Discover Bossier City

When looking for a hotel in Bossier City, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your trip. Are you mainly interested in aviation history, nature, art or events? These themes offer different kinds of activities, from a historical museum and aircraft on display to hiking trails, rotating galleries and live music.

Aviation History and Historic Aircraft

The Barksdale Global Power Museum presents the history of strategic bombing at the home of the 2nd Bomb Wing, the 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command. Historic military aircraft are on display in the museum’s Airpark, including the B-17, C-47, AT-11, P-51 Mustang, B-52D, B-52G Stratofortress, SR-71 Blackbird and B-1B. When choosing what interests you, the museum’s historical context and the specific aircraft types in the Airpark offer two distinct perspectives.

Nature and Hiking Trails

The Red River National Wildlife Refuge has an exhibit hall about the refuge and the wildlife that lives there. The Visitor Center/Headquarters Unit has five miles of hiking trails, open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. The exhibit hall and trails offer different experiences: the hall focuses on the refuge and its wildlife, while the trails offer time outdoors. The trail length and daily opening hours give you specific details to help fit a visit into your day’s plans.

Art and Programs

The Bossier Arts Council galleries feature works by local artists, with new exhibitions rotating every two months. The Bossier Arts Council also hosts programs throughout the year, including ARTini and the SBC Zombie Walk. These follow different schedules: the gallery exhibitions change every two months, while the Arts Council hosts programs year-round. This lets you distinguish between rotating artworks and the events program as separate areas of interest.

East Bank District and East Bank Plaza

The East Bank District in Bossier City was designed as a gathering place for the community, where festivals, food trucks and outdoor activities can take place. Festivals and community events are held at East Bank Plaza, which also features live music and parties. When choosing what interests you, both the setting envisioned for the District and the specific types of events at the Plaza are relevant.

More Places to Visit

The Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets offer rides on a trolley. Check the ride details before your visit if you want to include a trolley ride in your day’s plans. Field of Dreams has an accessible area as well as a playground. These offerings add more specific options for planning your trip alongside the different cultural, nature and event highlights.

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