This Small River Town Is One of the Midwest’s Best Outdoor Destinations—and It Also Has a Candy Factory Hotel, a Speakeasy, and Mississippi Views

This Small River Town Is One of the Midwest’s Best Outdoor Destinations—and It Also Has a Candy Factory Hotel, a Speakeasy, and Mississippi Views

Gorgeous bluffs, paddle steamers, and Midwestern charm. You`ll find it all and more in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Top 5 Can’t Miss

  • Stay in Castle La Crosse, a stunning 1892 Tudor Revival mansion-turned-luxury bed and breakfast for a Gilded Age-esque experience.

  • Go treasure hunting at the Antique Center of La Crosse, a three-story trove of vintage finds and quirky curios.

  • Sip cocktails at the Sinatra-era-inspired Starlight Lounge, where smooth jazz and classic drinks abound.

  • Hike the summit of the Gateway Trails for a bird’s-eye view of towering bluffs.

  • Take a trip to a suburban French Island, just across the Mississippi, for peaceful parks and nature escapes.
Located in western Wisconsin on the banks of the Mississippi River, the oft-overlooked small town of La Crosse is surrounded by dramatic river bluffs and scenic waterways—and in my opinion, it`s one of the best outdoor towns in the Midwest...

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Ken Notes: Nice to see national attention for La Crosse!

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