Had a great time at both the July 4th and Christmas festivals. Lots of food and rink vendors as…read morewell as souvenirs and crafts vendors. Very much family fun with great entertainment.

I always enjoy myself when I make the trip to Festival Plaza. Well except for holiday in Dixie. I…read moredon't like that one too much. Parking can be a hassle but I always get lucky and get a spot on commerce. That was the case - twice this week. Just a blocks walk. The Revel might be my favorite, followed by Mudbug Madness. Again- not a fan of Dixie.

Cross Lake is an 8,575-acre man-made lake built in 1926 that is around 13.4 square miles. The lake…read moreis the primary water source for the City of Shreveport and is also used for many recreational activities such as boating, fishing and hunting. One of the original lakes created by the Great Raft on the Red River, Cross was completely drained by the second removal of the logjam in 1875. It was recreated for use as a water supply reservoir in 1926 when a dam was constructed at the neck of Cross Bayou. In 1989, a 1.6 mile bridge across the lake was opened. Crossing over it is impressive although taking pictures nearly impossible in a moving vehicle. I still feel like a wide eyed awestruck child going over it.

Cross Lake is a reservoir for the City of Shreveport, LA …read more.. Covers some 8K+ acres... If you're traveling on I-220 around the Shreveport-Bossier metro area then you'll hit this bridge depending on if your travels take you through Caddo Parish... Nothing special about the bridge itself cause it's simply an interstate concrete bridge...Well let me take that back, you'll notice you tend to cant(lean) toward the middle as you drive over the bridge...This is due to a hazardous materials feature they built into it...If a tanker hauling liquid was to wreck and spill it's contents the liquid is supposed to run to the center of the bridge and then drain into a retention pond at the east end of the bridge, thus protecting the water supply for Shreveport... But the other cool aspect is the views to your left if your heading West (or vice versa if you're heading East)....You can look across the lake and see the skyline of downtown Shreveport and the casinos and it's a pretty cool sight...not to mention the pleasure boaters, water skiers and sail boats you can see at certain times of the week/year... That's about all there is to say about it...it's just a cool experience in general...

Was there for the Fourth of July celebration. Lots of different food and drink vendors as well as…read moresouvenirs and crafts. The live band was awesome and the fireworks were really spectacular. Good family fun with constant entertainment. Admission was free. Parking was a little tricky but nothing too terrible.

In general the space feels old and rundown. I'm hoping with the relaunch the fountains might be…read morerunning, but I better not hold my breath. It might be to close to winter and they might very well be winterized . Anyhow, despite my feelings about weather or not it's run down, I still find myself in the area taking pictures and enjoying the history of the downtown district. You can enjoy Mexican, American, the steakhouse 'Proud Marys' and there is also a coffee shop. They've been known to host a mimosa brunch (that was bananas). And tonight there is a band. If all else fails, you can always end up in a casino.

Casinos, horse racing, hotels, festivals, attractions,…read morerestaurants, events, local favorites ... Welcome to Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana's Other Side. I was transplanted here some 27 years ago and never left. I seriously enjoy what these towns have to offer. The city of Bossier City sits along the raging Red River and is the place to come if you are looking for a wild ride and a huge range of things to do. If you like the great outdoors, then there is certainly plenty to experience here, such as parks, & the largest rose garden in the United States. (Found at the Greenwood exit) Festivals!! Too many to list. You're not gonna get bored here! I love this place.

Review #800. The alternate work site for my job is here, so when a storm is approaching, some of us…read moremay be sent here to work. I have been here twice now. The first time anxiety kept me from doing or seeing too much. The second visit I got out more and got to know some of the places. There are a lot of hotels and casinos here. The second time I visited was during the quaran-times of 2020, so it is difficult to know of any large gathering public events being held. There are two axe throwing places here, which is amazing since there isn't one in the greater New Orleans are that I am aware of. Everything seems easily accessible. There seems to be something for everyone to do. Which is saying a lot. I look forward to coming back and seeing more that the city has to offer.

We stopped in to celebrate some great news, and Monjuni's made it extra special. Having only been…read moreto the Baton Rouge location before, we weren't sure what to expect here--but it was perfect. She #1 had the classic spaghetti with sweet meat sauce, She #2 ordered the shrimp fettuccini Alfredo, and I went all in on the twice-baked lasagne with a house salad. Every dish was fantastic--full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and "comfort-food" in all the right ways. The crispy-crunchy Italian bread slices with the dipping sauce were a hit from the start, especially under the cozy glow of grape bunches hanging from the ceiling and the rustic Italian décor all around. It felt like stepping into a little trattoria. She #1 enjoyed a chilled Moscato, and I had a deep, rich Cabernet that paired beautifully with both our meals. We wrapped things up by sharing a slice of Italian cream cake--light, creamy, and just indulgent enough. The only (minor) letdown? No coffee available. But honestly, that didn't put a dent in the experience. Service was first-class, attentive without being overbearing, and the overall ambiance helped make our little celebration feel like something truly special. We'll be back!

Saturday May ninth . 4:45 pm party of 3. There was no wait and we were seated just inside the…read moredining room. Aesthetically speaking- the dining room is busy to the eye. They got a lot going on in there. I ordered the fried calamari and lasagna. They didn't have the wine I ordered so I took the waitress suggestion. Lambrusco. I sweet chilled red. I was disappointed in the serving size. The calamari arrived at 4:55. Cooked to perfection. So tender with a crispy batter. I didn't like the sauce. It was very sweet. The lasagna was served 5 minutes later. It was absolutely swimming in the same sweet sauce. I genuinely could not enjoy it. I took a couple bites and boxed the rest up. Scraping as much of the sauce as possible. Jason ordered the chicken parm. Served with 2 large chicken breast- it's definitely enough for 2 people. I was also disappointed in the fact that the meal didn't include a side salad. Complimentary bread was included. I've lived here for 32 years and this was my first time eating here. I don't think I've been missing out.

This interesting artwork is on the back wall of the Korner Lounge and is easily viewable while…read moremaintaining your social distancing. The artwork shows the four marionettes falling and turning in the air. It's interesting and very well done but I don't know that I would go out of my way to visit it. It is one of 12 other murals in the area - https://downtownshreveport.com/uncommon-murals/ [Review 15979 overall - 57 in Louisiana - 1484 of 2021.]

According to one source, the "Once in a Millennium Moon" mural is the largest in the United States,…read moretaking up some 30,000 square feet. It is on two sides of the AT&T building which would otherwise be very boring blank walls in a somewhat run down industrial neighborhood. Nationally renowned NEA fellowship mural artist Meg Saligman and her team worked to determine what should be painted on two sides of a 12-story building that would tell people in the next millennium who the people living in Shreveport were and what was important to them in the year 2000. 50,000 brush strokes, 1,500 gallons of paint, 2,500 paint cloths, 2,600 community painters, 4,000 community collaborators. Today, the enormous, colorful mural dramatically depicts the story of Shreveport--what is important to it, what has endured, what about it is beautiful, and what it wishes to leave for future generations. The east side of the enormous mural features 18 models, all everyday Shreveporters. It is a vibrant depiction of the cycle of life, with an infant at its center being showered with water from containers carried by a multi-ethnic cross section of the city's residents. Watching over the scene from the left is a Native American woman representing the original Louisianans. It was definitely worth detouring off I-20 to check it out. On a Monday morning, there were almost no other people around and it was quiet. Google says it's "closed" but I don't know how you close a mural. It is visible from the street and the parking lot. There is a caption at the foot of the mural pointing out the important parts. [Review 15978 overall - 56 in Louisiana - 1483 of 2021.]