If youre an athletic traveller looking to break a sweat while exploring charming historical sites, look no further than Monroe, LA. Located in northeast Louisiana near the Ouachita River, this vibrant city offers plenty of sights and activities that cater to fitness enthusiasts who love adventure.
For starters, head to Kiroli Park (820 Kiroli Rd., West Monroe), which covers over 150 acres with hiking trails and playgrounds perfect for families. For more intense workouts, check out any of their four tennis courts or their disc golf course that winds through picturesque woods.
Want to learn about the history of North Louisiana? Head over to Poverty Point State Historic Site (6859 Louisiana Highway 577) located just outside the city limits in Delhi. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to six earthen mounds built by prehistoric indigenous people around 3,500 years ago. While you explore this fascinating site on foot or by bike along its six miles of nature trails, take time to marvel at how these mounds were constructed using only baskets carried on peoples backs!
Looking for something even more challenging? Make your way downtown where The Dance Company (507 N Trenton St.) offers ballet classes known for building strength and flexibility as well as gracefulness! If dance isnt your thing but highintensity training is what you crave then head over The Warrior Warehouse Gym(2124 Cypress Street). This gym has everything from crossfit stations , cardio equipment all way up heavyduty squat rack!
Monroe also boasts a range of waterbased activities such as kayaking on Bayou DeSiard; go fishing there too if interested! Finally cap off your day grabbing some steaming grits before retiring at Cotton Blues Restaurant(101 N Grand St).
Whether you prefer outdoor adventures or indoor challenges inside airconditioned complexes, Monroe, LA has something to offer every type of athlete. So pack your workout gear and come explore the sights that this charming city has to offer!
Websites:
Kiroli Park: https://www.westmonroe.com/kirolipark
Poverty Point State Historic Site: http://povertypoint.us/
The Dance Company: http://dancecohealthandfitness.com/
The Warrior Warehouse Gym:https://thewarriorwarehousegym.com/
Cotton Blues Restaurant http://cottonblues.com/
Twitter handles:
@WestMonroe_LA (West Monroe tourism)
@ExploreNOLA (Louisiana tourism)
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