Shreveport, United States - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-16

Shreveport offers a vibrant blend of Southern Louisiana charm, lively riverfront entertainment, and rich musical heritage. Visitors can immerse themselves in colorful Creole-Cajun dining, lush botanical gardens, and interactive cultural museums.

Top things to do in Shreveport

Things to do in Shreveport include Caddo Lake State Park, Shreveport Aquarium, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Shreveport

Here is what 3 days in Shreveport look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Shreveport AquariumDowntown
    100 m
  2. 2
    Sci-Port Discovery CenterMuseum · Downtown
    250 m
  3. 3
    Red River District
    750 m
  4. 4
    Marlene Yu MuseumMuseum
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Caddo Lake State ParkGreater Shreveport
    42 km
  2. 2
    Louisiana State Exhibit MuseumMuseum
    5.5 km
  3. 3
    Spring Street Historical Museum
    6.2 km
  4. 4
    R.W. Norton Art GalleryMuseum · South Highlands
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Barksdale Global Power MuseumMuseum
    5.8 km
  2. 2
    Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Shreveport?

Caddo Lake State Park, Shreveport Aquarium, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, American Rose Center, Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, Cross Lake and 9 more. Caddo Lake State Park: Enchanting bayou maze of moss-draped bald cypress trees and waterways just west of the city.

What can you do in 3 days in Shreveport?

Day 1: Shreveport Aquarium, Sci-Port Discovery Center, Red River District, Marlene Yu Museum. Day 2: Caddo Lake State Park, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, Spring Street Historical Museum, R.W. Norton Art Gallery. Day 3: Barksdale Global Power Museum, Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets.

Which areas should you explore in Shreveport?

The itinerary for Shreveport runs through Downtown, Greater Shreveport and South Highlands.

Which museums are worth visiting in Shreveport?

Museums worth visiting in Shreveport: Barksdale Global Power Museum, Sci-Port Discovery Center (Downtown), Marlene Yu Museum, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum and R.W. Norton Art Gallery (South Highlands).

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