Meagan’s Local guidebook

Meagan
Meagan’s Local guidebook

Food scene

locally owned and favorite eateries include: Frozen Pirogue, Bodacious Bar-B-Q, Flying Heart Brewing & Pub, Lin's Kitchen, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Marilynn's Place, Chicken Salad Chick, Greek Corner, The Blind Tiger, L'Italiano Restaurant, Chimi V's.
Cute shops, local owned breweries and restaurants, safe and friendly walkable atmosphere!
7 locals recommend
East Bank District & Plaza
615 Barksdale Blvd
7 locals recommend
Cute shops, local owned breweries and restaurants, safe and friendly walkable atmosphere!
Fun family atmosphere with ping pong, local bands, local brew, and a glass blowing classroom
20 locals recommend
Red River Brewpub
310 Marshall St
20 locals recommend
Fun family atmosphere with ping pong, local bands, local brew, and a glass blowing classroom
Local owned Cajun Style food and crawfish!
6 locals recommend
Shane's Seafood & BBQ
9176 Mansfield Rd
6 locals recommend
Local owned Cajun Style food and crawfish!
Excellent Pizza and Brewery with a fun atmosphere!
25 locals recommend
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub
700 Barksdale Blvd
25 locals recommend
Excellent Pizza and Brewery with a fun atmosphere!
Local favorite of Louisiana meals! Located on the Corner of the East Texas Bridge Hwy 80, just inside Shreveport by the river.
18 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger
120 Texas St
18 locals recommend
Local favorite of Louisiana meals! Located on the Corner of the East Texas Bridge Hwy 80, just inside Shreveport by the river.
Fine Dining; Local owned and Favorite for exquisite Louisiana tastes.
9 locals recommend
Ernest's Orleans
1601 N Spring St
9 locals recommend
Fine Dining; Local owned and Favorite for exquisite Louisiana tastes.
Fine dining for steak and seafood. Peaceful exquisite atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
2 Johns Steak & Seafood
2151 Airline Dr
17 locals recommend
Fine dining for steak and seafood. Peaceful exquisite atmosphere.
Monjunis of Bossier City
2151 Airline Dr
Italian eatery!
A local favorite Italian spot for special teas, homemade spaghetti sauce , and muffulettas.
Notini's Restaurant
2013 Airline Drive
A local favorite Italian spot for special teas, homemade spaghetti sauce , and muffulettas.
Excellent local flavor and live music
22 locals recommend
BeauxJax Crafthouse
501 Barksdale Blvd
22 locals recommend
Excellent local flavor and live music
Beautiful atmosphere and excellent steakhouse. Weekend entertainment; come early!
Silver Star Smokehouse
1201 Silver Star Way
Beautiful atmosphere and excellent steakhouse. Weekend entertainment; come early!
Chicken Salad Chick
3107 Airline Drive
Local favorite; pricier option of genuine Louisiana food
9 locals recommend
Ernest's Orleans
1601 N Spring St
9 locals recommend
Local favorite; pricier option of genuine Louisiana food

Sightseeing

Walkable shopping and eatery chains located on the waterfront; movie theater, Bass Pro shop with Large aquarium.
43 locals recommend
Louisiana Boardwalk
540 Boardwalk Blvd
43 locals recommend
Walkable shopping and eatery chains located on the waterfront; movie theater, Bass Pro shop with Large aquarium.
Kids time and personal exercise!
8 locals recommend
Altitude Trampoline Park
2917 Douglas Dr
8 locals recommend
Kids time and personal exercise!
Great new Local Aquarium Downtown Shreveport
50 locals recommend
Shreveport Aquarium
601 Clyde Fant Pkwy
50 locals recommend
Great new Local Aquarium Downtown Shreveport
Excellent variety of gently used thrift items; all purchases and donations directly help the community and outreach programs!
Christ Fit Thrift Store
1040 Chinaberry Dr
Excellent variety of gently used thrift items; all purchases and donations directly help the community and outreach programs!
FREE GYM to ALL 5am-8pm; all are welcome! Free weights, classes, machines, Daily devotions throughout the day. Donations not necessary but directly benefit local community outreaches for Mens Mentorship, Children, and families.
Christ Fit Gym
1040 Chinaberry Dr
FREE GYM to ALL 5am-8pm; all are welcome! Free weights, classes, machines, Daily devotions throughout the day. Donations not necessary but directly benefit local community outreaches for Mens Mentorship, Children, and families.
Call before you drive for open hours. Beautiful park and recreation area with a lake beach, playground, local animal 'zoo', and nature building.
7 locals recommend
Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District
135 Cypress Park Dr
7 locals recommend
Call before you drive for open hours. Beautiful park and recreation area with a lake beach, playground, local animal 'zoo', and nature building.
Hiking trails, nature center, weekend events, pond and porch sitting with bird watching.
13 locals recommend
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station
150 Eagle Bend Point
13 locals recommend
Hiking trails, nature center, weekend events, pond and porch sitting with bird watching.
(Google open days) Fun experience to learn about the rescued chimps!
7 locals recommend
Chimp Haven, Inc
13600 Chimpanzee Pl
7 locals recommend
(Google open days) Fun experience to learn about the rescued chimps!
Changing displays of Local artists. FREE.
16 locals recommend
Artspace
708 Texas St
16 locals recommend
Changing displays of Local artists. FREE.
Largest Playground in Louisiana! Brand new free park with fun for all ages!
Field of Dreams
4714 Hazel Jones Rd
Largest Playground in Louisiana! Brand new free park with fun for all ages!
Check their FB page or website for scheduled events; fun local stop for vintage movies and dinner on the rooftop balcony. Walking distance to other fun restaurants and art sites; across the street from Artspace; visit them both!
17 locals recommend
Robinson Film Center
617 Texas St
17 locals recommend
Check their FB page or website for scheduled events; fun local stop for vintage movies and dinner on the rooftop balcony. Walking distance to other fun restaurants and art sites; across the street from Artspace; visit them both!
Music, food, vendors! a favorite! Check facebook and their website for more info!
MUDBUG MADNESS FESTIVAL
101 Crockett St
Music, food, vendors! a favorite! Check facebook and their website for more info!

Traveler advice

Customs and culture

Check Facebook for Local Events!

Events such as festivals, nature hikes, and art walks are frequent on the weekends. Check Facebook events for possible venues!