Monroe - Louisiana - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Nestled on the shores of the Ouachita River, named one of the most beautiful rivers in the world by National Geographic, you will find the charming city of Monroe, Louisiana. Home to about 55, 000 people, this city has a wonderful welcome in store for you.

Finding accommodations will not present you with a problem. You can choose the Rose Lee Bed and Breakfast, which is perfect for that romantic getaway. The Shilo TV and Travel Lodge has 60 campsites with full service hook ups. In addition, this campground features a clubhouse, swimming pool, spa and a children's playground. There are also hotels and motels to choose from with comfortable accommodations, amenities at your fingertips and reasonable prices.

Whatever type of food you desire, Monroe can provide it for you. Dine on American cuisine at Melvyn's Restaurant, the Picadilly Cafeteria or Trio's grill. For barbecue try Podmuh's Bar-B-Q and for the Creole and Cajun food Louisiana is known for, you have to sit down at the Copelands of New Orleans. Many restaurants specialize in seafood, while others serve Chinese, Mexican and Italian cuisine.

The Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum features hands on learning experiences for children, with exhibits such a Kids Café and a Toddler Town. The Biedenharn Home and Gardens is filled with Coca Cola memorabilia and biblical artefacts. Layton Castle is a European style castle border which features group tours through the antiques spanning this home's 200 years of history. Rebecca's Doll House has over 2000 antique dolls on display and the Museum of Natural History has one of the largest and most comprehensive fish collections in the country.

Chennault Park features an 18-hole golf course as well as many areas for sports and picnics. Forsythe Park also has fun and relaxation for the whole family and the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo has one of the finest collections of small primates. This small zoo is located on 80 acres of land in the most scenic location in the country.

With three wildlife refuges, Monroe is a nature lover's dream. Use the observation platform at the Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge and go fishing in the D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge and the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge. The last two locations also feature excellent hiking and biking trails. There are three golf courses in the area where you can tee off and test your skills against a Louisiana course.

The Marketplace on Forsythe offers a selection of stores and coffee houses, where you can browse the shelves or wait for the shopper to return. In addition, there are many small clothing and gift boutiques, where you are sure to find that unique souvenir to remind you of Monroe.