Category: Blogging on the River
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Places to Take Your Pup
By: Sara Walters Dog-Friendly Destinations in La Crosse County Traveling with your four-legged friends doesn’t have to be difficult. There are many places to eat, drink and play with your dog in La Crosse County. Check out these five spots for pet-friendly fun. Houska Dog Park This riverfront pup park is five acres of fenced-in fun. For…
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A Sweet Treat: 5 Places to Shop this Valentine’s Day
Are you searching for the perfect sweet treat this Valentine’s Day? Look no further. These four candy shops in La Crosse County have been serving up the goods for years and have just what you’re looking for. 1. Linda’s Bakery This family-owned bakery has been serving La Crosse County since 1973 so you know they’re…
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Eat Your Veggies at These 7 Best Salad Bars
By: Sara Walters A staple for lunch-goers and supper-clubbers, the salad bar is popular throughout the Coulee Region. Here are seven stops serving up the areas tastiest salad bars around. 4 Sisters Wine Bar & Tapas Restaurant A popular weekday lunch option, the salad bar at 4 Sisters pairs nicely with the view of Riverside Park. Enjoy…
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10 Places to Get Your Culture On
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By: Sara Walters Ready to be inspired? La Crosse County and the surrounding area offers a variety of entertaining art centers for your visiting pleasure. From classic cars to marine masterpieces, the region has an eclectic mix of exhibits to choose from. Viterbo University Gallery Located on the campus of Viterbo University in the Fine…
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Fun for the Fam: January
By: Sara Walters The holidays (and hopefully the cold snap) are over. It’s time to bundle up the kiddos and get outside. Enjoy the longest season of the year with a timeless, fun-for-all ages activity…SLEDDING! Wear your children out with this comprehensive weekend itinerary of sledding locations in La Crosse and the surrounding areas. Friday…
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Conventions & Meetings in La Crosse, Wisconsin (Video)
The La Crosse, Wisconsin, area is rich in scenic beauty, diverse attractions, first-class hospitality, and superb meeting facilities. Centrally located between the states of Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, La Crosse is the perfect site for regional meetings on the Mississippi. Meeting Planners are encouraged to contact us with questions Click here for FULL MEETINGS PAGE …
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Grab Your Napkin! 5 Places for BBQ in La Crosse County
https://www.explorelacrosse.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BBQ-e1515514300183.jpgBy: Sara Walters Grab your stretchy pants and a handful of napkins. There’s a great assortment of BBQ joints in La Crosse County to try! Whether you like fall-off-the-bone ribs or a nice saucy, smoked-meat sandwich, you can’t go wrong with these five favorites. Big Boar Barbecue – West Salem Repeatedly voted “Best BBQ” and…
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5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: Family Sports Travel
By: Anastasia Penchi You know the drill. Scramble and pack on Friday morning and hope you remember everything so you won’t have to shop for a wrestling singlet or running shoes at a department store chain that you’re not familiar with in a city you don’t know very well.Winter sports tournament season is upon us,…
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5 Things to Know Mt. La Crosse Ski and Snowboard
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Pull out those skis and snowboards – or just rent them for a day – and enjoy the thrill as you zip down the hills and valleys of Mt. La Crosse. Here are five reasons to head to Mt. La Crosse this winter… Carve long after Halloween is over When someone on skis or a snowboard…
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6 Unique Holiday Shopping Experiences
Gasoline Alley Toys & Antiques Do you have someone in your life that enjoys vintage and antique toys? Finding the right gift for them may be a feat but as luck would have it, we have an idea for you. Gasoline Alley Toys & Antiques offers vintage and antique toys. They specialize in toy vehicles…