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Things to do in Monroe

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Where to eat

Top-rated restaurants nearby in and around Monroe.

  • Bursting BobaCafe

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    206 N Hayne St Ste A, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Gordon's Gas Grill

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    5602 Waxhaw Hwy, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Aay Caramba Food Truck

    Restaurant · Mexican

    ★ 4.9

    4005 Faith Church Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • Chex Grill & Wings

    Restaurant · American

    ★ 4.9

    14035 E Independence Blvd Ste b1, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • Sugar Creek Coffee Roasters

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    13717 E Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • Sabor de Angel Mexican Restaurant

    Restaurant · Mexican

    ★ 4.9

    5432 Pageland Hwy, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Garden Gate Greenhouse Inc

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    6832 Mill Grove Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • Yanni Bistro

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    131 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105, USA

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Coffee, drinks & breweries

Cafes, bars, and local breweries in and around Monroe.

  • Peddlers Paradise Bartique

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    105 W Franklin St, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Home Brew Taproom & Tunes

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    215 S Main St, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Alice Jules Coffee House

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    204 Lancaster Ave #1, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Blue Line Bourbon & Sticks

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    1901 Skyway Dr B, Monroe, NC 28110, USA

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  • Don marcelino food

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    1390-O Walkup Ave, Monroe, NC 28110, USA

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  • Kefi Vineyards & Winery

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    3109 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Wingate Social House

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    204 N Main St, Wingate, NC 28174, USA

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  • The Packing House

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    3603 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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Things to do

Museums, entertainment, and activities in and around Monroe.

  • Dowd Center Theatre

    Museum

    ★ 4.9

    120 S Main St, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Monster Mini Golf Monroe

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    114 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Thrive Yoga & Fitness at Cresswind Wesley Chapel

    Active

    ★ 4.9

    5000 Waldorf Ave, Monroe, NC 28110, USA

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  • Blue Hill Garden

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    1625 Mullis Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Elegance Unveiled Event Studio

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    3808 Meeting St, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • The House That Rocks

    Entertainment

    ★ 4.9

    553 Indian Trail Road South, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • NEBEDAYE FARMS

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    9512 Mill Grove Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • Small Hands Big Art South Charlotte

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    7415 Waverly Walk Ave F2A, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA

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Get outdoors

Parks, greenways, and gardens in and around Monroe.

  • McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    204 S Main St, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Stevens Creek Nature Preserve

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    15700 Thompson Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227, USA

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  • Belk-Tonawanda Park Splash Pad

    Park

    ★ 4.8

    720 N Charlotte Ave, Monroe, NC 28110, USA

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  • Crooked Creek Park

    Park

    ★ 4.8

    Crooked Creek Park, 5900 Oakwood Ln, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • Chestnut Square Park

    Park

    ★ 4.8

    320 Chestnut Pkwy, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • Fair Garden Rocks

    Park

    ★ 4.8

    13221 Phillips Rd, Matthews, NC 28105, USA

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  • Historic Downtown Monroe Gateway Park

    Park

    ★ 4.7

    302 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Union County Heritage Trail

    Park

    ★ 4.7

    Union County Agricultural Center, 3230-D, 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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Shops & wellness

Markets, shops, and self-care in and around Monroe.

  • HQ Nails&spa

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    1008 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110, USA

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  • Jasmina Salon & Spa

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    312 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110, USA

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  • DreamSpree Studio Massage

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    101 S Charlotte Ave, 664, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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  • Milk & Honey Medspa

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    1968 Wellness Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110, USA

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  • Veridical Therapies

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    4831 Old Charlotte Hwy C, Monroe, NC 28110, USA

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  • Makani Massage

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    3823 Helmsville Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • Stegall Produce Market/General Store

    Shopping

    ★ 4.9

    6411 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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  • Luminous Skin Bar

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    115 Unionville Indian Trail Rd suite b-12, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA

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