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Downtown Milan is decorated for the holidays 🎃 Plan your trip to go see these creative scarecrows in person! ➡ https://www.exploremonroemi.com/

🌮 It’s National Taco Day! 🌮

Time to get your taco on by exploring the delicious food scene right here in Monroe County! From classic favorites to creative local twists, our restaurants are serving up plenty of reasons to grab a taco (or three 😋).

📍 Amaya's Fresh Mexican Grill
📍 Carl's Hide-A-Way
📍 Atwater Street Tacos Monroe
📍E Vaquero (locations in Monroe and Dundee)
📍 Pepper’s Mexican Grill
📍La Fiesta Erie

Make a taco tour of it! Try something new or stop by your favorite spots along the way ➡ https://www.exploremonroemi.com/food-drink/

Monroe County has all the fun fall events kicking off this weekend!

👻 Octobernight with Monroe County Museum System
Oct 2 & 3 | Territorial Park, Monroe

🎃 Dundee's Pumpkin Palooza
Oct 3 | Downtown Dundee

🍂 Pickin’ Fall Market
Oct 4 | Monroe County Fair Expo Center

Which one(s) are you attending? Learn about these and more - https://www.exploremonroemi.com/events/

Officially in an autumn state of mind over here! 🍎 October has lots of fun events going on all throughout Monroe County. Save this post to reference later!

👻 Octobernight with Monroe County Museum System
Oct 2 & 3 | Territorial Park, Monroe

🎃 Dundee's Pumpkin Palooza
Oct 3 | Downtown Dundee

🍂 Wicked Pickin’ Fall Market
Oct 4 | Monroe County Fair Expo Center

📖 Shadowed Sips with Monroe County Museum System
Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nocturnal

🗡️ Monroe Gun & Knife Show
Oct 10 & 11 | Monroe County Fair Expo Center

🐶 Howl-o-ween Bark in the Park with City of Monroe, MI Parks & Recreation Dept
Oct 10 | St. Mary's Park, Monroe

😱 Fright Night with Milan Area Historical Society
Oct 10 | Hack House, Milan

🕷️ Spooktacular with Milan Area Historical Society
Oct 11 | Hack House, Milan

🧹 Witches Night Out
Oct 15 | Downtown Dundee

💀 Misery
Oct 16-18 & 23-25 | Monroe Community Players

🦆 Fall Birding Program
Oct 18 | Sterling State Park

🕺 Richard O'Brien's - The Rocky Horror Show (18+)
Oct 23-25 | The River Raisin Centre for the Arts

🎸 Tom Petty Tribute Band
Oct 24 | La Z Boy Center and Meyer Theater at Monroe County Community College

🦇 Yesterways with Monroe County Museum System
Weekends starting Oct 10 | Monroe County Museum

If you haven't gotten your apples or pumpkins yet, many orchards and farms throughout Monroe County are open and hosting festivals this month. Learn about these events and more here ➡ https://www.exploremonroemi.com/events/

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕

Whether you like it hot, iced, sweet, or strong, today is the perfect excuse to grab a cup and explore a local favorite. Or make a whole day of it by touring Monroe County coffee shops. Find a new one here ➡ https://www.exploremonroemi.com/food-drink/coffee-shops/

Road trip upgrade ⚡ New EV charging stations are now available right off I-75 in Luna Pier, Michigan. This makes it even easier to stop, recharge, and keep exploring Michigan's Cornerstone! 🚗

A convenient new amenity for visitors traveling through Southeast Michigan.

The DC fast chargers at BP in Luna Pier are now operational. These chargers were made possible by a NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) grant and are managed by the Red E charging network. Based in Detroit, they operate over 4,000 public chargers across the United States.This site was chosen because of its key location near I-75 with 24 hour amenities on site. It has been a long process but it is good to have these chargers available for travelers to charge their vehicles while enjoying the best tacos around.

Today, we celebrate two things that remind us why travel matters: the places we discover and the waterways that connect them. 💙

The River Raisin cuts right through Monroe County, shaping our landscapes, connecting our communities, and offering countless ways to explore. From scenic waterfronts and outdoor adventures to historic sites, charming communities, local flavors, and memorable experiences, there’s always another reason to discover what flows through Monroe County and out into Lake Erie.

Whether you’re discovering us for the first time or coming back to a favorite place, there’s always something new to explore.

Plan your next trip 📍 https://www.exploremonroemi.com/