SHREVEPORT, LA – The North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Vanderbilt Commodores are set to square off in the 41st Camping World Independence Bowl, set for Monday, Dec. 26, with kickoff at 4 p.m. CST at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The matchup between the Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference foes marks the second time in three seasons the two conferences have faced off in the Camping World Independence Bowl. Tickets are available now and may be purchased at CampingWorldIndependenceBowl.com or by calling 888-414-BOWL.

“We're thrilled to have such great representatives from the ACC and the SEC,” 2016 Camping World Independence Bowl Chairman Eric Barkley said. “This is the first time for both programs to participate in our bowl, and we're excited because both the Wolfpack and the Commodores finished their seasons strong to become bowl eligible.”

Shreveport-Bossier is located in the northwest corner of Louisiana, just a 2.5-hour drive from Dallas-Ft. Worth. Situated on the banks of the Red River, Shreveport-Bossier serves as a gateway to Louisiana for many travelers. Home to approximately 439,000 people as of the 2010 census, the region is best known for riverboat gaming at seven Vegas-style casinos, a diverse and authentic local restaurant scene and craft breweries that are frequently listed among the best in the South. The neighboring cities of Shreveport and Bossier City also offer an uncommon variety of family-friendly attractions and amenities.

Gaming and Around-the-Clock Nightlife
Shreveport-Bossier is home to six riverboat casinos as well as one “racino” featuring simulcast and live thoroughbred racing. These casinos operate 24/7, offering non-stop, Vegas-style gaming action that includes slots, video poker, table games and poker rooms. All seven casinos feature a variety of dining options ranging from giant buffets to casual eateries and fine dining. Check out the “Casinos” page at Shreveport-Bossier.org for detailed listings of each casino.

Louisiana's reputation for vibrant, musical nightlife is upheld in Shreveport and Bossier City, where many bars and nightclubs offer live music nightly and remain open until 2 a.m. or later.

Authentic Louisiana Food and Drink
Louisiana is known around the world as a culinary destination, and Shreveport-Bossier is no exception. Sample iconic Louisiana eats like gumbo, po' boys and fresh Louisiana seafood at world famous eateries like Herby-K's in Shreveport (a roadside po' boy joint established in 1936) and 2Johns Steak and Seafood in Bossier City (named one of the Top 100 Steakhouses in America by OpenTable.com). Craft beer lovers should not leave town without visiting Shreveport-Bossier's acclaimed craft breweries, including Great Raft Brewing and Red River Brewing Company in Shreveport as well as Flying Heart Brewing in Bossier City.

Food and drink aficionados can download a free copy of Eat Here: A Food Lover's Guide to Shreveport-Bossier at Shreveport-Bossier.org or request a free copy by mail by calling 800-551-8682.

Family Fun and Shopping
Families searching for fun in Shreveport-Bossier are often drawn downtown, where Sci-Port Discovery Center in Shreveport offers more than 92,000 square feet of hands-on science education and entertainment in more than 200 interactive exhibits including an all-new children's museum, Power of Play. Just across the river in Bossier City, Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets is a riverfront outdoor shopping mall and lifestyle center featuring more than 60 retail and outlet shops including outlets from Nike, Levi's, J. CREW and more. A complete list of family-friendly entertainment destinations in Shreveport-Bossier can be found on the “Family Fun” page at Shreveport-Bossier.org.

For more information on planning a visit to Shreveport-Bossier, visit Shreveport-Bossier.org or call 800-551-8682. A free copy of the Official Visitors' Guide to Shreveport-Bossier may be downloaded or requested by mail.