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Dining Steak & Seafood ...... 1 Catfish Houses ...... 2 Cajun/Gumbo/Crawfish ...... 3 Soups/Sandwiches/Po-Boys ...... 4 Hamburgers ...... 5 Bar-B-Que ...... 5 Soul Food/Home-Style Plate Lunches ...... 6 Coney Islands ...... 6 Donut Shops ...... 6 Mexican ...... 7 Italian...... 7 Shop at Pecanland Mall, the largest shopping mall Indian ...... 8 in North Louisiana. Stroll down Antique Alley, home Chinese...... 8 Japanese/Sushi ...... 8 to classic antiques and trendy fashions, accessories Greek & Lebanese...... 8 and home décor. Browse all of our fabulous boutiques. Diners ...... 9 Shopping opportunities abound! And all are Coffeehouses...... 9 conveniently located within minutes of each other. Lagniappe (a little something extra) ...... 9 Familiar Favorites ...... 12 Eat at any of over 70 delightful, local restaurants Shopping serving absolutely delicious food with a pure North Pecanland Mall ...... 13 Louisiana flair. From Catfish DeSiard and Eggplant Antique Alley ...... 14 Delight to down-home smothered pork chops and hot- Boutique Shopping ...... 16 water cornbread. Your taste buds will sing! Attractions Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge ...... 21 Discover the history of the Biedenharn Museum Biedenharn Museum & Gardens ...... 22 & Gardens – the elegant home of the first bottler of Chennault Aviation & Military Museum of La ...... 22 Coca-Cola® with its incredible gardens, adjacent Bible Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo ...... 23 Museum, and its remarkable Coca-Cola Museum NE LA Children’s Museum ...... 23 (where there’s still a 5¢ Coke® machine). Escape to the Masur Museum of Art ...... 24 serene beauty of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife NE LA Delta African American Heritage Museum ...... 24 Ouachita River Art Gallery ...... 24 Refuge, where Louisiana’s nature comes to life! Landry Vineyards ...... 25 West Monroe Farmers’ Market ...... 25 Twin City Dragway ...... 25 West Monroe Motorcross ...... 25 Group Tours/Activities Available ...... 26 Outdoor Recreation Parks ...... 27 Golf ...... 28 RV Parks ...... 29 Boat Charters & Party Barge Rentals ...... 29 Wildlife/Refuge Areas ...... 30 Outdoor/Sporting Goods Stores ...... 31 Meetings/Events/Family Reunions ...... 32 . et Entertainment me Kids‘ Activities ...... 33 The place whe ople Art Galleries ...... 34 re pe The Arts ...... 35 Nightlife ...... 36 Annual Events ...... 39 Day Trips ...... 40 800.843.1872 monroe-westmonroe.org Accommodations ...... 41 Area Map ...... 43 Dining Steak and Seafood Catfish Houses Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant Catfish Cabin One Olive Street, Monroe • (318) 322-1340 1400 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 387-7353 www.warehouseno1.com This local favorite has been serving appetizing seafood dishes like gumbo, In the mood for something divinely different? Relax along the Ouachita River while you dine in this Like Catfish DeSiard, Eggplant Pirogue or unique building that was once a cotton warehouse. Start your meal with fresh, hot hushpuppies. withoutbaked fish, mouth-watering and fried fish sincehushpuppies. 1972. The You combination can even buy plate the gives batter you to atake taste Andouille Gumbo. Or perhaps you prefer Choose from unique options like Feta Cheese Grits home.of fried catfish, oysters and shrimp. And no seafood meal is complete here something more continental like Greek, Italian and Corn & Crab Bisque or try the Peppercorn L, D Steak, Grilled Salmon, Gumbo, or Citrus Grilled or Chinese. Or maybe just a simple soup and Tuna Salad. If you’re really hungry, try the Ouachita Catfish Charlie’s sandwich. We offer over 150 restaurants to River Special, a plate piled high with seafood. Finish 2329 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 807-7070 your meal with an order of their Flaming Bread www.catfishcharlies.biz satisfy your appetite. Absolutely delicious food Pudding. Reservations accepted for 6 or more. – in elegant settings or in a casual atmosphere. L, D grilled tilapia with a side of authentic jambalaya. Burgers and steaks are also onTry the this menu. Best ofOrder the Delta yours winners’s with the grilledfried, grilled veggies or – blackened they’re superb. catfish or the All served with honest-to-goodness North Waterfront Grill L, D Louisiana charm and personality. So sit down. 5201 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 345-0064 www.waterfrontgrill.com Scott’s Catfish & Seafood The food is wonderful. And the experience is Resting on the quiet banks of Bayou DeSiard, this restaurant was featured 2812 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 387-6212 purely lagniappe (a little something extra)! in Southern Living magazine and is known for its grilled entrees and rustic www.scottscatfish.com Hob Nob Steak & Seafood Restaurant deck, or Shrimp Rahkee, shrimp in a spicy cream sauce with mushrooms 5076 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-9101 Locals love the casual atmosphere and fried catfish, gumbo, fried crawfish, andcharm. fresh Try vegetables the Catfish over DeSiard, pasta. named Other menufor the options bayou thatinclude flows the beneath local the www.hobnobsteakandseafood.com Orleans Crab Sauce over pasta with shrimp or chicken. Enjoy tasty side favorite, Shrimp Remoulade Salad and grilled steaks. For a special occasion, optionsCatfish Louisianne like white beans – etouffee and dirtyover catfishrice. and rice – and the award-winning reserve the Dinner Boat on the Bayou for an additional fee. Reservations L, D Steak & Seafood Italian recommended for Friday or Saturday and for parties of 8 or more. Black Angus steaks, catfish filets, fried oysters, hamburgers, po-boys and Catfish Houses Indian L, D Comemore. forThe karaoke house specialty on Thursdays is Snapper and live Breaux bands Bridge, on Friday a grilled night. filet topped The Fish House Cajun/Gumbo/Crawfish Chinese L,with D a crawfish cream sauce. Don’t miss the $10 steaks on Wednesday night. 8823 Hwy. 165, Ste. 6, Monroe • (318) 807-0876 Soups/Sandwiches/Po-Boys Japanese/Sushi Chateau Restaurant, Inc. Hamburgers Greek & Lebanese 2007 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 325-0384 Restaurant Sage frog legs, and hamburgers. L,A seafoodD restaurant offering traditional favorites like catfish, Bar-B-Que Diners 1301 North 19th Street, Monroe • (318) 410-9400 beans and their unique house salad. In the mood for seafood, try Red Snapper www.resturant-sage.com Soul Food Coffeehouses TonyMany topped locals say with their lump filet crabmeat is “like butter.” in a light Try lemon it with butter a side sauce. of Italian For overgreen 40 Treat yourself to hand-cut-in-house steaks with creole seasoning, Blackened Home-style Plate Lunches Lagniappe years, they’ve been serving homemade Italian dishes and daily lunch specials. Coney Islands Familiar Favorites Occasional live entertainment and dinner theatre in the Cork Room. Chef Cory Bahr in this modern, upscale atmosphere. Known for a salad bar Mexican L, D fullAhi ofTuna, crisp or fresh sea bass choices, with the crabmeat Red Oak and Bar avocados. and an excellent Dishes arewine prepared selection. by Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday. Copeland’s of New Orleans L, D 3851 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe • (318) 324-1212 www.copelandsofneworleans.com The Brandy House This Louisiana original offers a wide choice of menu options. Famous for 2001 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 410-4100 Eggplant Pirogue, Shrimp & Tasso Pasta, po-boys, and marinated crab claws. Upscale dining surrounded by deep cherry wood and Tiffany lamps. Oh, and the biscuits on the side melt in your mouth. Offering Sunday Jazz Experience the unique ice bar, where you will truly get the “coldest drink the cheesecake bakery. Try the Original Praline, White Chocolate Hazelnut in town.” Enjoy delicious filets and ribeyes. Try their trout, tilapia, salmon, CreamBrunch or with Chocolate a dash ofFudge Cajun Brownie. flavor. Finish up your meal with an order from For dessert, try the Bananas Foster made right at your table or Disgusting or tuna specialties. Also taste their famous New Orleans-style po-boys. L, D

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Cheniere Shack Ray’s Pege Riverside Coney Island 7975 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-9754 8209 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-0710 710 Walnut Street, Monroe • (318) 388-3644 1501 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 807-7343 www.rayspege.com Fried oysters that are plump and juicy, thin strips of catfish filets fried to the place to be with outdoor dining and live entertainment nightly! It’s a Cajun will make you want to smack your lips! Enjoy their freshly made desserts such Not Just Pie perfection and seasoned just right, hot boiled crawfish when in season -- all trip.More Good than gumbothe usual and Coney daily Islandplate lunches experience. are served When crawfishthroughout season the year, hits, asthis well is as coconut cream pie topped with a luscious meringue, their lemon icebox pie, its roast beef po-boys with gravy on the side, curly-Q fries, and open-faced 2117 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 322-9928 a southern favorite, or their melt-in-your mouth pecan pie. burger.A local favoriteDon’t forget since to its order doors a maltopened or shakein the made60s, this from grill ice is cream famous that’s for so L, D L, D good, you’ll swear it’s homemade. as fried Snickers, Twinkies and Oreos. You’ll find something for everyone. B, L, D chocolateSouthern Livingall topped Magazine with whipped calls this cream. eatery But“a diner’s as the delight”name suggests, where one they can Cormier’s Cajun Catering & Restaurant serveget “hypno-pied” sandwiches, by chili, a variety soups of and fresh quiche pies alonglike banana with a caramel, mouth-watering coconut androast 1205 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 322-0414 Daily Harvest Bread Company beef po-boy. www.cormierscajuncatering.com 1105 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 812-2253 L, D 1611 N. 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 807-0814 www.dailyharvestbakery.com Portico Bar & Grill Grab a picnic table and enjoy their spicy crawfish or famous pig sandwiches. January through July 4. Fresh stone-ground whole wheat products, fabulous chicken salad, wraps, 2230 Tower Drive, Monroe • (318) 329-9510 Try the boiled crabs, when in season. Open during crawfish season, typically L, D soups and fresh breads like maple pecan. The cookies without-the-guilt www.porticobarandgrill.com come in oatmeal raisin pecan, oatmeal chocolate chip, coconut haystack or Crawfish City with friends and try some brick-oven pizza and sweet potato fries. Their 3426 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 397-9002 pecan cranberry, banana nut, morning glory or blueberry. Then step up to the houseOld décor dressing meets is new one inyou’ll this wantchic, trendyto try again. spot. A great place to get together all-naturalsnickerdoodles raw juiceto name bar, awhere few. Or they try squeezeone of their all your delicious favorite muffins, fruits likebefore apple L, D shrimp and oysters, too. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty, you have to your very eyes. No need to look long at a menu – it’s all about crawfish here. But there are Bayou Bistro B, L Soups, Salads & Sweets 125 Constitution Drive, West Monroe • (318) 329-9998 D 207 Blanchard Street, West Monroe • (318) 322-9407 when you’re peeling crawfish. Open during crawfish season. Jo-el’s Cafe www.soupsaladandsweets.com Cypress Inn Restaurant 2500 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 387-5343 Choose from chicken, tuna or ham salad sandwiches or wraps or soups like backgroundEnjoy this easy for tripyour to meal. taste NewStart Orleans off with style an order etoufee, of delicious po-boys, crab and cakes.other 7805 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 345-0202 potato, Baja chicken or red beans & rice. Or mix up your own salad at the bar Bistrofamiliar Specialties southern featuretreats. BlackenedA streetcar Tilapia, serves Dixieup fun Shrimp libations and and Grits, a distinctive www.cypressinnmonroe.com full of fresh, healthy ingredients. Finish off your lunch with a gourmet cupcake Smothered Pork Chops or Jazz Fest Coconut Chicken. They have Sandwiches, Located in the bottom floor of the Richland State Building, this cute as “Paula or brownie, made fresh daily. pasta favorites, salads, steaks and specialties of the Bayou. Top your meal off patio to start. Try the salad bar and then choose from fried, boiled or grilled salad,Deen” strawberryowner serves salad, up fresh and Panini salads, sandwiches. sandwiches andThe desserts Judester daily,Hamburger with a L A true dining experience at this family favorite. Feed the turtles off the back with a creole cheesecake, only found here. Your taste buds will thank you for few sides of “ya’ll” mixed in for fun. Signature dishes include a blueberry the trip down the Mississippi River. L, D Breakfast is served up daily with a special brunch menu on Sundays. The Pickle Barrel shrimp, crawfish, frog legs, catfish, alligator and oysters. L, D B,Float L – open faced with grilled onions, cheese, and fries will fill up any man. 1827 Avenue of America, Monroe • (318) 325-5996 Mohawk Seafood Tavern Restaurant The menu is good for a laugh, but the food is seriously good. Sample such Boudreaux’s of Monroe 704 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 322-5481 Lea’s of Lecompte options as the Garden of Eatin’ salad, Ike and Tina Tuna, Leave it Beefer 1810 Tower Drive, Monroe • (318) 324-9615 100 Constitution Circle, West Monroe • (318) 398-3185 319 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 329-8081 sandwich, or one of their specialty burgers. Choose from their large selection This Cajun favorite offers burgers, po-boys, seafood and more. Try the fan-tail Family-owned and famous for homemade pies, like chocolate and lemon of imported beer. fried shrimp, jumbo Gulf shrimp, double-battered and deep-fried ‘til golden shrimp po-boys and shrimp delight salad. Looking for something a bit lighter, meringue. Daily lunch specials, ham sandwiches…and they’re open for L, D This longtime local favorite is famous for gumbo, fried fish, raw oysters, brown. Follow that up with a piece of pecan cobbler a la mode. breakfast. L, D L, D B, L, D Trio’s try some of their grilled fish options. You’ll love the casual atmosphere. 2219 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 387-3577 Cajun Bistro Magic Grill www.triosbarandgrill.com 1534 Highway 594, Monroe • (318) 343-3379 4331 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 807-GRIL www.magicgrill.net shrimp dinners served with a side of dirty rice, red beans & rice, cole slaw or theA popular menu Crabmeatmeeting place Musaka, among Greek the salads, hip local po-boys crowd. and Make burgers. a selection from This casual, fast dining atmosphere offers chicken, catfish, pork chop and shrimp, philly or hamburger, along with a cup of their famous gravy and fresh L,the D pizza menu or try the Trio’s Pasta, alone or add chicken or shrimp. Also on L, D cut Try fries. a Magical For the Po-Boys kids, there with aare choice chicken of roast strips, beef, hot ham, dogs fish, with turkey, chili, malts, ribeye, fries. Also on the menu is a Cajun gumbo and boudin balls.

