centaur admission. Free 14. Feb. Shreveport. Dr., Aero 351 opens its den to the public to Centaur Food load their colorful floats with throws. available for purchase. are and beverages www.kreweofcentaur.org 2020 MARDI GRAS PARADE DATES PARADE GRAS MARDI 2020 ofKrewe Sobek Parade 18 Jan. Grounds the Fair at begins Parade through parking lot and goes Field neighborhood in the Queensborough fun-filled afternoon This Shreveport. groups, marching bands, floats, features sports teams, youth royalty, drill teams, and more. courts, homecoming 318-734-8206 www.kreweofsobek.org ofKrewe Martin Luther Harambee Parade Gras Day Mardi Jr. King, 20 Jan. Texas at Milam Street begins at Parade Auditorium Municipal and ends at Street in downtown Shreveport. in Mardi Jr. legacy of King, Luther Martin this family-friendly parade Gras-style, stilt- dancers, bands, marching features and more. dozens of floats, walkers, 318-734-8206 www.kreweofharambee.org Parade ofKrewe and Meoux Pet Barkus Feb. 9 Marine Dr., 2000 Reeves on the Red, Events of huge parade This costumed City. Bossier pets is a chance for festive pet owners to with their fur babies. Gras Mardi celebrate www.barkusandmeoux.org
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Mardi yourself if lucky catching one of you end up these treasures! the Krewe of Harambee Parade and MoonPies at most of the parades. Consider Consider at most of the parades. and MoonPies ofthe Krewe Parade Harambee such as hot dogs and ramen noodles at the Krewe of Highland Parade, masks at masks of noodles at the Krewe such as hot dogs and ramen Highland Parade, cups and candy. But Shreveport’s krewes are known for throwing coveted items known for throwing are krewes But Shreveport’s cups and candy. created equal. At most Mardi Gras parades, spectators can expect to catch beads, to catch beads, spectators can expect parades, Gras At most Mardi equal. created Items thrown by Mardi Gras krewes, collectively known as “throws,” are not are collectively known as “throws,” krewes, Gras by Mardi Items thrown THROW ME SOMETHING, MISTER! MISTER! ME SOMETHING, THROW Shreveport-Bossier. Mardi Gras Gris Gris Guide to Gris Gras Mardi a free 1-800-551-8682 to request or call Plan your trip at www.ShreveportMardiGras.com times are waiting around every corner. around waiting times are your feet to a second line band, or digging into a po’boy, good or digging into a po’boy, your feet to a second line band, Louisiana. Whether you’re catching beads at a parade, tapping at a parade, catching beads Whether you’re Louisiana. Shreveport-Bossier throws the best family-friendly Mardi Gras in Gras the best family-friendly Mardi throws Shreveport-Bossier 34 36 37 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org FESTIVALS & ANNUAL EVENTS Find Your FUN SIDE 39 Red River Revel Arts Festival River Revel Red 3-11 Oct. Plaza Festival Shreveport St., 101 Crockett popular art and music festival This live music, nine days offeatures food, and some the finest activities, children’s visual and performing arts experiences artists. local and regional from 318-424-4000 www.redriverrevel.com State Fair of Fair Louisiana State Festival Roll Times the Good Let Highland Jazz and Blues Festival Jazz Highland 19 Sept. Park Columbia Shreveport St., 600 Columbia Enjoy live jazz and blues performances by food and great local and national artists, local artwork. 318-469-5642 www.highlandjazzandblues.org Fest Prize 4 30-Oct. Sept. in downtown Shreveport locations Various biggest party includes Shreveport-Bossier’s Music Prize, Louisiana Prize, Film Louisiana Fashion and Louisiana Prize, Food Louisiana music, short films, festival features The Prize. and more. cooking competitions, fashion, 318-213-6437 www.prizefest.org See ad for discount on page 32. Red River Balloon Rally River Balloon Rally Red June 12-13 University Shreveport State Louisiana Shreveport 1 University Pl., Bring family and friends to experience craft food, the hot air balloon glow, and carnival, kid’s live music, vendors, to cap off the evening. fireworks 318-222-9391 www.redriverballoonrally.com Festival & Trail Sunflower June 20 Gilliam 3049, Hwy. blooming sunflowers View the beautiful, Festival along and Trail at Sunflower Enjoy crafts, 3049 in Gilliam. Hwy. and family fun. food, entertainment, 318-296-4303 www.redrivercrossroadshistorical.org Independence Day Festival KTBS-3 July 4 Plaza Festival Shreveport St., 101 Crockett Plaza will come alive Festival July 4, On Independence with the annual KTBS-3 In honor of the United States Day Festival. food, features this celebration military, and more. fireworks, music, 318-861-5800 www.ktbs.com Mudbug Madness Festival Mudbug Madness
Member of Shreveport-Bossier Association Attractions Mudbug Madness Festival Mudbug Madness May 22-24 Plaza Festival Shreveport St., 101 Crockett cuisine at the and Creole Enjoy Cajun is theThis Festival. Mudbug Madness festival in the South crawfish premier and non-stop live Cajun and features activities for children zydeco music, festival is anThis and delicious food. 100 event. Top Association American Bus 318-226-5641 www.mudbugmadness.com Highland Jazz and Blues Festival Jazz Highland ASEANA Spring Festival Spring ASEANA Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival Shrimp Festival Stuffed Shreveport May 9-10 Fairgrounds State Louisiana Shreveport Ave., 3701 Hudson shrimp stuffed Shreveport-style Celebrate vendors, with live entertainment, and fun activities for the kids. food, 318-631-9082 www.stuffedshrimpfestival.com
