Experience · Shreveport
Downtown Science & Aquarium Adventure
Kick off your afternoon with hours of hands-on discovery at the Sci-Port Discovery Center, perfect for curious minds of all ages. Transition to the Shreveport Aquarium to get up close with marine life, then wrap up your day with a family-friendly meal.
A 4.5-hour Downtown Riverfront afternoon plan for families — Sci-Port Discovery Center, Shreveport Aquarium, Orlandeaux's Café.
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- Cost
- $60–$120
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- Downtown Riverfront
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 4.5-mile driving route
- Best time
- 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Families · Kids · Solo
The plan
The plan
- 1Sci-Port Discovery Center(2 hrs)→
- 2Shreveport Aquarium(1 hr 30 min)→
- 3Orlandeaux's Café(1 hr)
Why this plan works
Every stop sits in Downtown Riverfront, so the whole plan happens inside one neighborhood. Sci-Port Discovery Center is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Orlandeaux's Café — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families, families with kids, and solo who want a planned Shreveport outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Kick off your afternoon with hours of hands-on discovery at the Sci-Port Discovery Center, perfect for curious minds of all ages. Transition to the Shreveport Aquarium to get up close with marine life, then wrap up your day with a family-friendly meal.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 12 hrsSci-Port Discovery Center
Arts & Culture · Downtown Riverfront
92,000-sq.-ft. complex with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & an IMAX dome theater.
What to do — Engage with the 92,000-sq.-ft. complex, perfect for hands-on learning and discovery for all ages.
0.2 mi · 4 min walk or 3 min drive
Then Walk south along Clyde Fant Pkwy, a short distance to the Shreveport Aquarium.
21h 30mShreveport AquariumFamily · Downtown Riverfront
Jellyfish can be touched & sting rays hand fed at this small aquarium with a waterfront restaurant.
What to do — Enjoy the unique opportunity to interact with aquatic creatures and learn about their habitats.
4.3 mi · 12 min drive
Then Take a short drive to experience authentic Louisiana comfort food.
3Optional 1 hrOrlandeaux's CaféFood & Drink
Iconic, storied spot providing Louisiana Creole seafood & Southern comfort foods in comfy surrounds.
What to do — Savor authentic Louisiana Creole seafood and Southern comfort foods for a delicious family dinner.
The route
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Common questions
Planning this outing
- Is this a good Shreveport itinerary for families?
- Yes. It's built for families, families with kids, and solo and runs about 4 hr 30 min across 3 stops, starting at Sci-Port Discovery Center.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 4 hr 30 min door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Shreveport itinerary cost?
- Roughly $60–$120 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 4.5 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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