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monroe-westmonroe.org Featured in Louisiana Culinary Trails, louisianaculinarytrails.com 800-843-1872 3 Listing Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 4 Bar-B-Que BBQ West 4900 Cypress Street, Suite 9, West Monroe • (318) 396-7455 1405 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 388-3030 2917 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 651-0655 www.bbqwest.com Soul Food/Home-Style Plate Lunches Coney Islands This Best of the Delta winner serves great bar-b-que! Try the smoked turkey, bar-b-que beef, chicken, sausage, ribs and beans with their real spicy sauce. The Kitchen 202 S. 6th Street, Monroe • (318) 322-4224 Coney Island Claiborne 4624 Cypress Street, Suite 11, West Monroe • (318) 855-3629 Open the screen door and take a whiff of some good ol’ Southern cooking. L,Also D enjoy their po-boys on homemade bread with a side of gravy. Stop by on Burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, fries and nachos. Hamburgers Thursday for Steak Night. L, D beef tips, hamburger steak, turnip greens and home-cooked breakfasts. Locals Danken Trail Bar-B-Q comeThey’ve daily been for serving a taste thisof this community comfort food. since 1984, like chicken and dumplings, 7712 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-0773 B, L Coney Island Connection Enoch's Pub & Grill They’ve been serving their tangy sauce with beef, turkey or sausage for over 2635 N. 7th Street • West Monroe • (318) 397-2202 507 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 388-ENOC Big Momma’s Fine Foods www.coneyislandconnection.com www.enochsirishpub.com Serving some of the best chili dogs and old-fashioned hamburgers around. 1118 S. 2nd Street, Monroe • (318) 388-5678 30 years. Not a fan of tangy? Their ribs are painted with a sweeter sauce or try L, D L, D Daily plate lunches with good Southern vegetables like real mashed potatoes, is famous for its hamburgers. They have a great selection and on Tuesdays, the fried fish. Finish your meal with a serving of hot peach cobbler. An Irish Pub with a Louisiana attitude! This old world pub in the heart of Monroe butter beans, candied yams, greens (mustard and turnip), corn and blackeyed Smith Street Coney Island Podnuh’s Bar-B-Q peas. Fantastic fried chicken and smothered pork chops, too.You can’t leave 302 Smith Street, West Monroe • (318) 322-4146 topped with cheese, blue cheese dressing, and bacon. So good it melts in your 1108 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 343-3008 mouth.they’re 2 for 1. One of the local favorites is The Blarney Stone Blue Cheese Burger Famous for their homemade chili, made fresh daily. You’ll love it! 810 Splane Drive, West Monroe • (318) 388-0559 big piece of homemade cake, cobbler or pie. L, D L, D www.podnuhs.com Lwithout trying some of Big Momma’s hot water cornbread. And for dessert, a Try their zesty sauce on all the BBQ dishes you know and love: beef, sausage, The Original West Monroe Coney Island Melvyn's Restaurant chicken and baked beans. 1128 Oliver Road, Monroe • (318) 325-2055 Granny’s Country Cookin’ & Caterin’ 410 Natchitoches Street, West Monroe • (318) 323-7610 L, D 2400 Cypress Street, Suite 46, West Monroe • (318) 324-8870 You’ll feel like a local in this hometown hangout, famous for award-winning, www.theoriginalwestmonroeconeyisland.com 3110 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 361-5108 charbroiled, hand-patted burgers and hamburger steaks stuffed with cheese Just two words – chili cheeseburger! It’s messy, but it’s oh-so-good! Willie’s Bar-b-que & Catering In the mood for some good country cooking. Then pull up a chair and try a and onions. L, D (318) home-style plate lunch with choices like fried chicken, beef tips and rice, fried L, D Serving all your favorite BBQ dishes with a spicy BBQ sauce. pork chops, black-eyed peas, smothered squash, okra and tomatoes, lima L,411 D DeSiard Street, Monroe • 324-1767 Donut Shops Sports City Grill beans and hush puppies. L 2105 N. 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 387-1700 Daylight Donuts 5400 Operations Road, Monroe (at the airport) • (318) 323-1574 5955 Cypress Street, West Monroe •(318) 397-3393 www.sportscitygrill.com Kayla’s Kitchen 311 Wood Street, West Monroe • (318) 361-7190 Catch the game and a great meal, too. Try the shrimp salad, with dressing so good Donut Palace you’ll ask for seconds – or you may want to go for a big, juicy burger. If you’re 2403 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 397-4080 really hungry, take the Hall of Fame Challenge: a burger made with one pound 3407 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-4347 chickenNestled inand historic dressing Antique with side Alley, choices this mother-daughter like butter beans duo and cooks squash up daily of ground beef. Clean your plate and you’ll win a Sports City T-shirt. They are plate lunch specials, dessert and tea included. A favorite is their homemade casserole. For dessert, try the Banana Caramel Pudding or Coconut Delight. Haskell’s Donuts L lunch specials. 415 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318) 388-0880 B,serving L, D breakfast at their Monroe Regional Airport location. Also offering daily Lindz’s Café 1617 Martin Luther King Drive, Monroe •(318) 388-0238 4331 Sterlington Road, Monroe •(318) 325-1205 2215 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 325-4145 The Creamery 8015 DeSiard Street, Monroe •(318) 343-2777 Located in a renovated building showcasing the original brick and ironwork 1121 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 325-8886 of the Old downtown, their cooked to order breakfast is a must. Homemade 112 Blanchard Street, West Monroe • (318) 387-8848 Shipley Donut Shop biscuits or the omelet bar are a great way to start the day. For lunch, the daily This retro, 50s-style diner is serving up tasty, hand-patted burgers. Get yours with 512 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 322-2790 plate lunches feature chicken fried steak, red beans & sausage, shrimp pasta, alongside a large vegetable selection of fried okra, greens, yams, peas and shake served in an old timey frosted glass. Super Donuts more. Or you can select po-boys and hamburges hot off the grill. Served up L,their D grilled onions, some of the best in town. And be sure to ask for a malt or 2415 Arkansas Road, West Monroe • (318) 396-3310 B, L with an ice cold tea or soft drink for a meal to fill up the largest appetite. monroe-westmonroe.org Featured in Louisiana Culinary Trails, louisianaculinarytrails.com 800-843-1872 5 Listing Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 6 Indian Pueblo Viejo 1809 Roselawn Avenue, Monroe • (318) 329-9440 Namaste 203 Blanchard Street, West Monroe • (318) 410-4343 903 North 4th, Monroe • (318) 807-0993 The décor is bright and festive. Serving tasty dishes like fajitas, quesadillas, This authentic Indian restaurant offers a daily lunch buffet where you can sample International and Spanish rice. a variety of salads, vegetarian, customary, and south Indian food. Dinner offers a Japanese/Sushi L, D chance to select from the menu of Tandoori specials, Biryani, Vegetarian, Chicken, Mexican Lamb, curry dishes, and special breads. Kyoto Japanese Sushi Bar Taco Bandido L, D 1118 Oliver Road, Monroe • (318) 807-7777 Chile Verde 2127 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 322-9556 www.kyotoofmonroe.com 7944 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-7487 Known for their great frozen margaritas, this hometown place serves burritos, Spice Sample the California or Cajun rolls and fresh sushi in a quiet contemporary Known for their white queso, piled-high fajita nachos and great margaritas. 8649 Hwy. 165 N., Monroe • (318) 361-2700 taco burger. Many traditional Indian dishes are served up daily including Samosa Chaat, Lamb L, D nachos, tacos, chalupas, salads and a 6 layer dip. For an American spin, try the Asian setting. L, D Curry, Dal Fry and Paneer Marsala. They offer a bread menu of fresh traditional L,You’ll D find this casual dining spot a fiesta of fun. Try some of their cool, self- Ronin Hibachi Grill serve ice cream to finish off your Mexican dinner. The Flying Avacado with either vegetables, chicken or shrimp. 1119 Garrett Road, Monroe • (318) 345-8868 El Chile Verde 8823 Hwy 165 Suite 4 , Sterlington • (318) 598-8017 L,Indian D breads baked exclusively at Spice. A rice menu presents dishes served Gather friends at this trendy spot around the Hibachi grill as you are 3211 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 322-3135 1103 Glenwood Drive, West Monroe • (318) 338-5351 for a side of their specialty jalapeño corn or Jalapeño ranch dressing. To cool Louisiana Roll with tempura shrimp, crunchy, snow crab, asparagus and mayo yourThis quaintmouth restaurantdown, try oneserves of their up thick variety and of juicy margaritas beef and from chicken the bar.fajitas. Ask entertained by trained chefs or try a fresh sushi roll with local flair like the smokin’ fajitas and cool margaritas—frozen or on ice. L, D Chinese topped with fried catfish. For those wanting Sashimi, Nigiri or combos, there L,Authentic D Mexican fare in a casual, family atmosphere. Try the white queso, L, D is a large selection of fresh fish , octopus, quail eggs, and crab. Italian China Café El Jarrito Mexican Grill Rawz Café 2820 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 323-8181 • L, D 1304 Lamy Lane, Monroe • (318) 325-7348 Cascio’s Italian & Cajun Eatery 1100 Sterlington Road , Monroe • (318) 345-3159 Step into the bright colors of Mexico and enjoy a variety of quesadillas, 305 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe • (318) 345-4536 China Chef This quaint charming eatery is great for families and serves homemade Italian 1419 Winnsboro Road. Monroe • (318) 388-5888 • L, D withA quaint tuna, café salmon, located yellow just offcrab the meat, University cream campuscheese topped has a large with variety a spicy of mayo dishes and seafood. Order the homemade cheese sticks. The kids will love them. chimichangas, enchiladas, taquitos, taco salads and steak specials. A sushi entrees. Their hometown specialty, the Monroe Special, is a flash fry roll up. Offering express lunches, and a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, you L, D Louisiana twist to the menu offers crawfish, shrimp and Tabasco to spice it China Garden Restaurant 608 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 343-0388 • L, D and sweet soy. The Louisiana special adds crawfish to the roll for a distinctive L, D Geno’s Italian Restaurant Sweet Basil Chicken and Garlic Shrimp. are sure to find a dish to have you saying Ole’! 100 Constitution Drive, West Monroe • (318) 398-1688 • L, D L,flair. D They also offer Thai specialty dishes such as Pad Thai, Pepper Steak, 705 North 8th Street, Monroe • (318) 325-5098 Ernesto’s Restaurant Monroe’s oldest Italian restaurant, serving baked penne hot out of the oven Chinese Gourmet Express Samurai 401 Bres Avenue, Monroe • (318) 323-3309 with bubbling sauce topped with cheese. You’ll feel right at home sampling their 4700 Millhaven Road, Monroe • (318) 388-6999 • L, D 2911 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 699-9818 Open the door to a Mexican restaurant that has been around for a number lasagna, manicotti and butter/garlic spaghetti with shrimp. Mama’a Original Salad www.samurai-monroe.com of years and for a good reason! Chimichangas, burritos, and enchiladas all Dressing is packaged and shipped nationwide. Reservations recommended for Fri. Eastern Chinese Restaurant offered in a cozy atmosphere. Try the Giant Clam Sashimi, Samurai Rose, Shrimp Pad Thai or Lu’s Special 3426 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-8181 • L, D Salad while you enjoy the outgoing atmosphere. L, D L, D L, D or Sat. and for parties of 8 or more. Eastern Empire Iron Cactus Genusa’s Italian Restaurant 3601 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe • (318) 388-8086 • L, D Tokyo Japanese & Sushi Steak House 1304 Highway 80 East, Calhoun • (318) 644-3663 815 Park Avenue, Monroe • (318) 387-3083 The Tex-Mex eatery serves the usual Mexican dishes, but if you are in the 3426 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 397-7588 Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant Sushi or Teppanyaki prepared before your very eyes! You’ll enjoy the fried mood for something unique, try the avocados stuffed with beef or chicken, homemade Italian salad and a wonderful wine selection. If you like the soup or 2510 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 388-8883 • L, D rice along with your choice of chicken, steak, shrimp or lobster while being sauce,An intimate it’s available atmosphere for purchase. for that romantic dinner. Seafood fettuccine, manicotti, entertained. L, D L, D then deep fried. Also on the menu, po-boys and hamburgers. Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant D 1822 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 322-3886 Los Parrilleros Monjuni’s Italian Café & Grocery 403 Constitution Drive, West Monroe • (318) 327-3284 1102 Oliver Road, Suite A, Monroe • (318) 362-5655 L, D Greek and Lebanese Serving up Mexico’s best with fajitas, chimichangas, burritos, and enchiladas. www.monjunis.com Reservations recommended for 20 or more. Peking Chinese Restaurant Athena combined with a variety of traditional menu items. This festive atmosphere 1700 N. 18th Street, Monroe • (318) 855-8153 their sweet marinara and creamy alfredo sauces, or a muffuletta. Stop by the 412 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318) 329-8003 andThe greatgrill is food fired will up makeand ready you feel to serve you have delicious landed steak, South chicken of the andBorder. shrimp Great old world atmosphere. Try the Neapolitan pasta, a dish served with both Try their homemade chick pea hummus or spinach pie to start and then grocery on your way out and pick up some authentic ingredients and take a little 4004 Desiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-4000 L, D choose from salads, gyros, lamb chops, mousaka, shawarma or six distinctive Italy home. Reservations recommended for 6 or more. L, D L, D the Greek Isles. L,kabobs. D For lunch, there are 18 unique specials to take you on a quick trip to monroe-westmonroe.org Featured in Louisiana Culinary Trails, louisianaculinarytrails.com 800-843-1872 7 Listing Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 8 Lagniappe (a little something extra) Coda Bar and Grill Johnny’s Pizza House 101 North Grand, Monroe • (318) 325-0818 Diners www.codagrill.com 3501 DeSiard, Monroe • (318) 343-2222 Get a taste of Southern dining with fried chicken, duck and gravy po-boys, 809 Warren Drive, West Monroe • (318) 396-1346 or fried venison. Try a daily plate lunch of red beans and rice or chicken and 102 Wallace Road, West Monroe • (318) 396-5120 Ole South Diner dumplings. For an evening of fun, enjoy the live music. Visit the Rising Sun 3001 Old Sterlington Rd., Monroe • (318) 343-2992 4506 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 855-4832 Bayou Bakery & Catering tapas bar overlooking the Ouachita River while enjoying appetizers and 8611 Hwy 165 North, Sterlington • (318) 388-1458 2303 Oliver Road, Monroe • (318) 387-8119 drinks with friends. www.johnnys-pizza.com L, D LA working man’s diner with options like hamburger steak, beef tips and rice, This local favorite, in business for over 40 years, is home to the Sweep the lunches Mon.-Saturday like fried or baked pork chops, beef tips and chicken catfish and pork chops. Kitchen, which, as you may have guessed, is topped with everything they have. andBreakfast dumplings. specialties Pick upsuch a casserole as kolaches, for muffinsa quick dinnerand bagels. at home. Also Choose daily plate from But for something a little different, try another Johnny’s original, Sweep the Curl’s Cupcakes The Kuntry Diner options like chicken and cheese spaghetti, chicken tetrazzini or Mexican 405 Stella Street, Suite E, West Monroe • (318) 323-7500 946 Ole Hwy. 15, West Monroe • (318) 397-3505 Swamp, offered seasonally. This hot Cajun treat is topped with spicy, tender casserole. Want something that’ll stick to your ribs but is reasonably priced. Stop in here B, L favorite is the Curl’s Crimson, red velvet cake with luscious cream cheese jalapeno peppers! for burgers, po-boys and plate lunch choices such as shepard’s pie, meatloaf frosting.For a sweet treat try one of these homemade cupcake delights. A customer L,crawfish, D shrimp, andouille sausage, taste of crab, bell peppers, onions and and country fried chicken during the week. Body Cafe L, D L 1530 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 342-8002 Eskamoe’s Frozen Custard & More www.body-cafe.net 2800 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 325-5799 Dylan’s Restaurant Tony’s Restaurant and 50s Bar & Grill Focusing on elements that generate Fuel for the Body, they serve freshly 2908 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 324-9753 2005 & 2007 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 323-3963 703 McMillan Road, West Monroe • (318) 325-7575 ground coffee, vitamin-boosting smoothies, and delicious crepes made with www.eskamoes.net Burgers, shakes, and malts! The unique cold treat can be enjoyed by itself, in a shake or the ever popular is open late and offers a delicious breakfast all day. Tony’s Restaurant serves tomatoes, tarragon, orange, and parmesan cheese. Each menu item is given a L,A fixtureD in West Monroe, this original drive-thru serves delicious Big Boy greatAdjoining fresh restaurants seafood dishes each and with homemade their own Italianunique specialites. atmosphere. Try The a local 50s diner concrete. The Polar Crunch concrete, a mixture of custard, heath, butterscotch Fuelall-natural Gauge ingredients, Rating based like on thethe Chickencaloric content Artichoke to keepCrepe you with informed sundried and help and pecans, is a fan favorite. For a taste of the South, try a Southern Delite Specialty Sundae. Start with custard, then add peaches, strawberries, and Fieldhouse Bar & Grill B, L, D L, D 1510 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 342-9662 favorite, the Crawfish Enchiladas. bananas. Top with whipped cream and a cherry and you have yourself quite you reach your health and fitness goals. This local watering hole provides several large screen televisions with a a treat. A-1 Deli Chef Eric Johnson &Company variety of sports. The menu offers choices like a straight from the ballpark 400 Coleman Avenue, West Monroe • (318) 699-8707 L, D 222 Blanchard Street, West Monroe • (318) 933-CHEF Drop in for a quick meal with a lunch plate or wings served with a side of Chef Eric has opened a banquet facility, and he is offering a daily hot lunch Alley Gators Bar & Grill menu with salads and quesadillas. Dads and kids can enjoy a booth with their beans, potatoes, greens, peas, or rice. Or stop in for breakfast featuring ownWrigley TV toHotdog entertain or five the specialty kids while half Dad pound can watchburgers. his Orsport try ofthe choice. lighter Onion side 100 Horseshoe Lake Road, Monroe • (318) 325-2062 from throughout Louisiana and his diverse experiences to provide a new Rings, sweet potato fries or Cajun corn can complete any meal. Stop by Located inside Bayou Bowl, they offer burgers hot off the grill, chicken strips, dish, specialty salads, pasta dishes and take home meals. He adds flavors bank and satisfy your hunger. before or after any of the ULM games as it is conveniently located not far from biscuits, served with eggs and gravy. Affordable food prices to not break the fries and more. B, L delivery menu. campus. L, D standard in culinary services. Available for catering and even offering a L L, D Coffeehouses Appletree Café Chief’s Hideway 2934 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 387-7774 Frenchies Wagon 3091 Hwy 80, Calhoun • (318) 644-9995 113 Smith Street, West Monroe • (318) 388-2097 Located inside Blessings Bookstore. Enjoy their homecooked meals in a Serving plate lunches Monday-Friday in a rustic atmosphere complete with a For a great meal on the run, try their delicious ham, beef and shrimp po-boys, The Corner Coffeehouse refreshing atmosphere. 207 Blanchard Street, West Monroe • (318) 322-9407 screen porch out back. The desserts are scrumptious. Try the coconut cream plate lunches and burgers. Don’t forget a side of fries or onion rings. L www.thecornercoffeehouse.com or chocolate pie. B, L L, D Coffee may be on your mind, but you’ll love their giant specialty cupcakes Arena Billiards Bar & Grill 1411 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318) 388-6967 French Market Café fresh chicken salad. Finish your meal off with a Moccachino, a frozen treat. Cilantro Organic Bistro 1051 Hwy. 165 Bypass, Monroe • (318) 387-5100 Try the Billy Bob steak, rolled in jalapenos and wrapped in bacon, or the B,and L, cakes, D scones, muffins and cookies. For lunch, try a twice-baked potato or 1211 N. 18th Street, Monroe • (318) 387-8446 The hamburger steak is comfort food at its best, smothered with brown Chance Burger, a variation of the patty melt, with a side of their famous sweet The Coffee Bean have to worry about your waistline. You’ll be eating healthy and never Street chicken sandwich is jazzed up with Cajun spices. Located inside the L, D knowA tempting it. Stop soup, in to wrap, enjoy salad, homemade and sandwich fresh soups are offered like cream daily, of yet spinach, you don’t clam mushroom gravy. The New York Strip is grilled to perfection. And the Bourbon 2501 Broadmoor Boulevard, Monroe • (318) 324-9114 potato fries. Then rack ‘em up on one of 14 Diamond pool tables. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites. More than your standard coffee house. Taste the fresh quiche of the day, daily B, L, D ingredients are organically grown, so no concerns here. Just enjoy the fresh chowder and specialty wraps with fresh fruit of the season or avocados. All or beignets, a square, fried doughnut topped with powdered sugar. This is the roasted garlic, multi-grain or gluten free breads. lunch special, or specialty chicken salad. For breakfast, try the muffins, scones, L B, L, D only place in town to find this New Orleans specialty. monroe-westmonroe.org 800-843-1872 9 Featured in Louisiana Culinary Trails, louisianaculinarytrails.com 10 Listing Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner Familiar Favorites

