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Grandad Bluff Park is a state park with the famous Grandad Bluff cliff at its center. Situated on the east side of La Crosse, Grandad Bluff rests at 1,183 feet above sea level and reaches a height of 590 feet above the surrounding land with breathtaking views of the city. The bluff, which is seen as a symbol of the Coulee Region, can be accessed via Bliss Road, and a park shelter in a fenced-off area at the top of the cliff provides stunning panoramic views of the city, its landmarks, and the spectacular Mississippi River Valley. Grandad Bluff Park also features coin-operated binoculars, a shelter house, and picnic areas at the top of the bluff.

Grandad Bluff Park, La Crosse, Coulee Region, Wisconsin

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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

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