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Wilmer to Shreveport

Updated: March 29, 2024 09:51 PM
Shreveport

Wilmer to Shreveport - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Language:

  • English
  • Spanish

Currency:

  • US Dollar (USD)

Distance:

  • 220 miles (354 kilometers)

How to Reach:

  • By car: Take I-20 W from Wilmer to Shreveport. The drive takes about 4 hours.
  • By bus: There is no direct bus service between Wilmer and Shreveport. However, you can take a bus from Wilmer to Dallas and then transfer to a bus to Shreveport.
  • By train: There is no train service between Wilmer and Shreveport.
  • By plane: The closest airport to Wilmer is Dallas Love Field (DAL). From DAL, you can take a flight to Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV). The flight takes about 1 hour.

Expenses:

  • Gas: $50-$70
  • Bus: $40-$60
  • Plane: $100-$200
  • Accommodation: $50-$100 per night
  • Food: $20-$40 per day

Best time to go:

  • Spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best times to visit Shreveport. The weather is mild and pleasant during these months.

What to Eat:

  • Barbecue: Shreveport is known for its barbecue. Some of the best barbecue restaurants in the city include The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint, Fatty Arbuckle's, and Smoke's Barbeque.
  • Seafood: Shreveport is also a great place to eat seafood. Some of the best seafood restaurants in the city include The Blind Tiger, J.T.'s Seafood Market, and The Parish.
  • Soul food: Shreveport has a large African American population, and soul food is a popular cuisine in the city. Some of the best soul food restaurants in Shreveport include Miss Mary's Soul Food Cafe, Aunt Cordelia's Kitchen, and The Cotton Club.

Where to Go:

  • Louisiana State Exhibit Museum: This museum is dedicated to the history and culture of Louisiana. It has a wide variety of exhibits, including a replica of a Cajun village and a collection of artifacts from the Civil War.
  • Sci-Port Discovery Center: This science museum is a great place for kids and adults alike. It has a variety of interactive exhibits, including a planetarium and a giant screen theater.
  • Gardens of the American Rose Center: This rose garden is home to over 20,000 roses. It is a beautiful place to visit, especially in the spring and summer.
  • American Rose Center: This museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the rose. It has a collection of over 3,000 rose varieties, as well as a library and a research center.

FA

  • What is the population of Shreveport? The population of Shreveport is about 200,000.
  • What is the crime rate in Shreveport? The crime rate in Shreveport is higher than the national average.
  • Is Shreveport a good place to live? Shreveport is a good place to live for people who are looking for a city with a low cost of living and a vibrant culture.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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