The Top 20 Attractions around La Crosse
There are plenty of places to see and visit around La Crosse. Whether you love hiking or cycling, La Crosse is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
La Crosse Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
There's Parking and flush restrooms.
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View of the Mississippi River from the Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Mississippi is the second-longest river in America (after the Missouri), and runs for around 2,340 miles all the way across the country through New Orleans. The road on bridge …
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La Crosse - International Friendship Garden
Highlight • Monument
La Crosse is fortunate to have Sister City relationships with eight cities around the world. These cities include Bantry, Ireland; Dubna, Russia; Epinal, France; Førde, Norway; Friedberg, Germany; Luoyang, China; …
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Riverside Park
Highlight • Rest Area
The park goes right up to the water's edge, and there are plenty of nice grassy areas to hand out by the river in the shade. There are some paved …
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Rest Stop on the Great River Trail in Onalaska
Highlight • Rest Area
This is a full service stop. Plenty of picnic tables, swinging benches, bike maintenance station, showers, electrical outlets for charging eBike batteries, a good view, and nearby restaurants and bicycle …
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Shady Maple Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge constructed this roadside overlook for visitors to observe the abundant wildlife along the vast floodplain of the Mississippi River. The overlook …
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Great River State Trail Bridge over the Black River
Highlight • Bridge
This is a scenic spot to take a rest. There is a bench in the shade right next to the bridge on the east side. There are often canoes and kayaks floating the Black River past here.
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Mushroom Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
This unusual geological formation is presumably natural and tells a story of eons of erosion. There is supposed to be a second formation farther along the same trail to the south but I was not able to find it.
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Savanna Oaks Tract Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
From this overlook, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Onalaska, Wisconsin, and the Mississippi River Valley spreading out beyond.
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West Salem Bike Depot Park
Highlight • Rest Area
There are several benches and a bubbler( water fountain) and parking .Restrooms are located one block north at the village park. There's also a KT gas station a block south and east of the Bike Depot Park.
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A Triple Confluence of Rivers
Highlight • River
From the northwest corner of Riverside Park of La Crosse, you can see a triple confluence of rivers: to your left, the Mississippi River; straight ahead, the Black River; and on your right, the La Crosse River.
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