Shreveport is located 320 miles northwest of New Orleans and 192 miles east of Dallas in northwest Louisiana. It is the commercial and cultural focal point of the Ark-La-Tex, the geographic region formed by the junction of three states. Shreveport is served by airlines [Delta, American, Northwest, Continental and Allegiant Air] with good connections to all parts of the country. Along with Bossier City, just across the Red River, the Shreveport metropolitan area has a population of more than 300,000. Shreveport is within driving distance of exceptional recreation areas such as the Ouachita Mountains of southern Arkansas, the forests and bayous of northern Louisiana, and Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Sabine River bordering Texas and Louisiana. It is a growing center of education, business, industry and the arts. Shreveport is named for Captain Henry Miller Shreve, a steamboat captain, who in the 1830's cleared the great log jam (Great Raft) that stretched 165 miles along the Red River. This accomplishment opened the area to commerce, marking the beginning of growth and leading to the incorporation of the city of Shreveport in 1839 on property obtained from the Caddo Indians. Agriculture and the lumber industry were the mainstays of the economy until the 1900's when the oil boom served as the impetus for industrial and commercial expansion. Bossier City, Shreveport's sister city across the Red River, was incorporated in 1907. The establishment of Barksdale Air Force Base in 1933 triggered expansion, and since that time Bossier City has been one of the fastest growing cities in the region. Today, Shreveport-Bossier serves as the trade and culture center of the 200 mile radius extending into Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas known as the Ark-La-Tex. These two cities offer a large variety of attractions, cultural activities, festivals, and cuisine. Tourism is a growing industry for Shreveport/Bossier City because of the many attractions from professional sports (baseball, basketball, and football) to riverboat casinos to thoroughbred racing at Louisiana Downs. The metropolitan area of Shreveport/Bossier City offers more than 30 mall and shopping centers, a large selection of specialty shops and factory outlet stores, and numerous night clubs that feature a variety of music and live entertainment. Because of the growing tourist industry, Shreveport/Bossier City has a surprisingly large number and variety of restaurants that feature delectable cuisines such as Cajun/Creole, French, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Polynesian, etc. Many restaurants feature a variety of Louisiana foods such as crawfish, shrimp, oysters, Atchafalaya catfish, seafoods and fish from the Gulf, and of course, Cajun dishes of all types. The mild climate of Shreveport/Bossier City offers ample opportunity for its citizens to take advantage of the large number of excellent facilities for outdoor recreation. Area lakes, bayous, parks, and campsites offer outstanding fishing, swimming, and boating facilities. Tennis, softball, and golf are played year-round. In addition, the geographic location of Shreveport/Bossier in the Ark-La-Tex allows day-trips or weekend excursions to regional attractions, such as Louisiana Cajun country, scenic antebellum homes in Natchitoches, the Ozarks mountains and rivers of Arkansas, the Civil War battlefield park at Vicksburg, and the cities of Jackson, Little Rock, Houston, Dallas and New Orleans. American Rose Center: North America's largest rose garden of 118 acres that is the headquarters for the American Rose Society. Bossier Civic Center: The civic center offers meeting space, a banquet hall, open exhibit space, and in-house decorating for trade shows. The center is near casinos, horse racing, art galleries, museums, and restaurants. This large lake, which extends into Texas, typifies Louisiana with its scenic Cypress trees, alligators, varied wildlife, and excellent bass fishing. Located on the banks of the Red River, CenturyTel Center is called home by both the Mudbugs CHL hockey team and The Bossier City Battle Wings, an af2 team, and host a variety of other sporting events. This venue also features concerts, family shows, ice-skating shows, motor sports, rodeos, conventions, religious and community events, as well as other special events. This large lake offers excellent fishing, boating, water skiing, party barges, and sailing and is the location of the Shreveport Yacht Club. Conventions, trade shows, concerts, and special events. Shreveport is the site for the annual Independence Bowl. The city's arena football team is the Battle Wings. Shreveport has a professional hockey team, the Mudbugs. One of the nation's top thoroughbred racetracks features glass enclosed grandstand, restaurants, and elegant dining during the racing season of April to November. In addition, gaming is a new attraction at Louisiana Downs. Louisiana Riverwalk: The riverwalk offers visitors and citizens a mixture of options including traditional retail, outlet/value-oriented retail, live performance theaters, restaurants, hotels, and other recreational outdoor entertainment. Five riverboat casinos docked on the Red River offer riverboat gaming facilities including restaurants, specialty shops, and lounges. Each riverboat offers a luxurious hotel with many attractions and entertainment provided by national celebrities. Sci Port Discovery Center: This 67,000 square-foot facility features more than 200 hands-on exhibits and programs for all ages. It also includes eight interactive discovery areas, an IMAX Dome Theater, daily