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West Monroe

West Monroe is a town in Ouachita Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 12,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit: 54 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Biedenharn Museum & Garden, Kiroli Park and Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo.

32.5185° N, 92.1476° WPop. 12,966

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km94
Must-see19
Notable177
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from West Monroe

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:33 pm

82 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave West Monroe
  2. Kiroli Parkpark · 45 min
  3. D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Black Bayou Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Russell Sage Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoogarden · 2 hrs
  7. Back in West Monroe
Today’s loopWest MonroeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Monroe?

Biedenharn Museum & Garden (garden, about 2 km), Kiroli Park (park, about 4 km), Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo (garden, about 9 km), Black Bayou Lake (lake, about 18 km), D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 18 km), Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Monroe?

94 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to West Monroe?

Christ Church Annex, about 1 km by road; TheTable (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to West Monroe?

Country Club Lake Dam, about 4 km by road; Cheniere Lake (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Monroe?

Start in West Monroe, visit Kiroli Park, then D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge, then Black Bayou Lake, then Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area, then Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.