Your First Weekend at Velvet Cove: A Sample Itinerary

First-time guests often ask the front desk how to fit everything into a short stay. Here's a two-night plan that hits the resort's main amenities without feeling rushed, built around a Friday check-in.

Friday: Arrival & the Cove Deck

Check in mid-afternoon and give yourself time to settle into the room before dinner. Reserve a table at the Copper Rail Chophouse for 7 PM, then head upstairs to the Cove Deck by 9 — the house band's first set usually runs strongest between 9:30 and 11. If you're new to the gaming floor, this is also a good window to stop by after the show, when the earlier dinner crowd has thinned out.

Saturday Morning: The Pool Deck

Mornings on the rooftop pool tend to be quieter than afternoons, especially before 11 AM. Grab breakfast at the Riverwalk Cafe first, then head up for a couple of hours before the deck fills in. If you reserved a cabana, this is the window to use it — shade, a ceiling fan, and river views without the midday crowd.

Saturday Afternoon: Spa or the District

Split the afternoon depending on your pace. A spa treatment — the Cane & Cypress Massage runs about an hour and doesn't require much recovery time — fits well before dinner. If you'd rather see the district, the riverfront boardwalk is a flat, easy walk from the resort and connects to most of downtown Shreveport's restaurants and shops.

Saturday Night: Dinner, Tables, and a Full Cove Deck Set

Saturday is the Cove Deck's biggest night of the week, so book a table ahead if you want one near the stage. Dinner at Delta Shell Oyster Bar works well before a night that runs late — it's lighter than the chophouse and keeps the kitchen open past midnight if you end up back there after the tables.

Two nights is enough to see the whole resort — you just have to pick which parts get the morning versus the evening.

Sunday: A Slow Morning Before Checkout

Sunday mornings run quieter across the resort. A late breakfast at the Riverwalk Cafe, a last walk along the boardwalk, and an 11 AM checkout usually closes out the weekend well. If your travel plans allow it, requesting a late checkout gives extra time for one more pass through the spa or pool deck before you go.

Ready to plan your own weekend? Reserve your stay and add notes for the Cove Deck or a cabana when you book.