Shreveport - Louisiana - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Shreveport, Louisiana, enjoys a long history as a major stopover on the route to the Republic of Texas. Originally it was the homeland of the Caddo Indians and today the original town is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The city is known for its world class casinos and thoroughbred racing and offers an amazing selection of things to see and do. There are many accommodations, such as bed and breakfast establishments and hotels. You can also park your RV at the campgrounds, where you can also pitch a tent or rent a cabin. Experience Creole dining at its best here in Shreveport, but there are cuisines from all over the world served at the many restaurants and cafés.

Have an enjoyable day with the family at Kiddie Mia's, with batting cages, paintball, rides and a concession stand. Watertown USA is a world class water park with pools and slides for all ages. Sports fans will want to stop at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame with its memorabilia and portraits of all the inductees. Take in the gaming action at one of the casinos, where you will come away a winner, whether you win at the slot machines or not.

See how the pioneers lived back in the 1800's when you visit the Pioneer Heritage Center with authentic buildings and a log dogtrot house. The Shreveport Waterworks Museum was actually built in the height of the Industrial Revolution and details how water was purified back in those days.

Browsing the exhibits at all the museums here in this city could take up your whole vacation. There are museums dedicated to art, the Civil War, clocks and vehicles. Most visitors choose their area of interest so that they can concentrate on a few at a time. If you want to explore the many parks in the city, this will take up a lot of time as well. The beautiful rose gardens will keep you entranced as will the beauty in the 8 parks featuring roses and plants of all kinds.

Enjoy fantastic fishing and golfing when you come to Shreveport. The shopping experience alone will take your breath away with the wide variety of shopping centers and specialty stores. You can shop til you drop and then shop some more. You will probably make plans to return to this city before you even leave.