- TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near La Crosse, Wisconsin, including 5 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Winona and Trempealeau.
- From Children's Museum of La Crosse to South Lanes Bowling, the La Crosse area offers 28 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- La Crosse is the largest city on Wisconsin's western border, with an area of over 20 square miles and population of more than 50,000 residents. The city is settled along the Mississippi River, with the self-named La Crosse River flowing into it north of the downtown area. The flat plains of La Crosse are enclosed by surrounding bluffs, making for a scenic terrain.
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Visitors who want to learn more about the history of the automobile and the involvement in the Dahl family in the industry may enjoy what the Dahl Auto Museum has to offer. The location features a collection of classic Ford Motor Company vehicles.
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Departs from Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI 54602
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Offering cruises on the wild backwaters and side channels of the Mississippi River on US Coast Guard inspected boats is the Mississippi Explorer Day Cruises. The tours are interactive and fully guided.
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The historic Hixon House was built by a prominent lumber baron in 1858. The Italianate structure has nearly all of the original furnishings and has been externally restored for self-guided individual or guided group tours.
4.7 Miles
A skiing and snowboarding area, Mount La Crosse offers a variety of different slopes and hills of varying types and difficulty levels. They rent equipment and lockers, and sell concessions on the premises.
12.8 Miles
Visitors to the Great River Bluffs State Park in Winona, Minnesota enjoy expansive views of the Missippi River Valley. The park is punctuated by two major bluffs and his home to dozens of species of trees, shrubs and grasses.
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Built between 1856 and 1858, the Pickwick Mill was originally designed as a sawmill, but converted a few years later to a grist mill. The mill is now a historic site.
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Perrot State Park is a 500-foot bluff above the Mississippi River. The park is particularly popular with migratory birds like ducks and Canadian geese. This goat prairie is one of the few located within a state park.
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Rising 460 feet above the Mississippi River, the sandstone Brady's Bluff Prairie is covered with over 100 species of native Wisconsin plants. The bluff is popular with olive hairstreak butterflies, striped hairstreak butterflies, columbine dusky-wing butterflies, and snaggletooth land snails.
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Featuring cosmic bowling, Westgate Bowl has glow in the dark pins as well as a surround sound and neon lights. The bowling alley offers party packages that include two games of bowling and food from its restaurant.
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During the winter, Bud King Ice Arena is open to the public for outdoor, recreational skating when weather permits. A local youth hockey association hosts its games at this arena.