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WINGS FLIPS CATEGORIES 8” COOKIE 44 American 52 Indian Shareables 46 Asian 52 Italian & Desserts 47 Barbecue 53 Mexican 48 Cajun & Creole 55 Sandwich & Deli CHEESESTICKS MUFFULETTA & CHIPS 49 Shreveport-Style 55 Southern & Soul Food Stuffed Shrimp: 56 Steaks & Seafood PIZZA BOWLS A Taste of History 57 Sweets & Treats 51 Catfish 57 Tearoom 51 Coffee Houses 57 Vegetarian & Vegan CINNAMON STICKS PEACH PUDDIN’ PIE 51 Contemporary 57 Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets 51 German 58 Dog-Friendly Restaurants Order Online @ JohnnysPH.com 51 Greek & Breweries 52 Hawaiian 42 43 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org DINING Find Your FUN SIDE 45 BeauxJax Crafthouse BeauxJax Twisted Root Burger Company Company Burger Root Twisted Shreveport Shreveport Ave., 8690 Line 318-868-6410 www.twistedrootburgerco.com & Bar Bistreaux Walk-On’s City Bossier Airline Dr., 3010 Visit website for more locations. Two information. 318-747-5588 www.walk-ons.com 2 Tap on What’s City Bossier 100, Ste. Airline Dr., 2369 318-747-5505 www.whatsontapdaiquiriexpress.com Provenance Windrush Grill at Shreveport Place Blvd., 1023 Provenance 318-686-2220 www.windrushgrill.com Wing Taxi Shreveport Dr., Lakeshore 5769 S. 318-754-4455 www.facebook.com/wingtaxi Papa & Company & Papa Shreveport St., Washington 545 E. 318-869-2635 Inn Holiday at Restaurant River Red Downtown Shreveport St., 102 Lake 318-222-7717 www.ihg.com River City Grille City Bossier A, Ste. Rd., 1903 Benton 318-550-5660 & Lounge Bistro Robert’s Shreveport 70th St., 1419 E. 318-797-9900 in the Dough Rollin’ Shreveport Dr., Shreve 1333 Captain 318-868-6836 www.ferriersritd.com and Lunch Events STEM Shreveport 115, Ste. Ave., 1513 Line 318-626-5970 www.stemeventsandlunch.com Kitchen Country Sue’s City Bossier St., Texas 4600 E. 318-742-4872 SBC Eatery Tempo Shreveport Airport Dr., 1550 318-216-3456 www.facebook.com/tempoeaterysbc Restaurant Market The of Norris Ferry Shreveport Rd., 10539 Norris Ferry 318-797-4375 Link Missing The Shreveport St., Texas 504 318-751-5820 www.facebook.com/ themissinglinkfoodservices 2Johns Steak and Seafood 2Johns Steak Monjunis Fully Stacked Burgers Stacked Fully 400, Ste. Pkwy., 450 Clyde Fant Shreveport 318-425-9309 www.fullystackedburgers.com Giles Snack Shop Plain Dealing St., Palmetto 210 E. 318-326-4088 Bar Grub Burger Shreveport 100, Ste. 70th St., 1370 E. 318-219-5395 www.grubburgerbar.com and Classic Produce Fresh Gullo’s Shop Bake Shreveport Rd., Flournoy Lucas 724 E. 318-797-0361 www.facebook.com/gullosfreshproduce Market Gullo’s City Bossier 1, Ste. Rd., 2091 Stockwell 318-741-2120 www.facebook.com/gullosmarket Café Jacquelyn’s Shreveport Ave., 1324 Louisiana 318-227-8598 www.jacquelynscafe.com Store General Longwood Mooringsport 3502 LA-169, 318-929-2231 Hilton Hotel Shreveport 104 at Market Shreveport St., 104 Market 318-698-0501 www.hilton.com Murrell’s City Bossier Blvd., 7980 Barksdale 318-741-1445 www.facebook.com/murrellssouthbossier
Herby K’s First Watch - The Daytime Café The - Watch First Shreveport 70th St., 1370 E. 318-216-5881 www.firstwatch.com Drift In Bait & Tackle In Bait & Drift Mooringsport 1, 10166 Hwy. 318-996-7026 www.drift-in-bait-tackle.hub.biz Dillas Quesadillas Shreveport 135, Ste. Rd., 855 Pierremont 318-868-5100 www.dillas.com Daq’s Wings and Grill Daq’s City Bossier 1705 Old Minden Rd., Visit website for more locations. Two information. 318-212-9464 www.daqsbossier.com Café USA Café City Bossier Blvd., 3380 Barksdale 318-742-9600 Café 180 To Go To 180 Café Vivian 308 South Ave., Pine 318-375-2600 Bella Fresca Shreveport Ave., 6307 Line 318-865-6307 www.bellafresca.com B & D Seafood LLC B & D Seafood Benton Rd., 4721 Palmetto 318-560-2187 Another Broken Egg Café Another Broken Shreveport 132, Ste. Rd., 855 Pierremont 318-865-1124 www.anotherbrokenegg.com AMERICAN 44 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org DINING Find Your FUN SIDE 47 Real BBQ & More BBQ Real Real BBQ & More Real Shreveport Ave., 5863 Fairfield 318-670-3730 & Events Bar Eatery Rydaz Shreveport St., 315 Lake 318-218-2280 BBQ Smokehouse Sammy’s Shreveport Rd., 7110 Pines 318-687-8979 Grille Silver Star Shreveport 100, Ste. 9462 Ellerbe Rd., 318-865-0233 www.silverstarinc.net Smokehouse Silver Star City Bossier 1201 Dixie Overland Rd., 318-752-3633 www.silverstarsmokehouse.com Stick Hickory The Shreveport Dr., Youree 4448 318-861-7527 www.hickorystick.com BARBECUE Bar-B-Que Big D’s Shreveport St., 101 Common 318-946-0316 www.facebook.com/bigdsbarbque Bodacious Barbecue City Bossier Blvd., 4706 Barksdale 318-741-0778 www.bodaciouslouisiana.com Barbecue Tavern Country Shreveport Hollow Dr., 823 Brook 318-797-4477 Bar-B-Q Joe Cobb’s City Bossier St., 203 McCormick 318-221-6512 House Smoke Louisiana Shreveport 5108 Jewella Ave., 318-550-8469 www.facebook.com/ louisianasmokehouse318 Bar-B-Q Podnuh’s 122, Ste. Blvd., 4100 Barksdale City Bossier Visit website for more Multiple locations. information. 318-747-8989 www.podnuhs.com Tokyo Japanese Japanese Steakhouse Tokyo Shreveport 8870 Quimper Pl., 318-798-3662 www.tokyoshreveport.com Kabuki Sushi and Roll Sushi Kabuki City Bossier 900, Ste. Airline Dr., 2119 318-742-9490 www.kabukisushiandrolls.com Japanese Restaurant Kobe City Bossier 535 Benton Rd., 318-742-5623 Lemongrass City Bossier Blvd., 3244 Barksdale 318-550-5698 Palace Lucky City Bossier Blvd., 750 DiamondJacks 318-752-1888 www.lucky-palace.com Ming Garden Hwy., 1250 Shreveport-Barksdale Shreveport 318-861-2741 Pho L’amour Shreveport Kings Hwy., 530 E. 318-866-9996 www.pholamour.com & Shogun of Steakhouse Japan Sushi Bar Shreveport 70th St., 1409 E. Visit website for more locations. Two information. 318-798-1001 www.myshogun.com Southern Pho City Bossier D, Ste. 2100 Benton Rd., 318-716-1918 Kitchen Japanese and Thai Shreveport 9369 Mansfield Rd., 318-562-3399 Asian The Cajun City Bossier Airline Dr., 1964 318-588-5250 www.facebook.com/thecajunasian318
Jasmine Noodle Bar at Horseshoe Noodle Bar at Jasmine & Hotel Casino City Bossier 711 Horseshoe Blvd., 318-742-0711 www.horseshoebossiercity.com Jabez Jabez & Jabes Shreveport Dr., Youree 4460 318-779-1618 Imperial Cathay Restaurant Imperial Cathay Shreveport Dr., Youree 6359 318-798-8310 www.imperialcathay.com Ichigo Sushi City Bossier 15, Ste. Rd., 2091 Stockwell 318-746-8388 Ichiban Japanese Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Shreveport Dr., Youree 4414 Visit website for more locations. Two information. 