Find your place and your people at events and activities across Shreveport-Bossier. Place these things to do at the top of your Shreveport-Bossier bucket list and thank us later!
Stuff your face with local delicacies
There are more fascinating, diverse, and delicious things to eat in Shreveport-Bossier than ever before. Restaurants old and new, food trucks, craft breweries, pop-ups, and culinary events are providing new experiences for visitors and locals alike. Grab a brunch board and a mimosa at Up For Brunch and be the envy of your Instagram feed. If you’re seeking truly iconic eats, Shreveport-style stuffed shrimp are a local delicacy that originated in the kitchen of the historic Freeman and Harris Café and can now be found at local favorites like Orlandeaux’s Cafe, Eddie’s Seafood, and C&C Café. With so many eateries to choose from, you’re sure to find your new favorite here.
So many reasons to celebrate … some days we don’t even need one!
As Louisianians, we let the good times roll every weekend! Shreveport-Bossier is host to an extensive bar and nightlife scene and several craft breweries. Popular Shreveport-Bossier bars include Bear’s on Fairfield, Big Country of Bossier City, Central Station Nightclub, Strange Brew, and Louisiana Daiquiri Cafe. Hurricane Alley in Bossier City’s up-and-coming East Bank District is another popular destination for those who like to eat, drink, and party all in one place!
Enjoy pizza and craft beer at Flying Heart Brewing and Pub, oysters and daiquiris at Frozen Pirogue, Cajun fare at BeauxJax Crafthouse, and even axe throwing at Bayou Axe. Craft beer lovers can find their place and their people here in Shreveport-Bossier with four breweries: Great Raft Brewing, Flying Heart Brewing and Pub, Red River BrewPub at the Garage, and The Seventh Tap.
Feeling lucky? So are we.
Speaking of nightlife, high rollers and penny pinchers have a record of winning big in Shreveport-Bossier. Our riverfront casinos and racino have the glitz of Vegas with a Southern flair of hospitality. Try your luck with a roll of the dice, a hand of cards, or live horse racing to get the full effects of pulse-pounding gaming excitement. The casino fun doesn’t end there; you can also experience posh accommodations, poolside luxury, day spas, fine dining, boutique shopping, and more.
Shop ’til you drop in Shreveport-Bossier
You’ve heard of Southern hospitality, but you’ll get to truly experience it while you spend hours perusing the locally owned boutiques and home décor stores all over Shreveport-Bossier. Look around at local shops in Line Avenue Shopping District or browse the boutiques of Bossier City. If you’re feeling artsy, Agora Borealis, The Grove, Refine Design Boutiques, C&C Mercantile, 318 Art Co., and Enchanted Garden are some “must-shop” places when you are visiting Shreveport-Bossier for all your gifts and treasures. Make an afternoon out of your shopping spree, shop the outlets at the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Bossier City, and see a movie at the Regal Theatre just by the entrance. The Shreveport and Bossier City Farmer’s Markets are also happening from April to November!
We told you we could fill your Shreveport-Bossier bucket list. And if you have extra time—or an open space on your list—go to our website or drop us an email!
Emma Boone is the public relations/digital content manager at Visit Shreveport-Bossier.
Top photo: BeauxJax Crafthouse
Photos by Visit Shreveport-Bossier
