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best of la crosse, wi🍁🍻
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items these are the places I love to visit with my fiance and friends in the coulee region area. as someone who went to undergrad in la crosse and spent a few years after graduation - these are the best things to do in the area!
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beautiful winery with great wine tastings. they also put on so many events like goat yoga, donut pairings, etc. on the weekends they almost always have food trucks as well! and of course you can buy bottles as well;)
Elmaro Vineyard
perfect for date night, super cozy and has incredible food and drinks! their menu changes seasonally too so you can always try something different!
Lovechild
amazing hiking this trail at night and viewing all of the stars. the trail is very easy to access and starts as a paved trail that goes into a dirt pathway.
Rim of City Viewpoint via Bluff Pass Trail, Wisconsin - 114 Reviews, Map
one of the best bars in downtown la crosse. there are so many pool tables and dart boards to use when going out for the night with your friends or even during the day! they even serve food if you get hungry:)
Top Shots Pool & Darts
another fantastic bar in downtown lax. if you are someone who enjoys rock music or early 2000s-2010s this is the bar for you!! the vibe here is so fun and you will definitely not leave with your voice intact
Shooters Bar
although this is a little bit of a drive from la crosse, Ecker’s is a fantastic apple orchard that puts on so many events during the fall season! you can go pick apples yourself, browse through their store, grab a beer and get some food from one of t...
Apple Orchard & Farm in Winona, MN, Trempealeau & La
Ferguson’s is another great apple orchard option in the la crosse area! this one is especially great if you have kids - there is a massive corn pit, playground areas, blowup pumpkin, and a cow tractor ride that kids love! they also have an amazing se...
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the BEST place in la crosse for bar league volleyball! it is such a fun time playing here with your friends, grabbing a pitcher, or staying for their live music!
Alpine Inn
perfect date night spot! on the weekends they do bottomless mimosas which is so fun to do with your friends!! during the winter they also have “igloos” outside that are heated which is super unique
La Crosse | 4 Sisters Wine Bar and Tapas Restaurant
the best place in la crosse to get scooped ice cream hands down!! perfect date night shop as there’s a candy shop on the other side of the store as well and it’s right in downtown lax - plus they have amazing flavors you won’t find anywhere else!
The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor
LOVEEE this restaurant for margaritas, they have two nights a week that equal into BOGO margs! they also have amazing food as well
Señor Villa
perfect beach spot right across the river from dt lax. during school season you will find a lot of college students enjoying any good weather day! it’s a great beach, has a volleyball court and bathrooms to use - it also connects to a large park that...
Pettibone Beach
cutesy tiki bar on the river! they always have some sort of live music, fantastic outdoor bar, food options, and they also have outdoor games like volleyball, cornhole and more! really really fun vibe during the summer!!
Moxie's
another great spot on the bluffs! this spot is definitely the most common, but it still has incredible views of la crosse and the river. it’s AMAZING in the fall when all of the trees are turning colors:)
Grandad Bluff
super unique drive in restaurant that is right by campus! it is only open a few months out of the year so you have to go when it’s open! super old-timey and their menu is still reflective of those prices (ps it is cash only!!)
Rudy's Drive In Restaurant
one of the more iconic aspects of lax. lax does THE BEST oktoberfest in the u.s. the entire city celebrates for an entire weekend! the grounds are the main attraction with live music, tons of food options, and of course beer!! the grounds also have o...
Oktoberfest Grounds
their breakfast is TO DIE FOR!! my fiance and i came here all the time on sat/sun mornings after a night out and it is the perfect hangover cure if you need it! super large portions for cheap prices and the food is amazing.
La Crosse Family Restaurant
little bit of a drive from lax, but this outdoor market is absolutely adorable! they sell food, produce, plants, pumpkins, garden decor, etc! it is a one stop shop for a farmers market type haul that is open during summer and fall!
Bauer's Market & Garden Center