Welcome to the Twin Cities of Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana. Monroe is located along the Ouachita River, which was named one of the most beautiful rivers in the world by National Geographic. Although the area is growing and developing at a steady pace, it is still a small town at heart.

There are many points of interest that draw visitors to the area. For arts and theater enthusiasts the Twin Cities offers the Masur Museum; the Biedenharn Museum; Twin City Ballet Company; Monroe Symphony Orchestra; Brown Bag Concerts and the University of Louisiana at Monroe Concert Series. The Strauss Playhouse offers regular performances throughout the year and Impresario’s Choice offers a Broadway Series at the Monroe Civic Center.

For a complete listing go to www.monroe-westmonroe.org.

For outdoor enthusiasts the area offers a variety of venues from Forsythe Park to the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo and everything in between. Throughout the year, there are festivals, outdoor concerts, and an array of sporting events. History buffs will enjoy visiting Poverty Point, the oldest human dwelling site in North America, which is located near Monroe. In addition, northeast Louisiana boasts some of the best hunting and fishing in the nation. For information on events at the University of Louisiana at Monroe go to www.ulm.edu.

The Monroe/West Monroe area contains more than 260 restaurants varying from fast food to fine dining. Area restaurants will suit your needs, whether you are looking for a dinner out with the family or a romantic dinner for two. A number of the restaurants also specialize in professional catering. You can find more information and listings of the various restaurants by visiting www.monroe-westmonroe.org or by calling the Louisiana Restaurant Association at 318-322-3356 or 1-800-256-4572. Many conveniently located hotels and motels are available throughout the Twin Cities. Several can easily accommodate your convention or special event needs. You can find more information by going to www.monroe-westmonroe.org or by calling 1-800-843-1872.

Whether you decide to visit for a short time or stay for awhile, we know you will enjoy your experience in Monroe. For more information, please call the Monroe Chamber at (318) 323-3461 or 1-888-531-9535.