BIKING TRAILS: There are two bike trails in the La Crosse area 24 mile Great River State Trail and a 21½ mile La Crosse River State Trail

GERTRUDE SALZER GORDON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM  207 5th Avenue South in La Crosse Wisconsin. Hours Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Sundays 12-5 (closed Mondays and major holidays).

GRANDAD BLUFF: Drive East on Main St., follow the signs. This 540 ft. bluff offers a panoramic view of Beautiful La Crosse WI our Mississippi River Valley & 3 states.

GREAT RIVER ROAD: The Great River Road in Wisconsin goes from Prescott south through La Crosse to Prairie Du Chien, following the familiar green pilot's wheel along the way to Cassville, continuing on Hwy 133 thru Potosi, on to Dickeyville where connecting with US 151 to the Wisconsin/Illinois border.   Much of it is etched at the base of bluffs & adjacent to the river & is 1 of 7 suggested American Drives to take according to Readers Digest.

GREAT RIVER TRAIL: The La Crosse River Trail connects to the Great River State Trail in Onalaska and heads East following the La Crosse River to Sparta.

HERITAGE TOUR: Drive or walk this tour on your own. Pick up guide at the Swarthout Museum or the La Crosse Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, located in Riverside Park, Downtown La Crosse.

HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PARK, RIVER LEVEE AND RIVERWALK: Located a block from the Downtown Commercial Historic District is the beautiful Riverside Park where the 3 rivers meet, Downtown La Crosse.

HIXON FOREST: Off Hwy. 16 just north of La Crosse St. & Losey Blvd. Nature Center open Mon.-Fri. 11 to 4; Sat. & Sun. 1-4.

HIXON HOUSE: 429 N. 7th St., 782-1980. Tours June 1 through Labor Day, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (last tour begins at 4:00 pm).  Right across the street from La Crosse city hall.  Group tours all year around with group rates available. On the National Register of Historic Places.

LA CRESCENT APPLE ORCHARD TOUR: Discover the history of La Crescent, Minnesota and it's apple industry, and drive the Apple Blossom scenic drive.  La Crescent is located right across the Mississippi River from Historic Downtown La Crosse.

LA CROSSE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT: One of the largest "Commercial Historic Districts" in Wisconsin. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 96 buildings contribute to the historic character of the district and all are located within a continuous 8 block area.

LOCK & DAM NO. 7: Just off I-90 and Hwys. 14-61. Navigation season, mid-March through mid-December.

MYRICK PARK ZOO: 2000 La Crosse St. No Charge. One of 25 parks in La Crosse with picnic areas, zoo, kiddy rides and nature trails. Be sure to visit Kids Coulee, a community built playscape for children of all abilities located in Myrick Park.

NORSKEDALEN: Located on La Crosse Co. Road PI, 2 miles north of Coon Valley or 3 miles south of Hwy. 33. Visitors center open year round. Gift shop.

ONALASKA AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 741 Oak Avenue South (Onalaska Library).  Permanent exhibits and changing exhibits.

PUMP HOUSE REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 119 King St., 785-1434. Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.  Features exhibits of local artists and performances on many weekends.  In Historic Downtown La Crosse Wisconsin.

ST. ROSE CONVENT CHAPEL: 715 S. 9th St., La Crosse, Wisconsin 784-2288. Open year 'round. Tours 9-11 am & 1-3:30 pm. No Sunday tours until 1pm. No charge, donations accepted.

SWARTHOUT MUSEUM: 112 S. 9th St., LaCrosse, WI 782-1908. Continually changing exhibits.

WALKING TOUR OF LA CROSSE'S DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT: Self-guided Historic Walking Tour.  Tour map includes historic descriptions of 20 buildings in the District which are considered the most historic, architecturally and/or culturally significant to the area.  Downtown La Crosse.

January

Onalaska Winter Games Onalaska school gyms. Sports tournaments, youth basketball tournaments, youth dances & food. Contact Onalaska Parks & Rec. Dept. 781-9560

February

La Crosse Winter Rec. Fest All sorts of winter activities for the whole family held at Pettibone & Copeland Parks & Green Island Ice Arena. Concessions.

Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament Internationally attended! Westby is known for having outstanding jumping hills including one of the most challenging large hills in the world!

March

The 1st Saturday of March, join Wisconsin Special Olympics for the annual Polar Plunge.  Freezin'  for a Reason. Help out the Special Olympics Athletes.  For more information contact 608-789- 7596

April

Administrative Professionals day is special at the La Crosse Center.  Join Family Radio for the World's Largest Office Party.

May

Trempealeau Hip Breaker Annual Bicycle Tour 10, 23, 43 mile bicycle tour.

Westby Syttende Mai Westby, Wisconsin. Norwegian Folk Festival. Ethnic food, costumes, dances & entertainment. Parade, quilt & doll display/auction, rosemaling & woodcarving show/sale & more.

Onalaska Sun Fish Days Onalaska. Bed races, ball tournaments, Miss Onalaska Pageant, kids' fishing tourney, food, music & fun. "Sunfish Capital of the World."

June

Dairy Days Village Park, West Salem. Softball tournaments, fun run, clowns, craft fair, car show, antique tractor pull, parade, music & food.

National Association of Beer Can Collectors City Brewery Hall. Annual buy-sell-trade session.

French Island Sand Burr Days French Island. Next to Sky Harbor Center, Exit #2 off I-90.

Deke Slayton Airfest - La Crosse Airport

Norskedalen Midsummer Fest Norskedalen. Traditionally Scandinavian. Demonstrations of pioneer crafts & cooking, rosemaling & wood carving. Music & entertainment.

July

Riverfest Riverside Park. The city's premier summer event of continuous entertainment, music, river activities, parade, food and beverage tents & more.

Catfish Days Trempealeau. Unique river town celebration featuring food booths, including the world-famous catfish burger, craft shows, flea market, fireworks & more.

Founder's Day and Civil War Weekend West Salem. Civil War re-enactment.

La Crosse Interstate Fair West Salem. Family fun. 4-H, exhibits, music, entertainment, food, auto races, carnival rides, tractor pull. Free admission and parking.

Railfair Show & Flea Market Copeland Park. The 400 locomotive and the Grand Crossing Tower open for public viewing. Food & entertainment.

Annual Antique Show & Flea Market Old Towne North, La Crosse WI

 Art Fair On The Green UW-La Crosse. Artists from all over the country display their works...includes batik, metalwork, paintings, jewelry.

August

Great River Jazz Fest Oktoberfest Grounds. Great music, food and beverage, jam sessions and jazz liturgies on Sunday.

Great River Folk Fest UW-La Crosse. Musicians, artists and craftsmen share folk music, dancing, storytelling, crafts, food.

September

Midwest Banjo Jamboree more than 40 years of banjos festing in La Crosse.

Mindoro Lions Spanferkel Crowning of Miss Mindoro, music, fireworks, softball, horseshoe, Sunday parade. Featuring charcoaled pork, plus other food and beverages.

Norskedalen Threshing Bee. Demonstrations, activities and an authentic thresher's meal. Call (608) 452-3424.

Garland Days West Salem. Arts and crafts along with a home tour highlight a weekend dedicated to Hamlin Garland, Wisconsin's Pulitzer Prize winner.

La Crescent Applefest La Crescent, Minnesota. A tribute to its apple industry, this festival includes apple orchard tours, arts and crafts, flea market, a fun parade and pageants.

Cranberry Festival Warrens. Fun weekend with cranberry tours, photo contest, bicycle tour, parade, music, food and an antique/flea/farmers market.

Oktoberfest, Starts the last weekend in September.  Mapleleaf Parade on Saturday morning.

October

Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest Grounds. An ethnic festival with parades, arts and crafts, music, sporting events, rides, food and beverage!

November

Thanksgiving the annual Thanksgiving day community celebration at the La Crosse Center.   Free family fun.

Day after Thanksgiving-Dec 31st Annual Rotary Lights Holiday Display in Riverside Park.

December

Skyrocker's New Year's Eve Fireworks From atop Grandad's Bluff. Since 1929. Early Bird Show at 6 pm; Traditional Show at midnight.