318-219-9900 Great Wall Chinese Restaurant Wall Great Shreveport Rd., 7008 Pines 318-686-6602 www.greatwall1985.com Geaux Wings and Rice Geaux City Bossier 2100 Benton Rd., 318-752-9327 www.facebook.com/ bentonrdbossiercity Dragon Buffet Dragon Shreveport 102-103, Ste. Rd., 6715 Pines 318-686-2868 Dahn’s Garden Dahn’s Shreveport Dr., Youree 3312 318-865-5358 www.dahnsgarden.com China Wok Shreveport St., Market 5795 N. 318-309-0888 www.chinawokbuffet0888.com China Legend Shreveport 600, Ste. 9242 Ellerbe Rd., 318-861-1811 www.lachinalegend.com Capt’n John’s Seafood Capt’n John’s City Bossier Airline Dr., 1896 318-747-7747 Bon Asian Café Shreveport 106, Ste. St., Travis 400 318-220-7373 www.facebook.com/bonasiancafe Avocado California Roll & Sushi Roll California Avocado City Bossier Blvd., 2723 Beene 318-741-2332 www.avocadorollnsushi.com ASIAN 46 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org DINING Find Your FUN SIDE 49 Orlandeaux’s Café Orlandeaux’s A TASTE OF HISTORY OF TASTE A Stuffed Shrimp: Stuffed by Chris Jay, 20x49.com Blogger SHREVEPORT-STYLE Join the celebration: Mark your calendars for the Second Annual Mark your calendars for the Second Join the celebration: at the 2020, May 9-10, Shrimp Festival, Stuffed Shreveport Fairgrounds. State Louisiana One of Shreveport-Bossier’s most popular local delicacies, Shreveport-style Shreveport-style most popular local delicacies, One of Shreveport-Bossier’s back to 1921 and the founding of has a history dating shrimp, stuffed was restaurant That Avenue in Shreveport. Texas on Café and Harris Freeman in the eatery black-owned thought to be the oldest continually operated, at the time ofUnited States its closing in 1994. promoting began and Harris Café Freeman Sometime in the mid-1950s, the bland Unlike shrimp. a new house specialty in newspaper ads: stuffed stuffed Shreveport-style shrimp that you might find at a banquet, stuffed shrimp are Jumbo deep-fried and wildly flavorful. enormous, shrimp are in a and double-dredged dressing, crabmeat with a Creole stuffed butterflied, going into the fryer. before spiced batter heavily by shrimp prepared to sample stuffed Café to Orlandeaux’s Head town at Eddie’s Across Chapman. Chapeaux restaurateur fifth-generation Mavice Hughes and her family carry on the tradition and Soul Food, Seafood helped begin the late Chef Eddie Hughes, of shrimp that her father, stuffed is a popular stop for C & C Café and Harris Café. as a young cook at Freeman downtown Shreveport. shrimp near stuffed takeout this in Shreveport-Bossier; than a popular meal shrimp is more Stuffed taste of is an unforgettable history. recipe 70-year-old C&C Café Restaurant Eddie’s Crawdaddy’s Kitchen Crawdaddy’s Shreveport 9370 Mansfield Rd., 318-688-7532 www.crawdaddyskitchen.com Crawfish Palace Crawfish Haughton 80, 1865 Hwy. 318-949-3799 & Catering Café Creole Shreveport Rd., 2814 Greenwood 318-936-3239 www.facebook.com/creolecafeandcatering Chuck Wagon Crawfish Wagon Chuck Shreveport Dr., Youree 8696 318-780-8819 www.chuckwagoncrawfish.com Bistro Cheesecake Copeland’s City Bossier 240 Plaza Lp., 318-550-0491 www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com Restaurant Copeland’s Industrial Lp., Bert Kouns 1665 E. Shreveport 318-797-0143 www.copelandsofneworleans.com
BeauxJax Crafthouse BeauxJax City Bossier Blvd., 501 Barksdale 318-584-7169 www.beauxjax.com Blind Tiger Shreveport St., Texas 120 318-226-8747 www.blindtigerrestaurant.com Bistro Byronz Bistro Shreveport Ave., 6104 Line 318-219-4848 www.bistrobyronz.com Bergeron’s Boudin and Cajun Meats Boudin and Cajun Bergeron’s Shreveport Kings Hwy., 7805 E. Visit website for more Multiple locations. information. 318-670-7204 www.facebook.com/ bergeronsofshreveport CAJUN & CREOLE & CAJUN 48 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org DINING Find Your FUN SIDE 51 We Olive & Wine Bar Olive & We Shreveport 501, Ste. Dr., Youree 6535 318-210-0477 www.weolive.com CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY CUISINE GREEK Evi’s Schnitzel Haus Evi’s Hwy., 1303 Shreveport-Barksdale Shreveport 318-848-7751 www.facebook.com/evisschnitzelhaus Al Noor City Bossier Blvd., 1630 Barksdale 318-584-7461 Grill & Lebanese Athena Greek Shreveport Ave., 6030 Line 318-869-4260 www.athenashreveport.com Corner Greek City Bossier Airline Dr., 2153 318-752-0066 www.facebook.com/ greekcornerbossier de’ Novo Pita Shreveport Dr., Youree 8510 318-797-7482 www.pitadenovo.com Yeero-Yeero Shreveport Dr., Youree 4511 318-219-0027 www.yeero-yeero.com Abby Singer’s Bistro Abby Singer’s Shreveport St., Texas 617 318-459-4125 www.robinsonfilmcenter.org Shreveport SALT Shreveport Pkwy., 601 Clyde Fant 318-383-0602 www.saltshreveport.com Mabry House The Shreveport 1540 Irving Pl., 318-227-1121 GERMAN Red Barn Crawfish and Seafood Seafood and Crawfish Barn Red Market Shreveport Rd., 7627 Pines 318-458-8304 www.redbarncajuncrawfish.com & BBQ Seafood Shane’s City Bossier St., Texas 4726 E. more Visit website for Multiple locations. information. 318-742-8112 www.shanesseafood.com Cuisine Southern Creole Sugar Lou’s Shreveport 217, Ste. St., 401 Edwards 318-349-7490 Grill Port The C, Ste. Rd., 784 Flournoy Lucas Shreveport 318-208-8767 www.theportgrill.com COFFEE HOUSES COFFEE Jan’s River Restaurant Jan’s Shreveport 70th St., W. 7675 318-221-0863 & Seafood Catfish Johnny’s Industrial Lp., 5130 Bert Kouns Shreveport 318-686-3695 www.johnnyscatfish.com Cool Beans Coffee Shop Coffee Beans Cool Vivian Ave., Louisiana 109 W. 318-936-9947 www.facebook.com/coolbeansvivian Company Moor Coffee Shreveport Dr., Youree 4110 318-868-6552 www.moorcoffee.weebly.com of Orleans New Coffee PJ’s City Bossier 100, Ste. Airline Dr., 2119 318-588-5188 www.pjscoffee.com Cafe Town Down Retro Shreveport 420 Marshall St., 318-425-9335 www.retro521.com Rhino Coffee Shreveport St., Texas 624 Visit website for more Multiple locations. information. 318-822-0003 www.rhinocoffee.com S C Café Shreveport 5720 Buncombe Rd., 318-683-1149 www.scclife.org CATFISH Ralph & Kacoo’s Ralph City Bossier 141, Ste. 1700 Old Minden Rd., 318-747-6660 www.ralphandkacoos.com Kim’s Seafood & Po-Boy Seafood Kim’s Shreveport Dr., Youree 4456 Visit website for Multiple locations. information. more 318-866-2448 Larry P’s Boiling Pot Larry P’s Shreveport Bert Kouns, 2260 E. 318-560-2250 www.larrypsboilingpot.com Place Marilynn’s Shreveport Ave., 4041 Fern 318-868-3004 www.marilynns-place.com Express Po-Boy Shreveport Ave., 6917 Line 318-861-4202
