Monroe County became the second county in Michigan after Wayne. It was named in honor of James Monroe, the president when the county was established in 1817. It's now one of the most historic areas in the state and offers an abundance of wildlife and entertainment. Here's where to start if you're looking for fun and culture in Southeast Michigan!
museums and art
monroe county historical museum
126 S Monroe St, Monroe, MI
monroe county labor history museum
41 W Front St, Monroe, MI
vietnam veterans museum and memorial
Heck Park | 1095 North Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI | Museum open on Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
river raisin center for the arts
114 S Monroe St, Monroe, MI
old mill museum
242 Toledo St, Dundee, MI
sports and entertainment
the mall of monroe
2121 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI
go karts plus
14999 Laplaisance Rd, Monroe, MI
indian creek zoo
2744 Consear Rd, Lambertville, MI
forest view lanes recreation bar & grill
2345 W Dean Rd, Temperance, MI
outdoor activities
river raisin national battlefield park
333 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI
sterling state park
2800 State Park Rd, Monroe, MI
luna pier public beach and pier
4219 Luna Pier Rd, Luna Pier, MI
duke petting farm
44 Samaria Rd, Temperance, MI
bedford township parks & recreation
View all park locations here.
bedford hills golf club
6400 Jackman Rd, Temperance, MI
giant oak golf club
1024 Valetta Dr, Temperance, MI
maple grove golf course
6360 Secor Rd, Lambertville, MI
carrington golf club
911 St James Park Ave, Monroe, MI
monroe golf & country club
611 Cole Rd, Monroe, MI
cherrywood golf club
7910 Whiteford Center Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI
legacy by arthur hills golf club
7677 US-233, Ottawa Lake, MI
whiteford valley golf club
7980 Beck Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI
annual events
monroe county fair
3775 S Custer Road, Monroe, MI
luna pier freedom festival
4219 Luna Pier Rd, Luna Pier, MI
harvest on the river raisin
333 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI
christmas in ida festival & parade of lights
3168 Lewis Ave, Ida, MI