Monroe, Ouachita County, LA
Places to go in Monroe
41 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Family
Altitude Trampoline Park
Activity center with trampolines surrounded by 8-ft.-high bounce walls & a soft foam pit.
710 N 32nd St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Sports & Recreation
Bayou Bowl
100 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Monroe, LA 71203, USA
Arts & Culture
Biedenharn Museum & Garden
Guided tours of a 1913 mansion with antiques & English gardens, plus a Coca-Cola museum & gift shop.
2006 Riverside Dr, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Outdoors
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Visitor Center)
Large wetlands preserve for gators, birds & deer, with walkways, a canoe trail & photo blinds.
480 Richland Pl, Monroe, LA 71203, USA
Food & Drink
Catahoula’s
5321 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203, USA
Food & Drink
CC's Coffee House
Louisiana-based coffeehouse chain selling a variety of brews & pastries in a relaxed setting.
2350 Tower Dr, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Outdoors
Chemin-A-Haut State Park
Scenic bayou recreation area offers fishing & boating, kayak rentals, a trail & a seasonal pool.
14656 State Park Rd, Bastrop, LA 71220, USA
Outdoors
Cheniere Lake Park
104 Cheniere Lake Dr, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
Arts & Culture
Chennault Aviation & Military Museum
Museum featuring exhibits on General Claire Chennault, plus local aviation & military history.
701 Kansas Ln, Monroe, LA 71203, USA
Food & Drink
Corner Coffee + Provisions
222 Bell Ln #8, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
Food & Drink
Delta Biscuit Company
2252 Tower Dr, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Food & Drink
Doe's Eat Place Of Monroe
Established American restaurant featuring steaks as well as tamales in a casual, relaxed space.
2230 Tower Dr, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Arts & Culture
Duck Commander
This warehouse, gift shop & museum is owned by the Robertson family of "Duck Dynasty" fame.
117 Kings Ln, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
Nightlife
Enoch's Irish Pub
Irish-style bar with outdoor seating offering classic pub dishes & diverse music.
507 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Family
Excalibur Family Fun Center
Kid-friendly recreation center with laser tag, all-ages go-karts, arcade games, mini-golf & more.
455 Cheniere-Drew Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
Food & Drink
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub - West Monroe
204 Commerce St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
Outdoors
Forsythe Park
Designated children's park with play facilities, sports fields, a golf course & climbing units.
2300 Sycamore St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Food & Drink
Genusa's Italian Restaurant
Exposed-brick dining room offering Italian fare, from fish & meat entrees to classic pasta dishes.
815 Park Ave, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Wellness
Hopkins Dermatology
2509 Broadmoor Blvd Ste a, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Food & Drink
JAC's Craft Smokehouse
401 Trenton St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
Outdoors
Jimmie Davis State Park
Wooded land & lakefront boasting 2 boat launches, a fishing pier, a playground & camping cabins.
1209 State Park Rd, Chatham, LA 71226, USA
Outdoors
Kiroli Park
Playgrounds, tennis courts, gardens & scenic trails featured in 150-acre preserve with dog park.
820 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
Outdoors
Lake D'Arbonne State Park
Campsites & cabins dot this woodland, lake-centric park offering ample fishing & wildlife viewing.
3628 Evergreen Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241, USA
Food & Drink
Landry Vineyards LLC
5693 New Natchitoches Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA