Category: Food & Drink
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5 Old Fashioned Favorites
A classic Wisconsin staple – the old fashioned. Whether you’re at a supper club, pairing it with your Friday Night Fish or you’re sitting at a downtown bar who serves up the classic with a little upscale twist, there’s nothing else quite like it.
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Romantic Fall Getaway: 5 Places to Visit in La Crosse
When there’s a chill in the air, nothing beats a warm fireplace, comfortable lodging, and snuggling up to the one you love. Fall is the perfect time to plan your romantic getaway. Here are 5 places to add to your next romantic getaway itinerary. The Charmant Hotel The Charmant Hotel marks the transformation of an 1898-built…
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4 Places to Spend the 4th in La Crosse County
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Blogging on the River, Festivals, Food & Drink, French Island, Fun things to do in La Crosse, La Crosse Events, Sara Walters, West Salem By: Sara Walters Ready to beat the heat this Fourth of July? These four spots feature all you’ll need—food, drinks, water and plenty of fun. Lake Neshonoc Pack a lunch and put on your swimsuit! Neshonoc Swarthout Beach is a…
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Driftless Wisconsin Wine and Cheese Trail
Spring Event Weekend April 13, 14 & 15, 2018 Activities planned at 14 wineries and creameries throughout South Western Wisconsin March 26, 2018 – Westby, WI – The Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail will hold its Spring Event weekend April 13, 14 & 15th, with special activities at each of fourteen businesses. Launched in 2017,…
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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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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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Drink of the Month: Bloody Mary
By: Sara Walters There are lots of bars in La Crosse and surrounding areas that are rumored to have the best Bloody Mary around. One of the region’s top contenders is Rivers Rats on French Island. On the banks of the Mississippi, River Rats is a local favorite, featuring a full menu and bar as well…
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Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail Launches October 13-15, 2017
Activities planned at 14 wineries and creameries throughout Southwest Wisconsin The Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail premieres October 13, 14 and 15, with special activities at each of fourteen businesses. This new collaboration between the state’s renowned dairy industry and its growing wine industry invites travellers to visit estate wineries and local creameries, tasting…
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Travel Wisconsin Ultimate Fall Drive Showdown: Vote for the Wisconsin Great River Road!
Travel Wisconsin asks fans to vote for their favorite scenic route in Wisconsin In anticipation of the arrival of vibrant fall colors across the state, Travel Wisconsin is asking fall foliage fans to join the fun and help pick the this year’s best fall drive in the state in the Ultimate Fall Drive Showdown. …