The John Thomas Salon Bed and Breakfast in West Monroe, Louisiana, USA is located just two block from the historic Cotton Port or antique alley, and is a highly rated bed and breakfast with beautiful rooms featuring period furnishings. This comfortable home away from home has a front porch and back yard patio with grill available for guests staying 3 or more nights, and there's a parlor for socialising and relaxing in. The John Thomas Salon Bed and Breakfast serves a delicious ready to serve yourself breakfast between 8am and 10am, come for a wonderful stay surrounded by beauty and history in this stunning, restored 1904 historic Victorian residence just two blocks from downtown.READ MORE

Bayou Bowl in Monroe, Louisiana, USA is a family fun center with 40 classic bowling lanes, a full bar and grill, pool tables, air hockey, video games and many specials and there's something for everyone. It's a great time out for family and friends, and they have league bowling available as well as club bowling and events. Bayou Bowl is great for parties and events with excellent packages available and they come with a party host or hostess, plus light weight balls and bumper lanes are available on request, and for every 10 birthday parties booked here they will donate one back to kids and families in need so support them for a good cause and plenty of fun.READ MORE

At the Vieux Carre Market in Monroe, Louisiana, USA come chill, dine and unwind, and enjoy a wonderful experience at this casual lunch eatery and specialty grocer, where you can dine in or carry out a delicious signature dish made fresh daily by the chef. The market grocer section offers heavenly culinary delights and choices including local produce, cheese, fresh meats, and seafood, and there's a freezer case with carry out meals, plus they have you covered for your entire lunch or dinner with a large selection of wine and craft beers, and there's always something new. The Vieux Carre Market also has a back room for private dining and parties of up to 12, it's perfect for business lunches and board meetings with the full menu available, and they offer wine and beer tasting parties too. READ MORE

Lea’s Lunchroom, Inc. located in Monroe, has been a Louisiana tradition since 1928 open for breakfast and lunch, and no trip is complete without a slice of their world famous pies. They bake many different pies every morning with flavor choices including Meringue varieties of Chocolate, Coconut, Lemon and Banana, Double Crust Fruit of Apple, Cherry and Peach as well as Lea’s Famous Pecan Pie, and there are delicious seasonal choices too. Lea’s Lunchroom, Inc. comes with a fascinating history by the founder, and they are also famous for their legendary ham sandwiches made with delicious country ham served with lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun, come visit and see what all the fuss is about, plus there are always daily specials.READ MORE

The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe, Louisiana, USA offers a wonderful visit with about 400 animals over about 200 species from all over the world and there are interactive exhibits to enjoy. They have lions, tigers and bears, zebra, elk, babboons, gibbons and bison, a large number of birds, an insect exhibit and much, much more with landscaped gardens offering interesting plants and a walk through greenhouse. It's educational exploration, and there's a Children's Zoo with miniature cows, miniature horses, goats and sheep, the ZoOasis splash pad is the perfect way to cool off, and they they have a Zoo bayou safari boar ride with beautiful landscapes and animals along the way. The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo also host fabulous birthdays with excellent packages including animal encounters and a birthday cake, book today.READ MORE

The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe showcases the rich aviation and military history of northeast Louisiana to visitors and there's and exhibit on the life and times of Gen. Claire L. Chennault and the famed Flying Tigers fighter group. The museum is wheelchair accessible and there are a limited number of wheelchairs available, they also offer group tours and admission is always free, but they welcome donations for support. The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum has World War One and Two exhibits as well as German artifacts, a navy exhibit room, Japanese and WW11 memorabilia and much more as well as aircraft and vehicles on static display, come for a fascinating visit and walk back in time to yesteryear.READ MORE

The Magic Grill in Monroe, Louisiana, USA and other areas brings you the best po'boys, burgers and ice cream, hot dogs and chili, plate lunches, fish dinners, hamburger steak dinners and side orders, served with shakes, malts and desserts for afters and there's a kids menu and refreshing drinks to go with. They also do salads and sandwiches, chicken strips and pork chop dinners, and never compromise on quality. At Magic Grill a magical experience is guaranteed, it's a place where the customer is king and the food is great, that means no cutting corners, from the freshly shredded lettuce, to the freshly diced onions, peeled potatoes, homemade onion rings and much more, it's a must visit, and highly recommended by the locals, enough said.READ MORE

Restaurant Nonna in Monroe, Louisiana, USA offers a lovely Italian menu of simple cooking traditions and dishes fused with local Louisiana ingredients, and the ever changing menu ensures continued delights and mouthwatering surprises. Houses in the heart of Monroe's garden district in a lovely old house with beautiful courtyard, you can chooses to dine al fresco or in the beautiful indoors. Restaurant Nonna offers catering and there's a waiter service and the menu delights with delectable choices like lasagna bolognese with mushrooms, ricotta and collard greens, small plate choices, gnocchi, pizza, Gulf fish of the day, pasta dishes, veal piccata, rack of lamb and filet mignon, and leave room for the perfect ending of cannoli, or chocolate budino cake, tiramisu and olive oil cake, it's heavenly after a stunning meal, and there's happy hour Monday to Friday.READ MORE

Warehouse No 1 Restaurant in historic downtown Monroe, Louisiana, USA offers a unique location down by the Ouachita river in an old warehouse with stunning views, and here they are always happy to see you. There are spacious dining areas and an outdoor deck for enjoying an award winning experience of dining and they are open for lunch, dinner and cocktail. The food is what makes your dining experience at Warehouse No 1 Restaurant amazing, from the award winning steaks to the seafood and catfish platters, the gumbo, Ouachita river special, house made salads, desserts and more, enjoyed with stunning views and a glass of wine from an excellent selection, it's all here. They are also the perfect destination for celebrations and events with set menus and full service catering available, it's truly a special occasion restaurant.READ MORE

El Jarrito Mexican Grill and Cantina in Monroe, Louisiana, USA and other areas offers delicious and original Mexican meals for the young and old alike, and there are lunch and dinner specials, combination plates, children's plates, salads, desserts and a great menu to be enjoyed. You've come to the right place for the finest Mexican food and cuisine, and the menu offers a wonderful variety with nacho choices, vegetarian dishes, quesadillas, tostados, tacos and tortillas, fajitas, enchiladas, steaks, burritos and much more, with great sides, a true Mexican fiesta awaits before the siesta. El Jarrito Mexican Grill and Cantina also serve great margaritas, domestic and imported beers and tequila, and it's the perfect party or celebration place, and they can cater to large groups.READ MORE