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.
Outdoors
Lincoln Parish Park
Woodland park with mountain biking trails of varying elevations, plus a swimming lake & campsites.
211 Parish Park Rd, Ruston, LA 71270, USA
Family
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
Wildlife habitat in a city park covers 80 acres & includes exhibits, boat rides & a children's zoo.
1405 Bernstein Park Dr, Monroe, LA 71202, USA
Food & Drink
Mohawk Seafood Tavern
Longtime, unpretentious joint offering all sorts of seafood, like po'boys & gumbo, plus a full bar.
704 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Arts & Culture
Monroe Downtown Rivermarket
316 S Grand St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Arts & Culture
Northeast Louisiana Children's
Colorful children's museum offering imaginative, interactive exhibits, along with events.
323 Walnut St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Food & Drink
Okaloosa
311 Hudson Ln, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Food & Drink
Parish Restaurant & Bar
318 N 2nd St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Shopping
Pecanland Mall
Old-fashioned mall since 1985 with department stores, a food court, movie theater & family restroom.
4700 Millhaven Rd #2000, Monroe, LA 71203, USA
Food & Drink
Planters Gastropub
101 N Grand St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Food & Drink
Restaurant Cotton
Stylish, brick-lined choice spotlighting Southern fare with clever touches & handcrafted cocktails.
101 N Grand St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Outdoors
Restoration Park West Monroe
Former strip mine converted into a wetland habitat with an environmental message.
700 Downing Pines Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
Family
Southern Escape Room
607 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Family
Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees
220 Mane St, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
Family
Tilt Studio
4700 Millhaven Rd Spc 6702, Monroe, LA 71203, USA
Food & Drink
Trapp's
Relaxed Cajun joint offering familiar fare & live music nights in a casual setting with river views.
113 S Riverfront St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
Food & Drink
Warehouse No 1 Restaurant
Standby for Louisiana-style seafood & steaks served in a rustic space with a riverside deck.
1 Olive St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Food & Drink
Waterfront Grill
Cajun-style seafood served in a rustic indoor-outdoor setting with waterside views of the bayou.
5201 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203, USA