2024-2025 Visitor Guide

26 I La Crosse, WI A Guide to Historic Bluff Country
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Antique Center
Downtown La Crosse
110 South 3rd Street
• One of the Midwest’s
finest shops
• 20,000 sq. ft. of quality
antiques
• 70+ booths
• 1 block from the
La Crosse Center
Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5:30 pm
Sun. 11 am - 5:30 pm
608-782-6533
www.antiquecenteroflacrosse.com
Come In For A Unique Shopping Experience
grew to become one of the largest cities in Wisconsin, and
today it is the largest city on Wisconsin’s western border.
Around the turn of the 20th century, the city also became
a center for education, with three colleges and universities
established in the city between 1890 and 1912; the educational
institutions in the city have recently led it toward
becoming a regional technology and medical hub.
The meandering waterways of the La Crosse area are a
paddling paradise, offering wetlands courses for gentle canoe
rides as well as moderate to strenuous kayaking adventures
along the Mississippi, Black, or La Crosse Rivers. Canoe
trails, launches, and outfitters abound in the area, making it
one of the best paddling destinations in the region.
Situated directly on the Mississippi River just three miles
south of La Crosse’s largest county campground, Goose
Island Campground & Park is popular for its nature trails,
excellent fishing, and beautiful views and sunsets. The
canoe trail has seven miles of moderate paddling that will
take you 4-5 hours to complete. Canoe rentals are available
from Goose Island County Park. Many other area towns
offer outdoor services and rentals, giving you ample opportunity
for southwest Wisconsin touring.
Shopping and dining is at its best in La Crosse, with a
large variety of ethnic restuarants, family diners and supper
clubs, commercial and independent stores, one of the largest
antique malls in the state, plus loads of arts and culture and
well-known festivals.
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Cruise the Mississippi
MAY TH ROU G H OC TOBER
• Si g h t s e e i n g C r u i s e s
• L u n c h C r u i s e s
• Th r e e - H o u r C r u i s e s
• P i z z a C r u i s e s
• W e e k e n d D i n n e r C r u i s e s
• Br u n c h C r u i s e s
Reservations made at lacrossequeen.com
405 E. Veterans Memorial Drive P.O. Box 1805 La Crosse, WI 54602 608-784-8523 info@lacrossequeen.com