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Harrah's Shreveport Casino
315 Clyde Fant Parkway
Tel: 318-424-7777
Harrah's Shreveport Casino boasts over 900 of the loosest slots in town, along with all the best table games. The casino is split into three sections: Crystal Casino featuring table games and slots; Party Casino with a lively Mardi Gras theme; and the main floor offering even more slots and table games. Harrah's also hosts a great steakhouse and a gut-busting, all-you-can-eat buffet. |
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Casino Magic
300 Riverside Dr.
Tel: 318-746-0711
Casino Magic was recently voted Best Casino and Slots in Shreveport-Bossier. The atmosphere is lively and fun, and the gaming area is stocked with all of the best table games, slots, video poker machines, and more. The hotel also hosts three restaurants, including a great buffet. |
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Isle of Capri Casino
711 Isle of Capri Blvd.
Tel: 318-678-7777
Isle of Capri Casino features hundreds of slots and gaming tables in a Caribbean setting. Recent additions to the casino include an original Elvis-themed game as well as a Monopoly game. This 310-room hotel also features restaurants, live entertainment, outdoor pool, spa, childcare services, and more. |
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Red River Cruise/Casino Water Taxi
Docking facility on Shreveport Riverfront
Tel: 318-424-3576
Visitors can take a historical tour of Red River and Cross Bayou. Learn about the area, view the beauty of the city from the river, and observe regional flora and fauna. The same docking facility offers a water taxi service traveling between Harrah's and Casino Magic; each trip lasts 10 minutes and boats run every half hour. |
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Ark-La-Tex Antique and Classic Vehicle Museum
601 Spring St.
Tel: 318-222-0227
Ark-La-Tex Antique and Classic Vehicle Museum documents automotive history with changing exhibits. Presently featuring over 40 models of classic and antique vehicles, this popular museum is housed in an original 1927 Graham Truck/Dodge showroom and assembly space. Also located on the premises is the Shreveport Fire Fighters Museum, which documents the long, local history of this integral institution. |
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Casa D'Arte
214 Texas Ave.
Tel: 318-424-6415
Casa D'Arte shows contemporary paintings, sculptures, and prints by both regional and international artists. The exhibits are always changing, and each work is available for purchase. |
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Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
3015 Greenwood Rd.
Tel: 318-632-2020
The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum is popular for its frescoes, large murals, and visually stunning dioramas depicting the history and culture of Louisiana. The museums also houses exhibits documenting Native American life, Louisiana industry, and agriculture. |
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Sci-Port Discovery Center
820 Clyde Fant Parkway
Tel: 318-424-3466
The Sci-Port Discovery Center is an interactive learning center for children and adults. Recently moved to a 60,000 square-foot facility, the museum features over 200 hands-on games, eight different learning centers, and an IMAX Dome Theater. |
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Strand Theatre
619 Louisiana Ave.
Tel: 318-226-1481
For shows, try the Strand Theatre, which was built in 1925 and to this day is considered one of the most glamorous active theaters in the country. This ornate building listed on the National Registry of Historic Places offers a three-tiered seating arrangement so as to accommodate everyone's financial needs. Current shows include The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Where the Wild Things Are, Man of La Mancha, Footloose, and more. |
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American Rose Center
8827 Jefferson-Paige Rd.
Tel: 318-938-5402
The American Rose Center prides itself on being North America's largest rose garden, with 118 acres and more than 20,000 roses features in 60 individual gardens. A must see for the flower-enthusiast, The American Rose Center is the headquarters of the American Rose Society. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, the park is strung with lights for the annual Christmas in Roseland display. |
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Barnwell Garden and Art Center
601 Clyde Fant Pkwy.
Tel: 318-673-7703
Adjoined to the Riverfront Park, Barnwell Garden and Art Center is a domed botanical garden conservatory with tropical and native plants. One of the only centers that have a combined art and garden section, Barnwell features a fragrant garden for the visually impaired in addition to its many tropical arrangements. |
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Riverfront Park
Clyde Fant Pkwy.
Tel: 318-673-7703
Adjoined to the Barnwell Garden and Art Center, Riverfront Park features a waterfall, outdoor amphitheater, and lawn terraces. |
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Bayou Pierre Alligator Farm
380 Old Bayou Pierre Rd.
Tel: 318-354-0001
Bayou Pierre Alligator Farm invites you to meet its more than 200 alligators. Visitors will enjoy special performances such as the "Alligator Island Show" or "Big Al's Feeding Show", all set in an authentic Cajun countryside environment. Sample mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, listen to traditional Cajun music, and stop by the gift shop for a fun memento. Keep in mind that the alligators are generally dormant during the colder season, so call ahead to check up on the weather conditions at the park. |
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Population (year 2000): 200,145.
Estimated population in July 2006: 200,199 (+0.0% change |
| Males: 93,333 |
 (46.6%) |
| Females: 106,812 |
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| Median resident age: |
 34.3 years |
| Louisiana median age: |
 34.0 years |
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Estimated median household income in 2005: $32,027 (it was $30,526 in 2000)
| Shreveport |
 $32,027 |
| Louisiana: |
 $36,729 |
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Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $93,600 (it was $73,200 in 2000)
| Shreveport |
 $93,600 |
| Louisiana: |
 $101,700 |
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Median gross rent in 2005: $552.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2005: 25.3%
(9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.0% for Black residents) |
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