Herby-K’s Shreveport Ave., 1833 Pierre 318-424-2724 www.herbyks.net Frank’s Louisiana Kitchen Louisiana Frank’s 200, Ste. Place Blvd., 1023 Provenance Shreveport 318-688-3535 www.frankslakitchen.com Jimbeaux’s & Son Jimbeaux’s Shreveport 70th St., 1817 E. 318-773-7377 www.jimbeauxsandson.com Gumbo to Geaux City Bossier 112, Ste. Blvd., 4100 Barksdale 318-741-1901 Crystal Stairs Crystal Shreveport St., Texas 601 318-424-8783 www.crystalstairs.biz 50 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org DINING Find Your FUN SIDE 53 Ki’ Mexico Shreveport 3839 Gilbert Dr., 318-861-5941 www.facebook.com/kimexico Cantina Laredo Cantina Shreveport 401, Ste. Dr., Youree 6535 318-798-6363 www.cantinalaredo.com Factory Fajita V’s Chimi City Bossier 2050 Old Minden Rd., 318-741-3144 Tacos Juanz Baja Beach Don City Bossier Airline Dr., 2333 website for more Visit locations. Two details. 318-752-3244 www.donjuanz.com #2 El Bazar Mexicano Shreveport Dr., 2847 Summer Grove 318-688-6975 www.facebook.com/elbazarmexicano2 El Verde Cabo Shreveport 210, Ste. Pl., 1023 Provenance 318-603-3167 www.elcaboverde.com Restaurant El Chico Mexican Industrial Lp., Bert Kouns 1513 E. Shreveport 318-798-5777 www.elchico.com Restaurant Mexican El Compadre Shreveport Kings Highway., 502 E. 318-868-4467 www.elcompadre1.com Restaurant Mexican El Potrillo Shreveport Dr., Youree 6614 318-798-0040 www.facebook.com/elpotrillola - Shreveport Habaneros Shreveport Dr., Youree 7041 318-848-7186 www.habanerosshreveport.com MEXICAN Monjunis Italian Café & Grocery & Grocery Monjunis Italian Café Shreveport Ave., 1315 Louisiana Visit website for Multiple locations. information. more 318-227-0847 www.mymonjunis.com PizzaRev Shreveport Ave., 6301 Line 318-606-5072 www.facebook.com/ pizzarevshreveportla N’ Pizza Pop Shreveport Kings Hwy., 504 E. 318-734-3817 www.popnpizza.com Italian Bistro Roma Shreveport 8905 Mansfield Rd., 318-686-5559 www.myromas.com & Crust Craft Rotolo’s Shreveport 129, Ste. 70th St., 1409 E. website for more Visit Multiple locations. information. 318-220-8392 www.rotolos.com Pizza Smitty’s Shreveport 9375 Mansfield Rd., 318-687-3030 www.smittyspizza.net Larry’s Pizza Larry’s Shreveport 70th St., 1758 E. 318-946-8835 Italian Restaurant L’Italiano City Bossier Blvd., 701 Barksdale 318-747-7777 www.litalianorestaurant.webs.com Johnny’s Pizza House Pizza Johnny’s Shreveport 1927 Southern Loop, Visit website for Multiple locations. details. more 318-674-4455 www.johnnysph.com Frank’s Pizza Napoletana Pizza Frank’s Shreveport Ave., 6950 Fern 318-230-7130 www.frankspizzanapoletana.com Giuseppe’s Pastacaffe Giuseppe’s Shreveport 110, Ste. Rd., 920 Pierremont 318-946-8698 www.mypastacaffe.com (318) 688-3535 • frankslakitchen.com 688-3535 (318) 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport, LA Shreveport, 6950 Fern 71105 Ave., (318) 230-7130 • frankspizzanapoletana.com 230-7130 (318) 1023 Provenance Place Blvd., LA Shreveport, Provenance 71106 1023 Delivery & Take-Out available! Visit our websites for menus, specials & more
Indigo Indian Bistro Shreveport 200, Ste. Ave., 8660 Fern 318-629-0727 www.indigoindianshreveport.com India’s Restaurant India’s Shreveport Dr., Youree 3030 318-868-7761 www.facebook.com/indiasshreveport
Ono Hawaiian Grill Ono Hawaiian Shreveport Ave., 4015 Fern 318-861-2492 www.facebook.com/onoshawaiitruck ITALIAN
INDIAN HAWAIIAN Chianti Restaurant Shreveport Ave., 6535 Line 318-868-8866 Cascio’s Market Bistro Market Cascio’s City Bossier G, Ste. 2750 Shed Rd., 318-742-3205 52 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org DINING Find Your FUN SIDE 55 SOUTHERN & FOOD SOUL Biscotti’s at Lewis Gifts Lewis at Biscotti’s Shreveport Dr., Youree 5807 318-865-4606 www.biscottisatlewis.com & Soul Seafood Love Brotherly Shreveport Rd., 6056 Greenwood 318-208-8804 C&C Café Shreveport 1765 Milam St., 318-222-8180 Kitchen Louisiana Cassandra’s Shreveport 9001 Jewella Ave., 318-828-2128 www.facebook.com/ cassandralakitchen Old School Café Daddy’s Cat Shreveport Ave., 5714 Broadway 318-631-0881 & Soulfood Seafood Eddie’s Restaurant Shreveport Ave., 1956 Hollywood 318-631-9082 www.eddiesstuffedshrimp.com Shack Food City Bossier 800, Ste. Airline Dr., 4200 318-746-4205 www.thefoodshack.org Waffles and Chicken Kim’s Hwy., 1203 Shreveport-Barksdale Shreveport 318-670-8699 Fat Tuesday Sandwich Shop & Bakery Tuesday Fat City Bossier B, Ste. Dr., 1201 Shady Grove 318-734-0299 www.facebook.com/ fattuesdaysandwichshop Delicatessen Fertitta’s Shreveport Ave., 1124 Fairfield 318-424-5508 www.facebook.com/fertittasdeli Bistro to Go Bistro Shreveport 125, Ste. St., Texas 333 Visit website for more Multiple locations. information. 318-841-1140 www.bistrotogo.co Culture Counter Shreveport C, Ste. Ave., 4800 Line Visit website for more Multiple locations. information. 318-869-3612 www.facebook.com/ countercultureonekingshwy & Market Grocery Cush’s Shreveport 9535 Ellerbe Rd., 318-795-9006 www.cushsgrocery.com Café & Market Fairfield Shreveport Lp., 6955 Fern 318-797-7688 www.facebook.com/ fairfieldgrocery6955 Taqueria La Reyna del Sur La Reyna Taqueria City Bossier 3820 Industrial Dr., 318-210-5730 Sin Frontera Taqueria Haughton 80, 754 Hwy. 318-949-9980 Restaurant Nacho Mexican Tio Benton H, Ste. 5608 Benton Rd., 318-741-3222 Restaurant Mexican Trejo’s City Bossier Airline Dr., 2157 Visit website for more Multiple locations. information. 318-741-2044 Uneeda Taco Shreveport 100, Ste. Airline Dr., 4200 318-584-7076 www.facebook.com/uneedataco SANDWICH & DELI SANDWICH Pollo Regio Pollo City Bossier Airline Dr., 2035 318-741-3339 www.polloregio.com Café Posados Industrial Lp., Bert Kouns 1355 E. Shreveport more Visit website for Multiple locations. information. 318-524-2000 www.posados.com Restaurant Mexican Ramirez Shreveport 108, Ste. Rd., 6715 Pines 318-754-4581 Superior Bar & Grill Shreveport Ave., 6123 Line 318-869-3243 www.superiorgrill.com Grill & Cantina Tacomania Shreveport Kings Hwy., 641 E. 318-868-4588 www.tacomaniacantina.com Restaurant Mexican TaMolly’s City Bossier 2509 Beene Blvd., 318-747-2601 www.tamollys.com La Michoacana Taqueria Shreveport Dr., Youree 2905 318-869-4249
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant Mexican Pepe’s Haughton 80, 2040 Hwy. 318-949-2599 Parish Taceaux Parish Shreveport St., Texas 708 318-626-5999 www.jasonbradyrestaurantgroup.com Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant Mexican Nicky’s City Bossier Airline Dr., 1400 Visit website for more Multiple locations. details. 318-746-8811 www.nickysmexicanrestaurants.net Mi Pueblito City Bossier Airline Dr., 1890 318-588-5016 Mariscos La Jaibita City Bossier Blvd., 2292 Barksdale 318-742-5595 Los Potrillos Taqueria Los Potrillos A, Ste. Rd., 1835 Old Minden City Bossier 318-746-3568 www.lospotrillostaqueriala.com La Herradura City Oil 1, 326 Hwy. 318-995-8028 54 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org DINING Find Your FUN SIDE 57 Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Joe’s Fizz Rocket Steak Saltgrass House Sushi Sushiko & Grill Chocolate The Crocodile • • • • • Auntie Anne’s Stone Cold Creamery Copeland’s Bistro Cheesecake Fuddruckers Hooters IHOP Glenwood Tea Room Glenwood Tea Shreveport Ave., 3310 Line 318-868-3652 www.glenwoodtearoom.com TEAROOM My Pastry ChefBakery Pastry My City Bossier 126, Ste. Rd., 401 Hamilton 318-747-1104 www.mypastrychef.com N2O Puff City Bossier Airline Dr., 1131 318-584-7341 Donuts Southern Maid Shreveport Ave., 3505 Hearne more Visit website for Multiple locations. information. 