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Shreveport Bound

A trip from March 08, 2007 to March 09, 2007, travelling to Shreveport, Bossier City, Mooringsport
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Shreveport, Bossier City...
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03/08/2007 to 03/09/2007
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Thu 03/08/07 (day 1) - Shreveport, Bossier City

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City
Shreveport, LA, United States
Thu Mar 8 12:00pm - Fri Mar 9 5:00pm
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The neon excitement of the Shreveport-Bossier skyline is a fitting introduction to the area's vibrant personality. Millions of visitors from across the country and around the globe are drawn to Shreveport-Bossier for our eclectic mix of culture, entertainment, sports and shopping. And with our exciting, spicy cuisine and the best in riverboat casinos and thoroughbred racing, you'll want to return to Shreveport-Bossier again and again!
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People of all ages will love this 67,000 square foot discovery center that features over 200 hands-on experiences …
Thing to Do
820 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101-3667
United States
Thu Mar 8 1:30pm - Thu Mar 8 2:45pm
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Landscaped modern with contemporary decor - 10 mi from downtown; 6 mi from airport.
Hotel
Motel 6
7296 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71119
United States
318-938-5342
Thu Mar 8 3:00pm - Thu Mar 8 3:30pm
Notes
Check in and then go to the Louisiana Boardwalk
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Window Shopping or actual along the boardwalk in Shreveport. There are aprox. 60 stores and restaurants.
Shopping
390 Plaza Loop Dr.
Bossier City, La 71111
USA
3187521455
Thu Mar 8 3:30pm - Thu Mar 8 5:00pm
Notes
Find a place for supper in between this and the evening walk to see the neon bridge.
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This Neon Bridge lights up the skyway and is a good thing to see as you are walking along the boardwalk at night.
Thing to Do
Thu Mar 8 7:00pm - Thu Mar 8 8:00pm
Notes
Bring the tripod if possible to take a picture of the skyline with the neon lights in the background.
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Fri 03/09/07 (day 2) - Mooringsport, Shreveport

Last surviving Waddell vertical-lift bridge in Louisiana. Listed on the National Register. Free Admission. 7am to 7pm
Thing to Do
Hwy 538 at Caddo Lake
Mooringsport, Louisiana 71060
USA
318 9292806
Fri Mar 9 8:00am - Fri Mar 9 10:00am
Notes
includes travel time - this is an early morning side trip to see the oldest vertical drawbridge in Louisiana before we pursue more of what Shreveport has to offer
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Passengers will learn interesting Red River facts and see historic landmarks and wildlife.
Thing to Do
201 Clyde Fant Memorial Pkwy
Shreveport, LA 71101
United States
Fri Mar 9 12:00pm - Fri Mar 9 1:00pm
Notes
This can be switched with the next outing - depends on the time we would like to go on the boat. It might be a good idea to have a brunch so that when we are on the boat we will not have to worry about lunch. (something to think about)
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\"One of the few combined art and garden centers in the Southwest\", this horticulture and art facility features a d …
Thing to Do
601 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101-3207
United States
Fri Mar 9 2:00pm - Fri Mar 9 4:00pm
Notes
Winding down before our drive back to Baker and Donaldsonville, La (4-5 hours drive) After this we can have supper in Shreveport or wait until we are down the road and stop at a restaurant along the way.
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