re: Things to do in and around Monroe

Posted by Pedro

Geaux Hawks

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 1:44 pm to LSUballs

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Chenault aviation museum

I’ll second this one. Really cool museum

Posted by OweO

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 1:45 pm to Kingpenm3

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15 Best Things to Do in Monroe (LA):
Masur Museum of Art
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Chennault Aviation and Military Museum
Pecanland Mall
Downtown RiverMarket
Antique Alley
University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM)
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Museum
Forsythe Park
Kiroli Park
Flying Tiger Brewery
Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum
Christmas on the River

Posted by White Bear

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 1:46 pm to White Bear

Delta Biscuit Co

Posted by Bullfrog

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 1:47 pm to Kingpenm3

Flying Tiger Museum is interesting.

Coke & Bible Museums if you are grasping for activity.

quote:
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

I took my kid once. Upon leaving, they said, “Someone should call PETA.”

This post was edited on 6/17/25 at 1:49 pm

Posted by Mingo Was His NameO

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 1:51 pm to Kingpenm3

I’ll take all your money at squire creek if you ain’t a pussy

Posted by GeauxTigers123

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 1:56 pm to Mingo Was His NameO

Chenault aviation museum is good for history buffs.

Biedenharn gardens are nice.

If it wasn’t so hot I would say to go walk the trails at Black Bayou.

Dinner:
Waterfront
Warehouse

Bar:
New rooftop bar at hotel Monroe (haven’t been yet).

For a dive type sports bar I like Daq’s

I got a lot more but that should be a start.

This post was edited on 6/17/25 at 1:59 pm

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Posted by Mingo Was His NameO

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 1:57 pm to GeauxTigers123

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Wharehouse

1. Warehouse
2. There are 10 better higher end restaurants than the warehouse

Posted by CSATiger

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 1:58 pm to OweO

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Chennault Aviation and Military Museum

indeed

Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 2:00 pm to WM_Tiger

Go eat at Restaurant Cotton.

Posted by BayouNation

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 2:04 pm to Kingpenm3

Restaurant Cotton - high end for Monroe scene
Fieldhouse - good bar food tv scene

Go for a early morning run on ULM campus - bayou running through it is nice

all I got

Posted by jnethe1

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 2:05 pm to Kingpenm3

Exist

Posted by Jim Rockford

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 2:13 pm to LSUballs

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Monroe has a surprising good food scene.

Mohawk Tavern.

Posted by GeauxTigers123

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 2:13 pm to Bard

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Drive around the Booker T area and see how many times you get shot at.

While he is at it, maybe he could stop by Parkview Apartments. I’ve heard things get lively this time of year.

On a serious note, you could also go walk around Forsythe park in the morning before it gets hot. It’s actually in a decent part of town.

Posted by F1y0n7h3W4LL

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 2:16 pm to White Bear

Check to see if there are bands at Flying Heart Brewery & Pub (West Monroe) get a t-shirt at Duck Commander's (Bawcomville/Brownsville) , check out Tail Gators and Enoch's to see if live music is available

Posted by White Bear

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Posted on 6/17/25 at 2:18 pm to White Bear

Waterfront Grill