Shreveport, LA
"Louisiana's Other Side"
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There’s a side of Louisiana that you may not be familiar with. You have to experience it to fully understand. The northwest corner of the state, in and around Shreveport-Bossier, is a mixture of Louisiana tradition and wide-open Texas spirit.
You can always count on an eclectic mix of Southern charm and lagniappe fun when you visit Shreveport-Bossier.
Shreveport-Bossier’s food scene is a unique blend of many cultures that could only be found in Louisiana
Shreveport-Bossier City serves as the economic and cultural center of a 200-mile radius extending into Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, known as the Ark-La-Tex. Home to six riverboat casinos as well as a racetrack casino, Shreveport-Bossier is known to many as a regional destination for gaming and nightlife. Shreveport-Bossier’s Mardi Gras season is one of the largest in Louisiana, drawing crowds estimated to total more than 400,000 each year.
Louisiana is known for its incredible food, and Shreveport-Bossier is no exception. From traditional Cajun and Creole favorites like crawfish étouffée, gumbo, po-boys and jambalaya to global cuisines including Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian and more, Shreveport-Bossier’s food scene is a unique blend of many cultures that could only be found in Louisiana.