318-636-7202 www.southernmaiddonuts.com Spoon Wooden The City Bossier 2, Ste. Viking Dr., 4350 318-742-6486 www.woodenspoononline.com Bar Whisk Dessert Shreveport Dr., Azalea 724 318-459-8771 www.whiskdessertbar.com VEGETARIAN & & VEGETARIAN VEGAN LOUISIANA OUTLETS BOARDWALK 540 Boardwalk Blvd., Bossier City Bossier Blvd., 540 Boardwalk 318-752-1455 www.louisianaboardwalk.com Main Squeeze Juice Co. Main Squeeze City Bossier A, Ste. Airline Dr., 2114 318-588-5071 www.mainsqueezejuiceco.com & Café Foods Sunshine Health Shreveport Dr., Youree 5751 318-219-4080 www.sunshinehf.com Louisiana + Fed Well Shreveport 678 Egan St., 318-779-0030 www.wellfedla.net • • • • • • Lilah’s Bakery Bakery Lilah’s Shreveport Blvd., 1718 Centenary 318-676-1407 www.lilahsdeli.com SWEETS SWEETS TREATS & Ashley’s Tiers ofTiers Love Ashley’s Shreveport 70th St., 941 E. 318-455-3005 www.ashleystiersoflove.net Cupcakes Buttercups Shreveport Dr., Youree 6535 318-797-6696 www.ilovebuttercups.com and More Cheesecakes Shreveport St., 401 Edwards 318-227-1075 Ice Italian Happy Belly’s Shreveport Dr., Youree 5710 318-868-1360 www.happybellys.com & Café Bakery Anne’s Julie Shreveport 825 Kings Hwy., 318-424-4995 www.julieannesbakery.com King Cakes Lowder Shreveport 500, Ste. Ave., 4019 Fern 318-453-9141 www.lowderbakingcompany.com Port Au Prince Cross Lake Cross Au Prince Port Shreveport Dr., Lakeshore 5301 S. 318-606-2001 www.facebook.com/ portauprincecrosslake & Seafood Steak Porterhouse Shreveport Kings Hwy., 189 E. 318-562-6760 www.porterhousekings.com Steakhouse Superior’s Shreveport 120, Ste. Rd., 855 Pierremont 318-219-4123 www.superiorssteakhouse.com Kitchen Tejas Shreveport 149, Ste. Rd., 855 Pierremont 318-629-9292 www.tejaskitchen.com Cub The Shreveport St., 3002 Girard 318-861-6517 2Johns Steak and Seafood 2Johns Steak City Bossier 1500, Ste. Airline Dr., 2151 318-841-5646 www.2johnsrestaurant.com Anthony’s Steak & Seafood Steak Anthony’s Shreveport 7504 Mansfield Rd., 318-688-6830 www.anthonyssteakandseafood.com & Barrel Cork City Bossier Airline Dr., 5212 318-841-1126 Restaurant Orleans Ernest’s Shreveport 1601 Spring St., 318-226-1325 www.ernestsorleans.com Grill Gibbons Fine Shreveport 70th St., 1714 E. 318-848-7071 Restaurant Main Street Gilliam 12807 Main St., 318-296-4400 Oyster Bar & Grille Shreveport 157, Ste. Rd., 855 Pierremont 318-213-6978 www.facebook.com/ theoysterbarandgrille STEAK & STEAK SEAFOOD
Orlandeaux’s Café Orlandeaux’s Shreveport 4916 Monkhouse Dr., 318-635-1641 www.orlandeauxs.com Us Up North Kitchen Shreveport Allen St., 300 N. 318-639-0022 www.usupnorth.com The Cotton Boll Grill Cotton The Shreveport Ave., 1624 Fairfield 318-221-9397 Taylor’s Catering & Restaurant Catering Taylor’s Shreveport St., Market 1136 N. 318-675-0007 www.facebook.com/ taylorscateringrestaurant Strawn’s Eat Shop Eat Strawn’s Shreveport 125 Kings Hwy., Visit website for more Multiple locations. information. 318-868-0634 www.strawnseatshop.com Southfield Grill Shreveport 315 Southfield Rd., Visit website for more Multiple locations. information. 318-219-4148 www.southfieldgrill.com Kirkendoll’s Eats and Treats and Eats Kirkendoll’s Shreveport St., 70th 280 E. 318-995-4751 www.facebook.com/kirkeats 56 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org DINING Find Your FUN SIDE 59 Flying Heart Brewing & Pub Brewing Flying Heart Twisted Root Burger Company Company Burger Root Twisted Shreveport Shreveport Ave., 8690 Line 318-868-6410 www.twistedrootburgerco.com Louisiana + Fed Well Shreveport 678 Egan St., 318-779-0030 www.wellfedla.net Wine Bar Shreveport Olive & We Shreveport Dr., Youree 6535 318-210-0477 www.weolive.com The Missing Link Link Missing The Shreveport St., Texas 504 318-751-5820 www.facebook.com/ themissinglinkfoodservices & Grocery Italian Café Monjuni’s Shreveport Ave., 1315 Louisiana 318-227-0847 www.monjunis.com Rhino Coffee Shreveport St., Texas Downtown 624 Shreveport Uptown 721 Southfield Rd., 318-822-0003 www.rhinocoffee.com & Crust of Craft Shreveport Rotolo’s Shreveport 129, Ste. 70th St., 1409 E. 318-220-8392 www.rotolos.com Shreveport SALT Shreveport Pkwy., 601 Clyde Fant 318-383-0602 www.saltshreveport.com Kitchen Bar Patio Tejas 149., Ste. Rd., 855 Pierremont Shreveport 318-629-9292 www.tejaskitchen.com Fairfield Market and Café and Market Fairfield Shreveport Loop, 6955 Fern 318-797-7688 www.fairfieldmarketandcafe.com Napoletana Pizza Frank’s Shreveport Ave., 6950 Fern only. Small and medium breeds 318-230-7130 www.frankspizzanapoletana.com Shreveport Tacos Juanz Baja Beach Don Shreveport A, 101 Ste. 70th St., 1409 E. 318-524-9992 www.donjuanz.com Brewing Raft Great Shreveport 1251 Dalzell St., 318-734-9881 www.greatraftbrewing.com Bar Grub Burger Shreveport 100, Ste. 70th St., 1370 E. 318-219-5395 www.grubburgerbar.com Ki’ Mexico Shreveport 3839 Gilbert Dr., 318-861-5941 www.facebook.com/kimexico Place Marilynn’s Shreveport Ave., 4041 Fern 318-868-3004 www.marilynns-place.com IN SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER
RESTAURANTS & BREWERIES & RESTAURANTS
Dog-Friendly SHREVEPORT Flying Heart Brewing and Pub Brewing Flying Heart City Bossier Blvd., 700 Barksdale 318-584-7039 www.flyingheartbrewing.com Counter Culture Counter City Bossier 240, Ste. St., Texas 4726 E. 318-741-6840 www.eatcounterculture.com BeauxJax Crafthouse BeauxJax City Bossier Blvd., 501 Barksdale 318-584-7169 www.beauxjax.com BOSSIER CITY Bistro Byronz Bistro Shreveport Ave., 6104 Line 318-219-4848 www.bistrobyronz.com Athena Greek & Lebanese Grill & Lebanese Athena Greek Shreveport Ave., 6030 Line 318-869-4260 www.athenashreveport.com Another Broken Egg Café Another Broken Shreveport 132, Ste. Rd., 855 Pierremont 318-865-1124 www.anotherbrokenegg.com with you. with you. these spots where your dog is welcome to hang out on the patio these spots where Looking to take man’s best friend out on the town? Check out man’s to take Looking Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade ofKrewe and Meoux Pet Barkus 58 Shopping
Explore Shreveport-Bossier’s wide variety of shops – ranging from retail giants to local boutiques – and discover treasures at every turn. Browse one-of-a-kind antiques and high-end fashion along Line Avenue or score unbelievable bargains at Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets.
