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Cheers to La Crosse's Culinary Calendar

Nobody knows beer like Wisconsin folk, and when Oktoberfest USA rolls around, you’d better hold onto your stein. One of the few traditional Oktoberfests held in the United States each year, the first Old World celebration in La Crosse took place in 1961, in conjunction with the annual festival in Munich. Some years it may be snowing while during others the sun shines brightly, but weather doesn’t stop the crowds from gathering for some beer, bratwurst, knee-slapping polka music and, of course,... Read More »
A bluegrass band jams at Cameron Park.

Beaches and Bluffs Attract Nature Lovers to La Crosse

In La Crosse, you don’t have to go very far to enjoy Mother Nature. Just look outside your window and take it all in. The diversity of beauty is evident at the beaches, parks and forests, all within La Crosse’s city limits. At Black River Public Beach, residents can play volleyball in the sand, go for a swim or try their hand at fishing, among other outdoor activities. For more fun in the sun, the beach also offers access for boaters to take a ride on the Mississippi River. The beach also... Read More »
Gertrude Salzer Gordon Children's Museum of La Crosse

River Flows the Forefront of La Crosse Festivities

La Crosse residents know how to have a good time: Just add water. The presence of the mighty Mississippi River gets the good times going. Just about anyone knows the best way to see the river is cruising down it – and La Crosse has taken care of that. The La Crosse Queen, a paddlewheeler, is a romanticized experience reminiscent of Mark Twain’s era. The replica of a 19th-century riverboat is one of just a few of its kind in the nation. On Sundays, sightseers can enjoy a champagne... Read More »