Best hotels in Shreveport
Residence Inn by Marriott Shreveport Airport
4910 W Monkhouse Drive, LA, 71109
Ideal for those visiting on business, this hotel is close to the airport and is an all-suite affair, meaning you can cater for yourself on longer stays. There’s an outdoor pool and fitness center for you to use, in addition to a complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Eldorado Resort Casino
451 Clyde Fant Parkway, LA, 71101
One of the city’s best tourist hotels, it’s all about fun and relaxation at the Eldorado. The gaming tables and slots take care of the former, while the spa is the ideal indulgence if you’re in search of the latter. There are some quick-dining places in the hotel but, if you want to linger over prime steak, reserve a table at The Vintage.
Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino
315 Clyde Fant Parkway, LA, 71101
Another good choice next to the Red River, Sam’s has deluxe king rooms with city views, flat-screen TV's and laundry service. Take a break from the slots and gaming tables to dine at William B’s Steakhouse or head for a swim and treatment at Spa Blu on the third floor.
Best restaurants in Shreveport
Fat Calf Brasserie
3030 Cresswell Avenue, LA, 71104
Enjoy mouth-watering southern classics with an undeniable French influence at the Fat Calf. An extensive Saturday brunch ranges from deviled eggs to sweet vanilla pain perdu or a wagyu burger with bacon-onion marmalade. At dinner, sample snails, mussels, and steak frites – all perfect renditions of Gallic favorites.
Abby Singer’s Bistro
617 Texas Street, LA, 71101
Head to the second floor of the Robinson Film Center for a friendly welcome and balcony dining overlooking Downtown. Soups, salads, and burgers are delicious options from a menu laden with comfort food. Choose from chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, or fish tacos before kicking back and unwinding with a movie.
The Blind Tiger
120 Texas Street, LA, 71101
Craving some Cajun cuisine? Make a beeline for The Blind Tiger, where the southern repertoire is to die for. Taste delicacies like gumbo, blackened catfish, etouffee, and pecan-crusted chicken. If you’re visiting for lunch, don’t miss the burgers.
What to do in Shreveport
American Rose Center
8877 Jefferson Paige Road, LA, 71119
The largest rose garden in the US, this floral paradise has tens of thousands of rose bushes spread across 118 acres of fragrant, colorful gardens. Dozens of gardens showcase the flowers in different settings, while the Dudley Watkins Reflection Pool is a lovely place to relax and seek tranquility.
Sci-Port Discovery Center
820 Clyde Fant Parkway, LA, 71101
The Sci-Port Discovery Center is perhaps the city’s premier family attraction, combining a science museum with a planetarium, a children’s museum big on interactivity, and an IMAX theater. Exhibits are expertly assembled to pique the interest of all ages, while a changing events program means there’s always something fresh to experience.
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
8012 Par Road 4, LA, 71107
Seemingly a world away from the casinos lining the river, this nature reserve is an unspoiled forest of oak, pine and hickory crisscrossed with undemanding walking trails. Want to learn more about the flora and fauna? Strike up a conversation with the naturalists who work here, or head to the interpretive building.