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Biedenharn Museum & Gardens

2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, LA 71201
318-387-5281
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Monroe
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: Built in 1913 by Joseph A. Biedenharn, visitors can tour this historic home and magnificent Elsong Gardens located on the estate.
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Dallas, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I thought my mom was nuts when she suggested this place, but I enjoyed it. If you're interested in the history of Coca Cola, you'll be over the moon. The family that lived here were Coke distributors when Coke was in its infancy and then stayed with it. Very interesting, with some great artifacts. The house is sort of funny,... More

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Crossett, Arkansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

They have wonderful gardens and great staff to tell you the history of the house. They have many items showing the history of coca cola with an old coke machine that dispenses cokes in the bottle for you to enjoy

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

A model T Coca Cola delivery truck meets visitors as they walk into the museum. Site offers a demonstration/history lesson about how Coke was first made and bottled. Admission also includes tours of the Biedenharn house and gardens. Visitors can even get a 5 cent Coke out of the vending machine!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

Loved the Christmas decorations on the most recent visit, the gardens are also just lovely, especially in spring. Doesn't take a long time to visit either.

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Shreveport, LA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013 via mobile

Visited this lovely place with my two children who adored the Coca Cola museum with the wonderful tour guide, "Tommy" who thrilled them with magic tricks! The .05 cokes were a treat! The home was lovely with a wonderful docent who made the tour very approachable. The gardens and fountains were completely breathtaking. The Bible museum was simply over the... More

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Bristol
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

Friendly staff, very informative tour. Learned a lot more about Coca Cola than I'd ever known before. The gardens were beautiful even in November.

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West Monroe, Louisiana, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

For pictures, leisure, or business this place is a must see in Monroe. Such a beautiful place to see.

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Bastrop, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2012

We live in Bastrop so this was something to do to kill an afternoon. It was very interesting. The nickle coke in a glass bottle was a hit with everyone in our group. The man did the presentation was very friendly. We also loved the bible musuem that goes along with the fee to the coke museum. This is a... More

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Monroe, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2012

This is a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. The tour of the home is very interesting, and tied to an interesting family. The gardens are beautiful. The Coca Cola Museum is great, including a gift shop. The Bible museum is also worth a look. Great value for a beautiful little spot in Monroe.

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Monroe, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 20, 2012

The Biedenharns were the first to bottle cokes. They also were the prime investors in a little known airline back in the old days called Delta Airlines! Bring your camera because everything is absolutly stunning. Visit the special garden where all the plants mentioned in the bible grow and when you get warm, go to the coke machine and buy... More

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