13 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Louisiana!

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Chimp Haven, Keithville, LA

This chimpanzee sanctuary is not open to the public every day but on their Chimpanzee Discovery Day Dates, the public is welcome to come meet the chimps. Families and friends can observe the chimps…

This chimpanzee sanctuary is not open to the public every day but on their Chimpanzee Discovery Day…

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Louisiana!

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Shreveport Aquarium, Shreveport, LA

Louisiana might be along the coastline but how much do you really know about our marine neighbors? Get acquainted with a wide range of sharks, fish, and more at the well-orchestrated Shreveport…

Louisiana might be along the coastline but how much do you really know about our marine neighbors?…

8 Best Farmers Markets in Louisiana!

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Shreveport Farmers Market, Shreveport, LA

Farmers and town markets have been occurring in the port town of Shreveport since the city’s beginnings in the early 1900s. However, the market of today came together in 1986. Having had…

Farmers and town markets have been occurring in the port town of Shreveport since the city’s…

7 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Louisiana for 2025!

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Crawdaddy’s Kitchen, Shreveport, LA

You might be surprised to know that one of the best crawfish places around also makes great fried chicken. That’s so at Crawdaddy’s Kitchen in Shreveport. Apparently, there’s something going on in…

You might be surprised to know that one of the best crawfish places around also makes great fried…

9 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Louisiana!

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Eddie’s Seafood & Soulfood Restaurant, Shreveport, LA

Listed as the oldest African-American restaurant in operation in the northwestern part of the state, Eddie’s Seafood & Soulfood Restaurant offers a unique combination of great soul food…

Listed as the oldest African-American restaurant in operation in the northwestern part of the…

7 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Louisiana!

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American Rose Center, Shreveport, LA

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., this 118-acre park is a rose lover’s dream. They have over 200,000 rose bushes with over 400 varieties of the novelty flower on display. Sixty-one separate gardens…

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., this 118-acre park is a rose lover’s dream. They have over…

10 Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Louisiana!

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Holly Cook, DDS, Shreveport, LA

Routine dental exams, fluoride treatment, restoration services when needed, and ongoing dental healthcare is what Dr. Holly Cook and her team emphasize at her clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana. Known…

Routine dental exams, fluoride treatment, restoration services when needed, and ongoing dental…

6 Best BBQ Joints in Louisiana!

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Hickory Stick, Shreveport, LA

Simple and delicious food is what you can expect at Hickory Stick in Shreveport. Offering single plates, po’boys, smoked meats, soups, salads, and family packs, there are daily specials like chicken…

Simple and delicious food is what you can expect at Hickory Stick in Shreveport. Offering single…

14 Best Restaurants in Louisiana!

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Frank’s Pizza Napoletana, Shreveport, LA

Though Louisiana may be known for seafood, Frank’s in Shreveport is the only restaurant in the region that specializes in pizza napoletana (pizza made in the old world style of Naples, Italy). They…

Though Louisiana may be known for seafood, Frank’s in Shreveport is the only restaurant in the…

8 Best Live Theater Venues in Louisiana!

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The Strand Theatre, Shreveport, LA

Anchoring the art’s district in downtown Shreveport known as the West Edge, the Strand Theatre reopened in 1984 and has since provided world-class entertainment to all its guests for over 30 seasons.…

Anchoring the art’s district in downtown Shreveport known as the West Edge, the Strand Theatre…

Shreveport Farmers Market, Shreveport, LA

Featured in 8 Best Farmers Markets in Louisiana!

Farmers and town markets have been occurring in the port town of Shreveport since the city’s beginnings in the early 1900s. However, the market of today came together in 1986. Having had… Read More

Crawdaddy’s Kitchen, Shreveport, LA

Featured in 7 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Louisiana for 2025!

Eddie’s Seafood & Soulfood Restaurant, Shreveport, LA

Featured in 9 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Louisiana!

Listed as the oldest African-American restaurant in operation in the northwestern part of the state, Eddie’s Seafood & Soulfood Restaurant offers a unique combination of great soul food… Read More

American Rose Center, Shreveport, LA

Featured in 7 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Louisiana!

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., this 118-acre park is a rose lover’s dream. They have over 200,000 rose bushes with over 400 varieties of the novelty flower on display. Sixty-one separate gardens… Read More

The L’Italiano Restaurant is a charming local spot that truly embodies the warmth and the welcoming atmosphere of Tuscany. Head in for Bossier City’s favorites like The Claudio or Ravioli… Read More