Monroe, Louisiana

Monroe is more than just home to the stars of Duck Dynasty, it is a welcoming community with great dining opportunities, a number of intriguing local attractions, and quality discount accommodation options. Your first port-of-call should be the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens where you will learn about the bottling beginnings of world renowned Cocoa-Cola through a series of indoor and outdoor exhibits. If you are looking to stretch your legs, the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a gorgeous ecosystem waiting to be explored. Keep an eye open for resident alligators.