French Market of West Monroe 3620 Cypress Street, Suite 1, West Monroe • (318) 397-9470 Rebel House Deli we also have a number of national chain restaurants that make their 2500 Arkansas Road, West Monroe • (318) 396-1603 O’Charley’s Bar & Grill Roly Poly Try one of their delicious lunch specials like Blend of the Bayou or Lasagna or Ifhome you herearen’t in feeling Monroe-West adventurous Monroe. and are looking for a familiar “face,” Stop in for hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, onion rings or a hot plate lunch served Monday through Friday. Sizzling steaks are served all day every Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Fox’s Pizza Don’t forget to take a look around their grocery for some great Louisiana www.ocharleys.com4101 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe www.rolypoly.com302 Bridge Street, West Monroe Thursday. products.po-boy or hamburger basket. They also serve grilled fish and fresh seafood. (318) 651-2034 (318) 398-0711 L, D L, D www.applebees.com4911 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe 4015 Highway 165 North, Monroe Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Smoothie King (318) 398-7319 318-325-9253 Ruby’s Bakery and Catering Cafe’ Expresso 1250 Highway 15, West Monroe Great American Grill 4781 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe 1872 Forsythe Avenue • (318) 388-4682 Grandy’s(318) 654-4752 www.olivegarden.com 2419 N. 7th St, West Monroe 400 Mane Street, West Monroe • (318) 398-0653 (318) 322-8450 (318) 396-2272 Stop in for breakfast of a kolache, breakfast cupcake, donut or breakfast Starbucks Start off with an appetizer of Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms or Quesadillas 3111 Cypress Avenue, West Monroe Outback Steakhouse ULM Student Center, Monroe sandwich. For lunch choose from specialty salads, like the Greek or B-L-T Pontchatrain. Choose from entrees like Seared Medallions of Beef with Captain(318) 325-5795 D’s 2813 Louisville Avenue, Monroe 305 Constitution Drive, West Monroe Chop, or sandwiches, like the Beef Tenderloin or Jalapeño chicken. They also Burgundy Wine Sauce or Linguini Genovese. For dessert, try the Bananas (318) 325-2078 have lunch specials of Chicken Enchiladas or Beef Tenderloin. Don’t forget a 105 Thomas Road, West Monroe www.outbacksteakhouse.com (318) 342-7827 Foster or Bread Pudding. Located inside the Hilton Garden Inn. (318) 387-6700 cookie or cupcake for dessert. 1806 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Monroe Heavenly(318) 323-8391 Ham www.starbucks.com1810 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe B, D Papa John’s Pizza B, L (318) 322-0832 (318) 323-7578 107 Thomas Road, West Monroe TCBY Hollywood Snack Bar (318) 387-8120 1611 N. 18th Street, Monroe 112 Blanchard Street, West Monroe 1810 Bernstein Park Drive, Monroe • (318) 322-7984 Sam’s Southern Eatery www.captainds.com1800 N. 18th Street, Monroe Hooters(318) 329-1111 300 Layton Avenue, Monroe • (318) 855-4042 (318) 325-6391 505 Constitution Drive, West Monroe (318) 387-6612 www.tcby.com1407 N. 18th Street, Monroe Home-cooked breakfast of grits and bacon. For lunch, try some smothered 2820 Louisville, Monroe Catfish King Restaurant www.papajohns.com (318) 388-5757 chicken or pork chops. (318) 387-6161 305 Sterlington Road, Monroe Waffle House B, L Piccadilly Cafeteria forgetChoose to a addseafood one ofplate their with southern either friedsides orof grilledmac n’ fish,cheese, shrimp, green or beans, oysters. corn, Hunt(318) Brother’s322-3224 Pizza 503 Thomas Road, West Monroe coleslaw,Not in the or mood home-style for seafood, fries. then try a burger, po-boy or chicken plate. Don’t Mixing Bowl Cheddars(318) 322-6115 Casual Cafe 308 Thomas Road, West Monroe L, D 2203 Louisville Avenue, Monroe 8823 Hwy. 165 North, Ste 5, Sterlington • (318) 807-MIXN www.picadilly.com (318) 325-3843 (318) 325-5414 148 Well Road, West Monroe Serving up a daily soup special from taco to gumbo along with half of their IHOP(318) 325-3455 224 Blanchard Street, West Monroe Pieworks (318) 397-2211 specialty sandwiches. The smell of homemade cakes, cookies, pies, and Thurman’s Food Factory, Inc. www.cheddars.com 1608 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe • (318) 387-7848 (318) 323-0033 2903 Sterlington Road, Monroe Chili’s Grill & Bar 202 Blanchard, West Monroe Wingstop(318) 387-6266 Restaurant Inc. Meals to go with you for dinner or for a nice gift are available. (318) 362-0061 www.pieworks.com2252 Tower Drive, Monroe pastries can make you appreciate that “life is short, eat dessert first” theory. bargain-boxed lunch-to-go. Daily lunches may feature local favorite Blend 4205 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe (318) 387-1044 L, D In the mood for a picnic? Award-winning caterer Dickie Thurman offers a www.ihop.com of the Bayou or Chicken and Dumplings, along with a southern vegetable, www.chilis.com301 Constitution Drive, West Monroe (318) 322-5424 Pizza Hut 4920 Cypress Street, West Monroe Nana’s Milk and Cookies dessert and tea. While you’re there, pick up some cheese straws or fresh (318)323-7112 Logan’s Roadhouse (318) 397-9464 baked cookies from the bakery. CiCi’s Pizza 2340 Sterlington Rd., Monroe 7702 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 342-8309 1301 Lamy Lane, Monroe L Fast(318) Foods 388-8824 Offering lunch specials like hamburger steak, chicken n’ dumplings, or BBQ 201 Constitution Drive, West Monroe (318) 325-1609 McDonald’s 109 Constitution Drive, West Monroe chicken with two sides and a dessert. Or choose from burgers, wings and fries www.cicispizza.com3426 Cypress Street, West Monroe Lone(318) Star361-9961 Steakhouse & Saloon Blue Bunny Popeyes (318) 323-8359 off the grill. Before you leave stop by the bakery for a sweet treat. Tummy Yummy Creations (318) 396-3441 Quizno’s Oven Baked Subs BurgerArbys King Sonic Drive-In 405 Natchitoches Street, West Monroe • (318) 398-1954 Subway L Counter Culture of West Monroe 108 Basic Drive, West Monroe Church’s Taco Bell 2352 Sterlington Road, Monroe decorative sugar cookies. They have a large variety of cookies and specialty Longhorn(318) 388-1997 Steakhouse KFCChick-Fil-A Wendy’s Patsy’s Big Top Restaurant & Lounge This cute bakery, located in Antique Alley Shopping District, is known for its 222 Bell Lane, West Monroe (318) 325-0077 1621 N. 18th Street, Monroe Pecanland Mall Food Court 2055 Old Natchitoches Road, West Monroe • (318) 340-9320 Cracker(318) 387-8537 Barrel Old Country Store www.longhornsteakhouse.com4461 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe (318) 807-7827 showersconfection and items. team Also, building you can fun, stop as well. in for lunch and enjoy a chicken salad 4624 Cypress Street, West Monroe Candy Craze L (318) 387-1221 www.quiznos.com sandwich, fruit and a cookie of your choice. Available for birthday parties, (318) 396-5555 CajunAuntie Bistro Anne’s Pretzels An all-you-can-eat country buffet and delicious homestyle hamburgers! L www.crackerbarrel.com309 Constitution Drive, West Monroe Maggie Moo’s (318) 325-5505 Raising Cane’s Pure and Simple Chinese Gourmet Express Vieux Carre Gourmet Domino’s Pizza Chick-Fil-A 222 Bell Lane, Suite 5, West Monroe • (318) 322-4321 www.maggiemoos.com203 Blanchard St,, Suite C., West Monroe 1623 North 18th, Monroe • (318) 388-2228 Dippin’ Dots Here you will nourish, energize and heal your body with healthy foods like (318) 651-7768 2761 Louisville Avenue, Monroe Pronounced vo-ca-ray, this gourmet restaurant offers choices like Panini (318) 410-1955 FoodCorn Dog& Food 7 the Pure Chopped, Santa Monica or Little Mediterranean salads. Or one of 1405 Sterlington, Monroe McAlister’s Deli sandwiches, steaks or seafood dishes. Browse the take-home grocery or huge (318) 387-9887 206 Thomas Road, West Monroe Maggie Moo’s 4920 Cypress Street, West Monroe Red(318) Lobster 322-3377 bread, a bun or in a wrap. For a refreshing treat, try one of their fresh juices, RaisingGreat American Cane’s Cookies El(318) Chico’s 397-2800 Restaurant & Bar 1202 Pecanland Road, Monroe their sandwiches, the Veggie Burger, Very Veg, Chicken or Wild Alaskan, on or more. Sbarro Italian Eatery coconut water or almond milk. (318) 324-9219 L,selection D of wines. Cooking demonstrations can be scheduled for groups of 10 Subway Sandwiches & Salads L, D www.mcalistersdeli.com198 Thomas Road, West Monroe www.redlobster.com4601 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe Yummy Japan 226 Blanchard Street, West Monroe (318) 387-2345 (318) 361-0158 (318) 322-8500 monroe-westmonroe.org Featured in La Culinary Trails, louisianaculinarytrails.com 800-843-1872 11 Listing Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 12 Antique Alley

