Explore La Crosse

09/05/2026

If you only have 48 hours in the La Crosse Region, you can’t miss these 11 spots! 👍

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just looking for an excuse to explore somewhere new, save this 48-hour itinerary for your next trip to the La Crosse Region!

📍Grandad Bluff, La Crosse, WI
📍Apple Blossom Scenic Drive, La Crescent, MN
📍Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI
📍 La Crosse Queen Cruises , La Crosse, WI
📍Great River Landing, Onalaska, WI
📍Great River State Trail, Onalaska, WI
📍 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, WI
📍Lake Onalaska, Onalaska, WI
📍 Red Pines Bar & Grill , Onalaska, WI
📍Kayaking on the Black River, French Island, WI
📍Su Casa Pub & Grill, Holmen, WI

09/04/2026

Your La Crosse Region fall cheat sheet is here 🍂🍁

From colorful bluff drives and scenic hikes to apple orchards, cozy coffee shops, fall festivals, and crisp days along the Mississippi River, there’s plenty to pack into your autumn itinerary!

Save & share with your friends and family who need to plan their fall adventures!

09/04/2026

It is *absolutely* time: if you've been waiting to sign up for volunteer slots at the 2026 USA Cycling Gravel Nationals in La Crescent, Minnesota on September 12, it's time to stop waiting. Sign up now at the link below. There's still all kinds of open slots, on different dates, for different time periods and roles. You could work at the start gate on race day, at the information tent the night before, or out on the course at aid stations or key intersections.

This is a great opportunity to see racers from all across the nation right here in our own backyard. And you can ensure that more events come to the region by supporting the success of this one! Register now, and we'll see you out on the course a week from Saturday!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

09/03/2026

It’s in our nature video series featuring Hidden Trails Corn Maze | Part 14 🌽🎃

Located in 📍West Salem, WI, Hidden Trails Corn Maze, is the La Crosse Region’s agri-tainment venue.

Fall fun is waiting! Wander through the maze, explore the pumpkin patch, enjoy daily wagon rides, and make memories with the people you love.

Make your way to the La Crosse Region for a little autumn adventure in the Driftless Region! It’s in our nature!

09/02/2026

Get ready for the ultimate fall getaway! 🍂

Enter our Fall Getaway Sweepstakes for your chance to win a $1,000+ prize package filled with ways to experience autumn in the La Crosse Region. The winner will receive an overnight stay, theatre tickets, fall trolley tour tickets, corn maze admission, gift cards and more.

Plan your perfect fall escape and make memories in the La Crosse Region!

Enter to win: https://loom.ly/TCl7Hsw

Get ready for the ultimate summer giveaway with our exciting Champion Summer Sweepstake! Enter to win the Champion Summer Sweepstake, a $400 value, and make it a summer to remember.

09/01/2026

Explore Downtown La Crosse on Foot! 🚶

Written by , one of the best ways to experience Downtown La Crosse, WI is by walking! With local shops, restaurants, attractions, historic sites and riverfront views all close together, it’s easy to explore at your own pace.

Save these locations + and enjoy downtown La Crosse with friends & family!

📍 Riverside Park
📍 Downtown La Crosse
📍 Big Al's Pizza
📍 Artist Alley

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Get the itinerary: https://loom.ly/bDB6wPc

08/31/2026

Visiting for the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships locally championed by Explore Minnesota next weekend? 🚴‍♂️

We’ve put together the perfect weekend itinerary to help you make the most of your trip to La Crescent, MN, beyond the bike race! Get ready for a jam-packed day full of biking, live music, and other fun events!

Get the itinerary: https://loom.ly/EOwJ8Zs

This one is for the girls! Next time you're in need for a girls trip getaway visit the La Crosse Region and see what all the hype is about! There's so many things to do, whether you're looking for a weekend of relaxation or want to cross off that itinerary, we have it all!

08/30/2026

The La Crosse Region is a Midwest fall getaway worth adding to your list! 🍁

We’re excited to see La Crosse featured in Yahoo’s “9 Midwest River Towns Made for a Fall Weekend Getaway.” From the Mississippi River and Grandad Bluff to downtown, and the Driftless Region, there’s plenty to explore this fall.

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/pn1Uly4

Plan a Midwest weekend around these nine river towns, with historic downtowns, scenic waterfronts, hiking, wineries, museums, and river views.

08/29/2026

You’ve started your Saturday in October discovering what makes La Crosse, Wisconsin so grand! ⭐🚎

Explore the history and highlights of La Crosse on this three-hour trolley tour, featuring a visit to Hixon House, breathtaking views from Grandad Bluff (one of the highest overlooks in the Mississippi River Valley) and a V.I.P. lunch at Le Chateau | La Cave | La Terrace Plus, there are plenty of surprises along the way!

Make your next La Crosse Region getaway one to remember. Book your trolley tour today!

08/28/2026

Your reminder to book the trip to the La Crosse Region 🌲☀️🛶⛰️🌊

Save this + share with your friends and family for an end of summer getaway to the La Crosse Region!