Family Fun
Recently opened in August 2017, the Shreveport Aquarium is good for families with small children. Located at 601 Clyde Fant Parkway in Downtown Shreveport about a twenty minute drive from the house.
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I-Aquarium ye-Shreveport
601 Clyde Fant PkwyRecently opened in August 2017, the Shreveport Aquarium is good for families with small children. Located at 601 Clyde Fant Parkway in Downtown Shreveport about a twenty minute drive from the house.
This is nice little park about ten minutes up the road in Blanchard, Louisiana with miles of forested hiking trails and a visitor center with exhibits and live animals. The park hasn’t been kept up to its fullest potential in the most recent years, but if you want to get out of the house for an afternoon it’s worth the trip. Located at 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road.
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Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
8012 Par Rd 4This is nice little park about ten minutes up the road in Blanchard, Louisiana with miles of forested hiking trails and a visitor center with exhibits and live animals. The park hasn’t been kept up to its fullest potential in the most recent years, but if you want to get out of the house for an afternoon it’s worth the trip. Located at 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road.
Local Breweries with Food
Family-friendly, local breweries with food.
Great local brewery that originated in Shreveport and has distribution through multiple states. The tasting room is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4-9pm and Saturdays 12-9pm. They don’t serve food at the brewery but normally will have food trucks out front on Fridays and Saturdays. Located at 1251 Dalzell Street.
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Great Raft Brewing
1251 Dalzell StGreat local brewery that originated in Shreveport and has distribution through multiple states. The tasting room is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4-9pm and Saturdays 12-9pm. They don’t serve food at the brewery but normally will have food trucks out front on Fridays and Saturdays. Located at 1251 Dalzell Street.
"With a love for Northwest Louisiana, a thirst for unique beers, fresh food, and a devotion to the Bossier community, [Flying Heart Brewery is] always working to bring you innovative brews and pizzas in an exciting atmosphere. "
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Flying Heart Brewing & Pub
700 Barksdale Blvd"With a love for Northwest Louisiana, a thirst for unique beers, fresh food, and a devotion to the Bossier community, [Flying Heart Brewery is] always working to bring you innovative brews and pizzas in an exciting atmosphere. "
"Located in downtown Shreveport, Red River Brewing Company is the first local brewery since prohibition...Inside the taproom, you'll find our newest addition, The Smokehouse at Red River Brewing Co.... At The Smokehouse you can enjoy locally sourced food, hand-prepared daily. Whether you are craving brisket, burgers, or even a bowl of mac and cheese, The Smokehouse has something fo everyone!"
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Red River Brewpub
310 Marshall St"Located in downtown Shreveport, Red River Brewing Company is the first local brewery since prohibition...Inside the taproom, you'll find our newest addition, The Smokehouse at Red River Brewing Co.... At The Smokehouse you can enjoy locally sourced food, hand-prepared daily. Whether you are craving brisket, burgers, or even a bowl of mac and cheese, The Smokehouse has something fo everyone!"
Local Restaurants
Great Mexican food & margaritas, fun environment, and live music on the weekends. Be prepared for a wait on Friday & Saturday nights . Located at 6123 Line Avenue, 71106.
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Superior Grill
6123 Line AveGreat Mexican food & margaritas, fun environment, and live music on the weekends. Be prepared for a wait on Friday & Saturday nights . Located at 6123 Line Avenue, 71106.
- Great Louisiana seafood, great environment, and you must try the Shrimp Buster. The drive to the restaurant goes through an older, run-down, part of downtown so it might seem as if you’re lost at some point, but stay on course. The food and atmosphere is well worth it. Located at 1833 Pierre Ave.
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Herby-K's
1833 Pierre Ave- Great Louisiana seafood, great environment, and you must try the Shrimp Buster. The drive to the restaurant goes through an older, run-down, part of downtown so it might seem as if you’re lost at some point, but stay on course. The food and atmosphere is well worth it. Located at 1833 Pierre Ave.
