Louisiana: Shreveport
You may go to the best parties in the Big Easy, but when it comes to living the good life, it’s Shreveport that people head to. With major national events such as the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants and modernization plans that will become reality in the upcoming years, Shreveport is a hidden gem of Louisiana, dying to be discovered.
If you’re a nature lover and outdoorsy person, you’ll be thrilled to find out that Shreveport has 63 parks, 46 playgrounds, five swimming pools and 16 rec centers where you can enjoy so many activities that’ll keep you busy for a lifetime. For indoor activities, you can have your pick from museums and art galleries to aquariums and historic homes.