ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Bayou Paintball
145 Garr Road • Monroe, LA 71203
318-343-0703
Bayou Paintball offers five fields for paintball play. There is also a covered pavilion for picnics, parties and get-togethers. mapMajestic Indoor Playground
3312 Renwick Street • Monroe, LA 71203
318-340-9990
An indoor, air-conditioned playground that offers fun for those ages 8 to 12. map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Layton Castle (circa 1814)
1133 South Grand Street • Monroe, LA 71202
318-325-1952
Originally the home of Swiss settler, Henry Bry, this European style castle borders the beautiful Ouachita River and features numerous antiques and family portraits spanning over 200 years displayed throughout the house. Group tours are by appointment only. map
Libraries & Research Centers
Ouachita Parish Public Library
1800 Stubbs Avenue • Monroe, LA 71201
318- 327-1490
Established in the early 1880s, this large library is known as one of the best libraries in Louisiana and features a huge collection of books, periodicals, books-on-tape, reference materials, magazines, and newspapers. A wide variety of programs for both adults and children are available. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Biedenharn Museum and Gardens (circa 1913)
2006 Riverside Drive • Monroe, LA 71202
Located in the Historic Garden District
318-387-5281, 800-362-0983
Filled with antiques, Coca-Cola memorabilia and rare furnishings, this beautiful house was built by Joseph Biedenharn, the first bottler of Coca-Cola. The magnificent ELsong Gardens and Conservator feature flowering plants, fountains, and fine pieces of art. Be sure to check out the Museum store, open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. more... mapChennault Aviation and Military Museum
701 Kansas Lane • Monroe, LA 71203
318-362-5540
Northeast Louisiana has played an incredible role in aviation and military history. The Aviation & Military Museum of Louisiana, Inc. is dedicated to preserving that heritage and the first-person accounts of the men and women who contributed to it. The Museum is located in one of the last remaining buildings from the WWII Selman Field Army-Air Force Navigation School (opened in 1942). They have a General Chennault display and they continuously add exhibits. Open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun. more... mapMasur Museum of Art
1400 South Grand Street • Monroe, LA 71211
318-329-2237
Located in a home that was donated by the Masur family and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this museum is filled with a fine collection of paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures, plus features rotating art exhibitions. mapNortheast Louisiana Children's Museum
323 Walnut Street • Monroe, LA 71202
318-361-9611
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 Town, an AMR Ambulance, and an “Open Your Mouth and Say Ahhh” exhibit. Special exhibits are also featured throughout the year. more... mapRebecca's Doll House
4500 Bon Aire Drive • Monroe, LA 71202
318-343-3361
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 Supper, artist dolls, and China dolls. map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Richland Drive off 165 North • Monroe, LA 71241
Located 3 Miles North of Monroe
318-387-1114
Consisting of 2,000 acres of pristine wetlands with flora and fauna that are characteristic of Southern swamps, this refuge features an observation pier, a Nature Center filled with exhibits, and a boat launch. Fishing and canoeing are allowed. mapUpper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge
Located Along the Ouachita River
318-726-4222
Hunting, fishing, birding, and hiking are just some of the activities available at this refuge that features a flat topography in the Ouachita River flood plain and rolling hills along most of the western boundary. map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Chennault Park
8475 Millhaven Road • Monroe, LA 71202
318-329-2440
Popular local park that features a scenic 18 hole golf course, a frisbee course, tennis courts, softball fields, and lovely picnic facilities. mapForsythe Park
Corner of Riverside & Forsythe Avenues
318-329-2440
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 and soccer fields, a children's park, picnic areas, and a public boat launch. mapHigh Delta Safari Park
8 Hobby Newton Road • Delhi, LA 71237
318-878-8770
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 Park. With such diversity; each trip you make to the Safari Park will give you the opportunity of seeing new and different animals in a cageless and free ranging envirnment. more... mapLouisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
1405 Bernstein Drive • Monroe, LA 71202
318-329-2400
One of the finest collections of small primates in the nation is located at this beautiful zoo that is nestled on over 80 scenic acres and features over 500 animal species and over 700 plants. Train and boat rides take you on a leisurely journey through the park to see animals in their natural habitat. more... map
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