Here's one gem of a museum! Occupying one of the last standing buildings from the World War II Selman Field Army Corps Navigation School, this totally renovateed facility is filled with more exhibits and artifacts than on would ever believe.
Biedenharn Museum & Garden
2000 Riverside Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Tour the elegant home of Joseph Biedenharn, first bottler of Coca-Cola, every room lovingly decorated by his daughter Emy-Lou Biedenharn, a renowned opera singer durning the pre-Second World War years.
Bible Museum
2000 Riverside Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Explore the extensive collection of historically significant Bibles adjacent to the home of Joseph Biendenharn. Also, on permanent display is the impressive Russian Icon Exhibition. A variety of other exhibits from istitutions such as the Smithsonian are displayed on a rotating basis.
Masur Museum of Art
1400 South Grand, Monroe, Louisiana 71202
This is truly a wonderful museum set in a 1920s Tudor-style structure (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) with charming open spaces, hardwood floor and inviting year-round displays of a wide spectrum of art. The Masur Museum features a permanent collection of paintings, prints and sculpture, as well as six to eight exhibitions annually of art from museums and artists nationwide.
Ouachita River Art Gallery
308 Trenton Street (Antique Alley), West Monroe, Louisiana 71292
Here's a great find if you're looking for original, unique art created by talented local and regional artisans in an exciting variety of mediums! Traditional and contemporary paintings, sculpture, ceramics, woodwork, photography, jewelry, glass-fused items, even note cards and special novelty items.
Black Bayou Lake Refuge Shop
Highway 165 North, Monroe, Louisiana 71203
Delight in the beauty of herons, egrets, orioles and red-winged blackbirds from the wildlife pier or bird blind. Walk on a nature trail that meanders through a forested wetland. Marvel at the quiet beauty of the 1,600-acre lake from the quiet of your rented canoe with stately cypress and tupelo trees towering overhead.
Grambling State University
403 Main Street, Grambling, Louisiana 71245
This historic College is a great place to visit and tour. It is a 4 year university that is known for it's music and academics.
University of Louisiana - Monroe
700 University Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203
This local university is beautifully designed to offer academics to students near and far.
West Monroe Farmers' Market
1700 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292
Started to give local vendors a place to sell their crops, the West Monroe Farmers' Market has become a favorite spot for locals and vistors alike. So stop by the farmers market for a "taste" of North Louisiana.
Bayou Bowl
100 Horseshoe Lake Road, Monroe, Louisiana
Get ready to have a ball at this 40-lane center with pool tables, lounge and full-service bar.
Tinseltown
220 Blanchard Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292
Today's hottest films are playing right here at this 17-screen movie complex.
Elsong Garden and Conservatory
2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Walk through the beautiful Elsong Gardens, behind the home-over an acre of terraces, fountains, formal plantings and statues, interlaced amid French iron grillwork and tailored boxwood walkways, all enshrined by English-style brick wall.
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
1405 Bernstein Park Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71202
This 80+ acre zoological park is a veritable wonderland of family fun with animals, many in naturalistic habitats, plants of all kinds, a winding waterway with boat rides, saddle rides on giant Percheron draft horses, a special trail with horse-drawn, covered-wagon rides and truly charming train rides through the zoo.
Excalibur Family Fun Center
455 Cheniere Drew Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Upon entering this fun castle, you are faced with a soaring rock wall, right at the center of a room full of arcade games and a giant indoor playground. A covered walkway brings you to a 3000-square-foot laser tag course. Outside you will find two go-kart tracks, batting cages and miniature golf.
Northeast Louisiana Delta Museum
503 Plum Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
A fascinating collection of African American art, culture and history! Changing art exhibits feature local and regional African American artists with a interesting array of artifacts from Northeast Louisiana.