Shreveport is in the far northeast corner of Louisiana in Caddo Parish. Separated by the Red River, the two cities of Shreveport and Bossier City are referred to as Shreveport-Bossier by residents. Shreveport, more than five hours from New Orleans, hosts its own Mardi Gras festivities. Visitors can play a round at Shreveport Country Club, which has been providing golf to Shreveport since 1909. At night, unwind at one of Shreveport's nightclubs.
Allure Ultra Lounge
As a part of a $1.5 million renovation project at Eldorado Hotel and Casino, Allure Ultra Lounge was born on the second floor of the hotel pavilion. Unique to Shreveport-Bossier, this night club was fashioned after other modern nightclubs. With hues of red, brown, gold and other metallic tones, the overall atmosphere at Allure is luxurious and provocative. Bottle service is available at one of the tables in the comfortable seating area. The large dance floor has a skybox effect as it overlooks the Celebrity Lounge. In addition to an unobstructed view of live musical acts performing at the Celebrity Lounge, flat-screen TVs throughout this venue show sporting events as well. The golden-colored bar serves top-shelf beers, wines and liquors.
Allure Ultra Lounge
Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 602-0711
eldoradoshreveport.com
Central Station
Central Station is Shreveport's largest alternative lifestyle nightclub, where patrons older than 21 of any race, gender and orientation are welcomed. This venue has three separate bars to choose from, and admission is free Sunday. In addition to its bars, this casual club offers a dance floor, comfortable leather seating, video poker machines and a stage. Disc jockeys such as DJ Solo and Veejay Wade spin a mix of popular dance and modern country hits. Weekly events include Tuesday night karaoke, nightly happy hour, drag shows and several drink special nights.
Central Station
1025 Marshall St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-2216
myspace.com/central.station
Phoenix Underground
Phoenix Underground is an upscale nightclub in downtown Shreveport that doubles as a dance club with its musical mixes that include the best in top 40s dance music and high-energy techno sounds. Valet parking is complimentary and the dress code is strictly enforced; it includes no flip flops, tennis shoes or T-shirts for men. In addition to the spacious dance floor, VIP and other isolated rooms are available with couches and other seating.Resident disc jockies FABOR, DJ Lomax, Rici Loc and JOJO spin '80s, 90's, top 40 and electric dance music. The club is open until 6 a.m. Thursday to Sunday.
Phoenix Underground
600 Market St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 676-0950
myspace.com/clubphoenixunderground
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Based in St. Louis, Dionna Harding has been writing professionally since 2009, penning articles and information for sites such as eHow and GolfLink. Harding holds a Master in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-St.Louis.
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