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North Louisiana Hotel Accommodations. Stay at the Comfort Suites in Monroe, Louisiana for spacious and comfortable accommodations in the heart of North Louisiana. Centrally located near the best outdoor activities and top area attractions, the Comfort Suites offers a relaxing home away from home for your next vacation in North Louisiana. [Top]
Pecanland Mall. Located on the site of a former pecan grove, Pecan Land Mall is home to almost 100 shops, a 10-screen movie theater, and several different restaurants. Pecan Land Commons, located adjacent to the mall is also home to several large retailers, including Dillards, Sears, Belk, and JCPenney. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 12:30pm-5:30pm. Www.pecanlandmall.com Chennault Park. This beautiful park features shaded picnic areas, a golf course, tennis courts, frisbee golf, and a softball field.
Antique Alley. Located in West Monroe’s historic Cotton Port District, Antique Alley features shops selling everything from antique jewelry and furniture to clothing and more, all housed in several historic buildings. Www.antique-alley.org [Top]
Ike Hamilton Expo Center. This livestock center opened in 2001 and features a variety of livestock and other events throughout the year, including team roping, monster trucks, bull riding, rodeos, beef auctions, and much more.. Www.theike.com
Monroe Civic Center. The Monroe Civic features a conference hall, an eqestrian pavilion, a theatre, and a 44,000 square foot arena that hosts banquets rodeos, conventions, and a variety of other events each year. Www.ci.monroe.la.us/civiccenter.php.
Poverty Point State Historic Site. This interesting park is home to ancient earthworks that were created between 1650 and 700 B.C. by indigenous peoples, who carried dirt in baskets to create a 400-acre monument that is still here to inspire visitors thousands of years later. The park also features a museum, guided tours and a variety of special events. Guided tours daily, Mar 1 -Oct 31. Park open daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Www.nps.gov/popo [Top]
Monroe Civic Center. The Monroe Civic features a conference hall, an eqestrian pavilion, a theatre, and a 44,000 square foot arena that hosts banquets rodeos, conventions, and a variety of other events each year. Www.ci.monroe.la.us/civiccenter.php.
Poverty Point State Historic Site. This interesting park is home to ancient earthworks that were created between 1650 and 700 B.C. by indigenous peoples, who carried dirt in baskets to create a 400-acre monument that is still here to inspire visitors thousands of years later. The park also features a museum, guided tours and a variety of special events. Guided tours daily, Mar 1 -Oct 31. Park open daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Www.nps.gov/popo [Top]
Biedenharn Gardens and Museum. This botanical garden was built in 1913 as a private home for Joseph Augustus Biedenharn, the first bottler of Coca-Cola. The park features fabulous gardens, a historic home, a museum, and views of the Ouachita River. Open Mon -Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun2pm-5pm. Www.bmuseum.org
Selman Field & Memorial. The Selman Field Army-Air Force Navigation School was established in 1942, and was the largest facility in the US offering the only complete navigation course in the US, graduating over 15,000 navigators during it time in operation. Today, the site functions as a memorial to the veterans who gave their lives to serve our country.
Dale Earnhardt Memorial/Monroe Motor Speedway. Enjoy a day or evening of exciting raceway action at this newly opened speedway. With seating for 4,000 spectators, the Monroe Motor Speedway offers thrilling racing in several different divisions, including ASA late models, IMCA sport mods, INEX ledgends, bombers, compacts, karting, and figure 8. www.monroemotorspeedway.com
Chennault Aviation Military Museum. The Chennault Aviation Military Museum was created in 1986 to preserve military history and honor the service of our military men and women. The museum features a wide range of artifacts, memorabilia vintage aircraft and military vehicles, and gift shop. Open Mon -Fri, 9am- 4:30pm; Sat -Sun, 1pm -5pm. Free admission. Www.ammla.net. [Top]
Selman Field & Memorial. The Selman Field Army-Air Force Navigation School was established in 1942, and was the largest facility in the US offering the only complete navigation course in the US, graduating over 15,000 navigators during it time in operation. Today, the site functions as a memorial to the veterans who gave their lives to serve our country.
Dale Earnhardt Memorial/Monroe Motor Speedway. Enjoy a day or evening of exciting raceway action at this newly opened speedway. With seating for 4,000 spectators, the Monroe Motor Speedway offers thrilling racing in several different divisions, including ASA late models, IMCA sport mods, INEX ledgends, bombers, compacts, karting, and figure 8. www.monroemotorspeedway.com
Chennault Aviation Military Museum. The Chennault Aviation Military Museum was created in 1986 to preserve military history and honor the service of our military men and women. The museum features a wide range of artifacts, memorabilia vintage aircraft and military vehicles, and gift shop. Open Mon -Fri, 9am- 4:30pm; Sat -Sun, 1pm -5pm. Free admission. Www.ammla.net. [Top]
Ouachita River. First explored in 1803 by Hunter and Dunbar, the Ouachita River was originally home to several Indian tribes and became a major highway for steamboats during the early 1800s and 1900s. Today, the waterway is often called one of the world's most beautiful rivers and offers a serene setting for boating, fishing and bird watching. Www.ouachitariver.org
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo. This interesting zoo offers more than 500 animal species in interesting displays, fun boat rides, up-close giraffe feedings, Percheron horse rides, a picnic area, and a gift shop. Open daily, 10am - 5pm, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Years Day. Www.monroezoo.org
Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum. This hands-on kids museum encourages exploration and learning through fun exhibits like a kids’ café, the bubble works, a health hall, and Stuffee the doll. Admission $5, ages 1 and over. Open Tue -Fri, 9am - 2pm; Sat,10am - 5pm www.nelcm.org [Top]
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo. This interesting zoo offers more than 500 animal species in interesting displays, fun boat rides, up-close giraffe feedings, Percheron horse rides, a picnic area, and a gift shop. Open daily, 10am - 5pm, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Years Day. Www.monroezoo.org
Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum. This hands-on kids museum encourages exploration and learning through fun exhibits like a kids’ café, the bubble works, a health hall, and Stuffee the doll. Admission $5, ages 1 and over. Open Tue -Fri, 9am - 2pm; Sat,10am - 5pm www.nelcm.org [Top]
Comfort Suites Monroe - West Monroe, Louisiana (LA)
1401 Martin Luther King Dr, Monroe, LA 71202
Reservations: 318-410-1005 Fax: 318-410-0145
Email: gm.la001@choicehotels.com
1401 Martin Luther King Dr, Monroe, LA 71202
Reservations: 318-410-1005 Fax: 318-410-0145
Email: gm.la001@choicehotels.com