100-300 Block of Trenton Street, West Monroe Southern Living calls this “a shopaholic’s delight” that “has pretty Shopping much anything a shopper with eclectic tastes could want.” Discover blocks and blocks of unique stores in beautiful downtown West Monroe with everything from home decor, jewelry, clothing, European and American antiques, art and more. Stores are open Tuesday- Looking for the perfect one-of-a-kind gift Saturday, unless noted otherwise in each stores description. or the latest fashion statement or some Antique StoreS hard-to-find footwear? You’ve come to the right place! From scores of popular ABC Sales stores at Pecanland Mall, the largest in 223 Trenton Street • (318) 388-0048 Antiques, books and collectibles. North Louisiana, to delightful boutique shops in the diverse Midtown shopping Antiques and More 101 Trenton Street • (318) 388-3681 area to famous Antique Alley. The shopping opportunities are here and waiting. And all collectibles of all kinds. conveniently located within minutes of Humel figurines, American Art Pottery, and miscellaneous Architectural Antiques Memory Lane Antiques each other. So get ready, set, shop! We 115 Trenton Street • (318) 267-5102 301 Trenton Street • (318) 323-3188 know you’re going to finish with a smile. Antiques from New England area, furniture, collectible furniture. glassware, large selection of old books, sports memorabilia. Custom flooring, antique doors, mantles, hardware, cabinets, and Cotton Port Antique Mall Ouachita River Trading Company 323 Trenton Street • (318) 323-0090 225 Trenton Street • (318) 651-0409 Collectibles, Coca-Cola memorabilia, coins, books, primitives, Antiques, vintage clothes, linens, glassware, pottery, furniture, sports advertising, records, glassware, giftware, baseball cards, home décor. cards and books.

Pecanland Mall Imperial Galleries Potpourri de Tante Marie 317 Trenton Street • (318) 361-0091 312 Trenton Street • (318) 325-0103 4700 Millhaven Road, Monroe Largest Lampe Berger dealer, art, jewelry, Lady Primrose products, Multi-dealer store, antique furniture, collectibles, home décor. Pat’s North Louisiana’s largest shopping mall, anchored by Belk, JCPenney, dolls, Jim Shore collectibles. Emporium, a booth located inside, also features Fenton Art Glass, Sears, Dillard’s and Burlington Coat Factory. Browse through over 100 stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, Charlotte Russe, Bath & Martha’s Unfinished Furniture 311 Trenton Street • (318) 323-1454 Rialtofragrance Antique lamps Mall and oil refills, reed diffusers, and fashion jewelry. Gymboree, Hollister Co., Icings by Claire’s, Kirkland’s, New York & 319 Trenton Street • (318) 329-9200 BodyCompany, Works, Old The Navy, Camouflage Victoria’s Shoppe,Secret, Wet Club Seal Libby and Lu, Forever 21, vintage clothing. so much more! It’s also home to Unfinished furniture, antiques, jewelry, linens, candles, new and English and American antiques, Shabby Chic items. Cinema 10, a food court and a Collectibles, glassware, books, silver, vintage jewelry, fine French, two-story carousel for the kids. Something Special II The shopping does not end inside 218 Trenton Street • (318) 362-1310 the mall. In Pecanland Plaza, European and American antique furniture, chandeliers, china, silver, Best Buy, Target, estate jewelry, Friend Zi silk powder, gifts for home and garden. Bed,you willBath, find & Beyond, Kohl’s, Southern Lady Lifeway Christian 303 Trenton Street • (318) 998-0347 RueBook 21, Store, Ross, Pier 1, TJ European and American furniture, elegant glassware, old wood doors Maxx and Toys R Us. and windows, home and yard décor, Howard products.

