|

La Crosse County
"You're Going to Love It Here" Spreading
from the eastern banks of the Mississippi River to the steep
majestic bluffs,
La
Crosse County enjoys a spectacular natural setting. Classic steam paddle
wheelers still cruise the mighty Mississippi and dock along the shore of
many of the area's historic cities and towns,
providing just a small part of this area's charm. Grandad's Bluff, which rises 570 feet,
offers a spectacular view of three states: Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Iowa. The La Crosse County bluffs, parks and shores, the Great River
Road and the Great River State Bike Trail all offer unexcelled views of
the river traffic on the mighty Mississippi River. La
Crosse County offers it
all: endless recreational opportunities, spectacular scenery, national historic sites,
ethnic festivals and events, contrasting seasons, mouth-watering cuisine, great
accommodations, unique shopping and much, much more! Business
& Industry
Residents
and businesses of La Crosse County enjoy progressive and safe
communities, recognized as having a strong business climate and high quality of life. La Crosse County provides a wide diversity of
industry, agriculture, and retail businesses, which have helped to keep the economy very stable and growing.
The area
ranks high in the technology growth rate and its support for small
start-up businesses. Historical Attractions
From
natural attractions to historical treasures, there's plenty to see and do
in La Crosse County. The downtown historic walking tour
in the City of La Crosse includes 96 buildings, one of the largest commercial historic districts in
Wisconsin. The historic districts of Bangor, Onalaska, West Salem and
other communities also depict the colorful history of the area. There are several museums including
the Children's Museum and the Riverside USA Museum. The La Crosse area has
many art
galleries, antique shops, historic movie theatres, specialty shops,
and restaurants, all with historic charm and ambiance. Outdoor
Recreation & Activities
La Crosse
County is an
outdoor enthusiast's dream -- from
Grandad's Bluff which is known as the "best view in Wisconsin" and
the other spectacular scenery to
all the recreational activities available in the area. The Great River
Trail and the La Crosse Trail, where the rivers, plants, flowers, trees,
birds and animals provide breathtaking scenery, featuring 105 miles for
biking and hiking. The fishing's great with 100's of species of fish native
to the area. Over 20,000 acres of land provides some of the most plentiful
hunting habitats in the Midwest, especially white-tailed deer, turkey,
waterfowl and small game. Camping, water activities, including
swimming, boating, canoeing and kayaking, golfing, snowmobiling, down
hill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding are all popular outdoor
activities. Area
Attractions
-
Historic Districts of La Crosse,
Onalaska, West Salem, Bangor, Rockland
-
Historic Hussa Brewery Complex
-
Historic Riverside Park
-
Veteran's Memorial Park
-
Great River Road and Great River
State Bike Trail
-
Upper Mississippi River National
Wildlife and Fish Refuge
-
Midway Railroad Prairie State
Natural Area
-
Myrick Park Zoo and Kid's Coulee
Playscape
-
Goose Island Park and Campground
-
Sandbar Camping on the
Mississippi
-
Mississippi
River Cruises on authentic paddleboat steamers
-
Riverfest
Celebration in July
-
Oktoberfest
- a city-wide family oriented celebration of German heritage in La
Crosse during October
Photos
courtesy of Kooler Productions |

La Crosse Calendar of Events (State-wide Calendar of Events)
| Upcoming Events |
There are currently no upcoming events for La Crosse. Click on a date in the calendar above to submit an event. Or, click here for the state-wide events calendar. |
Dining, Lodging,
Entertainment & Shopping
Great dining, lodging and shopping are
enjoyed by residents and tourists alike. From great ethnic
foods and family dining to fine gourmet cuisine and riverboat dining, La
Crosse County offers dining to suit everyone's taste, plus more! Lodging
choices are just as diverse with camping, family motels, resorts,
cabins, five-star luxury hotels and Victorian style bed and breakfast inns. At the end of the day, there's great entertainment close by,
including comedy clubs, live music, dancing, and theater. New
convention facilities in the City of La Crosse overlooking the Mississippi River feature all the
amenities to host great meetings, banquets and special events!
In La Crosse County you'll enjoy
shopping! Historic downtown La Crosse features unique gift shops
and old-time flair. You'll find antique shops and craft stores filled with treasures that take you back to an earlier
time in communities throughout La Crosse County. Valley View Mall, with
more than 90 stores, as well as many other smaller shopping centers
throughout the county, provide every product, from unique clothing, jewelry and gifts to
electronics, sporting goods and personal and business services, plus much
more. In La Crosse County, you are sure to find what you're looking for!
La
Crosse County
You're Going to Love It Here!
La Crosse City Business Directory
La Crosse County Business Directory
Click here for La Crosse County Parks,
Museums, Attractions & Things To Do
|