shows, demonstrations, a gift shop and cafe. Shreveport Convention Center: The Shreveport Convention Center is a 350,000 square foot facility that serves as a Convention and Trade Show venue in the city and the Northwest Louisiana Region. The convention center is the single largest public facility in the city and is the center of community activity and a primary point of civic pride for the citizens of Shreveport. As an anchor for the north end of downtown, the convention center is an essential part of downtown development. Shreveport Swamp Dragons: Professional double A baseball is featured during the April to August baseball season at Shreveport 's baseball facility, Fairgrounds Field. Exciting multimedia star shows, story telling, public shows, private parties, and educational entertainment for all ages. Shreveport-Bossier City: A cultural center featuring dance, ballet, symphony, theater, and other performing arts. Some of the many attractions are listed below: Ark-La-Tex Antique Classic Vehicle Museum: The museum offers more than 40 models of automotive history in both classic and antique vehicles. Exhibits are rotated every six months. Barnwell Garden Art Center: A combined art and domed botanical garden conservatory dominated by tropical plants and featuring an ever-changing exhibit of works of art. This gallery features works by regional artists as rotating exhibits. Eighth Air Force Museum: This museum offers an historical journey from World War I to the present and features military artifacts from uniforms to aircraft. Kuumba Fine Art Gift Gallery: The gallery offers paintings and fine woodcarvings depicting African American life. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum: This museum is renowned for its large murals, frescoes, and amazing dioramas that depict the history and culture of Louisiana and its Indian populations. Louisiana State Oil Gas Museum: This museum displays the importance of the oil industry and its 1900 boom town is detailed as well as early Caddo Indian relics. Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex Museum: This museum offers a fascinating display of the history of Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier. The exhibits include floats, Mardi Gras royalty costumes, and all the trapping of Mardi Gras festivities. Meadows Museum of Art: The museum's permanent collection features works of French academic artist Jean Despujols documenting the people...

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!!! Begin your getaway with Complimentary Wine and Hot Hor d’oeuvres served in your Victorian room featuring either a Queen or King bed with a hypoallergenic feather top, full bath/shower, and an electric fireplace. Then off to the Spa for a manicure/pedicure or a one-hour massage for each! Come back relaxed and ready for ice cream on the front porch. Retire to your room to watch a movie from our movie library or bring along your scrap booking! Awake to a full breakfast before heading back to life! One Night Stay - $155/person plus tax Two Night Stay - $225/person plus tax. Romantic Getaway Package. Come enjoy a restful stay in our Luxury Home featuring a spacious room with a King Bed topped with a hypoallergenic feather top, whirlpool tub, electric fireplace, overlooking the gardens. Complimentary Wine and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries will be awaiting your arrival. Enjoy dinner at The Mabry House, a quaint, intimate restaurant housed in an 1890 Victorian style home just minutes from Fairfield Place ($150 value). Awake to a full gourmet breakfast! One Night Stay – $375/couple plus tax Two Night Stay - $575/couple plus tax. Doesn’t everyone deserve a little pampering and RR? Enjoy an evening in one of our Victorian rooms featuring either a Queen or King bed with a hypoallergenic feather top, electric fireplace, and full bath/shower. At the time of your choice, you are off to the Spa for a one-hour Massage for each and a European Facial for her. When you arrive at the Inn, Complimentary Wine and Hot Hor d’oeuvres will be waiting. Awake to a full gourmet breakfast! One Night Stay - $400/couple plus tax Two Night Stay - $545/couple plus tax. Enjoy dinner at The Cambridge Club, a private dinner club within walking distance of the Inn ($150 value). After a relaxing dinner, enjoy your choice of a new release movie on one of 14 screens at the Louisiana Boardwalk Regal Cinema. Once you arrive back at the Inn, Complimentary Wine and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries will be waiting for you in your room in our Victorian home featuring either a Queen or King bed with a hypoallergenic feather top, electric fireplace, and a full/bath shower. Awake to a full gourmet breakfast before returning home. One Night Stay - $340/couple plus tax Two Night Stay - $485/couple plus tax. Senior Citizen Discount. Senior Citizen Discount is offered on weekdays. Seniors 60 years of age and older receive a 20% discount off our nightly rate on a 2 night stay Sunday – Thursday. Just ask for the Senior Discount when making your reservation and show proof of age upon arrival. Offer not available on holidays or special events This package cannot be booked online. Please call us directly at 1-866-432-2631 to make your reservation.

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 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
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 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
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 TV sets in rooms
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