It’s the 50/50: 50 Things for 50 Cent to do in Shreveport-Bossier

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It’s no secret that Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent has big plans for Shreveport-Bossier, especially the downtown area. With that in mind, we thought it would be a nice way to welcome him to town with a list of the ‘50 Must Do’ activities in our area so he can get a feel for what we’re all about. After all, Shreveport has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities.

50 Unique Things to Do in Shreveport-Bossier for 50 Cent: The 50/50 List

Try a drive-thru daiquiri

Drive over the Jimmie Davis Bridge while you still can

Speaking of bridges, he needs to check out the Bakowski Bridge of Lights aka Long-Allen Bridge

Take a haunted tour at Shreveport's Municipal Auditorium

Spend a Saturday night under the stars watching a band at Hurricane Alley

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Take pictures with the azaleas at R.W. Norton Art Gallery

Check out the wave pool they built to film the water scenes for The Guardian.

Go to Geek’d Con

Experience the difference between the ‘Gucci’ Brookshire’s and the rest.

Try your luck at the casinos.

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Go zip-lining at Gators & Friends Adventure Park.

Go birdwatching at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge.

Experience a Shrimp Buster at Herby K’s

Go to the Red River Revel Arts Festival

Play disc golf at Ford Park.

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Visit one of our local breweries.

Get a ‘muffy’ at Fertitta’s.

Visit the Shreveport Aquarium.

Go to the Independence Bowl.

Drink a Superior margarita

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Pinch some tails at Mudbug Madness.

Watch a show, any show at the Strand Theatre.

Explore the Louisiana Boardwalk.

Look for tarantulas at Oakland Cemetery.

Go fishing on our amazing local lakes or the Red River.

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Go to a Mardi Gras parade.

Stroll through the Gardens of the American Rose Center.

Play count the semi-trucks in the construction zone on I-20 in Bossier City.

Tour the Barksdale Global Power Museum.

Get Malone’s salt water taffy at the State Fair of Louisiana.

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Attend the annual Captain Shreve vs. C.E. Byrd High School football matchup.

Eat at Monjuni’s... the main one on Louisiana Avenue.

Wager on the races at Louisiana Downs.

Attend Christmas in the Sky.

Anything Prizefest!

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Sample authentic Cajun cuisine at Herby K’s, Ernest’s Orleans, Marilynn’s Place, Ralph and Kacoos, etc...

Take in a film at the Robinson Film Center.

See a Shreveport Mudbugs hockey game at George’s Pond in the Hirsch Coliseum.

Go see the new Centenary Gents football team play this fall.

Go to a Mardi Gras Bal.

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Go camping at any one of our amazing local parks like Bistineau or Cypress-Black Bayou.

Grab some fresh veggies at one of our local farmers’ markets.

Always choose local restaurants or Louisiana-based chains when eating out, like Raising Cane’s, Popeye’s, Southern Classic, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, etc...

Play a round of golf at any of Shreveport-Bossier's gorgeous courses.

Reserve the Chef’s Table at Mabry House. You’ll thank me later.

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Go to a crawfish boil.

Grab a dozen hot, fresh Southern Maid Donuts.

Check out all the gorgeous historic homes along Fairfield Avenue.

Try our famous Shreveport-style stuffed shrimp.

See the sunflowers along the Boom or Bust Byway

The Top 10 Homes in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA that 50 Cent Should Consider Buying

50 Cent fever has hit Shreveport-Bossier City and since he'll be spending so much time here, we think he should invest in a home. These are the top ten most expensive houses in our area right now and we feel certain that any of these gorgeous estates could meet his needs!

Gallery Credit: Realtor.com