It’s A Great Day For Lunch & Shopping At Lewis’! Your Bridal Registry Destination! Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets Home Decor • Bath & Fine Linens Seasonal Decor • Tabletop Jewelry & Accessories • Clothing • Baby & Men’s SHOPPING DISTRICTS Shopping can be quite the adventure. If you are willing to hunt for a bargain or unique experience, try one of these shopping districts while in Shreveport- Bossier:
Line Avenue Shopping District Shoppes at Bellemead Line Ave., Shreveport 6535 Youree Dr., Shreveport Shreveport’s Line Avenue Shopping Shoppes at Bellemead offers an upscale District is a five-mile treasure trove of shopping experience with more than unique gift shops, Rhino Coffee, Whisk 20 shops and eateries including local Dessert Bar, restaurants, and some of the boutiques, jewelry and accessory stores, Gifts • Bridal • Biscottis best boutique and antique shopping in restaurants, and more. 318.868.6700 | lewisgifts.com | 5807 Youree Dr. | Shreveport, LA the region. 318-222-2244 www.shoppesatbellemead.com LewisGifts | Lewis Gifts 60 61 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org SHOPPING Find Your FUN SIDE 63
Lewis Gifts & Biscotti’s Gifts Lewis Shreveport Dr., Youree 5807 bath and body items like offers Gifts Lewis home decor, gourmet food, products, SouthernTry and jewelry. housewares, inside the store. favorites for lunch at Biscotti’s 318-868-6700 www.lewisgifts.com Outlet Factory Libbey Glass Shreveport 4302 Jewella Ave., Outlet offers Factory Libbey Glass and glassware dinnerware, like products door at the factory. next created flatware 318-621-0280 www.libbey.com Lockhart Jewelers Lockhart Shreveport Dr., Youree 6601 strives family-owned business This a comfortable shopping to create shoppers can find the where atmosphere even if designing that means perfect gift, a custom piece. 318-797-5544 www.lockhartjewelers.com Specialty Gifts Louisiana Shreveport 800, Ste. Pkwy., 450 Clyde Fant is a Louisiana- Specialty Gifts Louisiana and flare gifts, shop that offers themed gift Red River District. It is located in the flavor. 318-210-5207 www.facebook.com/louisianaspecialtygifts Garden McGregor’s Shreveport 15, Ste. Ave., 4801 Line unique specialty offers Garden McGregor’s and the the gardener items for the garden, clothing, It also carries accessories, home. and more. jewelry, gifts, 318-221-8955 www.shopmcgregors.com
American Coin & Collectibles American Coin Shreveport 123, Ste. Rd., 855 Pierremont unique offers American Coin collectibles such as autographs, newspapers, memorabilia, War Civil and more. currency, manuscripts, 800-865-3562 www.amerdocs.com Enchanted Garden The Shreveport Ave., 2429 Line has nine rooms Enchanted Garden The of including ladies’ jewelry and treasures Louisiana toys, collectibles, accessories, of and hundreds unique items. specialties, 318-227-1213 www.enchantedgarden.com Birdwell’s City Bossier Airline Dr., 2151 lines product home and gift Birdwell’s jewelry, Southern Collections, feature ideas. gift and other unique home decor, 318-584-7299 www.shopbirdwells.com Shop River Gift False City Bossier 141, Ste. 1700 Old Minden Rd., is located in the Shop River Gift False & Ralph restaurant, seafood Cajun and gifts Gras Mardi It offers Kacoo’s. souvenirs. Louisiana 318-747-6660 www.ralphandkacoos.com Artspace Giftspace at Shreveport St., Texas 710 many local and regional features Giftspace for sale include Items artists works. music, books, sculptures, paintings, and more. handbags, scarves, jewelry, 318-673-6500 www.artspaceshreveport.com GIFT & SPECIALTY SHOPS & SPECIALTY GIFT 62 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org SHOPPING Find Your FUN SIDE 65 Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets Boardwalk Louisiana City Bossier Blvd., 540 Boardwalk located Outlets, Boardwalk Louisiana Shops, Pro Bass offers on the riverfront, restaurants, arcade, movie theater, and hotel. carousel, trolley, stores, retail is located Casino Resort Margaritaville on the north end of the property. 318-752-1455 www.louisianaboardwalk.com Tubbs Hardware and Cajun Gifts and Cajun Hardware Tubbs City Bossier 615 Benton Rd., Gifts and Cajun Hardware Tubbs that offers is a unique business souvenirs like and Louisiana hardware fleur-de-lis products, culinary spices, beads. Gras and Mardi accessories, 318-746-0311 www.tubbshardware.net MALLS & SHOPPING CENTERS Vacuum Cleaner Hospital Cleaner Vacuum Shop & Gift Shreveport 8959 Jewella Ave., than just more unique shop offers This items, It also sells gift vacuum cleaners. accessories, garden décor, home candles, fleur-de-lis college football memorabilia, and more. accessories, 318-688-1331 www.facebook.com/ vacuumcleanerhospital
Avalon Hair Salon Shreveport Dr., Youree 3730 professional full-service salon offers This styling, service including hair cuts, beauty and make-up, waxing, eyebrow coloring, more. 318-861-4247 www.avalonhairsalon.net The Agora Agora The Borealis Shreveport St., 421 Lake is an artisan marketplace Borealis Agora The art, like locally made products that offers and jewelry, housewares, food, clothes, Ark-La-Tex. artists in the soaps from 318-268-3011 www.theagoraborealis.com Rosewood Home Market Rosewood City Bossier 2850 Douglas Dr., specializes in one- Home Market Rosewood antiques, farmhouse urban, of-a-kind vintage, and home decor. 318-615-5020 www.rosewoodhomemarket.com Nader’s Gallery Nader’s Shreveport Kings Hwy., 524 E. family Gallery is a second generation Nader’s in the finest that has been offering business 1969. since and gifts accessories, framing, art, 318-868-3021 www.nadersgallery.com SALONS 64 Hotels From peaceful bed and breakfasts to bustling casino hotels and everything in between, Shreveport-Bossier offers accommodations to suit every travel style. With nearly 11,000 hotel rooms to choose from, selecting the perfect place to rest and recharge during your next visit is part of the fun.
