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R.W. Norton Art Gallery

Free to the public for study and enjoyment, The R.W. Norton Art Gallery opened in 1966, features original works of American and European art.  Adding a South Wing in 1991 and a North Wing in 2003, the Gallery continues to expand its permanent collection and bring outstanding are exhibitions from all over the world. In addition to the treasures inside, the Gallery is surrounded by beautiful azalea gardens containing over 10,000 plants; the grounds are open year around for your enjoyment. 4747 Creswell Avenue-Shreveport, La. 71106 318 865-4201.  On a personal note, this has got to be the most defined property that Shreveport has to offer.  Everything about this place is nothing short of Pure Class!  From the instant you drive up to the wel manicured building and surrounding area to the second you walk out, you will look back and say WOW! I am not a Shreveport native, but I assure you I am proud  to send my guests to this location. www.rwnaf.org

The Gardens of the American Rose

The Gardens of the American Rose Center, Home of the American Rose Society was created in 1974 through contributions of rose lovers around the world.  The 118-acre park contains more than 65 individual gardens with each bed and planting specially designed to demonstrate ways roses can be grown in the average home garden. New roses for the gardens are provided annually by North America's finest rose growers and nurseries. This is a wonderful place to visit, just sit on one of the benchs and absorb the wonderful scents.  8877 Jefferson Paige Road-Shreveport, La. 71119 - 318 938-5402 www.ars.org

Gators & Friends Alligator Park and Zoo

Watch in amazement as giant alligators feed, wrestle and swim!  These remarkable creatures will alternately awe and scare you as you view the up close and personal. In addition to the hugh reptiles, you and the kids can walk among tame and cuddly minature horses, kangroos, ring-taled lemurs, deer, coatimundis, pygmy goats, llamas, camels, a capybara (largest rodent in the world) and even a scotish cow. Don't forget your camera, these memories will last a lifetime as you pose with these sweet, exotic animals. The family that runs the facility will take the time to answer your questions, they will point out some very cool things about animals you may have never seen or known about.  The facility is immaculte and modern for your enjoyment.  A very nice gift shop is avalable for your shopping.                      11441 Highway 80-Greenwood, La. 71033 - 318 938-1199 - www.gatorsandfriends.com

Stage of the Stars Museum

The spirits have not left the building. Immediately upon entering the Municipal Auditorium you'll feel something special. Tour Elvis' dressing room and stand on the stage where legends like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves, Hank Williams, Johnny Horton, George Jones and many other music legends got their start. Every room is packed with memoires of Country Music or Rock and Roll. It is said that seventy percent of the inductees in the Country Hall of Fame were in some way touched by this grand old building that was built in 1929. The Louisiana Hayride was a Country Music variety show broadcast from the stage of the Municipal Auditorium from 1948 to 1960, it launched the careers of so many that it was called "The Cradle of the Stars".  Visit Shreveport's legendary Municipal Auditorium, where music was changed forever. 705 Elvis Presley Ave. - Shreveport La. 71101 - 318 220-9434 www.stageofthestars.com

Are you a Golfer?

There is a good reason why Louisiana is known as Sportsman Paradise and you can experience it for yourself! Come play one or more of the 10 area golf courses, including two new championship quality courses. And bring the kids!  They'll enjoy perfecting their mini-golf games at one of our two fun-filled putt-putt attractions. www.shreveport-bossier.org@sbctb.org

J. Bennett Water way Regional Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is located in downtown Shreveport opposite of the riverwalk and fountains, adjacent to the Sci-Port Discovery Center on the Clyde E. Fant Memorial Parkway and across the street from the convention center.  Visitors will discover the river's past through exibits that tell the Red River Story: From the rivers meandering history; physical characteristics and environment to Native American history. In attition, the Visitor Center houses the archaeological remains and artifacts from the Kentucky, a 19th century steamship that sunk on the Red River a century and a half ago. Visitors will also understand the present Waterway and its future through displays about the modern navagation and recreation system. 700 Clyde Fant Parkway - 318 677-2673  (web sight under construction)

Eighth (8th) Air Force Museum

A historic journey from World War I to present. Features uniforms, dioramas and barrack exhibir dting back to World War II. Twenty Five aircraft and vheicles are on display. Open 7 days a week. Gift Shop. 88 Shreveport Road - Barksdale Air Force Base 318 456-5553  www.8afmuseun.net

Sci-port Discovery Center

A New Experience every visit!  290+ hands on Science, Space and Math Exhibits. State of the art SPACE DOME Planetarium. Louisiana's ONLY IMAX Dome Theatre. Daily Programs and Demonstrations. 92,000 Square Feet Fun and Entertainment!  820 Clyde Fant Parkway - 318 424-3466  www.sciport.org

Spring Street Historical Museum

See one of Shreveports only surviving examples of 19th Century architecture along with the museum's collection depicting northwest Louisiana's history. 525 Spring Street - Shreveport, La. 318 424-0964  http://sos.louisiana.gov/museums

Louisiana Boardwalk

If shopping is your thing then you are in for a treat.  Not only do they have store of ter store it is also in a wonderful setting.  As you walk along the Red River admiring the Shreveport/Bossier Skyline, the river flowing smoothly with an occasional boat causing a wave againd the river bank you can sit and relax.  You can sample the wonderful food that is available such as Cajun Coffee, Auntie Anne's Pretzels and for that sweet tooth ther is the Chocolate Crocodile (don't worry, he wont bite).  There is Joe's Crab Shack, Salt Grass Steakhouse, San Fransisco Oven (Pizza), IHOP, Copelands Cheesecake Bistro just to name a few.

You will find Adidas, Banana Republic Factory Store, Big Dog Sportswear, Chico's Outlet, Carters Childrenswear, Casual Male, Dress Barn, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Guess Outlet, Haggar, Maidenform, Nike Factory Outlet, OsKosh and that is to only name a few that are available.  There is also a Regal Movie Theature if you want to catch a movie.  But the best is for Last. The Pro Bass Outdoor Store!  It is great.