Overview
Monroe County is in Southeast Michigan.
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Best things about Monroe County
Christmas in Ida
A community based event in the community of Ida, located between Monroe, Dundee and Temperance.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Toledo)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 22 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, Toledo — 28 mi away. Directions
Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Monroe — George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, St. Mary's Church, River Raisin National Battlefield Park.
- Day 2: Dundee — Old Mill Museum, River Raisin Canoe Livery, Splash Universe.
- Day 3: Luna Pier — Luna Pier Bootleggers & Blues Festival, Public Beach.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Food for you
Historically, Catholics in the region have enjoyed muskrats on Fridays, in addition to fish. At some events and local dinners, you may get a chance to try it.
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Places in Monroe County
Understand
This county was established in 1817 of July as a part of organizing Michigan's L.P. region after the War of 1812 (most notably after the River Raisin Rallying Cry, of course).
Cities
- Carleton
- Dundee
- Luna Pier
- Maybee
- Milan
- Monroe — the county seat
- Petersburg
Other destinations
- Sterling State Park - the only state park in Michigan on Lake Erie
Get in
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport DTW
- Interstate Highway 75
Get around
By Bus
Lake Erie Transit is the avenue for those who don't have a car (or who don't intend to drive at all).
See
- Cemeteries with headstones in the German language, such as one on Jackman Road at the intersection with Albain Road.
Itineraries
Eat
Historically, Catholics in the region have enjoyed muskrats on Fridays, in addition to fish. At some events and local dinners, you may get a chance to try it.
Stay safe
Here's either Monroe News or the Monroe County Library System as optional, third-party back-up (but feel free to warm up to any tune, though).
Go next
Nearby
Southern Wayne County
Rural area · 11 listings · 17 mi away
Sylvania
City / town · 12 listings · 18 mi away
Toledo
City / town · 105 listings · 19 mi away
Oregon
City / town · 6 listings · 19 mi away
Belleville
City / town · 3 listings · 19 mi away
Romulus
City / town · 10 listings · 22 mi away
Rossford
City / town · 17 listings · 22 mi away
Saline
City / town · 13 listings · 22 mi away
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