monroe-westmonroe.org 800-843-1872 13 14 contined Antique Alley Framed by Bill Boutique Shopping 224 Trenton Street • (318) 322-8315 Southern Style Antiques Gift & Salon Custom frames, prints and antiques. The landscape of Monroe-West Monroe is 215 Trenton Street • (318) 325-2200 dotted with boutiques from one corner Multi-dealer store, “eclectic mix of old and new treasures.” Jackie’s J.P. Windows & Doors to the other. Clothing boutiques, like Collectibles, a booth located within this shop, also features elegant 321 Trenton Street • (318) 325-1664 Herringstone’s, Kim’s Kloset, Scarlett, glassware, unique lamps, furniture, collectibles. Custom windows and doors, repairs, “If they can’t do it, it can’t be Cute & Sassy, and K-Sera, offer the done.” Traditions on Trenton trendiest styles in clothing and accessories for women, men and 313 Trenton Street • (318) 322-7728 The Jewelry Store children. Furniture and home Fine English and French antiques, Majolica, French pottery, leather 233 Trenton Street • (318) 329-0082 décor stores also offer everything books, decorative accents, 18th-19th Century furniture. Buy, sell and repair jewelry. you need to furnish every Trenton Street Antiques Mojo Boutique room in your home, even your 207 Trenton Street • (318) 387-1933 206 Trenton Street • (318) 387-7823 nursery, with the latest trends Multi-dealer store, furniture, glassware, estate jewelry, Original T-shirt designs, jewelry, candles, gifts. During the Christmas in home accessories, lighting, pottery, clocks, old tools, sterling silver. season, visit their holiday annex, Mojo’s Southern Comfort. bedding and more. Try Paul Michael Company and Rock-A-Bye Baby. Visit SPeciAlty ShoPS One Penny Time one, a few or all of our boutiques and 306 Trenton Street • (318) 388-0612 Books for all readers, puzzles, unique cards, gifts. Brooklyn Company shops, and you are sure to find something you can’t live without! 216 Trenton Street • (318) 355-9776 WeSt Monroe Unique clothing, premium denim, footwear, original jewelry. Pop Shop Spazz Records 231 Trenton Street • (318) 557-9435 321 Trenton Street • (318) 805-6337 Bayou Crafters Mall 2400 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 325-6519 Cloud 9 Vintage clothes, bags and purses, books, original art, vintage col- Vinyl, CDs, posters. Located inside Pop Shop. lectibles. Merchandise made by area artists and craftsman such as handmade 117 Cotton Street • (318) 651-0069 furniture, personalized signs, ceramics, children’s clothing, purses, Incense, hand-poured candles, smoke shop and supplies. A Stichin’ Store & More, Inc. Rustic Rose 307 Natchitoches Street • (318) 398-0592 jewelry and more. The Costume Shop 320 Trenton Street • (318) 323-2586 Embroidering, monogramming, screen printing. Blessings Bookstore and More 210 Trenton Street • (318) 325-7705 Jeans, boots. Dress for business or casual. “Style for every mood Sell and rent costumes of all kinds, masks and accessories, pet you’re in.” The Spice & Tea Exchange 2934 Cypress Street, Suite 4, West Monroe • (318) 323-7440 costumes. 211 Trenton Street • (318) 388-3920 A Christian retailer offering books, cards, gifts, music, movies, and Salt & Pepper Accessories Boutique Spices from around the globe, hand mixed blends and rubs, salts, teas more. 310 Trenton Street • (318) 737-7207 and more. Spice up your wardrobe with purses, shoes, hats, scarves, Cara’s jewelry, and more. Trenton Appliance 206 Bell Lane, West Monroe • (318) 397-8605 304 Trenton Street • (318) 323-7725 Junior’s and women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. Savannah’s Garden Sale and rent appliances, popcorn machines, coke machines, fryers, 232 Trenton Street • (318) 557-1530 much more. Crafts Galore, the Rebel Store Children’s new and consignment clothes, bows, toys, gifts, and books. Trinkets 3327 Arkansas Road, West Monroe • (318) 396-9008 Serendipity 229 Trenton Street • (318) 855-6680 314 Trenton Street • (318) 410-0811 Louisiana hot sauces, cookbooks, postcards and more. They A great place to find a Louisiana souvenir, they have over 200 Unique home décor, furniture, custom rugs, Kanveleon Cutlery, gifts. also carry Louisiana State University and New Orleans Saints Jewelry, gifts, accessories. Open on Mondays. Balloon bouquets, candles, silk flower arrangements, wreaths, Rada merchandise, as well as their hometown team, the West Monroe

Rebels. Check out their selection of state and historical flags. monroe-westmonroe.org 800-843-1872 15 16 Pearl Pumphrey’s 800 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 807-3275

Mishcka cocktail, BCBG, Joe’s Jeans and casual dresses and tees from MichaelAn eclectic Stars. ladies’ boutique where you will find Frye Boots, Badgley cAcAlhoun Quilt ’N Stitch 6049 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-6020 Girlfriends Bernina sewing machines, fabric, books, notions, sewing supplies, 101 Highway 151 North, Calhoun • (318) 644-5010 embroidery supplies, heirloom supplies, quilting classes and machine Adult, junior, and children’s clothing, as well as purses, jewelry, quilting for the public. unique gifts, fan merchandise for local schools, and shoes. There’s even a special room for little girls with tutus, makeup and more. Rock-A-Bye Baby J & H Boots and Jeans 2609 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-7111 Mustard Seed Britax travel systems, diaper bags, toys, baby furniture, bedding, 5218 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-2407 1312 Highway 80 East, Calhoun • (318) 644-0373 Cotton Patch nursery décor and anything you may need for a baby. The “Home of Western Elegance,” stocked with over 10,000 pairs of Jewelry, home decor, baby gifts, candles, Camille Beckman 607 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 387-0093 boots, clothing and hats for men, women and even children. lotions, Pepper Springs dip mixes, seasonal wreaths and A specialty store offering traditional clothing for men and women Sharlaski’s This and That Great supply of work boots and clothes as well. more. with options like sweaters, pants, slacks, cocktail and more. 1300 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 325-1020 JoLeigh’s Boutique Women’s accessories, bags, purses, shoes, clothing and home decor. MiDtoWn Fabulous Fabrics 112 Blanchard Street, West Monroe • (318) 329-9400 1803 Lamy Lane, Monroe • (318) 410-8106 Purses, jewelry, accessories, diaper bags, and luggage all at wholesale The Gingerbread House Anitra’s Drapery and upholstery fabrics, silks, tassels, fringes, ready-made prices and all color coordinated to make your shopping trip a breeze. 409 North 7th Street, Suite 1, West Monroe • (318) 325-2373 811 North 4th Street, Monroe • (318) 322-7955 panels, pillow forms, rugs, drapery hardware and some home decor. Don’t miss the girls and pre-teen sections! Specializing in prom, bridal and special occasion attire. baby items, LSU items and more. Last minute gift? Call ahead for a Flower Child The fleur de lis is their specialty. Home décor items, pewter, candles, J & K Sports gift and they’ll have it wrapped and ready for you. Biedenharn Museum Store 202 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 324-0667 2400 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 322-7403 2000 Riverside Drive, Monroe • (318) 807-3210 Your “game ready” store for fans of the New Orleans Saints, LSU The Hall Closet Home decor, Coca-Cola souvenirs, jewelry, local art and gifts. jewelry and much more. Tigers, West Monroe Rebels and NASCAR teams carrying fan apparel, 745 Johnson Road, West Monroe • (318) 366-9807 A fun place to shop for adults and kids where you’ll find purses, novelties, and tail gating supplies. Jewelry, purses, Tate’s All Natural Miracle Conditioner, Primal Bob Sale Gift & Camera Haven Elements soaps and candles, and Silver B Stoneworks’ coasters, 1111 North 4th Street, Monroe • (318) 322-3425 1127 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 398-3298 K-Sera trivets, home decor accents and stepping stones. Largest selection of LSU gear, home décor, candles and more. Home furnishings from infant to adults, bedding, gifts, 700 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318) 410-1111 accessories, lamps, art, huge selection of baby gifts. Also offers Ladies’ and junior’s apparel and accessories. Jeans by Mek Denim, Trenton House Book Rack interior design services. Seven for All Mankind and It Jeans. Brands like Kensie and Kensie 304 Stella Street, West Monroe • (318) 388-4315 1617 North 18th Street, Monroe • (318) 322-2056 Girl. Shoes by Naughty Monkey and Chinese Laundry. Home décor items such as crystal, china, kitchen items, pewter from Full service book store. Herringstones Arthur Court and Wilton Armetale, Vera Bradley luggage, baby items 1830 Forsythe Ave, Monroe • (318) 388-2680 Kid’s Closet and more. Ladies and junior apparel, denim, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and Children’s Shoppe 200 Bell Lane, West Monroe • (318) 557-3442 more. Nursery furniture, bedding, diaper bags, clothes, bows and shoes by 1826 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 323-7223 Pediped and L’amour. Children’s clothing from infant to size 16 from classic and fun lines like Zutano and Rosaline and care products from Mustela. Handmade Inside Indigo 1006 North 3rd Street, Monroe • (318) 699-0096 Kim’s Kloset bows, gifts, books and diaper bags. Home furnishings, lighting, decorative accessories, bedding, pillows, 302 Bridge Street, West Monroe • (318) 807-0012 specialty gifts, and unique local and regional art. Junior to ladies’ apparel, shoes, handbags, wallets, belts, jewelry and sunglasses.

monroe-westmonroe.org 800-843-1872 17 18 From Dusk Till Dawn 707 Highway 139, Monroe • (318) 345-0011 The Bridal Shop and King of Hearts Parterre Specialty shop offering jewelry, handbags, shoes, and ASK Dancewear 1707 Hudson Lane, Monroe • (318) 322-6274/(800) 788-3812 813 Park Avenue, Monroe • (318) 323-7009 for children and adults. Everything for your wedding or special occasion. Bridal, attendant, For the home and garden, stone statuary, fountains, planters, antiques, unique garden accessories, and exotic plants. Paul Michael Company Maggie Sottero. All accessories on site including dyeable shoes. And 2348 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 812-7285 formother the men, of the in-stock bride, flower tuxedos, girls, buy prom or rent. and All more. accessories Bridal line available. by River Outfitters 37,000 square feet of the latest in home décor including seasonal 2250 Tower Drive, Suite 103, Monroe • (318) 340-8003 décor, art, candles, furniture, rugs, and so much more. A lifestyle/outdoor store with brands like The North Face, Life is Good, Costa del Mar, Sperry Topsider, Ugg Australia and more. Get SterlinGton

