Location: Monroe
Top Things to do in Monroe
What to do and see in Monroe, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Monroe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan located on the western shore of Lake Erie. The population was 20,733 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but both are politically independent.
Restaurants in Monroe
1. Sterling State Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By DawndotEarth - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sterling State Park is an affordable place to visit the Lake Erie shore and enjoy watching birds and wildlife. There are boat access points, as well as lots of open space, trails, and a playground for children. Families and sojourners can easily spend a day or more here enjoying the park.
2. River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By AndyKansasCity - Kansas City
Great place to learn about an almost unknown, deadly battle in American history. Had a interesting talk with the ranger. There are great plans for historical restoration of the area.
3. Monroe County Michigan Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By ChuckPMi - Adrian, Michigan
This museum has a section on General Custer and a section on local people and institutions, including duck hunting; Miss America, famous local industries like La-z-Boy, a black self-taught painter, and the local fire department. Explanations are detailed and artifacts are plentiful. Admission is $5, there is nearby free parking, and there are many local restaurants.
4. River Raisin Territorial Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By MonrovianMichigander - Monroe, Michigan
Site is home to a collection of small historic buildings part of the County of Monroe's museum system and explores the history of Michigan from the 1790s to 1830s. Includes the Navarre-Anderson Trading Post, built in the 1780s - one of the oldest known buildings in the state. The nearby Navarre-Morris Kitchen dates from the 1810s. There's a functioning bake oven and replica barn built in the style of the area's French-Canadian settlers. Friendly staff and lots of neat programs scheduled throughout the year.
5. Heck Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
The park is nice, but it's really the great Vietnam Vets Memorial that is fantastic. Lots of sights and monuments. Even an actual helicopter. Plenty of parking.
6. Michigan Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By chickandbeast - Durham, Canada
Michigan welcome centre is great to stop in for information and the washrooms are very clean. We selfied with the welcome sign LOL
There are picnic tables in abundance in sunny and shady locations to stretch relax and picnic on a long road trip.
There are vending machines with a variety of snacks and drinks. The literature, maps and information are free.
7. Soldier & Sailor’s Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
A nice riverside park with a playground area, and lots of nice river views. A grassy area that was well maintained, and a nice WWI memorial.
8. Cappuccilli Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
A nice small riverside park. A nice grassy area, trees, and some walking paths and benches too. It as clean and well maintained.
9. Horizon Outlet Center - Monroe
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
It was an OK outlet center. Not that many stores were there. Lots of empty ones for sure. It as still decently maintained. Plenty of parking
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