BFF Adventures in MWM: The Ultimate Day for Every Dynamic Duo
June 8th is Best Friend’s Day and what better way to celebrate than spending the day with your favorite person in Monroe-West Monroe? Whether your bestie is the adventurous type, the ultimate foodie, or someone who just loves a good shopping spree, there’s something fun for every kind of friendship. We’ve rounded up 10 best friend “types” and paired them with local ideas for the perfect day out. So, grab your bestie and start planning a day you’ll never forget!
The Outdoor Adventure Besties: Hit the Ouachita Paddling Trails for a kayak ride, hike the trails at Black Bayou Lake NWR, or bike and explore Kiroli Park. Bonus: pack a picnic and make it a full day in nature.
The Shopaholic Besties: Spend your day hopping between Downtown West Monroe’s antique shops and Downtown Monroe’s artsy shops like The Good Daze or General Vintage. Treat yourselves to something special - because you both deserve it.
The Foodie Besties: Start with brunch at Delta Biscuit Co., grab a late bite at Restaurant Cotton, and cap the night with dessert from Eskamoe’s or a creative cocktail from the Parlor 5. Don’t forget to post your foodie finds!
The Creative Besties: Book a class at The Makery or MoJoy Studio, then spend the afternoon mural-hopping through Art Alley. Snap some artsy pics for the 'gram while you’re at it!
The Fitness Besties: Start your morning with a yoga class at Blue Sky Yoga, then walk the trails at Restoration Park or sign up for a fun 5K together. You’ll be sweating, laughing, and motivating each other all day long.
The History Buff Besties: Tour the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, then visit the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum. Cap the day off a craft beer at Flying Tiger Brewery.
The Chill-at-Home Besties: Grab takeout from a local favorite, stock up on goodies from a local market, and plan a movie night. Bonus: create a local-themed snack board with treats from The Platter or a local bakery.
The Coffee & Chat Besties: Hop from one coffee shop to the next - start at Standard, swing by Corner Coffee & Provisions for an acai bowl, and finish at Seventh Square Coffee by picking up their local roast. Talk about life, love, and laughter over lattes and cold brews.
The Music & Events Besties: Check the Discover MWM events calendar and head to a local concert, trivia night, or outdoor festival. Dancing and singing along with your bestie? Instant core memory.
The Instagram-It Besties: Scout out picture-perfect spots like Alley Park, the riverwalk, or any of our public art installations. Dress up, snap your shots, and document your Best Friend’s Day in style.
So whether your best friend is your brunch buddy, hiking partner, vintage shop queen, or partner-in-laughter, Monroe-West Monroe has something special waiting for you both. Tag us in your bestie adventures using @discovermonroewestmonroe or #DiscoverMWM - we’d love to see how you celebrate!
