Monroe, MI

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The absorbing history, wildlife, lakes and year-round sporting activities make this southeast Michigan city an excellent spot for a vacation.

Museums, monuments and a battlefield commemorate Monroe’s history as the home of the famous military general George Armstrong Custer and the site of a major 19th-centrury conflict. Visit to learn about the history and to benefit from the city's location between Lake Erie and the River Raisin.

Start your trip by journeying back into Monroe's past. Go to River Raisin National Battlefield Park to tour the site where American forces suffered one of their worst defeats during the War of 1812. See original firearms and artifacts inside the visitor center. Visit Monroe County Historical Museum, built on the site of General Custer's former home. Browse collections that cover the history of southeast Michigan. Photograph the statue of General Custer, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and North Monroe Street.

Drive a few minutes out of Monroe for Sterling State Park, located on the shores of Lake Erie. Relax on the beach, swim or boat across the lake and hike the nature trails. Grab your binoculars to spot waterfowl and shore birds by the dikes and freshwater marsh at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area. Visit parks inside the city, including Father Cairns Field and others. Veterans Park has a river walk, memorials, playground and sensory garden.

At Munson Park, find a skate park, spray ground and picnic areas. Come here during winter for sledding and ice skating on its frozen pond.

Golfers can pursue their favorite sporting activity on more than two dozen golf courses throughout the Monroe County area.

Reach Monroe through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 25 miles (40 kilometers) away. From there, you can pick up a rental car. If you want to explore a little farther afield during your Monroe vacation, consider daytrips to Toledo, Ohio or Detroit. Both cities are less than an hour’s drive away.

Monroe is a good vacation spot, whether you want to play outdoors or pick up historical insights.

Quality Inn & Suites Monroe

Quality Inn & Suites Monroe

2.5 out of 5
1225 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monroe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean and easy to get to"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Monroe
Tru by Hilton Monroe

Tru by Hilton Monroe

2.5 out of 5
1731 North Dixie Highway, Monroe, MI
$98 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$106 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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8.8/10 Excellent! (675 reviews)
"Everything was good"

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Tru by Hilton Monroe
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Monroe

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Monroe

2 out of 5
6500 East Albain Road, Monroe, MI
$61 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$66 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Monroe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Monroe ...
7.6/10 Good! (668 reviews)
"Nice place, would stay again"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Monroe
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Earie Shore Cottage is a great destination for work or vacation!

Earie Shore Cottage is a great destination for work or vacation!

Monroe
Stay at this cottage in Monroe. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Woodland Park and Brest Bay Marina are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
"Excellent size & amenities for one or 2 couples or a family w 1 or 2 children. Quiet, private neighborhood w playground adjacent to property. Just steps from semi-private beach."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Earie Shore Cottage is a great destination for work or vacation!
Spacious Lakefront House w/ Backyard Fire Pit

Spacious Lakefront House w/ Backyard Fire Pit

Monroe
Stay at this vacation home in Monroe. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies or patios, and Netflix. Popular attractions Woodland Park and Brest Bay Marina are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Nice house
"House was very nice. The right size for us. Only problem was toilet handle was broken on upstairs bathroom and manually flushing that the whole time. Contact person never responded when I mentioned it. But the kitchen was spacious and well stocked!"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Spacious Lakefront House w/ Backyard Fire Pit
Cozy retreat located off Lake Erie in Woodchuck Marina!

Cozy retreat located off Lake Erie in Woodchuck Marina!

Monroe
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Monroe. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Cape Yacht Club and Toledo ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"This place is amazing, we were very comfortable. We will defiantly recommend this place to everyone."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Cozy retreat located off Lake Erie in Woodchuck Marina!
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