The Silver Spoon Belle Fleur Flowers and Gifts outfitted for skiing, hiking, camping, hunting and more. Ron Alexander Clothiers for Men 1609 North 18th Street, Monroe • (318) 737-7032 8815 Highway 165 North, Monroe • (318) 324-4249 1615 North 18th Street, Monroe • (318) 387-4409 Children’s clothing size newborn to 6 from brands like Baby Nay, Men’s clothing from casual and relaxed to formal attire, custom Mud Pie, and Bailey Boys. They also carry accessories and gifts, and Louisiana items, candles, Christian selections, tons of fleur de lis, clothing, shoes, and a Tommy Bahama section. monogram as well. Merbaby Rouge items, purses,Wholesale jewelry and a floral shop. Rustico The Toggery and Her Toggery 9830 Highway 165 North, Sterlington • (318) 665-4793 607 North 5th Street, Monroe • (318) 325-9888 1400 North 18th Street, Monroe • (318) 388-4939 Junior apparel, shoes, accessories and tons of jewelry. (318) 388-4941 metal signs, jewelry, handbags and more. Home décor, silk flowers, framed art, rugs, kitchenware, vintage Men’s apparel, shoes and La Penderie Signatures accessories from brands Scarlett 1874 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 2305 Forsythe, Monroe • (318) 325-2818 like LaCoste, Hickey 8825 Highway 165 North, Suite 3, Sterlington • (318) 325-3019 324-8889 A specialty boutique offering misses apparel in sizes 0 to 16, cocktail Freeman, Zanella, Robert Men’s and women’s apparel from juniors and up from brands Women’s shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories. attire, bath products, gifts, purses, jewelry, and hats. Also Erno Laszlo Talbott, Bill’s Khakis like Buffalo, Ivy Jane, Ed Hardy and more. Also carries shoes, skin care and Michael Marcus cosmetics. and more. Ladies apparel, jewelry, accessories, and handbags. Louisiana Purchases DoWntoWn 1123 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe (318) 3876740 Spoiled Rotten 148, Magaschoni, Randy Kemper, Chetta B, Teri Jon and more. Shoes 2252 Tower Drive, Suite 108, Monroe • (318) 324-1159 sizes 2 – 16, from Lafayette J J Ladies Fashions & J J Limited European antiques, gifts, furniture, home accessories and more. from Cole Haan and Stuart Weitzman. Handbags, sunglasses, petite Traditional children’s clothing from infant to 6X in girls and 4T clothes available and in-house tailoring department for that perfect 219 DeSiard, Monroe • (318) 322-0402 in boys. All your infant needs with nursery furniture, bedding A suit shop offering dressy to casual career suits and Sunday suits in Material Things and accessories. Diaper bags, shoes, smock dresses and in-house 609 Park Avenue, Monroe • (318) 699-8964 monogramming. Thirdfit. Street Market casual occasions. Vintage home furnishings, accessories and more! 1806 North 3rd Street, Monroe • (318) 340-9830 sizes 4 to 32. Accessories including hats for church, homecoming and The Muffin Tin Home décor and outdoor items like furniture, lamps, accessories, The Candy Shop Monograms Unlimited 1904 Glenmar, Monroe • (318) 323-3753 pottery, fountains and more. 211 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 884-9143 2114 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 387-5989 Vera Bradley luggage, china, crystal, home décor, gourmet food Specializing in junior and plus size club and casual clothing, shoes Baby goods, bags, aprons, and more items available for embroidery. products, kitchen items, candles, bath products and more. north Monroe AnD lAKeShore AreA and accessories.

Moonstruck The Poolside Shop Choices 1605 North 18th Street, Monroe • (318) 537-9824 120 Walnut Street, Monroe • (318) 387-5006 7913 East DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-2542 Women’s clothes, purses, shoes and jewelry. Indoor/outdoor patio furniture, gifts, umbrellas, fountains, pet accessories and a section for girls. Neville House screens, tool sets, and accessories. Handbags, luggage, fleur de lis items, spa products, wallets, jewelry, decorative lawn accessories, and a special fireplace section including 217 Hudson Lane, Monroe • (318) 325-0880

crosses, LSU items and more. Furniture, ladies apparel, jewelry, candles, pewter, fleur de lis, monroe-westmonroe.org 800-843-1872 19 20 Biedenharn Museum & Gardens Chennault Aviation & Military Museum of La

Tour the elegant home of Joseph Biedenharn bottler of Coca-Cola, every room lovingly decorated Here’s one gem of a museum! Attractions , first Occupying one of the last by his daughter Emy-Lou Biedenharn, a renowned opera singer during the pre-Second World War years. standing buildings from the World War II Selman Field Walk through the beautiful ELsong Gardens behind the home–over Army Air Corps Navigation Stroll through winding, wooded pathways an acre of terraces, fountains, formal plantings and statues, interlaced School, this totally renovated facility is in a real forest of a park.Delve into Delta amid French iron grillwork and tailored boxwood walkways, all enshrined by an English-style brick wall. than one would ever believe. Airlines’ history right near the site where filled with more exhibits and artifacts it was born. Thrill to the striking beauty of The aviation portion highlights three historical chapters in the a 1,600-acre cypress-studded lake. View the Black Bayou Lake in the Bible Museum adjacent to the nation’s and Monroe’s history: the Navigation School (largest in the Explore the extensive collection of historically significant Bibles country) that trained over 15,000 navigators during the World War charming family home of Joseph Biedenharn, National Wildlife Refuge home. Also on permanent display is the ® impressive Russian Icon Exhibition. II years; the birth of Delta Airlines from a regional crop dusting the first bottler of Coca-Cola and the famous A variety of other exhibits from service; and Louisiana native General Claire Lee Chennault’s Flying gardens and Bible museum his daughter Delight in the beauty of herons, egrets, orioles and red-winged blackbirds from the wildlife pier or bird blind. Walk on a nature trail institutions such as the Smithsonian are created. Enjoy fine art in a nationally that meanders through a forested wetland. Marvel at the quiet beauty displayed on a rotating basis. TheTigers military fighter portion squadron. is portrayed through sections of the museum registered museum. Marvel at alligators, of the1,600-acre lake from the quiet of your rented canoe with stately ® representing the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast elephants and mountain lions, and many cypress and tupelo trees towering overhead. Refresh with a 5¢ Coke and the nostalgia of early Coca-Cola Guard. Each section houses an abundance of weaponry, uniforms, species of plants in a zoo-garden setting that photographs, documents and other artifacts depicting World The Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a majestic memorabilia displayed in an War I to present day with heavy emphasis on World War II. The also sports a boat ride. Fun, fascinating, 4,500-acre expanse of lake, swamp, bottomland hardwoods, mixed indoor and outdoor setting of the exhibits employ an oral history approach for describing these times. interesting places to see! Enjoy your stay. pine and hardwood uplands – a wildlife habitat with all manner of Coke Museum. Walk among the plant species and everything from small alligators and turtles to wonderful collection of Coca-Cola artifacts including coyote, deer and a wide variety of fowl. Individuals from Northeast Louisiana are profiled from their days in a delivery truck, Inthe a military,separate providing room is an dramatic extensive first-person exhibit showing accounts. the life and times The Visitors’ Center, a restored 1880s Acadian house, offers signs, posters, of General Claire Lee Chennault and interactive exhibits and a nature shop. Behind the center is a covered bottles and Coke his famous WWII Flying Tigers. amphitheater for educational programs. Visit the Aquarium Room with machines. A wonderful retail shop with a variety The museum features an exhibit with an elaborate collection of Nazi with a variety of learning stations and reading materials. Other features of Coke merchandise, local souvenirs and home decor Germany artifacts and a growing includelive exhibits an arboretum of native fish, with reptiles, 150 labeled amphibians, Louisiana and native a Discovery tree and Room woody is also on the premises. outdoor display of WWII aircraft and vehicles. A state-of-the-art theater seasonal hunting opportunities and a large windowed bird blind. 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe • (318) 387-5281 shrub species, a photo blind, boat launch, canoeing, year-round fishing, www.bmuseum.org and conference center are also on site. Highway 165 North, Monroe • (318) 387-1114 • Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last tour of www.fws.gov/northlouisiana/blackbayoulake the home and Bible Museum begins at 3:30 p.m. 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe • Refuge is open daylight hours. • Admission: Adults - $6; Children (2-11) - $4; (318) 362-5540 • Visitors’ Center is open Yearly pass - $20 www.chennaultammla.org 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; Call to schedule tours or group activities. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays • Open: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays Saturday from 11 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday. • Admission: Free • Admission: Free. Boat launch fee: $2 Canoe rental fees: $20 for 4 hours $35 for a full day Call ahead to schedule. monroe-westmonroe.org 21 800-843-1872 22 Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum Northeast Louisiana Delta

It’s so much fun they’ll never know it’s a museum! This is a super African American Heritage Museum place where adults and kids can learn and grow together. Permanent exhibits include the Firehouse (a replica of a Firehouse with a pole), A fascinating collection of African American art, culture and history! Health Hall (be a paramedic, listen to your heart), Toddlertown Changing art exhibits feature local and regional African American (cool, whimsical area for those under 4), Kids’ Café (be a server, artists. An interesting array of artifacts from Northeast Louisiana cashier, chef), Bubbleworks (a giant bubble!) and The Big Mouth includes kitchen ware and furniture from old slave cabins, early (walk in and explore)! Great traveling exhibits from across the U.S. cotton farming tools, even sacks used for picking are featured throughout the year, too. Party packages are available, cotton. Also on display are life-like models of and a gift shop is on the premises. It’s where learning is fun! famous African American leaders like statesman and reformer Frederick Douglass, educator Mary 323 Walnut Street, Monroe • (318) 361-9611 Masur Museum of Art Bethune www.nelcm.org and businesswoman Madam C.J. Walker, as well and as firstan archival African section American featuring millionaire local • Open: Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; This is truly a wonderful museum, set in a 1920s Tudor-style African American leaders, their history Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. structure (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) with •Admission: $5 per person ages 1 and up. and contributions. Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo displays of a wide spectrum of art. The Masur Museum features a 503 Plum Street, Monroe permanentcharming open collection spaces, of hardwood paintings, floors prints and and inviting sculpture year-round, as well This 80+ acre zoological park is a veritable wonderland of family (318) 323-1167 as six to eight exhibitions annually of art from museums and artists fun with animals, many in naturalistic habitats, plants of all kinds, www.nldaahm.com nationwide. An annual national juried exhibition is also held. a winding waterway with boat rides, and, opening soon, a truly • Open: Call for appointment. Art lectures, gallery talks, special presentations, art classes and charming train for fun rides through the zoo! Over 450 kinds of Admission: $2. workshops are conducted year-round. animals from all over the world and a wide variety of exotic plants. • In 2011, opening at new location in The Hall of Small, features a larger-than-life look at insects of all sizes. Chennault Park 1400 South Grand Street, Monroe • (318) 329-2237 A special Louisiana Purchase Exhibit features animals indigenous 8477 Millhaven Rd, Monroe. www.masurmuseum.org to the original Louisiana Purchase with wildlife ranging from the • Open: Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. black bear, bison and elk to mountain lion and American Bald eagle. Friday-Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The new Australia Exhibit will feature wallaroos, wallabies, emu, • Admission: Free. cockatoos, and a kookaburra. A must-see! Ouachita River Art Gallery 1405 Bernstein Park Drive, Monroe • (318) 329-2400 www.monroezoo.org • Open: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by approximately 30 talented local and regional artisans in an Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. excitingHere’s a varietygreat find of mediums!if you’re looking Traditional for original, and contemporary unique art created paintings, • Admission: Adults - $4.50; Children (3-12) - $3; Children 2 and sculpture, ceramics, woodwork, photography, jewelry, glass-fused under – free; Seniors (65+) - $3; Group rates available items, even note cards and special novelty items. An annual art extravaganza is held each November. Workshops are offered at various times in the year.

308 Trenton Street (Antique Alley), West Monroe (318) 322-2380 • www.ouachitariverartgallery.com • Open: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Admission: Free. monroe-westmonroe.org 23 800-843-1872 24 Landry Vineyards Twin City Dragway Landry Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located Get those RPMs revving at this super quarter-mile asphalt drag Group Tours/Activities Available in the hills of West Monroe, Louisiana. The Landrys produce wines strip! Racing season runs from February through October. Bleachers, *Reservations must be made in advance. ranging from Dry to Semi-Sweet. Visitors can sample these wines concession stand, parking. with cheese and bread, while enjoying the picturesque views from Cooley House the new tasting room. Don’t miss their concert series with live music 3695 Prairie Road, Monroe • (318) 388-1612 This rare example of residential Prairie School architecture in the ULM Museum of Natural History on the beautiful grounds. www.twincitydragway.com Collections representing the natural history of North Louisiana of • Open: Saturday & Sunday (and Friday evenings on holiday the National Register of Historic Places. 5699 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe • (318) 557-9050 South by international architect Walter Burley Griffin and is listed on weekends) February to October. 1011 South Grand Street, Monroe artifacts. Also open to the public every Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 www.landryvineyards.com fish, plants, and geological specimens including Native Americn • Admission: Spectators - $15-$20. (318) 329-2237 • Open: Tasting Room is open every Saturday from Children under 10 – Free. 4020 Northeast Drive, Monroe 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours available by appointment. p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry fees apply. Layton Castle (318) 342-1868 A beautiful castle built in 1910. Group tours available for 10 or more. 1133 South Grand Street, Monroe Vieux Carre Gourmet (318) 322-4869 needs. 1623Cooking North demonstrations 18th, Monroe and classes can be customized to fit your (318) 388-2228

ace w e pl he th re West Monroe Farmers’ Market peo ple Started to give local vendors a place to sell their crops, the West meet Monroe Farmers’ Market has become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Open year round and offering a variety of crops and goods, the market has something for everyone. Strawberries, bedding West Monroe Motocross plants and greens hit the shelves in early spring. Summer brings a Monroe-West Monroe is the place where people meet for conventions, sporting multitude of crops, such as corn, tomatoes, squash, peas, peppers, This is a real family friendly facility – where you can ride, practice butter beans, okra, watermelon, muscadines, peaches and more. The and race! A one-mile dirt track for bikes and quads, plus pee-wee events or to just have a good time. Conveniently located brisk fall air brings with it crops like sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and track, mud track for 4-wheelers and a remote-control car track. Open on Interstate 20 between Jackson and Shreveport, we offer over sugar cane. During the holiday season daily (weather permitting). Year-round racing and events. Excellent 70 locally distinct restaurants, abundant shopping opportunities, trees, navel oranges, satsumas and pecans. So stop by the farmers track maintenance. Night lighting, concession stand (weekends), market for a “taste” of North Louisiana., shoppers can find Christmas parking, camping, RV parking. great meeting and sporting facilities and service from 4 major airlines.

