City of La Crosse Guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee drinks and delicious crepes located in the heart of downtown La Crosse.
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The Root Note
115 4th St SGreat coffee drinks and delicious crepes located in the heart of downtown La Crosse.
Break free from the chains and enjoy a wide selection of coffee and tea drinks in a laptop and conversation friendly atmosphere. Located near the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Global Grounds Coffee
1808 State StBreak free from the chains and enjoy a wide selection of coffee and tea drinks in a laptop and conversation friendly atmosphere. Located near the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
One of Wisconsin's claim to fame is fried cheese curds. Fathead Steve's cheese curds are incredible. The food is also great.
Fathead Steve's
324 Jay StreetOne of Wisconsin's claim to fame is fried cheese curds. Fathead Steve's cheese curds are incredible. The food is also great.
Casual dining with authentic, tasty Southeast Asian cuisine. We can’t get enough of the House Noodle Soup and savory egg rolls from this popular hotspot.
Hmong's Golden Egg Rolls
901 State StCasual dining with authentic, tasty Southeast Asian cuisine. We can’t get enough of the House Noodle Soup and savory egg rolls from this popular hotspot.
High end restaurant that's a great place for a romantic meal.
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Lovechild
300 3rd St SHigh end restaurant that's a great place for a romantic meal.
Fine French dining in an historic downtown mansion. Menu is fresh and ever changing with the seasons.
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Le Chateau
410 Cass StFine French dining in an historic downtown mansion. Menu is fresh and ever changing with the seasons.
Unexpected yet authentic Cajun style downtown restaurant. Fun, funky atmosphere in a former 1860’s brick hotel.
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Buzzard Billy's
222 Pearl StUnexpected yet authentic Cajun style downtown restaurant. Fun, funky atmosphere in a former 1860’s brick hotel.
Big Al's Pizza
115 3rd St SGood place if you are looking for local pizza.
Pickerman's Soup & Sandwich Shop
327 Jay StreetGreat local spot for hot soups and sandwiches.
Treat yourself to delicious homemade ice cream and waffle cones. Great place for dessert after a meal downtown or pair it with a walk around riverside park.
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The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor
207 Pearl StTreat yourself to delicious homemade ice cream and waffle cones. Great place for dessert after a meal downtown or pair it with a walk around riverside park.
If you happen to be in Onalaska and are looking for great fast casual Mexican food, Taqueria Monarca has you covered. We love the food and clean interior.
Taqueria Monarca
If you happen to be in Onalaska and are looking for great fast casual Mexican food, Taqueria Monarca has you covered. We love the food and clean interior.
Activities
Great park with play area and walking trail through the marsh (trail starts at the lower section of the park).
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Parque Myrick
2000 La Crosse StGreat park with play area and walking trail through the marsh (trail starts at the lower section of the park).
Yes, you can have your big screen movie and pizza and beer at the same time. The Rivoli is a budget historic theater featuring almost new releases combining pizza, beer & wine with kid-friendly & grown-up films.
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Rivoli Theatre
117 4th St NYes, you can have your big screen movie and pizza and beer at the same time. The Rivoli is a budget historic theater featuring almost new releases combining pizza, beer & wine with kid-friendly & grown-up films.
Charming small city winter ski slope. If you aren’t in the mood for skiing come for the cozy atmosphere and views in the pub appropriately named St Bernard Room after the dozens of St. Bernard dog photos covering the walls.
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Mt La Crosse Pro Shop
W5549 Old Town Hall RdCharming small city winter ski slope. If you aren’t in the mood for skiing come for the cozy atmosphere and views in the pub appropriately named St Bernard Room after the dozens of St. Bernard dog photos covering the walls.
Bars
Great atmosphere in the heart of downtown with a good beer selection.
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Bodega Brew Pub, Inc.
122 4th St SGreat atmosphere in the heart of downtown with a good beer selection.
Good taproom and interesting beers. I would recommend going in the afternoon or early evening as it's not open that late.
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608 Brewing Company
83 Copeland AveGood taproom and interesting beers. I would recommend going in the afternoon or early evening as it's not open that late.
Turtle Stack Brewery
125 2nd Street SouthLocal brewery in downtown La Crosse. Good beers and atmosphere.
Barrel Inn
2005 West Ave SBarrel Inn is a local spot with great bar food.
Sightseeing
While La Crosse is full of outdoor bluff hiking and bicycle trails, our Riverside Park is worth a stop. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Mississippi River and check out the variety of live music and other events happening year round.
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Riverside Park
100 State StWhile La Crosse is full of outdoor bluff hiking and bicycle trails, our Riverside Park is worth a stop. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Mississippi River and check out the variety of live music and other events happening year round.
Great views from the top of the bluff.
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Grandad Bluff Park
Great views from the top of the bluff.
World's Largest Six-Pack
3rd Street SouthIf you can deal with the smell of beer brewing, it's a sight to behold.
Book Stores
Our city’s pride and joy. Independent downtown bookstore where you can lose track of time browsing it’s carefully curated selection of both new and used books.
Pearl Street Books
323 Pearl StOur city’s pride and joy. Independent downtown bookstore where you can lose track of time browsing it’s carefully curated selection of both new and used books.