If you haven’t biked in the Midwest, you’re missing out, especially when it comes to western Wisconsin. Sitting on the edge of the Driftless region along the mighty Mississippi River, the deep, glacier-carved valleys (“coulees”) and high bluffs make for spectacular scenery. Cyclists have been taking advantage of the incredible views and pleasant riding conditions… Read more »
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3 Breweries of the Past in La Crosse, Wisconsin
3 Breweries of the Past in La Crosse, Wisconsin Our craft brewing scene is roaring, with mainstay Pearl Street Brewery recently joined by upstarts Turtle Stack Brewery, Two Beagles Brewpub, and Skeleton Crew Brew. But let’s take a moment to remember the brewing giants of yore who made La Crosse a true beer town. Heileman… Read more »
5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Did you know that the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the only Catholic Marian Shrine on the western side of the state of Wisconsin? Yet, visitors don’t have to be Catholic – all are welcome!The staff, friars, and volunteers want each person to feel welcome. Whether you are a tourist coming to appreciate… Read more »
5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: Tour de Pearl
by Anastasia Penchi What does a small, hometown brewery have in common with bicycles? They are the key ingredients to a La Crosse festival now in its fifth year. Tour de Pearl is a summer long beer and bicycling promotion where participants ride bikes, drink beer and win prizes in addition to getting some great… Read more »
5 Things You Need To Know Before You Go: Three Rivers Roleo Log Rolling Tournament
by Anastasia Penchi La Crosse County is at the epicenter of a growing sport that was started by the lumberjacks who were hired in the late 1800’s to prevent log jams on rivers as America’s cities grew.Timber in remote areas was being transported down rivers, and men were hired to prevent log jams by stepping… Read more »
5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go: Between the Bluffs Beer Wine & Cheese festival
by Anastasia Penchi In celebration of our distinctive palates, join us at the annual Between the Bluffs Beer Wine & Cheese festival, at the Southside Oktoberfest Grounds in La Crosse. This event got its start at City Brewery, which is just down the road and has been a tourist attraction for years, offering the “World’s… Read more »
Winter Sports in La Crosse, WI
Winter sports and outdoor enthusiasts will love La Crosse, Wisconsin, in the wintertime. Six months worth of snowfall in our wooded bluffs, expansive marshes, and frozen bottomlands means some of the best skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling anyone could hope to find, plus access to world-class hunting, trapping, and fishing grounds. Mount La Crosse For more than… Read more »
Spousal Tours & Activities
Tours Each year, La Crosse attracts more than one million visitors as people across the globe are attracted by the natural beauty and splendor of the upper Mississippi River area – including the region’s rich history, unique attractions and variety of great shopping, dining and cultural offerings. Centrally located between the states of Minnesota, Iowa,… Read more »
Apple Orchards near La Crosse, WI
Apple Orchards & Patches by Mikayla Peters Have some down-on-the farm family fun while picking fresh apples and pumpkins at area apple orchards. Pick out your own jack-o’-lantern or find the perfect apple for your pies at the wide range of farms offered in and around the La Crosse area! Find the freshest fruit right… Read more »
Top 5 Ways To Beat the Heat in La Crosse, WI
It’s summer in Wisconsin, which means you’re still on your first cup of coffee and the thermometer’s sailing past 80 on its way to 90. Don’t hide away in your a/c all day long–remember when it was still freezing in March and you were dreaming of these days? Here are a few of our favorite… Read more »
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