Shreveport
Miss USA Kara McCullough at Louisiana Boardwalk, Shreveport|; credit Shreveport-Bossier CVB
Situated at the convergence of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas called “Ark-La-Tex”, Shreveport and its neighbor, Bossier, are building a reputation for its gaming center, Creole cuisine & sports fishing.
History
Founded in 1839, the city was named for Captain Henry Miller Shreve
Cultural Sites
Multicultural Center of the South and Southern University Museum of Art are highlights
Restaurants & Nightclubs
The Creole and Soul Food options are top shelf
Red River Cruise at Shreveport
Historic Sites
Check out Central High School, Johnny Cochran boyhood home, and Calanthean Temple
Places of Worship
Antioch Baptist Church, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Family Attractions
Sci-Port Discovery Center has more than 290 science & space exhibits
General Attractions
Red River Entertainment District is modeled after Beale Street in Memphis
Gordon Nurse, the chef at Burning Spear, Shreveport
Shops & Galleries
Update coming in July 2025
The Arts
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium & Museum is recognized as the finest examples of Art Deco
Triva & Famous Residents
Eddie Robinson was the Grambling State coach won more college football games than anyone