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Tourism Resouces ATMs Welcome Monroe Downtown Development Authority D4 Huntington Bank • 602 S. Monroe St. • 242-6230 120 E. First St. • 384-09172 • 453 S. Monroe St. • 241-5300 Monroe Bank & Trust • 102 E. Front St. • 241-3431 D3 Monroe County Convention and Tourism Bureau B3 PNC Bank • 202 N. Monroe St. •384-4940 C1 to Monroe! 103 W. Front St. • 475-1030 Monroe County Community Credit Union • 120 E. First St. • 242-6727 D4 Directions From the North take Exit 15 and turn right onto . Parking Turn right on Elm Avenue and left on Monroe . In addition to parking lots, there are almost 500 on-street parking spaces in the downtown area. On-street parking consists of free one-hour parking From the South take Exit 11 and turn left on LaPlaisance Rd. and metered parking. Turn left onto Jones Avenue and right on Monroe Street.

Take Exit 17 and turn East onto M-50. Follow M-50 apprroximately 14 Free Metered Restricted miles and angle right onto West Fisrt Street to reach Monroe Street. Off-Street Parking Parking Parking Parking Need a little more time or maybe a few more hours to get things done? Take advantage of our Parking Validation Program. In the event you should get a ticket, simply present it to any of the merchants downtown for hassle-free validation. ABCDE N W. Willow St.

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Resources area code (734) Physical & Mental Health & Fitness Retail Establishments of Monroe: 120 E. First St. Monroe MI 48161, 243-0700 Human Potential Center: 22 W. Second St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-0142 B & L Office Machines: 16 W. First St. Monroe MI 48161, 244-7901 Dorsch Memorial Library: 18 E. First St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-7878 Mind/Body Balance: 105 E. Front Ste. 303 Monroe MI 48161, 457-9003; 777-5927 Battery Wholesale: 303 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-7600 Downtown Development Authority: 120 E. First St. Monroe MI 48161, 384-9172 Mindful Movement: 23 W. First St. Monroe MI 48161, 243-6683 Belle Fleur: 8 E. Front Monroe MI 48161, 770-9981 Monroe Public Access Cable Television: 20 W. Fifth St. Ste. 103 Monroe MI 48161, 243-5707 Stevens Family Chiropractic and Well-Life Center: 11 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-4070 Brent’s Locksmith: 34 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 243-6950 Monroe News: 20 W. First St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-1100 Tai Chi Monroe Studo: 148 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 770-5972 Book Nook: 42 S. Monroe Monroe MI 48161, 241-2665 Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau: 103 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-1030 Monroe Fitness & Physique: 103 W. Front St. Suite B Monroe MI 48161, 693-4770 CVS Pharmacy: 919 S. Monroe Monroe MI 48161, 384-9559 Monroe Bank & Trust ATM: 102 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 800-321-0032 Cigars & Conversations: 45 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-7740 Damascus House: 212 Smith St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-8136 Old National Bank ATM: 23 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 244-1600 Graphic Design/Printing/Copy Service PNC Bank: 202 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 384.4940 David’s Jewelry: 127 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-8250 By Design Graphic Arts: 103 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 731-0924 5/3 Bank: 453 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-5300 Durocher TV Sales & Services: 222 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-7626 KCI Graphics: 407 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-2058 Huntington Bank: 602 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-6230 Estate Jewelry By Michael, Inc: 437 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 384-1700 Lamour Printing: 123 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-6006 Frenchie’s Fine Jewelry, Coins & Stamps, Inc.: 15 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-5840 Attractions Washington Street Printers: 17 Washington St. Monroe MI 48161, 240-5541 Health Matters, Herbs and More: 17 E. Second St. Monroe MI 48161, 240-2786

