Downtown Riverfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Riverfront
Popular places to visit
Municipal Auditorium
You can learn about the history of Shreveport with a trip to Municipal Auditorium. Visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Strand Theatre
See a show in true luxury at this lavishly restored historic theater, which hosts big-name musicals, plays, ballet and more.
Shreveport Festival Plaza
Find out about the history of Shreveport with a stop at Shreveport Festival Plaza. Discover the great live music and casinos in this family-friendly area.
R.S. Barnwell Memorial Garden & Art Center
Take the family on an outing to R.S. Barnwell Memorial Garden & Art Center during your trip to Shreveport Commercial Historic District. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Shreveport Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Shreveport Convention Center during your trip to Shreveport. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.
Sam's Town Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Sam's Town Casino during your time in Shreveport? Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Our pick of the best Downtown Riverfront Hotel Deals
Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport
Staff were helpful, rooms were okay, beds are very comfortable. Air conditioning wasn't very good. But all the patrons were sober and decent individuals. Overall I think it was not bad.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel
Rooms below the 10th floor or a little shabby and noisy. You can hear all of the traffic noise. We started asking for rooms on the 12th floor or higher to not hear the noise and they seem to look and smell better up there also.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Holiday Inn Shreveport Downtown by IHG
The manager and assistant manager were super helpful and friendly. The cleaning crews worked hard to keep everything clean. The room was spacious, but the carpet was very worn and everything was outdated. The bathroom was in serious need of an upgrade.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton Shreveport
Everything is great.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Remington Suite Hotel and Spa
I had an excellent stay at the Remington Hotel. It's convenient location near the interstate made arrival and departure very easy. The lobby and guest rooms feature eclectic, well‑designed décor that creates a unique and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly, and both check‑in and check‑out ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shreveport - Downtown by IHG
Nice stay.Great location. Festival plaza right across the street....very convenient.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Riverfront
Shreveport Commercial Historic District
Casinos, river views and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy about Shreveport Commercial Historic District. Check out Shreveport Festival Plaza or Strand Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Highland Historic District
Highland Historic District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Red River and Shreveport Little Theatre.
Allendale - Lakeside
While visiting Allendale - Lakeside, you might make a stop by sights like Allendale Park and Johnnie Cochran's Boyhood Home.
Fairfield Historic District
Fairfield Historic District is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Texas Avenue and Mall St. Vincent.
Ingleside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ingleside and surrounding area, you can visit Louisiana State Exhibit Museum and Hirsch Memorial Coliseum.
Queensborough
If you're spending some time in Queensborough, Hirsch Memorial Coliseum and Independence Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
