Gaming and Playing in Louisiana's Other Side-Shreveport-Bossier City
By Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourism Bureau
05/27/2008
When you bring your next group trip to Shreveport-Bossier City your tour members will indulge in the taste and feel of Southern style. Step into a destination that is fun for all types of group trips. Dance to our rich musical heritage, taste our delicious and world-renowned Southern cuisine, win at our Vegas-style casinos, and see some of the most amazing museums, art galleries and festivals in the world.
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- Test Lady Luck at our Vegas¬style casinos and racetrack
- Stand on the stage where Elvis got his start
- Shop till you drop at Louisiana Boardwalk
- View the world’s second largest collection of Mardi Gras costumes
- Savor the cuisine of ShreveportBossier City,where spicy crawfish meets tangy BBQ
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 3
DAY 1:
Discover the unexpected in Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana’s Other Side. Located in the northwest corner, Shreveport-Bossier blends spicy Louisiana flair with East Texas flavor. Shreveport-Bossier City is the place where steak sauce meets hot sauce! Start your tour with dinner at group-friendly Ralph & Kacoo’s. Enjoy a variety of Cajun cuisines, Gulf Coast seafood, shrimp, crab, crawfish platters, charbroiled fish and steaks.
After you eat your fill, head over to one of our five Vegas-Style riverboat casinos. Whether you love a good slot machine or enjoy a good table game such as Black Jack, Big Six or Roulette, you'll find excitement here. Our list of fun spots includes: Horseshoe Hotel & Casino, Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, Diamond Jack’s Casino Resort, Eldorado Casino Resort, Boomtown Casino, and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, a horse track and casino.
DAY 2:
Start your day at the Municipal Auditorium, home of the Louisiana Hayride, a live radio broadcast from 1948-1960. Tour the museum where Elvis’ career really started. Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Jim Reeves, Kitty Wells, and Slim Whitman are just a few that performed Also view over 1,000 rare photos and memorabilia. Take your picture with a life-size bronze statue of “The King”, which stands outside.
Next, head over to the Multicultural Center of the South, which features colorful exhibits of authentic art, crafts, furniture, and artifacts of African, Mexican, Native American, Greek, Scottish, Asian, Indian, and other cultures of Shreveport-Bossier, North Louisiana, and the South.
Ready for lunch? The Louisiana Boardwalk, situated on the Red River in Bossier City, is the largest outlet, lifestyle, dining and entertainment desti¬nation in Louisiana. Explore the more than 60 outlet stores and restaurants in the Boardwalk. Motorcoach parking is available. Get a true taste of Louisiana culture and history at the Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex Mardi Gras Museum. Enjoy a fascinating display of the history of Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier. Exhibits include floats, Mardi Gras royalty costumes, and all the trappings of Mardi Gras festivities.
After enjoying a refreshing rest at the hotel, get ready for another night of fabulous food and exciting casino action. Dine at one of the mouth-watering casino buffets, or choose Don’s Seafood, a Shreveport favorite.
Day 3:
Get the inside scoop with a Shreveport-Bossier expert. Tour the area with step-on guide Jan Pettiet, who will point out attractions like casinos, Red River District, Sci-Port Discovery Center, the Millennium Moon Mega Mural, Spirit of the Red River Cruise, Spring Street Historical Museum and Barnwell Garden and Art Center. Hear stories of Shreveport-Bossier’s colorful past and present. Before you head home, stop for lunch at Julie Anne’s Bakery. Delicious sandwiches and soups will hit the spot, but don’t leave without a taste of their famous King Cake, a Mardi Gras favorite available year-round. We’re so happy that you’re considering visiting Louisiana’s Other Side. So let your hair down! Come and experience all we have to offer in Shreveport-Bossier City and the surrounding area. It’s our sincere hope that while you’re here visiting Louisiana’s Other Side, you discover yours too.