Remington Suite Hotel and Spa
CATEGORIES 68 Bossier City 70 Casinos 68 Downtown Shreveport 70 Bed & Breakfasts 69 Southeast Shreveport 70 Campgrounds & RV Parks 69 West Shreveport & Airport 66 67 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org HOTELS Find Your FUN SIDE 69 FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE | 318-635-2005 | www.bwplusshv.com | 318-688-2812 | www.comfortinn.com | 318-688-2812
Residence Inn by Marriott - Shreveport Inn by Marriott Residence | 318-635-8000 | www.marriott.com Shreveport Monkhouse Dr., W. 4910 Sleep Inn & Suites I-20 | 318-841-4404 | www.sleepinn.com Shreveport Rd., 6720 Klug Pines Sleep Inn & Suites Medical Center | 318-676-0058 | www.sleepinn.com Shreveport Ave., 3215 Samford Shreveport Wyndham by Wingate | 318-686-0102 | www.wingatehotels.com Shreveport Ave., 6245 Westport Airport Suites Shreveport WoodSpring | 318-686-5066 | www.woodspring.com Shreveport Plz., 5725 Financial Shreveport Garden Wyndham | 318-606-4723 | www.wyndhamhotels.com Shreveport 70th St., 1419 E. Country Inn Country | 318-938-7952 Greenwood Rd., 8489 Greenwood Airport Shreveport Inn & Suites by Radisson, Country | 318-635-8062 | www.countryinns.com Shreveport Ave., 5020 Hollywood Suites Shreveport Comfort | 318-364-8801 | www.choicehotels.com Shreveport Cr., 6715 Financial Inn Motel Country Vivian | 318-375-4730 St., Pine 1032 S. Airport Shreveport by Marriott Courtyard | 318-686-0880 | www.marriott.com Shreveport Plz., 6001 Financial Airport Hampton Inn Shreveport | 318-636-4447 | www.hilton.com/en/hampton Shreveport 5226 Monkhouse Dr., Inn Shreveport Hilton Garden | 318-686-0148 | www.shreveport.hgi.com Shreveport Plz., 5971 Financial West - & Suites Shreveport Holiday Inn Express www.hiexpress.com | 318-686-8328 | Shreveport Dr., 5420 Interstate Home2 Suites by Hilton Shreveport | 3318-666-9880 | www.home2suites3.hilton.com Shreveport 6650 Eastbank Dr., Homewood Suites by Hilton Shreveport www.hilton.com/en/homewood | 318-549-2000 | Shreveport Plz., 5485 Financial La Quinta Inn & Suites Shreveport | 318-671-1100 | www.lq.com Shreveport Plaza Dr., 6700 Financial Inn Mid Continent | 318-938-5423 | www.mci.comcastbiz.net Greenwood Rd., 8580 Greenwood Motel 6 | 318-671-0731 | www.motel6.com Shreveport Ln., 6715 Rasberry Quality Inn Shreveport www.choicehotels.com | 318-635-5525 | Shreveport Dr., 5402 Interstate Comfort Inn Shreveport Inn Comfort Shreveport Dr., 9420 Healthplex Inn and Suites Economy | 318-631-2000 Shreveport Dr., Park Westwood 5101 South & Suites Shreveport Hampton Inn | | 318-798-1320www.hilton.com/en/hampton Shreveport Way, 8340 Millicent Airport Shreveport Hampton Inn | www.hilton.com/en/hampton | 318-636-4447 Shreveport Dr., 5226 Monkhouse Plaza & Suites Park Holiday Inn Express | 318-629-0163 | www.hiexpress.com Shreveport Plaza Blvd., 8751 Park Best Western Plus Airport Shreveport 4927 Monkhouse Dr., SOUTHEAST SHREVEPORT SOUTHEAST AIRPORT & SHREVEPORT WEST FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE Pet Friendly Pet FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE Casino Shuttle Casino
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Wingate by Wyndham Bossier Wyndham by Wingate City | 318-746-1444 | www.wingatehotels.com Bossier Blvd., 1121 Barksdale TownePlace Suites by Marriott TownePlace | 318-741-9090 | www.marriott.com City Bossier 1009 Gould Dr., Springhill Suites at Louisiana Downs Louisiana Springhill Suites at City | 318-747-7772 | www.marriott.com Bossier St., Texas 8010 E. Siegel Select Hotel City | 318-747-5800 | www.siegelselect.com Bossier St., Texas 3070 E. 501 Traffic St., Bossier City | 318-584-7125 | www.marriott.com Bossier St., Traffic 501 1836 Old Minden Rd., Bossier City | 318-747-7700 | www.redroof.com Bossier 1836 Old Minden Rd., Inn Shreveport-Bossier/Downtown Residence 1100 Delhi Ave., Bossier City | 318-221-2400 | www.choicehotels.com Bossier Ave., 1100 Delhi RoofRed City Inn & Suites Bossier 740 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City | 318-658-9638 | www.motel6.com Bossier Blvd., 740 DiamondJacks Quality Inn Bossier Motel 6 Bossier City Motel 6 Bossier MainStay Suites MainStay | 318-747-6220 | www.mainstaysuites.com City Bossier 1001 Gould Dr., LeBossier Hotel & Event Center Hotel & Event LeBossier www.choicehotels.com City | 318-747-0711 | Bossier 4000 Industrial Dr., La Quinta Inn & Suites Bossier City | 318-747-4400 | www.lq.com Bossier Blvd., 309 Preston 2015 Old Minden Rd., Bossier City | 318-759-1940 Bossier 2015 Old Minden Rd., Homewood Suites by Hilton Shreveport-Bossier Homewood Suites by Hilton Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bossier City Northeast Bossier Hotel & Suites Holiday Inn Express City | 318-841-9800 | www.hiexpress.com Bossier St., Texas 7970 E. www.hilton.com/en/homewood Hilton Garden Inn - Shreveport/Bossier City Inn - Shreveport/Bossier Hilton Garden City | 318-759-1950 | www.shreveportbossiercity.hgi.com Bossier 2015 Old Minden Rd., Hampton Inn & Suites Shreveport/Bossier City-North Hampton Inn & Suites Shreveport/Bossier City | 318-752-1112 | www.hamptoninnshreveport.com Bossier Viking Dr., 2691 Hampton Inn-Bossier City Hampton Inn-Bossier City | 318-752-1112 | www.hamptoninnshreveport.com Bossier 1005 Gould Dr., 1968 Airline Dr., Bossier City | 318-746-9400 Bossier Airline Dr., 1968 | 318-742-8300 | | 318-742-8300www.marriott.com City Bossier Blvd., 100 Boardwalk Inn Crown | 318-742-3444 | www.comfortsuitesbossiercity.com City | 318-742-3444 Bossier St., Texas 7950 E. Boardwalk City/Louisiana - Bossier Shreveport Courtyard Comfort Suites Bossier City - Shreveport East City - Shreveport Suites Bossier Comfort | 318-425-5000 | www.remingtonsuite.com Shreveport St., Travis 220 Remington Suite Hotel and Spa Remington Holiday Inn Shreveport Downtown Holiday Inn Shreveport | 318-222-7717 | www.ihg.com Shreveport St., 102 Lake Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shreveport Downtown & Suites Shreveport Holiday Inn Express | 318-222-7620 | www.hiexpress.com Shreveport St., 201 Lake Hilton Hotel Shreveport Shreveport St., 104 Market
DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN BOSSIER CITY BOSSIER Accommodations Accommodations by Area 68 Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino Venues Breakfast Onsite Restaurant Airport Shuttle Casino Shuttle Pet Friendly In a community that hosts as many parties as Shreveport- Accommodations by Type Bossier does, there are bound to be great venues to enjoy. From CASINOS facilities steeped in rich history Boomtown Casino & Hotel such as Shreveport Municipal 300 Riverside Dr., Bossier City | 318-746-0711 | www.boomtownbossier.com Auditorium to modern venues DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City | 866-552-9629 | www.diamondjacks.com like Shreveport Convention Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport Center, Shreveport-Bossier has 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport | 877-613-0711 | www.eldoradoshreveport.com the perfect venue to host your Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel & Casino reunion, convention or festival. 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City | 800-895-0711 | www.horseshoebossiercity.com Margaritaville Resort Casino 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City | 855-346-2489 | www.margaritavillebossiercity.com Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport | 877-429-0711 | www.samstownshreveport.com
BED & BREAKFAST 2439 Fairfield - A Bed & Breakfast 2439 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport | 318-424-2424 | www.shreveportbedandbreakfast.com Fairfield Manor Bed & Breakfast Shreveport Municipal Auditorium 2300 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport | 318-848-7776 | www.fairfieldmanorbedandbreakfast.com Fairfield Place Bed & Breakfast Inn 2221 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport | 318-848-7776 | www.thefairfieldplace.com FESTIVAL VENUES
CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS Betty Virginia Park Festival Plaza C & J RV Park 3901 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport 101 Crockett St., Shreveport 6909 Hwy. 1, Shreveport | 318-929-3193 Located in the South Highlands This venue is the center of festivals and neighborhood, this park serves as the concerts in downtown Shreveport. It is Camper’s RV Center venue for Crawfest and family reunions. home to Mudbug Madness Festival, Let 7700 W. 70th St., Shreveport | 318-938-5441 | www.campersrvcenter.com 318-673-7727 the Good Times Roll Festival, Red River DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel RV Park www.myspar.org Revel Arts Festival, and more. 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City | 318-678-7661 | www.diamondjacks.com 318-673-5100 Columbia Park www.myspar.org Gavel Falls Campground Rentals & RV Campground 600 Columbia St., Shreveport 7781 Hwy. 1 N., Shreveport | 318-990-9919 | www.facebook.com/gavelfalls Columbia Park is a park in the historic Louisiana State Fairgrounds Hilltop Campgrounds Highland neighborhood. The park is 3701 Hudson St., Shreveport 200 Hilltop Rd., Princeton | 318-949-8486 | www.hilltopcampgrounds.com home to Highland Jazz and Blues Festival. The Louisiana State Fairgrounds has 318-673-7727 several facilities available for rent Lakewood Village RV Park www.myspar.org including the outdoor grounds, George’s 9110 Linwood Ave., Shreveport | 318-686-7237 Pond at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, Maplewood RV Park East Bank Plaza Agriculture Building, Exhibit Hall, Round- 452 Maplewood Dr., Bossier City | 318-742-5497 665 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City Up Room, Livestock Show Barns, and RV This venue is located in the center hookups. It is home to the State Fair of Pine Hill RV Park of the East Bank District, an arts and 2 Pinehill Cr., Haughton | 318-949-3916 Louisiana. entertainment district that includes Flying 318-635-1361 Shreveport-Bossier KOA Heart Brewing & Pub, restaurants, Bossier www.statefairoflouisiana.com 6510 W. 70th St., Shreveport | 318-687-1010 | www.koa.com Arts Council, and more. It hosts festivals, open-air markets, live music, and more. Travel Centers of America 318-741-8310 8590 Greenwood Rd., Greenwood | 318-938-6360 | www.tatravelcenters.com www.bossierarts.org 70 71 1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org VENUES Find Your FUN SIDE 73 Member of Shreveport-Bossier Association Attractions Emmett Hook Center Emmett Shreveport St., 550 Common hosts year- state-of-the-art theatre This musicals performances, theatrical round and more. 318-429-6887 www.emmetthookcenter.org Playhouse Marjorie Lyons Shreveport Ave., 2700 Woodlawn on the campus ofLocated Centenary guests can see ofCollege Louisiana, that feature multiple productions faculty and community actors. students, 318-869-5242 www.centenary.edu Shreveport RiverView Theatre Shreveport Pkwy., 600 Clyde Fant performing arts venue in premier The hosts the regular downtown Shreveport performances ofseason the Shreveport and Opera Shreveport Symphony, Ballet. Metropolitan Shreveport 318-673-5100 www.myspar.org Shreveport Municipal Auditorium Shreveport Ave., 705 Elvis Presley Municipal historic Shreveport The Auditorium is a versatile venue for touring and more. debutante balls, concerts, acts, tours and scheduledMusic history group See website for more available. are tours information. 318-841-4196 www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com The Theatre Strand Shreveport Ave., 619 Louisiana continues historic theatre restored This to be the home of the highest-quality the decades entertainment throughout including top touring Broadway and comedy shows. concerts, productions, 318-226-8555 www.thestrandtheatre.com Shreveport Theatre Little Shreveport Pl., 812 Margaret is this community theatre Built in 1922, one of the longest-running playhouses 10 productions It produces in the nation. year. each 318-424-4439 www.shreveportlittletheatre.com . ®
Shreveport Convention Center Convention Shreveport Shreveport St., 400 Caddo Shreveport 350,000-square-foot The is a multi-purpose, Center Convention state-of-the-art facility connected to Hilton venueThis Hotel in downtown Shreveport. meetings, hosts annual conventions, more. and balls, grand Gras Mardi 318-841-4000 www.shreveportcenter.com George’s Pond at Hirsch Coliseum at Pond George’s Shreveport Blvd., 3207 Pershing is home to Hirsch Memorial Coliseum team. Mudbugs hockey the Shreveport venue is equipped to host sporting This and has conventions, circuses, events, been the site of MISS USA CenturyLink Center CenturyLink City Bossier Dr., Center 2000 CenturyLink venue hosts year-round This rodeos, entertainment including concerts, and more. family shows, 318-747-2501 www.centurylinkcenter.com Bossier Civic Center Bossier City Bossier 620 Benton Rd., is known for hosting Civic Center Bossier conventions, dances, balls, Gras Mardi and more. 318-741-8900 www.bossiercity.org/civic-center East Bank Theatre City Bossier Blvd., 630 Barksdale is an intimate community theatre This musicals venue that hosts plays, black box and more. 318-741-8310 www.bossierarts.org
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