Fun is Springing Up in Shreveport-Bossier

Spring is in full bloom in Shreveport-Bossier with plenty of outdoor adventures, attractions and celebrations for everyone to enjoy. For a complete listing of the many festivals and events happening in the area this spring, please visit www.ShreveportBossierFunGuide.com.

Celebrate the highly-anticipated opening of Shreveport-Bossier’s newest casino when Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville opens in June, packing more than 19 acres of thrilling entertainment and fun with it. The gaming destination features a 30,000 square foot, single-level casino, a spacious 18-story hotel, live entertainment and more.

For an off-the-beaten path adventure, unlock the region’s agricultural past, oil and gas “boomtowns” and present-day recreational lakes and bayous with the Boom or Bust Byway Tour. Just stop by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s downtown office at 629 Spring St. (I-20 Exit 19-A) to pick up a Boom or Bust Byway Scenic GPS Ranger, available in English, Spanish and French translations. Or search “N La Byways” to download the app on your smartphone and you’re good to go.

Satisfy your appetite with some of the newest eateries in town, including The Garden Grille and Bar, located inside of the Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites by Hilton in Bossier and Daq’s Wings and Grill. Be sure to check out our guide to local dining; HERE is Where the Locals Eat. Download your copy today.

Unleash your inner daredevil with Gators and Friends new zip line tour, which includes a scenic view of their unique alligator park and exotic zoo, located off of U.S. Hwy. 80 in Greenwood. While there, you can also discover the many animals, from alligators to zebras and more, up close and personal in their exotic petting farm.

Relax and set sail on the Spirit of the Red River Cruise and learn about the area’s historic Red River and Cross Bayou during on a 35-passenger, U.S. Coast Guard-certified boat led by Capt. Sandy Jackson, owner and operator. The Red River and Cross Bayou are both home to an array of wildlife species including alligator, blue heron, white egret, catfish and more.

The area is brimming with enough excitement for the whole family. So, take your time and experience all of it in Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana’s Other Side.

Our legacy . . . East Texas Cowboy, with a Cajun Twist; Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana’s Other Side
It’s that unique combination of two great American heritages that sets Shreveport-Bossier apart. It’s a little Texas, a little Cajun. You’ll find the combination reflected in our mouth-watering dining, where flavorful Texas steak may be combined with spicy crawfish. Or you might find it in our music, with nightclubs and concerts for jazz, country, bluegrass, folk, zydeco, and everything in between. There’s no place like it in America, a world of color and sound, taste and entertainment, elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggest you kick off your boots and stay a while.

Five (. . . soon to be SIX!) Riverboat Casinos
Our riverboat casinos are floating palaces, tributes to the frontier tradition of 24-hour fun and excitement. Along with traditional gaming, our casinos host fabulous entertainment and an assortment of restaurants and buffets. And don’t be surprised to find a famous star or two at your gaming table or favorite club. The newest addition to our gaming lineup, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, is scheduled to open in June.

Find out what so many people already know . . . Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana’s Other Side is a great place to be. Whether you visit for a day or stay for a lifetime, you can't help but have a good time in Shreveport-Bossier!

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