Owner, Harvey Clay, has been cooking barbeque since 1968. He has crafted what Shreveport - Bossier Convention Bureau calls "some of the best brisket in Northern Louisiana" and we agree! This cozy restaurant has a casual, down-home atmosphere.
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Real BBQ and More
5863 Fairfield AveOwner, Harvey Clay, has been cooking barbeque since 1968. He has crafted what Shreveport - Bossier Convention Bureau calls "some of the best brisket in Northern Louisiana" and we agree! This cozy restaurant has a casual, down-home atmosphere.
Great atmosphere and food. Checkout their website to see when live music is available.
Silver Star Smokehouse
1201 Silver Star WayGreat atmosphere and food. Checkout their website to see when live music is available.
If you are looking for something off of Diners, Driveins, & Dives check out Strawn’s for breakfast or lunch. The ice-box pies have been featured in Southern Living multiple times. They have multiple locations but we recommend the original location at 125 Kings Highway in Shreveport.
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Strawn's Eat Shop
125 Kings HighwayIf you are looking for something off of Diners, Driveins, & Dives check out Strawn’s for breakfast or lunch. The ice-box pies have been featured in Southern Living multiple times. They have multiple locations but we recommend the original location at 125 Kings Highway in Shreveport.
A fun place to try for dinner on the Southside of Cross Lake is Port Au Prince. The menu gives you three options served with standard catfish fixin’s: catfish, ribeye steak, or fried shrimp. The restaurant is about a ten minute car drive or you can ride over on your boat. The address is 5301 South Lakeshore Drive.
Port-Au-Prince Cross Lake
5301 S Lakeshore DrA fun place to try for dinner on the Southside of Cross Lake is Port Au Prince. The menu gives you three options served with standard catfish fixin’s: catfish, ribeye steak, or fried shrimp. The restaurant is about a ten minute car drive or you can ride over on your boat. The address is 5301 South Lakeshore Drive.
Neighborhoods
For shopping and a wide selection of restaurants, the closest area is located on Airline Drive in North Bossier. This shopping center is about a twenty minute drive from the house. Please keep in mind that due to the amount of people commuting in and out of North Bossier, traffic on Airline Drive can be slow depending at certain times of the day. On Airline Drive, there are many stores including an Academy, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Kroger Marketplace, Old Navy and Bed Bath & Beyond. If you head this way, a good restaurant to checkout is Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, a family-friendly sports bar/restaurant that originated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Walk-On’s is located at 3010 Airline Drive.
Airline Drive
Airline DriveFor shopping and a wide selection of restaurants, the closest area is located on Airline Drive in North Bossier. This shopping center is about a twenty minute drive from the house. Please keep in mind that due to the amount of people commuting in and out of North Bossier, traffic on Airline Drive can be slow depending at certain times of the day. On Airline Drive, there are many stores including an Academy, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Kroger Marketplace, Old Navy and Bed Bath & Beyond. If you head this way, a good restaurant to checkout is Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, a family-friendly sports bar/restaurant that originated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Walk-On’s is located at 3010 Airline Drive.
Groceries
The closest grocery store is a Brookshire’s that is approximately 6 ½ miles away and is about a ten minute drive. It is located at 3000 N. Market Drive. This is an older store that can appear run down in our opinion.
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Brookshire's
5828 Line AveThe closest grocery store is a Brookshire’s that is approximately 6 ½ miles away and is about a ten minute drive. It is located at 3000 N. Market Drive. This is an older store that can appear run down in our opinion.
Our preferred Brookshire’s located at 3620 Pines Road which is approximately 9 miles away and is about a twelve minute drive.
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3620 Pines RoadOur preferred Brookshire’s located at 3620 Pines Road which is approximately 9 miles away and is about a twelve minute drive.
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Take Route Along I-220
When traveling out and about we recommend using the routes that take you along Interstate I-220. When searching for places, this might seem like the longer route. Please keep in mind, it is a much safer drive especially during the evening hours.