Entertainment Alternatives in Shreveport, Louisiana

The neon excitement of the Shreveport-Bossier skyline is a fitting introduction to the area's vibrant personality. Millions of visitors from across the country and around the globe are drawn to Shreveport-Bossier for the eclectic mix of culture, entertainment, sports and shopping. Add to that the exciting, spicy cuisine and the best in riverboat casinos and thoroughbred racing, you may never want to leave Shreveport-Bossier again! Experience the rich history of Northwest Louisiana and East Texas where the oil industry first began. Relive the legends of tribes of Native Americans who lived off the land and helped build the strong agricultural industry that fed much of the midwestern states. Stir in the unique Louisiana culture, the French and Spanish influence and the spice of Cajun and Southern cuisine for a destination you'll love!

For family fun, the Sci-Port Discovery center features more than 200 hands-on exhibits and programs for all ages, eight interactive discovery areas, an IMAX Dome Theater, daily shows and demonstrations, gift shop and cafe. Then, at the Stage of Stars Museum, Elvis has come back to the building, where his career really started. That place is a music museum at the Municipal Auditorium. Elvis Presley first performed there on the Louisiana Hayride in 1954. The museum commemorates him, and many more legends in their own rights, including stars like Hank Williams, Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, Kitty Wells and Slim Whitman. Shreveport is also home to numerous parks, offering a full range of recreation, from walking, biking, swimming and hiking to fishing, hunting, camping, boating and more.

On the riverfront, RiverView Park features an interactive water fountain with lights and music, a 300-ft.-long floating boat dock, a magnificent waterfall that incorporates natural stone and plantings, an arbor and a viewing area at the summit of a waterfall. The Spirit of the Red River cruise is a historical tour of Red River and Cross Bayou. View the city from the river and see wildlife in a natural habitat. Meanwhile, there's a new name for family fun! Louisiana Boardwalk offers outlet shopping, movies, theater, bowling, eating, carousel and trolley rides, dancing fountains, non-stop entertainment and walks down the river promenade: A destination like no other!

In sports, Shreveport and Bossier City share an arena football team, the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings, as well as a Central Hockey League team, the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. Baseball in Shreveport has an extensive past. The current team is a Minor League Baseball team know as the Shreveport Sports. Shreveport is also home to an International Women's Football League team, the Shreveport Aftershock.

The Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau is the official tourism information agency for the region. The bureau maintains a comprehensive database of restaurants, accommodations, attractions and events.

With all of this and so much more to offer, Shreveport will certainly never leave you with nothing to do!