Take a Walk on the Wild Side at Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

Explore your wild side at Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. This 80-acre zoological park features plenty of fun for the entire group! Enjoy a train ride, boat ride, playground, and see over 400 birds and animals. Don't forget to feed the budgies and the tortoises! Group rates and pavilion rentals are available for family or business events.

Kayak at Black Bayou

Explore Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge with your group! Immerse yourself in over 4,000 acres of lake, swamp, and nature trails. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent or enjoy a guided tour from H2Go Paddle. Be sure to watch for the wildlife - you may see a heron or two!

Toss a Few Axes at Savage Axe

This spot is perfect for a group of thrill seekers looking for something different to do! It features multiple lanes with targets for friendly and competitive axe throwing competitions.

But wait, there's more! Savage Axe also has pool tables, a full bar, and a menu of delectable appetizers and juicy burgers.

There is special pricing for groups of 24 or more. Visit their website here for more information. Customers must be 18 years or older to enter.

Escape a Room at Southern Escape

Escape rooms are a great hang out option, and they have become popular for a reason. With a group of up to 10 friends, you are locked in a room, tasked to find clues and get yourself out in less than an hour. Whether you succeed or not, it’s sure to be fun.

Plus, it’s a great way to find out who your smart friends are. With multiple rooms to choose from, you can keep coming back for more. Check out their website to book a room.

Tour and Tasting at Landry Vineyards

This is a fun way to spend your time, because not only do you get to try several of Landry Vineyards’ different wines, but you also get to see how it’s made. Hop on a golf cart, and cruise through their vineyard.

See the plants up close and learn how the Landry’s grow their grapes. Walk through the winery and see the process of crafting their wines. Each different wine has a unique story on how it was created and named. So be ready to ask about your favorites!

Call ahead to schedule and visit their website for more information.

Surge Entertainment Center

This is THE place to be for fun for all ages! The wide range of activities include bowling, golf simulators, karaoke, arcade games, and more.

There is even a full kid-friendly restaurant that serves something for the whole family to enjoy.

Walk ins are welcome or you can book an activity ahead of time on their website.

Experience History at Chennault Aviation and Military Museum

This museum is a sparkling gem in our area, and it’s one of the great ways to learn about our area’s history. Learn about the inspiration for the Warhawk mascot—General Claire Lee Chennault. For military folks, there are tons of stories from war, ranging from ironic to reverent.

Spoiler alert: Delta Airlines started in Monroe at Selman Air Force Base which was right in Monroe. You and your friends will be proud of your town after leaving this museum.

Check out their website for more information.

Sip a Glass Coke at Biedenharn Museum and Gardens

Learn how Coke was bottled right here in Monroe in the first of several museums. This one can satiate many people, and not just because it’s a Coca-Cola Museum. Bring a group of friends here because there is something for everyone.

Next, see a beautiful, vintage home, kept pristine from the time of Emy-Lou Biedenharn.

Then tour the Bible Museum which carries unique Bible manuscripts and beautiful, Bible-inspired artwork.

Finally, finish your visit by venturing into the lovely EL-Song Gardens. Even purchase a glass Coke for a nickel in the old-fashioned Coke machines throughout the premises. Check out their website for more information!