About La Crosse

La Crosse is a charming town with a twisting river that runs through its scenic bluffs. It has much to offer the academic, the naturalist and the pleasure-seeker, as well as providing enough seclusion for an effective immersion experience. Here are just a few highlights:

Grandad Bluff

An eagle's-eye view of the Mississippi River Valley and three states bordering the great river - Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa - from the 570-ft. summit of Grandad Bluff. Located at the eastern end of Main Street, the bluff offers binoculars, a shelter house, picnic areas, and an unexcelled panoramic view of the rivers and cities below.

Pearl Ice Cream Parlor & Confectionery.
Old-fashioned flavors in a modern-day town.

Riverfest

For five days, beginning on the last day of June, La Crosse's Riverside Park becomes the fun and entertainment center of the nearby three-state Mississippi River area. The annual Riverfest celebration offers continuous entertainment, children's activities, great food and fireworks the entire family will enjoy.

Great River & La Crosse River Bike Trails

Wildlife, archeological wonders, northern forests, eastern forests, western prairies, rare and endangered plants, birds, mammals and reptiles, river barges, locks and dams on the easy-riding railroad grade bicycle trails of La Crosse County. The 24-mile Great River State Trail travels north along the Mississippi from Onalaska to Perrot State Park and the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge; and, the 26-mile La Crosse River State Trail travels east along the La Crosse River to Sparta, where it connects with the Elroy-Sparta Trail.

Myric Park Zoo