Attractions:
Aviation and Military Museum of Louisiana, Inc., 701 Kansas Lane (318) 361-9020 - History buffs will enjoy the displays on Delta Airlines, Selman Field, General Chennault & The Flying Tigers, and rare war memorabilia.
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive (318) 387-5281 - Features the Joseph Biedenharn home, 1st bottler of Coca-Cola, EL-Song Gardens & Conservatory, and Bible Museum. Enjoy a 5¢ Coca Cola while touring the gardens. Home tours available. Free admission.
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, off Hwy. 165 north of Monroe (318) 387-1114 - Beautiful 1800-acre cypress studded lake, nature trail, wildlife observations deck, visitor education center, and arboretum. Fishing and hunting opportunities. www.fws.gov
Bayou Bowl, 100 Horseshoe Lake Road (318) 325-2062
Bayou Paintball, 145 Garr Road (316) 343-0703
Chennault Air and Military Museum, Corner Kansas Lane and Central Avenue near Selman Field. Features historic aircraft, military memorabilia, etc. of area veterans from World War I to today, pioneers of flight from early crop dusters to space and more. 9am-4:30PM M-F, 1-5PM Sat-Sun. FREE. By appointment for groups of 10 or more. (318) 362-5540 or (800) 391-1493, access code 13. www.ammla.net
Chennault Park, 8475 Millhaven Road (318) 329-2454 - 18-Hole Golf course, tennis courts, frisbee golf, picnic areas and softball field.
Fun Factory, 2400 Newcombe St. (318) 324-8384 - Great place for kids to play. Party planning service.
Garden District Shops - Enclosed by Riverside & 9th Street and Forsythe & Louisville Ave. - Various shops.
Layton Castle, 1133 South Grand St. (318) 322-4869 - Built in 1910, it encloses the 1814 plantation of Henry Bry and features an 18th century wine house. On the National Register of Historic Places. By appointment only, Mon-Sat except Tuesday & Thursday mornings. (318) 322-4869
Louisiana Delta Community College, 1201 Bayou Dr. (866) 500-5322 www.ladelta.cc.la.us
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, 1405 Bernstein Park Dr. (318) 329-2400 - With 500 animal species and 700 plants, the zoo offers many visitors their only chance to experience our wildlife heritage.
Masur Museum of Art, 1400 South Grand St. (318) 329-2237 www.masurmuseum.org
Monroe Civic Center, 401 Lea Joyner Expressway (318) 329-2225 - A premier multi-purpose events complex with facilities to suit any need.
Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum, 323 Walnut St. - (318) 361-9611 - This famly oriented activity museum features many hands-on exhibits including The Kids' Cafe, Health Hall, The Think Tank, Stuffee, and Toddler Town. www.nelcm.org
Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Museum, 503 Plum St. (318) 323-1167 - This museum's exhibits help represent the heritage of African Americans. Tools used in cotton farming, furniture, and artifacts from old slave cabins are featured.
Skatepark 165, 1613 Southern Avenue (318) 388-0038
Strauss Theatre Center, 1300 Lamy Lane (318) 323-6681 (Main Stage) (318) 323-0474 (Young Stage). Comprised of adult and youth divisions, the theatre is a community-based center for theatrical arts and education.
Twin City Dragway, 3695 Prairie Road (318) 324-8700 - This quarter-mile strip, sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association, offers all classes of cars from street to super-pro. Racing season is February to November. Call for racing and ticket information. www.twincitydragway.com
University of Louisiana at Monroe - 701 University Avenue (318) 342-1868 or (800) 372-5127 www.ulm.edu
The ULM Museum of Natural History, 4020 Northeast Drive, 3rd Floor of Sandel Hall, displays archeological artifacts and geologic specimens. Has extensive collections and displays in the areas of archaeology, botany, geology, paleontology and zoology. Friday 9AM-2PM or by appointment. FREE
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