Monroe, LA

united states

Monroe sits in northeastern Louisiana where I-20 meets US 165, making it the regional hub for the Ouachita River valley. The interstate connects directly to Shreveport and Jackson, while Highway 165 runs north to Arkansas. Monroe Regional Airport lies 4 miles east of downtown. The city's claim to fame is the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, which features one of America's largest walk-through aviaries spanning 3 acres.