- Our list of the best things to do in Monroe, Louisiana, features the top 31 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Monroe, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Monroe, LA , followed by 11 popular activities in nearby cities, including West Monroe and Monroe
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Initially home to Joseph A. Biedenharn who is believed to be the first one to bottle Coca-Cola, Biedenharn Museum & Gardens today, functions as a house museum featuring Coca-Cola memorabilia as well as a botanical garden.
3.7 Miles
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701 Kansas La, Monroe, LA 71213
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With a dinosaur sculpture collection at the entrance, the Aviation Historical Museum of Louisiana exhibits aircrafts from the both world wars, whatever the military branch which used them was. It organizes each year air shows.
3.7 Miles
Discover the development of air travel and its impact on history at Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. Enjoy the General Claire Lee Chennault exhibit or just drop in to attend a public lecture.
1.4 Miles
In addition to a large display of visual arts, Maur Museum of Art offers a wide variety of educational programs, exhibitions, and lectures for both adults and children of all ages.
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Enoch's Irish Pub & Cafe is a cafe, pub, and live music venue where bands can often be seen on the patio. They serve dozens of beers, ciders and other drinks and have many daily specials like happy hours.
3.5 Miles
Located on an old pecan farm, the Pecanland Mall has 936,000 square feet and serves the people from within a 100 mile radius. It has a 10 screen cinema, its own 450 seat restaurant, and more than 100 specialty shops.
0.4 Miles
Nearby the Ouachita River, the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum has exhibits that allow children to create objects out of recycled materials and work at a cafe or hospital. There is also a big mouth and a hearing aid room.
0.7 Miles
Monroe's Downtown RiverMarket is a large French-style market that features a wide variety of vendors, including artisans, craftspeople, farmers, and others. The market also features live performances and an array of special events.
2.2 Miles
The Twin City Ballet Co is a ballet company that offers year round performances and classes. They provide three productions a year and also host an annual 10 day Summer Dance Intensive Workshop.
3.2 Miles
A fun-boat leads the children in the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. It was opened in 1923 and besides the wild animals also has a petting zoo for children.