Let's explore Shreveport-Bossier!

Robinson Film Center: North Louisiana’s only independent film center plays independent, international, and classic films daily.

Norton Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens: the art gallery’s permanent collection is extensive with works of over 100 artists and is surrounded by 40 acres of botanical gardens to enjoy

Over 50 Local Festivals - here's a sample:

• Red River Revel: this family-friendly nine day event offers a variety of experiences for all ages including art, music, and food in downtown Shreveport
• CORK: an annual wine festival with over 100 wines served
• PrizeFest: a nationally recognized festival featuring independent films, music, food, fashion, comedy and community.
• Let the Good Times Roll: a weeklong Juneteenth celebration of African American culture featuring music, food, and art booths
• Mudbug Madness: one of Louisiana's largest and most popular Cajun festivals, featuring country, pop, blues, and the very best in zydeco music, and of course - mudbugs, aka crawfish.

Shreveport Aquarium: explore the under the sea world and enjoy an interactive display with sting rays

Sci-Port Discovery Center: a fun interactive experience that blends scientific learning and fun for everyone

Field of Dreams Park: a large, fully accessible playground for children

Gators and Friends Adventure Park: fun for all where you can see live alligator feedings, adventure through ziplining and go-kart racing, and enjoy a petting zoo

Cypress Zoo: seven acres located inside Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Park, includes learning activities with the animals and nature

Great Raft Brewing: a favorite and family and pet-friendly local hangout with craft beer, a delicious kitchen menu, and brewery tours

Seventh Tap Brewing Project: large local brewery and event venue, 2 locations with one just walking distance from the campus

Flying Heart Brewing and Pub: located in Bossier’s East Bank District with craft beer, signature cocktails and NY style pizza

Red River Brew Pub: Shreveport’s first local brewery, now located in Bossier City, serving craft beer and yummy food

Strange Brew: from Craft Beer to your favorite Cocktails with Arcade Games, Live Music, DJ's, & Karaoke

There are numerous school and university options in the Shreveport - Bossier community: Whether you are looking to find the best educational environment for your children K-12 or to take classes in a specific area of interest or perhaps to earn your MBA or MPH at LSU Shreveport a reduced cost as a LSUHS employee, you can find excellent educational choices.

Shreveport and Bossier City both offer outstanding public, private and charter schools:Shreveport is also home to “K-12 magnet” schools (which children of numerous LSUHS faculty and staff attend) with a variety of academic concentrations. Caddo has 16 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, is a consistent statewide leader in national merit scholars, boasts certified teachers and counselors and is internationally accredited through AdvancED, the worldwide leader in K-12 and higher-ed accreditation. Shreveport offers 23 private and parochial schools many of which have expansive athletic programs to complement their academic offerings.

Shreveport - Bossier is also home to three two-year colleges and two four-year colleges.