1700 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 322-2203 280 Tinsley Road, West Monroe •Open: Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (318) 396-3478 • www.wmmx.net For more information on hosting meetings •Admission: Free. • Open: Daily year-round, dawn to dusk (and later). in Monroe-West Monroe, call 800-843-1872. • Admission: Daily, monthly, yearly rates.

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25 800-843-1872 26 Frenchman’s Bend Golf Course Parks 1484 Frenchman’s Bend Road, Monroe • (318) 387-2363 Outdoor Recreation www.frenchmansbend.com Kiroli Park 820 Kiroli Road, West Monroe • (318) 396-4016 With its soft, rolling hills, this beautiful, semi-private, championship 18-hole, par-72 golf course features undulating greens, 5 sets of tees, The great outdoors are calling – whatever your Hint: 160 acres of park with forested areas as well as large playing areas. driving range and restaurant. The tips play at 6900 yards. calling. Fishing, hunting, boating, canoeing... all Jogging and nature trails, a fishing pond, beautiful gardens, covered Keep the ball down low as the wind is a factor on this course. the way to bird watching, wildlife photography picnic areas, and a theatre stage for performances. Home to the Ballet Lazarre Park and trail walking. You can head out in literally Under the Stars in the spring. A climate-controlled lodge is great for Corner of Hamilton & Thompson Street, West Monroe receptions and family reunions. (318) 396-4016 any direction and find a place to your liking. From all sorts of natural wildlife refuges and wildlife management areas to a variety of Located over the levee along the Ouachita River, this park offers disc golf and a boat launch. It plays host to the Ronald McDonald House campgrounds and RV parks. And if golf is your CheniereAnnual Big Lake Bass Park Tournament in May. thing, you’re in luck. Choose from several 18- 104 Cheniere Lake Road, West Monroe • (318) 387-2383 hole and 9-hole courses... all challenging and

conveniently located. The great outdoors are Beautiful 3,000-acre lake, covered picnic areas, playground, boat beautiful, wonderful and invigorating... and launches and climate-controlled lodge available for weddings, waiting to welcome you! receptions and reunions.

Forsythe Park Golf Corner of Riverside Drive & Forsythe Avenue, Monroe (318) 329-2458 Chennault Park Golf Course 8475 Millhaven Road, Monroe • (318) 329-2454 Municipal Golf Course in Forsythe Park 2500 Sycamore Street, Monroe • (318) 387-2396 A neighborhood park encompassing over 53 acres with picnic areas, a 9-hole golf course, putt-putt golf, tennis courts, softball, soccer An 18-hole, par-72, 7,042-yard course with flat wooded landscape. Driving range and carts with GPS systems. Check out the 2007 Buick fields, and children’s park. Two beach volleyball courts, a jogging Hint: Better known as “Muny,” this 9-hole, regulation-length golf course Open Winner Brian Bateman’s trophy display. Hint: path and a public boat launch are located over the levee along the with driving range can give a golfer a fun experience at any skill level. Look out for the 18th hole – it’s a par-4 with water all the way ChennaultOuachita River. Park Have the putter on target as the greens are turtleback. down the right side. 8475 Millhaven Road, Monroe • (318) 329-2454 Trenton Street Golf Course & Driving Range 2411 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318) 361-9345 500 acres laced with full-grown oaks, 18-hole golf course, frisbee golf, softball field, picnic areas, paved walking/jogging trail, and Practice your golf skills at the only Northeast Louisiana lighted RestorationNortheast Louisiana Park Soccer Complex. Hint: driving range. This 9-hole, par-36 golf course features 3,194 yards. 700 Downing Pines Road, West Monroe • (318) 322-8903 Be careful on the 4th hole. If your2nd shot is not perfect, you could land in the swamp. A beautiful 70-acre forest and wetland park with several overlooks and a 1.2-mile stone trail for jogging, walking, or relaxing. Surrounds a scenic lake with native cypress trees draped with Spanish moss.

monroe-westmonroe.org Jogging/running trails 800-843-1872 27 28 Wildlife Refuges/Areas Pavilion RV Park 309 Well Road, West Monroe • (318) 322-4216 Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge www.pavrv.com Off Hwy. 165, north of Monroe • (318) 387-1114 • www.fws.gov

Right in town and right off I-20. This site offers 101 full Refuge open daylight hours. Visitor Center open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F; hook-up RV spots and 10 cabins. Bath facilities, nearby dumpsite, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday; 1p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Beautiful 1,600-acre, cypress-studded lake, nature trail, pier, wildlife Pecanlandlaundry room, RV cable,Park pool, wi-fi and playground. observation deck, visitor/education center, arboretum. Fishing and 2300 Garrett Road, Monroe • (318) 343-4850 hunting opportunities. D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge 29 concrete spaces with full hook-ups, bath facilities and laundry Highway 143 in Union Parish - 10 miles north of West Monroe, room. Located just south of Pecanland Mall. Farmerville • (318) 726-4222

Ouachita Wildlife Management Area In Ouachita Parish - 6 miles southeast of Monroe (318) 343-4044 sman RV Parks and Camping port ’s s pa Bayou D’Arbonne Camping r Russell-Sage Wildlife Management Area a 642 Pinecrest Road, West Monroe • (318) 396-1025 dise www.bayoudarbonnecamp.net Within the Bayou Lafourche flood plain - 7 miles east of Monroe (318) 343-4044

Just 5 miles north of I-20 on beautiful Bayou D’Arbonne. This campsite offers 18 RV spots, 24 camping spots, 40-person lodge and Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge 6 tent spots with bath facilities, dumpsite, laundry room and cable Along the Ouachita River - Union & Morehouse Parishes, For those who love the outdoors, Bayou(long-term). Boeuf Reservations RV & Campgrounds are recommended. Boat Charters & Party Barge Rentals Farmerville • (318) 726-4222 Monroe-West Monroe is home to a multitude of hunting 11791 Highway 165 North, Sterlington • (318) 665-2405 Kokomo Cruise and fishing opportunities. Various hunting seasons are open during the year, including deer, duck and turkey. 25 RV spots with full hook-ups, bath facilities, dumpsite and laundry Wildlife Management Areas - Must have a current hunting or fishing (318) 557-8309 license or a LA Wild stamp when entering WMA. A $15 WMA hunting Year-round fishing is available thanks to the Ouachita Cheniereroom. Lake Park Up to six passengers can enjoy this cruise along the picturesque permit is also required for hunting only. Please see regulations book 104 Cheniere Lake Road, West Monroe • (318) 387-2383 River and many lakes and bayous in Ouachita Parish. Ouachita River. for WMA dates and restrictions. Must complete a self clearing permit www.oppj.org each time entering WMA for any reason. For more information, visit Listed to the left are area wildlife refuges with hunting and www.wlf.louisiana.gov. fishing opportunities. Also, check out the great outdoor Offers 8 RV spots, 2 camping spots, bath facilities and laundry room. stores on the next page for information on the Just minutes from town. Located on a beautiful 3,000-acre lake. Wildlife Management Refuges- Hunting, fishing, wildlife observation Ouachita RV Park and photography. Boat launch, observation tower and walking trails. best places to go and all the gear you need 7300 Frontage Road, Monroe • (318) 343-6098 For more information, visit www.fws.gov. to get there.

Offering 83 RV spots, bath facilities, dump station, laundry, pool and there’s even a hot tub. monroe-westmonroe.org 800-843-1872 29 30 Meetings/Events/Family Reunions

Outdoor & Sporting Goods Stores Monroe-West Monroe is the place where people meet for conventions, sporting events, family reunions Green Sports USA 2005 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 388-3333 and more. Conveniently located on I-20 between Jackson and Shreveport, we offer over 2,000 hotel rooms, more than 70 locally distinct restaurants, abundant shopping opportunities, great meeting and H.Sports Mickel apparel Sports and equipment for basketball, football, and baseball. Meetingsports facilities, Facilities: and service from 3 major airlines. 2200 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 325-1462 2106 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 388-2375

• Monroe Civic Center Complex Athletic wear, sporting goods, apparel and footwear, seasonal sports equipment, and local high school apparel and gear. • West Monroe Convention Center Honey Hole Tackle Shop • Ike Hamilton Expo Center 2916 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 323-8707 Sports• 3 full-service Facilities: convention hotels University of Louisiana at Monroe LFishing & M tackleOutdoors and licenses available. 921 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318) 325-2663 • Fant-Ewing Coliseum (basketball) Supplies and gear for hunting, fishing and archery. Hunting • Warhawk Field (baseball) Sand & fishingJ Farm licenses and Feedalso available. • Malone Stadium (football) 1508 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318) 388-5858 • Oxford Natatorium • Heard Stadium (tennis) • Brown Stadium (track/field) Hunting gear and Western wear. Biedenharn Sports Complex The Camouflage Shoppe • University Park Softball Complex 4700 Millhaven Road, Monroe (In Pecanland Mall) (318) 323-8692 – baseball and Forsythe Park Tennis Courts softball Event Services Chennault Park Soccer Complex TOutdoor P Outdoors wear. 100 Mill Street, West Monroe • (318) 322-4474 Family Reunions 3000 Breard Street, Monroe • (318) 388-3788 Our staff is ready to help you plan a great registrationmeeting, sports assistance, event or site family visits, reunion. a welcome We offer services such as: hotel leads, name tags, Hunting and fishing gear. Shooting range in West Monroe location. Monroe-West Monroe has everything Hunting and fishing licenses available. Toledo Tackle you need to plan a great family reunion. booth and more. 5129 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-3600 With unique venues, delicious food and great 7913 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-2596 opportunities for fun, your family’s next get-together will be one to For more information or to get started Fishing, hunting and archery gear. Hunting and fishing remember. on planning your next event, contact our licenses available. Convention Sales Department at (800) 843-1872. monroe-westmonroe.org 31 800-843-1872 32 Kids’ Activities Entertainment Bowling Fun & Games Bayou Bowl 100 Horseshoe Lake Road, Monroe From go carts and miniature golf to skating, Excalibur Family Fun Center (318) 325-2062 Get ready to have a ball at this 40-lane center with pool tables, lounge bowling, and movies. From symphony and 455 Cheniere Drew Road, West Monroe • (318) 396-8800 and full-service snack bar. ballet performances to university concerts www.excaliburfun.com Art Galleries and drama. From musicals with national Upon entering this fun castle, you are faced with a soaring rock wall, Movies right at the center of a room full of arcade games and a giant indoor of February, April, June, August, October and December. You touring companies to comedy at the local playground. A covered walkway brings you to a 3,000-square-foot Tinseltown willThe discoverDowntown the Gallery works Crawlof talented is held artists on the as first you Thursday“crawl” little theater. From exciting Gallery Crawls 220 Blanchard Street, West Monroe • (318) 398-0882 in the Arts District to great nightlife with a go-kart tracks, batting cages and miniature golf. laser tag course. Outside you will find two www.cinemark.com music, and local cuisine set against a hip, downtown backdrop wide variety of entertainment for listening overlookingfrom one historic the Ouachita architectural River. jewel to the next with fine art, and dancing. There is a wonderful diversity of complex. Today’s hottest films are playing right here at this 17-screen movie things for kids and adults to do here! Have a ARENDER studio + gallery Cinema 10 131 Art Alley, Monroe • (318) 791-5115 great time. 4700 Millhaven Road, Monroe • (318) 325-4760 www.cinemark.com Becton Gallery Take a break from shopping in Pecanland Mall and catch a movie at 130 Art Alley, Monroe • (318) 267-1634 or this 10-screen complex. (318) 547-0153

