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Shreveport and Bossier City are nestled in the beautiful northwest corner of Louisiana.
The area is easily accessed via two major interstates. We are a short three hours directly east of the Dallas metro area on Interstate 20, and are three hours north of Lafayette, LA on Interstate 49. The area is also served by the Shreveport Regional Airport which has both private and commercial air service including Delta, American Eagle, Continental, and Northwest. Once here, you will find many local transportation alternatives including taxi, bus, limo and trolley!
Our area is one of the largest gaming destinations in the Southern United States with five glamorous riverboat casinos and hotels located on both banks of the sparkling Red River. A successful city of business and industry, Shreveport/Bossier has a thriving business community with many strong industries including financial, medical, manufacturing, and hospitality/tourism.
The gleaming Shreveport Convention Center, open for business in January of 2006, is sure to be the premier convention destination in the mid-south. This state-of-the-art facility located in downtown Shreveport is complimented by the Century Tel Arena, host of many concerts and events, located in South Bossier on the Red River. Staff members of our many area hotels and bed and breakfasts will welcome your group with true Louisiana hospitality!
Shreveport-Bossier is the cultural center of Northwest Louisiana with dozens of museums and attractions for every age and interest. We have more festivals than just about any city in the United States! Many are held at the Festival Plaza, located just off the Red River in downtown Shreveport, a few blocks from the Shreveport Convention Center. Louisiana is a sportsman’s paradise. Whether you want a day on the lake, a round of golf or wish to watch one many teams in our area, you will find many choices. Your attendees will delight in our delicious food and unique entertainment to be enjoyed at the many restaurants, theaters, and clubs found throughout the river cities.
You won’t want to leave without seeing the live alligators at the gigantic Bass Pro Shop located at the brand new Louisiana Boardwalk on the Bossier City side of the Red River. Many other shopping opportunities abound. From antiques to malls to unique boutiques, you will want to check for discount coupons on ShreveportConvention.com!
We hope you will consider the Ark-La-Tex for your next meeting or convention. Your group will long remember their experience on the banks of the Red River. The businesses listed on ShreveportConvention.com look forward to rolling out the red carpet for your visit. Laissez les bon temps roulez! …Let the good times roll!
For more information on Shreveport & Bossier, please visit the
Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau website
www.shreveport-bossier.org
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