Shreveport Things to Do

Here's a day time view of the Red River District.

FACT for those confused:
The RED RIVER DISTRICT is the entertainment complex located on the Shreveport side of the river.

The LOUISIANA BOARDWALK is the entertainment complex located on the Bossier City side of the river.

Sam's Town Casino is a riverboat located on the Red River and has three floors of slots and table games. The 23 story hotel tower has 514 rooms and suites, as well as a spa and fitness center on the hotel's third floor. There are several dining options, including William B's Steakhouse, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Java's Deli, and International Buffet.

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Outside in the Airpark are 28 aircraft and related items on static display. Pictures of more of the planes are in a travelogue.

Inside the museum are displays on "The Home Front", and "The History of Aerial Bombardment" including photos and displays on other Army Air Corps and Air Force planes.

A Government issued ID, (Drivers License, Passport etc.) is required to gain entry at the museum entrance.
All vehicles are subject to search.
No backpacks, briefcases or large bags will be allowed in any buildings.
Visitors please sign in upon entering the museum.

The museum is open from 9:30am to 4:00pm, everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

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One of the first things I did was go to the Visitor's Center to get maps and information. I particularly wanted to go to the historic cemetery in downtown Shreveport, and I wanted to know where it was, so Bob stopped and let me out at the visitor's center, and I got information. The people there were extremely helpful.

Even though there are some discontented AF wives living here. Shreveport does have things to do other than gamble.

Set beside the Red River, the Louisiana Boardwalk has several nice shops and even has a big carousel (kids would love this!). Excellent for window shopping and just strolling around! The first phase opened in November, 2003, with the state's first Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. The remainder opened in May 2005.

The area has a number of big casinos and yummy eating establishments. The Horseshoe casino where I was staying at was walking distance from this complex.

The Red River is also crossed by nice bridges connecting the Bossier to Shreveport. From the Boardwalk, you get a nice view of the Shreveport bridges and its skyline.

like parking lots? what about big-box strip malls?

well, Shreveport has plenty of them! they also have a plethora of empty stroefronts of neat old buildings. coincidence?

great place for a 16-year-old wanting to drink beer OR a stay at home mom spending too much money on bland home furnishings.

i guess i should call this tip "Things NOT to do"

It was a sigh of releif to find the Norton Art Gallery. I arrived at dusk, so I missed going into the gallery, but I enjoyed the grounds a great deal. Pretty and peaceful. I walked amongst huge-ly tall trees along the trails past man-made streams and wonderful sculptures from international artists.

So the building may not be the marvel of modern architecture, but I will come back just to hang out here.

As a general rule, I HATE malls. I also hate new construction. But I really like the Louisiana Boardwalk! This is the most progressive thing I have seen in Louisiana.

A strip of shops on the Bossier side of the river with a trolley (think Main street in Memphis). Shop til you drop at all of the popular stores found across the country. Good view of the river, downtown, and casinos.

The Louisiana Boardwalk would be a lot better if it had something to do other than eat or spend money...like a skate park or volleyball court.

It might have helped that it was a beautiful night when I visited, but nonetheless worth visiting if staying in S'port.