Shreveport
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By air
Shreveport is served by the Shreveport Regional Airport, located at the intersection of Interstates 20 and 220 and Louisiana State Route 3132 in the western part of the city. The Shreveport Downtown Airport is located a few miles from downtown Shreveport and provides access for smaller, personal aircraft.
By car
Interstate 20, an east-west route between Dallas and Jackson, Mississippi, passes through Shreveport. Interstate 49 North from Alexandria terminates in central Shreveport.
American Rose Center, is America's largest garden park dedicated to roses, and is home to the American Rose Society.
Barksdale Air Force Base, is across the river in Bossier and features a large Air Show every year around Holiday in Dixie in May. The show features aircraft from the Air Force's inventory, as well as other branches of the military. The Navy's Blue Angels, Air Force's Thunderbirds, and the Army's parachuting Golden Knights have performed at the Air Show in the past.
Norton Art Gallery, is a world class art gallery located on Creswell Ave., near Line Ave. and Pierremont Rd. It is free to view the collection as well as the grounds, which are finely landscaped and located in a beautiful upscale neighborhood.
Robinson Film Center, RFC is a venue of independent, international, and classic cinema in downtown Shreveport. In addition to their daily film programming, they offer film and media production classes for all ages. Abby Singer's Bistro is located on the second floor of The Robinson Film Center offering a full-service bistro and bar.
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Avenue, Historic auditorium built in 1929, where the Louisiana Hayride has been recorded since 1948. There are statues of Elvis Presley and James Burton, both of whom played here, in front. This neighborhood is safe during daytime, but should be avoided after dark.
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