Shreveport Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shreveport which includes a garden
Shreveport showing a garden
Shreveport showing a city
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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 Centre, 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 Centre. 

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 metres 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

If you're spending some time in Downtown Riverfront, Shreveport Festival Plaza and Ark-La-Tex Antique & Classic Vehicle Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Riverfront
R.W. Norton Art Gallery showing interior views

Caddo Heights-South Highlands

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

Caddo Heights-South Highlands
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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
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Broadmoor

If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Red River and Broadmoor Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Broadmoor
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Springlake

If you're spending some time in Springlake, Red River National Wildlife Refuge and Red River are top sights worth seeing.

Springlake
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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
The price is ₹6,513 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹6,513
₹8,422 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Shreveport. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,769 reviews)
"Nice property,just appears to be older."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

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 ₹5,313 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹5,313
₹7,668 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Shreveport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,927 reviews)
"Nice property, friendly staff. Room smelled of smoke though."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel
Del-Mar Airport Inn & Suites
Del-Mar Airport Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
4927 Monkhouse Dr, Shreveport, LA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shreveport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Great service, clean and spacious room and bathroom."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Del-Mar Airport Inn & Suites
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.
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 Sam's Town Casino are ...
Pet-friendly Shreveport Home ~ 1 Mile to Downtown!
Cozy Lakefront Benton Home ~ 20 Mi to Shreveport!
Cozy Lakefront Benton Home ~ 20 Mi to Shreveport!
3 out of 5
Benton, LA
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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