Downtown Monroe, Michigan
Welcome...to lovely Downtown Monroe, Michigan, the place to live, work, play, shop, be. Downtown Monroe is a thriving area packed full of history and good times. The quaint size of Monroe offers plenty of shopping and contemporary entertainment including many family-friendly events.
Our downtown boasts historic architecture, loft apartments, a budding artistic culture, a variety of dining experiences, and a multi-faceted business community.
Monroe is the county seat of Monroe County. In downtown you will find the City and County government offices, both City and County police departments, the County Courthouse, and the U.S. Post Office.
Our cultural and entertainment areas include both the Monroe County Historical Museum, the Monroe County Labor History Museum, the historic River Raisin Centre for the Arts, the Dorsch Memorial Library, art galleries, and dancing and live music at our many eateries and bars. Relax at the local coffee houses. In the summer, enjoy outdoor entertainment from music to movies at the bandshell in St. Mary's Park as well as outdoor activities and events throughout the downtown area.
Indulge your mind and body through relaxing spa treatments, yoga, dancing and exercise opportunities throughout downtown.
Feed your soul with natural foods and remedies. Our local farmer's market has fresh homegrown produce, flowers and crafts every Tuesday and Saturday from 6 am to noon at 20 East Willow Street.
Surrounding our downtown and within walking distance are historic residential neighborhoods, churches of various denominations, both public and private schools and Mercy Memorial Hospital.
Adjacent to the downtown district are additional businesses including hardware, clothing and grocery stores.
Lake Erie Transit, our local public transportation bus service, services the downtown as well as the outlying districts.
A bike/walking path and our Riverwalk connects many city parks throughout the city.
So welcome to our neighborhood! It's the place to BE!
The mission of the Monroe Downtown Development Authority is to enhance the quality of life and develop a positive
image of Downtown Monroe for residents, businesses and visitors by promoting cultural and economic growth in the Downtown area.
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