Livaudais Studio Skating 122 South Grand Street, Monroe • (318) 791-0307

Skatetown Mystic Art Gallery 3151 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 387-7051 137 Art Alley, Monroe • (318) 237-4926 105 Division Street, West Monroe • (318) 388-2405 Fun for all ages with a skating rink, arcade games, and a snack bar. Ouachita River Art Gallery Specializing in parties, church groups, school groups and private 308 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318) 322-2380 The Jungle Gym parties. They do all the work – you have all the fun! 2625 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318) 397-2397 The Palace Gallery www.thejunglegym.net 210 Desiard Street, Monroe • (318) 325-6638 Let your kids run wild in this 9,100-square-foot, climate-controlled indoor playground, featuring ball pits, slides, arcade games and a full The Sugar Gallery concession area serving up fresh, made-to-order pizza. 135 Art Alley, Monroe • (318) 243-3092 or (318) 557-6113 Mane Street Mini Golf and Games 205 Mane Street, West Monroe • (318) 322-7229 UPSTAIRS An 18-hole miniature golf course includes cascading waterfalls, 135 Art Alley, Monroe • (318) 355-7935 or old-fashioned water towers and a gristmill with a real spinning water (318) 381-2110 wheel. Try your hand at the indoor blacklight course with a swampy theme. Continue the fun at the arcade.

monroe-westmonroe.org 33 800-843-1872 34 The Arts Nightlife Airport Lounge 5400 Operations Road, Suite 205, Monroe • (318) 387-8923 Friends of the W.L. Jack Howard Theatre Pool tables, darts and game machines. Open Monday – Saturday 2 pm (318) 361-2286 to 2 am.

Impresario’s Choice Amvets Post 66 2915 Armand Street, Monroe • (318) 322-1938 (318) 574-0440 Jukebox music. No cover. Public invited. www.impresarioschoice.com Back Door Lounge Cork Room at the Chateau Masterworks Chorus 5266 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-9262 2007 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 348-1034 Accomodations for 10 to 300 people. Rehearsal dinners, birthday (318) 387-6646 or (318) 322-5837 Country, blues, and rock. Karaoke on Wednesday. Bands on Friday and Saturday. Darts, bowling, toy pick-up game. No cover. Open parties, wedding receptions & showers, and business meetings. Tuesday -Saturday 2 p.m. to midnight. Monroe Symphony Orchestra Downtown Lounge (318) 435-0029 or (318) 338-1501 Bad Girls Lounge 221 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318) 388-1934 www.bayou.com/symphony 1612 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318) 855-6021 Karaoke on Wednesday and DJ on Friday and Saturday. No cover. Earl’sKaraoke TBJ’s starts at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Northeast Louisiana Arts Council 2011 Roselawn Avenue, Monroe • (318) 537-5758 (318) 396-9520 Twin City Ballet Company Bobo’s Sports Bar and Grill Open Monday-Thursday from 3 p.m. - midnight, and Friday and www.ulm.edu/nlac (318) 388-3011 207 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 323-8099 Saturday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour is Monday-Saturday from www.twincityballet.com Karaoke and poetry on Thursdays at 8 p.m. No cover. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Live music every Friday and Saturday night. No Cover. Open nightly 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Strauss Theatre Center Mainstage Ed’s Lounge & Youngstage ULM Visual and Performing Arts Club Faces 1256 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe • (318) 387-8031 (318) 323-6681 (318) 342-1414 1511 Martin Luther King Drive, Monroe • (318) 323-0153 Pool tables and karaoke. No cover charge. www.strausstheatre.com www.ulm.edu/vapa Open Monday-Saturday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m, Happy hour Music, concerts, theatre, visual art. Monday-Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enoch’s Irish Pub and Café 507 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 388-ENOC Club Mandalay www.enochsirishpub.com 5698 U.S. 165 South, Richwood • (318) 512-0236 Irish pub. Live music throughout the week. Founder of the NELA DJ on Thursday. No cover until 11 p.m. After 11, $5 charge. Sunday is Celtic Festival. No cover. Hip Hop Night. Coconuts Lounge 4326 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 598-8012 Karaoke, live bands and an open mic night. Ladies night specials on

CodaMonday Bar and &Wednesday Grill/Rising from 7 Sun p.m. to 10 p.m. 101 North Grand, Monroe • (318) 325-0818 www.codagrill.com Open Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m. with occasional live entertainment. Upscale martini bar upstairs. Cover varies.

monroe- westmonroe.org 35 36 Foxhole Lounge Louisiana Legends Sixth Street Bar 3331 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 340-6300 1051 US 165 (inside the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites), Monroe 1026 North 6th Street, Monroe • (318) 387-8210 Open Monday -Thursday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday-Saturday from (318) 387-5100 www.myspace.com/sixthstreetbar 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour daily Live music on Thursday, karaoke and games. No cover. DJ and live music. $5 and up cover. until 8 p.m. Karaoke each night. No cover charge unless stated. Open nightly from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Smith Street Genusa’s Italian Restaurant Memories 600 Smith Street, West Monroe • (318) 325-9005 815 Park Avenue, Monroe • (318) 387-3083; (318) 324-1509 7762 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-3333 Old world with new twist-new piano bar, new décor. Intimate yet Open Monday-Saturday from 3 p.m. to midnight. Occasional live On Monday the pool tourney starts at 8 p.m. exciting. Open Monday-Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. entertainment, jukebox, pool tables and good company. Karaoke on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, no cover. Status Bar and Lounge Harvey’s Dance Hall Miss Que’s 209 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 388-1763 500 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 325-5026 209 Olive Street, Monroe • (318) 323-9029 Open from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday is the big party with drink Dance hall offering dance lessons and open dancing. Ballroom, Weekend entertainment. specials, limo service, VIP section, and pool tables. Occasional live country, line dancing, and salsa. Family-friendly, no smoking. entertainment on Thursday and Saturday. Monroe’s Top Gun 1900 Auburn Avenue, Monroe • (318) 388-3614 The Arena Billiards, Bar & Grill Hilton$6 cover. GardenOpen Thursday Inn at 7 p.m. and Friday at 6:30 p.m. For over 10 years, safe, comfortable environment with a 1411 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318) 388-6967 400 Mane Street, West Monroe • (318) 398-0653 knowledgable and friendly staff that knows how to have fun. Variety Fourteen Diamond pool tables and karaoke on Wednesday. No cover. Entertainment on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with no cover of music. Open 11 a.m. to midnight. charge. Call for details. Pete’s Place The Brandy House The LLC Lodge J & B Lounge 134 King’s Lake Road, Monroe • (318) 388-5777 2001 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 410-4100 1808 Tower Drive, Monroe • (318) 329-0230 507 Washington, West Monroe • (318) 699-0433 Karaoke on Friday. No cover. Get the coldest drink in town at the unique ice bar. Live music Live music on Thursday at 9 p.m. with no cover. Open Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. $5 cover. Open Monday-Saturday from 11 am to midnight. Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. No cover. Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight. Thrill Hill Lounge J-Maxx Piroque Lounge 1205 Washington Street, Monroe • (318) 388-8708 228 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318) 651-0059 2017 Old Natchitoches Road, West Monroe • (318) 322-1380 The Corner Bar Traditional sports lounge with all around TV. Warm greeting Open Monday-Saturday from 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. 512 North 3rd Street, Monroe • (318) 329-0046 on Saturday. and sports games. Lots of fun. Thursday from 8:00pm to midnight, no cover. Live music and cookout Rendezvous Thursday at 10 p.m. $5 cover charge. Open Tuesday, Tsunami Lakeshore Lounge 2003 Tower Drive, Monroe • (318) 323-3352 DanceThursday-Saturday music, a Drag 8 Show p.m. toon 2 Tuesday a.m. and at Sunday 11:30 3p.m. p.m. and to Midnight.karoake on 213 Olive Street, Monroe • (318) 855-8259 202 Old Bastrop Road, Monroe • (318) 614-9254 50¢ longnecks ‘til midnight on Thursday, Flashback Friday, and the Open Tuesday-Sunday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Karaoke on Open daily, noon to midnight, happy hour noon to 6 p.m. On Biggest Party in Monroe on Saturday. Ages 18+ are welcome and The Hob Nob Wednesdays, open mic night on Thursdays, and occasional live Tuesday, it’s Ladies night from 8 p.m. to midnight. Occasional live VIP Sections are available. 5076 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 396-9101 entertainment. All weekend shows start at 9 p.m. and there is entertainment, karaoke and pool. Karaoke on Thursday and live bands on Friday and Saturday night. a $5 cover. Riverside Coney Island Level Nightclub 710 Walnut Street, Monroe • (318) 388-3644 The Hookin’ Bull VFW Hall 3113 Breard Street, Monroe • (318) 807-1777 Live entertainment. 207 Olive Street, Monroe • (318) 388-3393 US 80 East at Love Road, Monroe • (318) 982-9802 www.levelmonroe.com www.myspace.com/thehookinbull Thursday is College Night with 50¢ drink specials until midnight. Live Sal’s Saloon Open Friday and Saturday. DJ, dance music, and a mechanical bull. entertainment every Friday, and don’t miss the big house party on 3221 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 322-7100 $5 cover. The Ray Pace Band on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. No alcohol and Saturday. Open from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. for 18 and up. $5 cover with 30 years and still going strong. Live entertainment, pool, and much Westnon-smoking. Monroe $7 cover. Moose Lodge some exceptions. more. The Landing 1875 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe • (318) 322-0475 6130 White’s Ferry Road, West Monroe • (318) 397-3828 Weekend entertainment. Public welcome. Library Lounge Shannigans A great party place on the bayou. Live music on weekends & offer 5203 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-9052 717 North Sixth Street, Monroe • (318) 322-2343 karaoke & Lady’s Night on Wednesday nights-no cover. A beautiful Wicked Spirits Karaoke every Tuesday night. Drink specials every night. The coldest spot convenient to the bayou. Live entertainment Friday and 511 Washington Street, West Monroe • (318)-322-3939 beer in town. Happy Hour is Monday-Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5p.m. No tourney starts at 8 p.m. Saturday nights. Occasional karaoke and live music. Cover $5.00 (unless noted). cover charge. Tuesdays free pool from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Thursday the pool

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February Poverty Point Historic Site, Epps Mardi Gras Krewe of Janus Parade Site of some of the largest prehistoric earthworks in North America. (888) 926-5462 www.nps.gov/popo March Southeast of Monroe-West Monroe October Junior League Spring Market Poverty Point State Park, Delhi Celtic Festival Columbia’s Main Street, Columbia Quaint downtown on the Courthouse Square with shops, restaurants November www.stateparks.com/poverty_point.html2,700-acre, man-made lake with fishing and camping opportunities. and an authentic riverfront saloon. (800) 474-0392 (318) 649-2138 Antique Alley Open House Louisiana Cotton Museum, Lake Providence Experience the hands-on heritage of cotton in the South. Jim Bowie Relay Station, Enterprise December (318) 559-2041 A family steakhouse surrounded by a small historic village including a grist mill, blacksmith shop and more. Christmas on the River www.sos.louisiana.gov/museums www.jimbowiesrelaystation.com (318) 744-9999 Frogmore Plantation, Frogmore Both a historic and a modern working cotton plantation with tours available. April www.frogmoreplantation.com Ballet Under the Stars (318) 757-2453 DeltaFest Delta Music Museum, Ferriday See the beginnings of musical greats Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey May Gilley, along with Jerry’s cousin, Jimmy Swaggart. Antique Alley Open House This is just a sample of the happenings in www.sos.louisiana.gov/delta Monroe-West Monroe. To view our current (318) 757-9999 June Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton calendar of events with complete listings of A surviving structure of the Civil War showcasing Louisiana’s Miss Louisiana Pageant all area activities, please visit our website, antebellum cotton plantations. www.monroe-westmonroe.org. www.crt.state.la.us/parks/iwinter.aspx (888) 677-9468

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