Free & Cheap Things to Do in Shreveport, LA

  • The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Shreveport, Louisiana, including 31 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park to A. C. Steere Park & Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shreveport and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bossier City.
  • The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Shreveport, Louisiana, including 31 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park to A. C. Steere Park & Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shreveport and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bossier City.
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0.0 Miles
Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
4.1 Miles
83% 123 votes
Military Museums 88 Shreveport Road, Shreveport, LA 71110 MoreLess Info
The 8th Air Force Museum recently underwent a name change to the Barksdale Global Power Museum. The institution serves as a memorial to the successes of the mighty 8th Air Force and is dedicated to the history of strategic bombardment.
3.0 Miles
94% 17 votes
Art Museum 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport, LA 71104 MoreLess Info
Located at Centenary College, Meadows Museum of Art has a collection of 1,500 works including art by painter Jean Despujols. The museum also contains Inuit sculptures and prints and works by Mary Cassatt, Alfred Maurer and Isabel Bishop.
0.8 Miles
82% 11 votes
History Museums 525 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 MoreLess Info
The Spring Street Museum traces the history and times of the city of Shreveport. The museum houses a permanent exhibit on the history of Shreveport. The Spring Street Museum building is an example of New Orleans-style cast-iron grill work.
0.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Museum 610 Texas St., Shreveport, LA MoreLess Info
The Southern University Museum of Art at Shreveport features artifacts and art of Africans, African-Americans, and their descendants. The curator is knowledgeable and the exhibits offer a great history lesson to all visitors.
1.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 705 Elvis Presley Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71101 MoreLess Info
Once hosting Elvis performances, Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium organizes shows for touring and nationally recognized musical groups. The venue has a 3,000 seats and an orchestra pit below the stage.
7.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
History Museums One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115 MoreLess Info
Located on the LSU Shreveport campus, Pioneer Heritage Center consists of historical buildings established by the early settlers of Louisiana. The staff offer guided tours of the building where visitors can learn about the cultural history of the settlers.
0.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 601 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 MoreLess Info
The Ark-La-Tex Antique & Classic Vehicle Museum is a historical museum that exhibits classical cars. The museum offers discounted admission to military personnel, senior citizens, students, and children under the age of 12.
3.2 Miles
40% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 3201 Centenary, Shreveport, LA 71104 MoreLess Info
Near Centenary College, the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is a branch of a museum system that holds original documents and manuscripts from science, literature, religion and art. The museum provides educational programs and lectures in addition to rotating exhibits.
1.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Music Museums 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101 MoreLess Info
Stage of the Stars Music Museum was the site of 'The Louisiana Hayride' radio show in the 50s and 60s. The Stage of the Stars Music Museum is also where Elvis Presley, Hank Williams and Sr. Johnny Cash have performed.
0.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City, LA 71111 MoreLess Info
The Paradise Theater is a small concert venue located inside the Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City. Enjoy live music from some top-billed performers, like Jimmy Buffet himself, in an intimate setting with amazing acoustics.
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