Attractions in Monroe, Louisiana

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Bayou Paintball 318-343-0703
145 Garr Road, Monroe, LA 71203
Bayou Paintball offers five fields for paintball play. There is also a covered pavilion for picnics, parties and get-togethers. more info map
Majestic Indoor Playground 318-340-9990
3312 Renwick Street, Monroe, LA 71203
An indoor, air-conditioned playground that offers fun for those ages 8 to 12. more info map

Cooley House 318-329-2237
1011 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA 71202
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Cooley House was designed in 1908, for entrepreneur Gilbert Brian "Captain" Cooley by internationally acclaimed... more info
Layton Castle 318-325-1952
1133 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA 71202
Originally the home of Swiss settler, Henry Bry, this European style castle borders the beautiful Ouachita River and features numerous antiques and family portraits... more info map

Ouachita Parish Public Library 318- 327-1490
1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
The Ouachita Parish Public Library is normally open from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 6:00 p.m. Fridays, 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, and 2:00 p.m.... more info map

Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, The 318-387-5281
2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, LA 71291
Located in the Garden District
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., The Biedenharn Museum & Gardens "gives visitors a look at one of the most interesting Coca Cola museums... more info map
Chennault Aviation & Military Museum 318-362-5540
701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Chennault Aviation & Military Museum gives honor to all U.S. veterans and features exhibits on all wars... more info map
Masur Museum 318-329-2237
1400 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA 71202
"Located in the former home of the Masur family, the Masur Museum of Art is the largest collecting and exhibiting visual arts museum in Northeast Louisiana." Programs... more info map
Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum 318-361-9611
323 Walnut Street, Monroe, LA 71202
Unique, hands-on educational facility that helps children learn about the world around them through numerous interactive exhibits that include a Kids Cafe, a Toddler... more info map
Rebecca's Doll House 318-343-3361
4500 Bon Aire Drive, Monroe, LA 71202
Wonderful doll museum that features over 2,000 antique dolls on display including French and German antique bisque dolls, handcarved wooden dolls that portray the Last... more info map

Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge 318-387-1114
480 Richland Place (Visitor Center), Monroe, LA 71203
Managed as part of the North Louisiana Refuges Complex, Black Bayou Lake is "a 5,300-acre refuge providing habitat for waterfowl, endangered wildlife, neo-tropical... more info map
Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge
Consisting of 49,948 acres located in Union and Ouachita Parishes, Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge is "bisected by the scenic Ouachita River and consists of... more info map

Forsythe Park 318-329-2440
Corner of Riverside & Forsythe Avenues
Bordering the Ouachita River, this park offers fun and relaxation for people of all ages and includes a nine hole golf course, tennis courts, volleyball courts, softball... more info map
High Delta Safari Park 318-878-8770
8 Hobby Newton Road, Delhi, LA 71237
The safari park provides a sanctuary for animals from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America. Over 25 exotic species of animals currently inhabit the Safari... more info map
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo 318-329-2400
1405 Bernstein Park Road, Monroe, LA 71202
Lions, tigers, bears, zebras, bison, elk, baboons, reptiles, and gibbons are just some of the close to 400 animals of about 200 species are found at The Louisiana... more info map

Flying Tiger Brewery 318-547-1738
506 North 2nd Street, Monroe, LA 71201
The taproom, patio, and outdoor space are open to the public on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Fridays and... more info