Neat Mural, 515 N. 3rd St. Located in the alley on the southern wall of Neat Bar & Night Club, this unconventional expression of dictionary-inspired art is a great place to take a selfie. Tipitina’s Music Co-Op Monroe, 502 N. 2nd St. Tipitina’s began in 1977 in New Orleans by a group of music fans hoping to provide musicians with a local place to perform. The venue was named after Professor Longhair’s famous recording “Tipitina.” Now sponsoring musical Co-Ops throughout the state, Tipitina’s continues to provide up-andcoming artists with a place to perform. facebook.com/ tipitinasmusicofficecoopmonroe
Warehouse No. 1, 1 Olive St. Warehouse No. 1 has been a warehouse for over 100 years, but what it has stored has changed over time. During the steamboat era, it held bales of cotton that were being transported down the Ouachita River from Arkansas down to New Orleans. Once the steamboat era ended and the railroad era started, the Warehouse was used to store wholesale groceries and hardware. Today, it is a casual fine dining restaurant in downtown that serves delicious Louisiana inspired dishes. warehouseno1.com The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum, 323 Walnut St. The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum is a handson learning place which hosts a variety of family focused events throughout the year. So, grab your kids and head to the BIG purple box of fun in downtown Monroe. Hours are Tuesdays-Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 per person for ages 1 and up. Group rates are available. nelcm.org
Chef Hans Mural, 310 Walnut St. Chef Hans discovered Creole food on a vacation to New Orleans in the 1970s. He moved to West Monroe and opened a restaurant in 1986. In 1990, he established Chef Han’s Gourmet Foods, Inc. A mural was painted on the side of the building featuring his likeness that is sure to impress.