Things to See · Worth the drive
The historic commercial core of Union County's seat, Monroe, featuring over 140 shops and restaurants plus a 1.5-mile downtown greenway walking loop with historical markers.
Historic Downtown Monroe preserves the agricultural-era commercial buildings of Union County's county seat, now filled with boutiques, antique shops and restaurants. A marked downtown greenway loop guides visitors past significant historic sites.
The greenway loop is self-guided and free; download the City of Monroe's walking tour map before visiting for historical context.
Hours, prices and menus change — confirm them with the official website before visiting.
Historic Downtown Monroe is at 120 S Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112. It is in Monroe, not inside the Town of Indian Trail — we list it because it is worth the drive for a change of scene. It is open to the public. Use the directions link for the route from your own starting point; we don't publish drive times we haven't measured.
Indian Trail · In Indian Trail
A 14-screen, 100%-digital movie theater anchoring the Sun Valley Commons area, open since 2012 as the first new theater built in Union County in over two decades.
Monroe · Worth the drive
A Late Victorian courthouse built in 1886 in downtown Monroe, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1971 and restored for office use after a new courthouse opened in 1972.
Things to See · Worth the drive
A Late Victorian courthouse built in 1886 in downtown Monroe, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1971 and restored for office use after a new courthouse opened in 1972.
Monroe
Sports & Recreation · Nearby
A family-owned indoor playground and cafe in Monroe with a multi-level soft-play structure, a separate toddler area, and locally roasted coffee for parents.
Monroe
Shopping · In Indian Trail
A Publix-anchored shopping center in Indian Trail with roughly 89,000 square feet of retail space built in 2017 on a 22-acre assemblage.
Indian Trail
Restaurants · In Indian Trail
A New York-style deli inside the Sun Valley Commons shopping area, known locally as a Union County Weekly Munch Madness contender for sandwiches and classic deli fare.
Indian Trail
