Best Friends, Big Fun: Exploring Monroe-West Monroe Together
In 2026 everything advertised to us is geared towards being healthier and increasing our longevity. One quick way to do that? Spend some time with your best friend and luckily for you, June 8th is National Best Friends Day! Research shows that having a friend and spending time with them regularly lowers blood pressure, stress, and it is just plain fun! Celebrating the friend in your life that knows your secrets and quirks and loves you anyway deserves its own holiday!
We are Caroline & Emily (@twoacesonthego), two best friends who love trying all that our local area has to offer and we have some ideas for you and your bestie!
Of course, any time spent with your best friend is a good time, but sometimes it is fun to do something new and explore together! Cue the music! Monroe and West Monroe have a ton of fun things for besties to do together no matter what your style is.
Bougie Besties
Do you and your best friend like the finer things in life? If so, we have got you covered! How about checking out the mimosas and beignets at Delta Biscuit or cocktails and appetizers at Apero with your BFF and while there, don’t forget to pop into The Trove next door for some unique and local shopping!
Budget BFFs
Hanging out with your best friend doesn’t have to break the bank. This area has tons of free, fun things to do! Our favorites include going for a walk around Highland Wetland Trails or Restoration Park, catching a free Ouachita Live concert in Alley Park, or going on a Heron hunt and try to spot them all! Each of the Herons are designed by local artists. Stop by Discover Monroe West Monroe for a map or download a copy at monroe-westmonroe.org.
Active Amigos
Have you tried exploring the Ouachita Paddling Trails? Live on the edge by kayaking on many of the local waterways but try to stay friends with any alligators along the way! If your friendship can handle a little friendly competition don’t forget about the pickle ball courts at Forsythe Park or rent a court indoors at the West Monroe Sports and Events Center! For indoor options, book a pottery class together at Clay Cross Pottery or a Mahjong class from Monroe Mahjong!
Homegrown Homies
We love nothing more than a simple hometown day together including a stroll along Antique Alley shopping for antiques and local boutiques, making creative keepsakes together at the Makery, viewing local artists at the Courtyard Galerie, and stopping by CAKE bakery for a sweet treat to top the day off!
No matter if you live near or far from your best friend, make sure to take time to celebrate your relationship! If you are lucky enough to both live in the Monroe-West Monroe region, we hope you take some time together to explore all the fun things our area has to offer! If not, we hope you and your bestie come for a visit!
