Category: 5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go

5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: Oktoberfest

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Two men raising a glass at the tapping of the golden keg on stage at Oktoberfest in La Crosse, Wisconsin

SEPTEMBER 28–30, 2023 La Crosse, Wisconsin Welcome to the lively world of Oktoberfest in La Crosse, Wisconsin! As the autumn leaves begin to paint the landscape with vibrant hues, our charming Midwestern city comes alive with a celebration of German culture like no other. Before you don your lederhosen or dirndl and head to the… Read more »

5 Things to Know: Rotary Lights

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ENTER TO WIN A TRIP! By: Sara Walters With 4 million lights and hundreds of thousands of visitors, The Rotary Lights is an impressively-large holiday display held annually in downtown La Crosse. Here are five things you should know before you go. Walk or drive Wisconsin weather is unpredictable, but don’t worry about making the… Read more »

5 Things to Know Wisconsin Free Fun Weekend

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Photo Credit: Travel Wisconsin By: Sara Walters Not many states have as many natural recreation opportunities as we do in Wisconsin. And thanks to the DNR, we all have the opportunity to enjoy them on Free Fun Weekend! Here are five things you’ll need to know to take advantage of this fee-free event, held this… Read more »

5 Things to Know: Between the Bluffs Beer Wine Cheese

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By: Sara Walters Between the Bluffs: Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival – Saturday, April 28 Beer, Wine and Cheese. It’s a Wisconsinite’s dream combination. Celebrated each spring in La Crosse, this favorite event is one of the city’s most popular festivals. Here’s what you should know before you shine up your stein and head to… Read more »

5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: Family Sports Travel

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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,… Read more »

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… Read more »

5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: Mississippi Mayhem

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By: Anastasia Penchi If the word “mayhem,” is involved – it has to be good. Mississippi Mayhem (a reference to the river – not the state) is a car show featuring pre-1965 cars and pre-1975 motorcycles that will be held at the La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds in West Salem on Sept. 8-9. It is described… Read more »

Things to Know Before You Go: Coulee Con

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By: Anastasia Penchi Is gaming your passion? Do role playing games get your brain spinning and your heartbeat thumping? Are you more interested in assisting as storm giant King Hekaton is tasked with keeping order among the giants or do you prefer to wield the medieval swords of Amtgard yourself? Do you long to dress… Read more »