31. Mansfield State Historic Site
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (318) 872-1474 or (888) 677-62
Description: As one enters the park, located south of Shreveport near the town of Mansfield, one will see various monuments depicting the importance of this site, the last great battleground of the Civil War. The 118-acre park has a museum exhibiting Civil War weapons, arms, uniforms, letters, diaries, documents, and other related artifacts. An interpretive trail, named in honor of General Alfred Mouton, winds throughout the site. Group tours are available if you call in advance. A picnic area is also located on the grounds. Let yourself be transported back in time to a place where so many soldiers died in the name of causes each group held dear. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for major holidays.
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 802 Cotton St.
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 725 Cotton St.
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 2100 Texas Ave.
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 2300 Texas Ave. at Levy Street
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 619 Louisiana St.
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 308 Market St.
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 4408 Youree Dr.
40. Jubilee Zoo
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (318) 929-7387
Address: 6402 LA Hwy 1
Description: Take a ride on a living pony carousel. Meet Zoe the Zebra and her special friends while you take an old-fashioned hayride. Have fun at the petting zoo and use the state-of-the-art playground facilities. Jump and play in the moonwalk or just sit and enjoy the great outdoors. If you become hungry, go to the soda and snack concession stand. A wonderful place for birthday parties or a family outing. A picnic area is also available; call ahead to arrange for the use of one of the on-site grills. Open Wed through Fri, 12 to 5 p.m., Sat from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sun from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring your church bulletin on Sun and receive a discount.
41. Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial Plaza
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Description: Once a thriving Red River entertainment district, this area now appears quiet and deserted. But take time to look at the 10 pillars of the bridge decorated with incredible mosaics that celebrate the rich 200-plus years of the Louisiana Purchase. Nationally renowned artist Diana Salles was commissioned to design four of the three-dimensional works of art. Each piece tells the story of a different group of people who made life in northwest Louisiana possible. Definitely worth a stroll, especially if you are heading to the Riverfront Park.
42. Once In A Millennium Moon Mega Mural
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (318) 673-6500
Description: Easily seen from I-20, this massive mural, which covers more than 30,000 square feet of space on the AT&T building in downtown Shreveport, documents the history, people, triumphs, and tragedies of the area. This project, led by artist Meg Saligman, who has done similar murals in Philadelphia and Mexico City, was completed in 2001. With the assistance of 2,600 volunteers, the mural seeks to illustrate the universal cycle of life and death and how such a cycle provides meaning for a people. At street-level you will find an instructional board that, by using numbers associated to a line-art representation of the mural, will assist you and your children in identifying the persons depicted in this largest publicly funded mural in the United States.
43. Holly Hill Farm
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (318) 965-9480
Description: Is there a young equestrian in your family? Holly Hill Farm offers lessons to teach children, youth, and adults not only the joy of riding but how to properly care for and maintain a horse. A highly trained professional will work with your child on this gorgeous 280-acre facility. This family-owned and operated business opens its arms and welcomes your family; you will be glad you accepted their invitation. Located north of Bossier.
44. Jubilee Zoo/Jirah Farm Riding Academy
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (318) 929-7387
Address: 6402 Hwy 1
Description: Children starting at the age of six can learn to ride and care for well-trained Welsh ponies and Cobs. After paying the registration fee, which covers a personal riding helmet and a horse-grooming kit, you decide what package works best for you: private lessons, group lessons, or mini-lessons lasting only 30 minutes. The professional staff will instruct your child in horse safety, respect, grooming, saddle mounting, and proper equestrian communication.
45. East Kings Highway Park
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (318) 673-7727
Address: 1200 East Kings Hwy
Description: The locals call this the Duck Pond for obvious reasons. This 6-acre park sits on a bayou surrounded by cypress trees and is populated by many ducks who love to quack at children. A great play and picnic area is available, so grab some lunch and come enjoy the fowl.