 Onalaska Situated in a beautiful natural setting overlooking the Mississippi River, the small community of Onalaska is a great place to enjoy living, working and visiting. With its beautiful lakes, bluffs, prairies, bike and hiking trails, fishing, hunting, and other natural attractions, Onalaska can be enjoyed in every season. But there is more to Onalaska than great outdoor experiences. Shopping, theater, wonderful dining and lodging, and an active community calendar filled with special events makes Onalaska a community for everyone to enjoy! Natural Attractions The Mississippi and Black Rivers and Lake Onalaska offer countless opportunities for water sports and activities, including sailing, boating, swimming and canoeing as well as year round fishing. Large mouth bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegills, bullheads and walleye are plentiful. For bikers and hikers Onalaska features two great recreational trails, the La Crosse River Trail with a five mile prairie preserve and a river marsh and the Great River Trail, with trails right along the Mississippi River. Trail users have over 105 continuous miles of surfaced trails to enjoy the beautiful birds, animals, flowers and plant life and prairie vegetation. Onalaska is a winter paradise for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing. In Onalaska you can also visit the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, one of the country's largest and most visited refuges. It features more than 265 species of birds, 57 species of mammals, 35 species of reptiles and amphibians and over 100 species of fish and encompasses nearly 200,00 acres. Special attractions in the Onalaska area are the canoe trails and swan, eagle, duck and geese watching. Community Living & Community Attractions With 14 area golf courses, some of the state's finest restaurants, including several award winners, excellent lodging, museums, shopping, theater, concerts and sporting events, residents and visitors have a lot to enjoy in Onalaska. From great burgers and family restaurants to fine dining and steak and seafood establishments overlooking the Mississippi, you won't go hungry in Onalaska. There are accommodations to fit all needs including camping, family motels, inns, historic bed and breakfast, and full-service hotels. For the shopper, there are plenty of stops to make, with hundreds of stores, shops and services. From large department stores in a mall to specialty gift, craft and art shops and everything in-between, the Onalaska area has everything you need, plus more! The community celebrates its lumber mill heritage in the Onalaska Historical Museum, which features Onalaska's days as a logging boom town. Onalaska's active community events calendar also remembers its past as well as celebrates the natural resources and beauty of the area. Residents of Onalaska enjoy a high quality of life with great schools, area parks, thriving economy and the closeness of a small town community! Visit the Onalaska Business Directory For information on the surrounding area, visit La Crosse County Photos courtesy of R.J. & Linda Miller |
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