9 A.M.
Get breakfast to-go at Southern Maid Donuts, famous for being the only product that Elvis Presley ever sang a jingle for.
10 A.M.
THINGS TO DO
SATURDAY
Take a morning stroll through the nation’s largest park dedicated to roses at the American Rose Center. The 118-acre park features 20,000 rosebushes and a variety of companion plants, sculptures and fountains.
11 A.M.
Visit Gators and Friends Adventure Park to pet a baby alligator, race high-speed go-karts, play your favorite arcade games, and zip-line throughout the park.
1 P.M.
Head to Ki’Mexico for lunch. The local, family-run restaurant in the South Highlands neighborhood serves a sophisticated, artful take on traditional Mexican fare including tacos, tostadas and more.
2 P.M.
4 P.M.
Shop at Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, a dynamic shopping destination. The outlet mall is home to the popular Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, local chocolatier The Chocolate Crocodile and a movie theater with IMAX showings.
6 P.M.
For dinner, hang out at Flying Heart Brewing and Pub, located in the East Bank District. The local brewery serves up brick-oven pizza, several flagship beers, limited edition seasonal offerings, Louisiana beers, and a cocktail menu. Shreveport-Bossier’s six riverboat casinos and horse racing track are a gateway to adventures ranging from Vegas-style gaming and nightlife to decadent dining and posh accommodations. For upcoming casino events and live entertainment, visit www.Shreveport-Bossier.org/Casinos.
SUNDAY 12 P.M.
Make plans to have brunch at Marilynn’s Place and enjoy traditional Louisiana flavors such as shrimp and grits, red beans and rice, andouille sausage, and more.
2 P.M.
Take a Backstage Music Tour of Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Walk in the footsteps of music legends and stand on the stage where idols like Elvis Presley, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash got their start on the Louisiana Hayride radio program. Music history tours are available on Thursdays and Sundays on select dates and haunted tours are available in October. For more information and tour dates, visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.
1-800-551-8682 | www.Shreveport-Bossier.org
8 P.M.
Find Your FUN SIDE
Tour Shreveport Aquarium and get up close and personal with sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and a host of other cool creatures in one of the many touch tanks.
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