Food scene
locally owned and favorite eateries include: Frozen Pirogue, Bodacious Bar-B-Q, Flying Heart Brewing & Pub, Lin's Kitchen, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Marilynn's Place, Chicken Salad Chick, Greek Corner, The Blind Tiger, L'Italiano Restaurant, Chimi V's.
Cute shops, local owned breweries and restaurants, safe and friendly walkable atmosphere!
7 locals recommend
East Bank District & Plaza
615 Barksdale BlvdCute shops, local owned breweries and restaurants, safe and friendly walkable atmosphere!
Fun family atmosphere with ping pong, local bands, local brew, and a glass blowing classroom
20 locals recommend
Red River Brewpub
310 Marshall StFun family atmosphere with ping pong, local bands, local brew, and a glass blowing classroom
Shane's Seafood & BBQ
9176 Mansfield RdLocal owned Cajun Style food and crawfish!
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub
700 Barksdale BlvdExcellent Pizza and Brewery with a fun atmosphere!
Local favorite of Louisiana meals! Located on the Corner of the East Texas Bridge Hwy 80, just inside Shreveport by the river.
18 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger
120 Texas StLocal favorite of Louisiana meals! Located on the Corner of the East Texas Bridge Hwy 80, just inside Shreveport by the river.
Fine Dining; Local owned and Favorite for exquisite Louisiana tastes.
9 locals recommend
Ernest's Orleans
1601 N Spring StFine Dining; Local owned and Favorite for exquisite Louisiana tastes.
Fine dining for steak and seafood. Peaceful exquisite atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
2 Johns Steak & Seafood
2151 Airline DrFine dining for steak and seafood. Peaceful exquisite atmosphere.
Monjunis of Bossier City
2151 Airline DrItalian eatery!
A local favorite Italian spot for special teas, homemade spaghetti sauce , and muffulettas.
Notini's Restaurant
2013 Airline DriveA local favorite Italian spot for special teas, homemade spaghetti sauce , and muffulettas.
BeauxJax Crafthouse
501 Barksdale BlvdExcellent local flavor and live music
Beautiful atmosphere and excellent steakhouse. Weekend entertainment; come early!
Silver Star Smokehouse
1201 Silver Star WayBeautiful atmosphere and excellent steakhouse. Weekend entertainment; come early!
Chicken Salad Chick
3107 Airline DriveErnest's Orleans
1601 N Spring StLocal favorite; pricier option of genuine Louisiana food
Sightseeing
Walkable shopping and eatery chains located on the waterfront; movie theater, Bass Pro shop with Large aquarium.
43 locals recommend
Louisiana Boardwalk
540 Boardwalk BlvdWalkable shopping and eatery chains located on the waterfront; movie theater, Bass Pro shop with Large aquarium.
Altitude Trampoline Park
2917 Douglas DrKids time and personal exercise!
Shreveport Aquarium
601 Clyde Fant PkwyGreat new Local Aquarium Downtown Shreveport
Excellent variety of gently used thrift items; all purchases and donations directly help the community and outreach programs!
Christ Fit Thrift Store
1040 Chinaberry DrExcellent variety of gently used thrift items; all purchases and donations directly help the community and outreach programs!
FREE GYM to ALL 5am-8pm; all are welcome! Free weights, classes, machines, Daily devotions throughout the day. Donations not necessary but directly benefit local community outreaches for Mens Mentorship, Children, and families.
Christ Fit Gym
1040 Chinaberry DrFREE GYM to ALL 5am-8pm; all are welcome! Free weights, classes, machines, Daily devotions throughout the day. Donations not necessary but directly benefit local community outreaches for Mens Mentorship, Children, and families.
Call before you drive for open hours. Beautiful park and recreation area with a lake beach, playground, local animal 'zoo', and nature building.
7 locals recommend
Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District
135 Cypress Park DrCall before you drive for open hours. Beautiful park and recreation area with a lake beach, playground, local animal 'zoo', and nature building.
Hiking trails, nature center, weekend events, pond and porch sitting with bird watching.
13 locals recommend
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station
150 Eagle Bend PointHiking trails, nature center, weekend events, pond and porch sitting with bird watching.
(Google open days) Fun experience to learn about the rescued chimps!
7 locals recommend
Chimp Haven, Inc
13600 Chimpanzee Pl(Google open days) Fun experience to learn about the rescued chimps!
Artspace
708 Texas StChanging displays of Local artists. FREE.
Field of Dreams
4714 Hazel Jones RdLargest Playground in Louisiana! Brand new free park with fun for all ages!
Check their FB page or website for scheduled events; fun local stop for vintage movies and dinner on the rooftop balcony. Walking distance to other fun restaurants and art sites; across the street from Artspace; visit them both!
17 locals recommend
Robinson Film Center
617 Texas StCheck their FB page or website for scheduled events; fun local stop for vintage movies and dinner on the rooftop balcony. Walking distance to other fun restaurants and art sites; across the street from Artspace; visit them both!
Music, food, vendors! a favorite! Check facebook and their website for more info!
MUDBUG MADNESS FESTIVAL
101 Crockett StMusic, food, vendors! a favorite! Check facebook and their website for more info!
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Check Facebook for Local Events!
Events such as festivals, nature hikes, and art walks are frequent on the weekends. Check Facebook events for possible venues!