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Discovering Western Wisconsin: More Than Just Beer (but some beer too)
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items The La Crosse, Wi area is beautiful with so much to offer both in La Crosse and surrounding areas. Scroll through this list to see what I'm talking about. This is a constantly growing list ❤️
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Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Springbrook Park on the Southside of La Crosse is a family favorite. With a multi-story play structure, splash pad, zip line, and open air shelter, this park is sure to bring a fun time for the entire family.
Springbrook Park
Granddad Bluff is a beautiful scenic spot in La Crosse, WI that overlooks the entire city and Mississippi River. Just be sure to stay within fence for safety!
Grandad Bluff
The La Crosse Queen is a fun way to explore the waterways of La Crosse at a fair price. Be sure to check out their website for pricing and daily tour times. They even do a "Dinner Cruise"!
La Crosse Queen Cruises
The Berry Market is a cute little farmstand shop between Centerville and Winona. They recently added an ice cream shop next door and have a flower market opening soon as well! It is well worth the drive.
The Berry Market
Ferguson's is one of the best known apple orchards in the area. Located just north of La Crosse outside of Galesville, WI, this orchard has so much to do for the entire family.
Ferguson's Orchards
Other Food & Drinks
Meringue Bakery in downtown La Crosse is owned by Jen Barney, 2 time winner of the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship! This is a must stop when visiting La Crosse (and Jen is so sweet) ❤️
Meringue Bakery & Cafe
If you have food allergies and restrictions, Omega Bakery is the shop for you. What started as an in home bakery, Sarah recently expanded to a storefront in Holmen, WI. If you try nothing else - try the scones! You won’t be disappointed.
Omega Bakery LLC
Located north of La Crosse near Centerville, WI, Elmaro Vineyard is known for their beautiful views and delicious wine. Totally worth the stop for a glass of Elmaro Rosa, Edelweiss, or any other option that floats your boat.
Elmaro Vineyard
Pearl Street Brewery is home of local favorite beers Downtown Brown and Java Lava, amongst others. Be sure to stop in to try these out or call ahead to book a tour.
Pearl Street Brewery
The Sweet Shop is a long standing North Side shop that generations of families enjoy together. Stop in for some of their homemade treats. They are sure to put a smile on your face.
Sweet Shop
Apothik Food Truck unarguably was the start of a surge of food trucks in La Crosse. Apothik is known for sourcing their ingredients locally and creating amazing masterpieces out of their truck. By far one of the best food trucks around.
Apothik Eatery + Food Truck
Ain't no doubt about it, Betty's tacos has the best street tacos around. What started out as a food truck, has now also turned into a physical location in Onalaska, WI. Whether you are catching them at their storefront or grabbing tacos at their truc...
Betty's Tacos
Arts & Entertainment
The La Crosse Community Theater works hard to put on productions year round for all to enjoy and their facility is top notch and fairly new!
La Crosse Community Theatre
La Crosse, WI is widely known for their Oktoberfest celebration. From the tapping of the golden keg, to the torchlight parade, to the maple leaf parade and all the shenanigans in between, La Crosse comes alive for these fall festivities!
Events - Oktoberfest U.S.A. - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Attending Riverfest is a longstanding tradition for many local families. Every year over July 4th, La Crosse welcomes a big name headliner to their Riverfest celebration for an unforgettable concert. July 4th also brings one of the best fireworks sho...
Riverfest Inc | Festival
Ashley for the Arts is an amazing music festival out of Arcadia, WI. With 3 days jammed packed with big name artists, at such a low cost, this fundraiser is popular for families from all over the area.
Ashley For The Arts