Discover Duck Commander and locally crafted duck dishes in Monroe-West Monroe. These restaurants serve our favorite fowl in unique ways.
Guess the restaurant! This weekly Instagram contest uses clues in an Instagram story and challenges viewers to guess the location. See the clues, then comment your answer on our #TastyTuesday post. It can be any restaurant, coffee shop, or dessert stand in Ouachita Parish. Build your knowledge of local dives on our Where to Eat page. All correct guesses are entered in a drawing to win a $10 gift card to that restaurant.
No Carnival Season is complete without a King Cake! Here's where to find them in Monroe-West Monroe, whether you're looking for one for your whole party or a slice for yourself, you can try it at any of these places.
Join us in Monroe-West Monroe for our 2019 Mardi Gras celebration. The day is full of family fun and Mardi Gras adventures. Click here for the schedule of events for Saturday, February 16!
New Year's Resolutions are a time-honored tradition. This year, add some of these resolutions to your list to discover more in Monroe-West Monroe.
Want to win a $100 VISA giftcard? The Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau is partnering with Origin Bank for the Land of Lights Holiday Photo Contest. Here's how to enter!
Family-friendly events and attractions, more than 30 antique shops and trendy boutiques and plenty of chances to visit with Santa Claus are among the many things Monroe-West Monroe has to offer this holiday season. If you’re looking for a magical getaway that your whole family will love, pay us a visit.
Want to know where to find us on social media? We share updates on events, new restaurants and attractions, and unique takes on some of your favorite Monroe-West Monroe places. We also love sharing your amazing MWM photos! Follow along here!
Have you checked out many of our local coffee shops? They are extraordinarily unique, with delicious coffee drinks and other treats that you can’t find at a chain restaurant. Here are 8 great coffee stops in Monroe-West Monroe!
All-American. Classic. The burger is a staple of U.S. cuisine. Whether you’re at a fast food joint or a high-end restaurant, it’s likely that the burger is there also. Here are 5 local joints that get the burger so right.
There are many reasons to love Ouachita Parish. The people are charming, the food is delicious, and you don’t have to look hard to find something beautiful.
For when your crew wants to do something other than dinner. Check out these recommendations for group hangouts in Monroe-West Monroe!
A Holiday Inn Express breakfast includes fresh pancakes. In this video, we add a fun twist to the typical pancakes and syrup combo. This video series looks at ways to make creative continental breakfasts.
After visiting a new place, people love to buy commemorative items and gifts to bring back home. Many of our boutiques have Monroe-West Monroe specific clothing, and there are some local specialty shops that have unique offerings.
Opening in Spring 2018, the new Sterlington Sports Complex offers sports planners, ball players, and spectators a great tournament experience.
Crawfish is one of Louisiana's delicacies. It's saved for special occasions, and eating it is a learned skill passed from generation to generation. But the culinary scene in Monroe-West Monroe takes it a step further. Here are 3 dishes where your crawfish is already peeled.
Planning a trip to Monroe-West Monroe? Consider this your inspiration guide. Would you rather stomp grapes at Landry Vineyards or ride the Ring of Fire at the Ark-La-Miss Fair? Do you like king cake or Christmas lights? The answer "all of the above" is completely acceptable, and you can find all of that information here!
Memphis has Tigers, New Orleans has Oysters and Bead dogs, Arkansas has pigs, and Ruston has bulldogs. Soon, Ouachita Parish will have Herons.
From stunning bayou shots, unique views of local attractions, artistic takes on popular events, our winning photographs have it all. See the winners of this year's Photo the 'Roe photo contest!
Explore tree-shaded trails on the bank of a tranquil bayou. Uncover the stories of a soft drink pioneer and an American war hero. Sample some of the best locally made wine and craft beer in all of Louisiana. This is just a taste of the many experiences you’ll find this summer in Monroe-West Monroe.