Monroe County Historical Museum: 126 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 240-7780 Hippie Chick Herbal Harmony: 35 S. Monroe St. Monroe, MI 48161, 344-7489 Monroe County Labor History Museum: 41 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 693-0446 Restaurants, Bars & Caterers Jack’s Bicycles: 206 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-1400 Jones For Men: 10 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-9444 River Raisin Centre For The Arts: 114 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-7722 129 Lounge: 129 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-4008 Magnum Force: 409 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-4242 The Sawyer Homestead: 320 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-0168 Agua Dulce Coffee & Tea: 17 W. First St. Monroe MI 48161, 682-5427 River Raisin National Battlefield Park: 1403 E. Elm Ave. Monroe MI 48161, 243-7136 Martin’s Shoe House: 43 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-5866 Amaya’s Fresh Mexican Grill: 29 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 682-3486 Monroe Currency: 125 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 777-4285 Personal Services Beek’s Bar & Grille: 128 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-4942 Monroe Farmer’s Market: 20 E. Willow St. Monroe MI 48162, 241-9570 Advance Temporary Services: 35 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-0056 Cakes By Stephanie: 118 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 240-2253 Monroe Florist: 747 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-6565 Barbara’s Hair Salon: 144 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 243-7608 Cravings: 31 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 61-CRAVE Monroe Liquor Plaza: 811 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-2577 Baroque Violin Shop: 317 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 240-3428 Erie Bread Company: 311 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-4644 Monroe Lock & Safe: 221 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 242-7474 Blu Water Medi Spa: 110 S. Monroe St. Monroe, MI 48161, 242-4460 Fino’s Family Dining: 881 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-1156 Monroe Thrift Shop: 119 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-1082 Floral City Images: 10 W. Front St. Monroe, MI 48161, 855-474-6861 Glenn’s Irish Pub: 132 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 243-8970 Monroe White Sewing Center: 12 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-1473 Home Instead Senior Care: 25 S. Monroe St. Ste. 203 Monroe MI 48161, 240-3057 Julie’s Corner Café: 2 W. Front, Monroe, MI 48161 Our House Games: 403 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-GAME Penguin Music: 611 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 243-6555 James S. Jacobs Architects, PLLC: 25 Washington St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-7933 Lichee Garden: 37 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 243-9292 Diamond Designs: 101 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 384-4400 Jennifer Scott Salon: 123 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-5960 Mancino’s Pizza: 124 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-2700 Rivers Edge Business Interiors: 44 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-2660 Logan Charles Salon: 110 S. Moroe St. Monroe, MI 48161, 777-1078 McGeady’s Town Pub: 39 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 243-1220 Norjo Cafe: 103 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-2535 Second Chance Boutique: 50 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-5866 Pazy’s Portraits: 19 W. First St. Monroe MI 48161, 497-5254 Serendipitous Vintage Store: 40 S. Monroe St. Monroe, MI 48161, 244-5720 Precious Hearing: 17 Washington St. Monroe MI 48161, 322-3365 Public House Food + Drink: 138 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 242-3010 R Diner: 723 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-9888 Susie’s Sweets & Eats: 21 W. First Monroe MI 48161, 682-3526 Ryan Donaldson Photography: 125 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 625-5809 The Lark’s Nest: 111 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-4377 Riviere du Raisin Banquet Center: 8 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 242-5840 Salon Be: 50 W Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-4620 Thompson’s Computers: 15 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 241-3689 ShutterBug Digital: 101 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-2422 Senor Cactus: 122 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 240-5525 Stacy’s Travel: 12 E. First St. Monroe MI 48161, 243-6330 Subway: 20 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 457-0525 Victoria Day Spa: 105 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-1700 Tiffany’s Pizza: 128 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 242-4600 Visitor/Entertainment/Meetings Info Wise Guy: 6 E. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 240-9000 Tim Horton’s: 404 S. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48161, 384-9523 Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau: 103 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 457-1030

Uptown Bar: 8 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 243-9380 Pet Services Village Bistro: 15 Washington St. Monroe MI 48161, 384-1112 Hotel/Lodging Downtown Hound Grooming and Services: 150 N. Moroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 241-1940 You and I Bar: 36 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 242-8070 The Hotel Sterling: 109 W. Front Monroe MI 48161, 242-6212 Purrfect Pet Grooming: 27 W. Front St. Monroe MI 48161, 770-0989 River Raisin Veterinary Clinic: 106 N. Monroe St. Monroe MI 48162, 243-4222 www.downtownmonroemi.com

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Nestled on the banks of the River Raisin is the City of Monroe, one of Michigan’s gateway located Downtown between Toledo and right off I-75. Hotel Sterling B3 Monroe is Michigan’s third oldest community. Its The Hotel Sterling location on the west shore of and the River was completely Raisin made it a natural crossroads for the Native renovated in 2007 Americans and later the French missionaries and fur and boasts trappers who settled here. contemporary loft décor and modern Originally called Frenchtown, the settlement found amenities in itself caught between the British Army and the U.S. Historic Downtown Monroe. Short- and long-term stays forces during the making the Battle of are welcome in rooms of various sizes. the River Raisin the single most deadly battle for 109 W. Front St., Monroe, MI 48161 the U.S. in the war. “Remember the Raisin” became (734) 242-6212 the American rally cry of the war. The River Raisin [email protected] • www.thehotelsterling.com Battlefield was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. In 2009, the federal govern- In the Area ment incorporated River Raisin National Battlefield Park into the National Park System. Lotus Bed and Breakfast C5 Monroe was home to General George A. Custer and 324 Washington St. his wife Elizabeth Bacon Custer, J. Sterling Morton Monroe, MI 48161 (founder of Arbor Day), Vern Sneider (author of Find us on Teahouse of the August Moon), and Elizabeth Upham (734) 735-1077 McWebb (author of the beloved Little Brown Bear series) among many others. Del Rio Suites & Hotel E1 Short and long-term suite stays available including Find us on individual home rental.

215 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, MI 48162 Monroe Downtown (734) 242-9400 [email protected] • www.delriomanagement.com The place to live, work, play, shop, be. Convenient hotel lodgings are also available at both www.downtownmonroemi.com Exit 11 and 15 on I-75. Phone (734) 384-9172 Email: [email protected]