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Shreveport, Louisiana is the resident city of approximately 200,145 people. It is located on the Red River and was created when Captain Henry Shreve broke through a 180 mile long log jam to open the river. The city enjoys moderately cool winters and hot summers, allowing for outdoor activities all year long.

Among the industries that are currently driving the city’s economy is the Riverfront Casino District which has helped to revitalize the city’s downtown. The Louisiana State University at Shreveport and the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center generate revenue for the city and add to the economy of the region with their large student base, and employees shopping, dining and using entertainment venues in the city. There are many restaurants of varying ethnic flavors listed in the yellow pages online.

Visiting a southern city is always enjoyable because of the varied styles of architecture. In the Highland section of the city there are more than a half dozen Historic homes along Fairfield Avenue while near Downtown, there are Victorian style homes. Many areas hold Colonial style to contemporary style homes on the same street and very often, have mixed use premises. There are approximately 33 neighborhoods that make up Shreveport. The Historic Society is listed in the Louisiana business directory and is always willing to point out historic register districts.

There is a wide variety of venues for both visitors and residents to enjoy including, the Shreveport Convention Center located Downtown; it is adjoined by the Hilton Hotel. The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Ballet, Opera, the Strand Theatre, the Norton Art Gallery, the Multicultural Center of the South, and the Robinson Film Center all create entertainment venues while many historic sites have become museums that are now open to the public. You can also check out BestShreveport.com for the best businesses in Shreveport, LA.