Activities Historic Downtown La Crosse offers:

Self Guided Historic Walking Tour

Over 70 Specialty shops

*Variety of nightly entertainment including comedy, live bands, dancing, movies, and quiet atmospheres with ambiance
*Two historical movie theaters
*Antiques and collectibles
*Personal Care Services (massages, salons, tanning, manicures)
*Seven financial institutions
*Seven ATM machines

Over 25 eating establishments to tempt your taste buds

Several art galleries

Five museums/ historic sites

*Gertrude Salzer Children's Museum of La Crosse
*Pump House (Regional Arts Center)
*Riverside USA Museum (History on La Crosse and the Mississippi River)
*Swarthout Museum (Historic exhibits change on a regular basis)
*Hixon House (1859 Victorian House)
*Downtown Commercial Historic District-Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Self Guided walking tour)
*Chateau La Crosse (The Mons Anderson House, Listed on Historic Register)

Variety of entertainment

Riverside Park along the confluence's of three rivers
(Mississippi River, Black River and the La Crosse River)

Paddleboat & Steamboat cruises (seasonal)

Access to State Recreational Bike Trail

Public art and sculptures

La Crosse Civic and Convention Center

Farmers Market (seasonal)

Jazz in the Park (seasonal)

Music in the Park (seasonal)

Over 96 building contribute to the character of Historic Downtown La Crosse.  Downtown employs over 8,000 people.
*Riverwalk overlooking the Mississippi River (Riverside Park)
*State Bike/Walking/ Jogging trail
*Steamboat and Paddleboat cruises (seasonal)
*Fishing on the Mississippi River

Parks

Riverside Park

Just a short drive from Downtown

Myrick Park offering Kid's Coulee- a child's play land dream
Myrick Park Children's Zoo

Enjoy the animals at Myrick Park

Grandad's Bluff - overlooks three states
St. Rose Convent Chapels - 1906 Romanesque Chapels
Pettibone Park and Beach (across the river from Riverside Park)
Variety of other activities available in the area

Special Events 2003

Rotary Lights Display November 28- December 31

Delta Queen Steamboat Co. has many visits every year.

Transportation within the La Crosse Area

Authentic Trolley Rides (seasonal)

Boat Docks for day use in Riverside Park
State Bike Trail access to Riverside Park and Downtown
Municipal Transit Bus Service
Airport
Amtrak Station
Greyhound Bus Station
Taxi Services

For Further Information Please contact DMI at 608-784-0440 or the La Crosse Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-877-LOVE-LAC (1-877-568-3522) or 608-782-2366