Louisiana · United States
Where to stay in Shreveport
Shreveport is a city in Louisiana, United States, home to about 188,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- SHV9 km · Shreveport Regional Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Shreveport
Shreveport is also known regionally as a gambling center, due to the number of casinos and racetracks that operate in the area. Despite the fact that Shreveport has a reputation for gaming, there are multiple opportunities for arts, culture, and learning in the city, with a collection of museums, art galleries, symphonies, colleges and universities, in addition to several fine dining opportunities that bring a mix of regional and international cuisine to Louisiana's third-largest city.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Shreveport
See
The mansions along Fairfield Avenue give a glimpse into the city's history. The city is located in a region once rich with oil, and the mansions were built by those made wealthy by the industry during the 1920s and '30s.
- American Rose Center
- artspace
- Robinson Film Center
- R.W. Norton Art Gallery
- Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
- Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
- Meadows Museum of Art
- Spring Street Historical Museum
- Sci-Port Discovery Center
- Shreveport Water Works Museum
- Shreveport Aquarium
- Louisiana State Oil & Gas Museum
Do
- Wonder Oasis Waterpark (formerly Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark)
- Gators and Friends
- Eldorado Resort Casino
- Sam's Town Hotel & Casino
- CORK
- Mudbug Madness
- Red River Revel
- Shreveport Brew
- State Fair of Louisiana
- Querbes Park Golf Course, Querbes Park Course
- Jerry Tim Brooks Golf Course, Jerry Course
- Huntington Park Golf Course, Huntington Park Course
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Where to stay
Which part of Shreveport to stay in
There are numerous hotels around the downtown area and the Shreveport Regional Airport. The casinos have hotels near the downtown area (I-20 east). There are also a selection of mid-range and upscale hotels in the southeastern part of the city.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Shreveport
8 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Shreveport | 2.0 km | |
| Jefferson Hotel | 1.4 km | |
| Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport | 2.0 km | |
| Hilton Hotel Convention Center | 1.5 km | |
| Horseshoe Bossier Casino & Hotel | 2.5 km | |
| Margaritaville Resort Casino | 2.4 km | |
| OYO Hotel Shreveport Airport North OYO Rooms | 7.7 km | |
| Stay Fairfield - Fairfield Place and Fairfield Manor Bed & Breakfast | 2.3 km |
All 8 hotels in Shreveport, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Shreveport
Shreveport has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; April is the wettest, with about 135 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Shreveport: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), about 9.2 km from the city centre in a straight line; East Texas Regional Airport (GGG, 90 km) and Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) (TXK, 107 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
The city is easy to navigate by car and one part of the city can easily be accessed from another via Interstates 20 & 49. In addition, there is an Inner Loop (I-220 and LA-3132) surrounding the city. Clyde Fant Parkway runs along the riverfront and links the downtown area with the southeastern part of the city around LSU Shreveport and the shopping areas of South Youree Drive. Shreveport, like many other mid-sized cities in the Southern states, does not have a well developed public transit system. Most city residents prefer to get around by their own personal cars or motorcycles.
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SHV · Shreveport Regional Airport
GGG · East Texas Regional Airport
TXK · Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field)
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Shreveport
Stay safe
Shreveport ranks higher than the national average for every type of crime and in 2007 was rated in the top ten most dangerous metro areas in the nation. Common sense is suggested when visiting the city. Some neighborhoods are more dangerous than others. In general, areas west of Downtown and Interstate 49 and south of Interstate 220 are more dangerous than other parts of the city. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. If it looks like the neighborhood is going downhill it might be best to turn around rather than drive through. It is not recommended to walk alone or in small groups after dark in the downtown district unless you stay in the well populated areas near the casinos and bars.
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Questions
Shreveport: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Shreveport?
Shreveport has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; April is the wettest, with about 135 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Shreveport?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), about 9.2 km from the city centre in a straight line; East Texas Regional Airport (GGG, 90 km) and Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) (TXK, 107 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Shreveport?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Shreveport
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.