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Admire beautiful flowers at the Riverside International Friendship Gardens
Ski at Mount La Crosse
Stroll along the picturesque Riverside Park
Admire classic cars at the Dahl Auto Museum
Let kids learn through play at the Children's Museum of La Crosse
Enjoy breathtaking views at Grandad Bluff Park
Bike along the Great River State Trail
Canoe or kayak through the Goose Island County Park
Watch a La Crosse Loggers Minor League Baseball game
Hike La Crosse River State Trail
Go fishing on Lake Onalaska
Get a treat at the Pearl Ice Cream Parlor
In the evening, take your date to Rudy's Drive-In
Visit St. Rose of Viterbo Convent
Tour the Mississippi River aboard La Crosse Queen
Enjoy refreshing craft brews at the Turtle Stack Brewery
Try made-from-scratch dishes at Digger's Sting Restaurant
Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Enjoy a concert or a play at Pump House Regional Arts Center
Immerse yourself in nature at the Myrick Park Center
Learn about railroad history at La Crosse Amtrak Station
Tour the elegant Hixon House
- Set on the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin, La Crosse is a beautiful waterside city with a variety of fun things to see and do for the whole family.
- La Crosse is home to the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, Western Technical College, and Viterbo University and is a local technology and medical hub.
- There are plenty of cultural and historical institutions to explore, from the Riverside Museum, which documents the city’s history, to the Dahl Auto Museum, which boasts beautiful classic cars.
- The city can be enjoyed from the river on a riverboat cruise, which departs from Riverside Park, or on various walking and hiking trails through Grandad Bluff Park.
La Crosse Events:
- Oktoberfest USA - La Crosse, End of September-October
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