Shreveport Hotels & Casinos

Visitors to Shreveport, La., will find numerous hotels and casinos worth visiting. In addition to the many resorts that are dotted along the Red River, you will find several stationary riverboat casinos also worth a visit. And when you're tired of playing at the casinos, you'll also find lots to do during the day. Red River and the nearby lakes are all worth enjoying, particularly if you like to fish. In addition, you'll find some excellent golf and tennis facilities in the area.

Horseshoe Bossier Casino & Hotel

The Horseshoe is located in Bossier City just across the river from Shreveport. In addition to the casino, facilities at the hotel include a spa and health club, the Riverdome concert venue and numerous shops and restaurants. Rooms consist of suites featuring the hotel's Cozy Pillow bed, dining table and sofa, refrigerator, high-speed Internet access and a marble bathroom with tub. Gaming available at the casino includes a 12-table poker room; 1,500 slot machines as well as blackjack, craps and roulette. In addition, video poker also is available. When you've had your fill of gambling, consider visiting nearby Caddo Lake, which is a popular place for fishing.

711 Horseshoe Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
(800) 895-0711
horseshoebossiercity.com

Diamondjacks Casino & Resort

Diamondjacks is another casino located in Bossier City, just a mile from downtown Shreveport, along the Red River. In addition to the casino at Diamondjacks, the hotel also boasts 570 rooms, a full-service day spa and fitness facilities as well as an outdoor pool. Room amenities include a jetted tub with a separate shower; as well as other amenities, you might expect gourmet coffee and complimentary HBO. The casino has more than 1,100 slot machines as well as video poker. There also are 32 gaming tables featuring blackjack, craps, roulette, mini-baccarat and Ultimate Texas Hold 'em.

711 Diamondjacks Blvd
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 678-7777
www.diamondjacks.com

Sam's Town Hotel and Casino

Sam's Town Hotel and Casino is located along the Red River in the heart of downtown Shreveport. The hotel has 514 rooms and its facilities include a full-service spa, a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool as well as the on-site casino. Luxury rooms feature a 32-inch TV, a refrigerator, 24-hour room service as well as a marble bathroom. Gaming available at the casino include craps, blackjack and roulette. The casino also features 1,100 slot machines. If you're looking for something to occupy your days in Shreveport, consider taking a boat out on Red River or one of the nearby lakes such as Cross Lake.

315 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 429-0711
samstownshreveport.com

Article Written By Shiromi Nassreen

Shiromi Nassreen has been writing professionally since 2005. She specializes in travel and outdoor topics, and her articles have appeared in various print and online publications, including "DISfunkshion Magazine" and Matador Travel. Nassreen holds a Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies from Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama.

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