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Whether you enjoy the indoors or want to escape outdoors, La Crosse, Wisconsin has many local attractions to fill up your weekend. You will find several options that are free or almost free and within walking distance or a short drive from the local downtown area. No doubt after one visit you will see why La Crosse, Wisconsin was voted one of (“The 16 Greatest Places “) to live in 2014 by Outside Magazine.
Museums and Art: Museums and art exhibits are just a few of La Crosse’s cultural offerings. Your first stop could be the Riverside Museum which shows the history of La Crosse and the importance of the Mississippi River, along with free admission. After a visit to the museum drive or walk through Riverside Park, this is a La …show more content…

This 600 feet bluff overlooks the city of La Crosse and offers views of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Grandads bluff is a city park with a picnic area, shelter house and coin operated binoculars. I hope you enjoy the amazing views as much as I do. As you descend back into La Crosse there is Myric Park which offers Kids Coulee play area, nature trails, dog park and overlooks the marsh area. Heading west takes you to Pettibone Park, which is best known for its beach, and other recreational activities such as: volleyball, disc golf and nature trails. Looking directly across the river is Riverside Park, again our landmark park offers the possibility of seeing one of many steamboats going along the river, a walk through the International friendship garden or bring along a loaf of bread, sit back on one of the many benches and feed the ducks. No matter which park you venture to be sure to bring along a picnic lunch. All parks offer clean picnic areas, bathrooms and help keep you on budget. A visit to La Crosse would not be complete without a Historic Trolley Ride. Again enjoy the beautiful waterfront, historic downtown district, breathtaking overlooks and scenic parks all from the trolley bus. The trip begins at the La Crosse Visitors Convention Center in Riverside Park and admission is: $9.00 (adults), $8.00 (seniors), $6.00 (children 5 – 17) and

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