Although a few significant buildings have been demolished, such as the Monroe Opera House and Hotel Joffre, Monroe’s Central Business District still reflects the period of Downtown Monroe’s greatest prosperity as an agricultural and commercial center. The City of Monroe remains a hub of industrial and retail activity within the region and is a focus of culture and commerce within Union County. Millions of dollars in renovations and facade improvements, annual festivals, and new interest in professional housing have made Downtown Monroe the place for commerce and travelers alike. Please enjoy your time in our historic district. Thank you for visiting Downtown Monroe.
For more information about downtown Monroe click here: https://www.monroenc.org/Departments/Downtown
Over 140 businesses in Historic Downtown Monroe including:
Restaurants
Boutiques
Antiques
Beauty Care
Records
Accounting
Art
Event Venues
Financial
Non-Profits
Pharamacy
Trophy Design
Printing & Web Design
Real Estate
Salons & Spas
& Much More!
Economy Inn
4212 W. Roosevelt Blvd.
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-8161
Downtown Monroe has nearly 350 on-street, two-hour parking spaces within walking distance of the Dowd Center Theatre. The spaces are governed by two-hour time limits, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Parking laws are strictly enforced.
In addition, downtown Monroe has more than 1,000 parking spaces in public parking lots for visitors planning to spend more time in the area.