Essentials
This place is SO much more than just a laundromat! It's called "Sip & Surf" because it also has a great cafe and free wireless internet. My favorite part is the assortment of crazy and delicious ice cream flavors here!
Sip & Surf Laundromat-Tanning
1121 Jackson StThis place is SO much more than just a laundromat! It's called "Sip & Surf" because it also has a great cafe and free wireless internet. My favorite part is the assortment of crazy and delicious ice cream flavors here!
Nice to know there's a Walgreens near by for miscellany you may need at strange hours. This one's open 24/7.
Walgreens
517 N Main StNice to know there's a Walgreens near by for miscellany you may need at strange hours. This one's open 24/7.
The reputation of the world-renowned healthcare here speaks for itself!
Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare
700 West Ave SThe reputation of the world-renowned healthcare here speaks for itself!
Festival Foods
30 Copeland AveOpen 24 hours a day!
Excellent for locally-grown produce, natural medicines, and has a great bakery and deli counter for fresh salads and sammies.
16 locals recommend
People's Food Co-op
315 5th Ave SExcellent for locally-grown produce, natural medicines, and has a great bakery and deli counter for fresh salads and sammies.
Shopping
Elite Repeat
1006 19th St SFantastic consignment shop! Lots of vintage gems here of many different styles.
The farmer's market takes place on Fridays 4pm- dusk and Saturdays 8am - 1pm. Local produce, crafts, and food trucks with live music at a park where families can hang out.
Cameron Park Farmers Market
4th Street SouthThe farmer's market takes place on Fridays 4pm- dusk and Saturdays 8am - 1pm. Local produce, crafts, and food trucks with live music at a park where families can hang out.
Larson's General
509B Main StEco-friendly boutique with unique gifts and household goods.
Very tasty, high quality olive oils with a myriad of flavors. Worth stopping in for a tasting!
La Crosse Olive Oil Co
113 5th Ave SVery tasty, high quality olive oils with a myriad of flavors. Worth stopping in for a tasting!
Leithold Music
116 4th St SFamous local music shop
Parks & Nature
Weigent Park
Tennis courts, playground, and a field perfect for tossing a frisbee or flying a kite.
Upper Hixon Forest
800 Milson CtI love these woods! Many excellent hiking trails!
I love beach days at Pettibone! Beach volleyball, swimming, etc. Great spot to spend a hot summer day, watch eagles fish, and relax next to the iconic La Crosse bridge.
Pettibone Beach
I love beach days at Pettibone! Beach volleyball, swimming, etc. Great spot to spend a hot summer day, watch eagles fish, and relax next to the iconic La Crosse bridge.
Food Scene
Yummy local ice cream flavors just a short walk from the house! Outdoor seating makes for a relaxing summer afternoon treat.
Ranison Ice Cream & Candy
706 16th St SYummy local ice cream flavors just a short walk from the house! Outdoor seating makes for a relaxing summer afternoon treat.
One of my favorite restaurants in La Crosse. The food is always excellent, and they have a great lunch buffet!
New Taste of India
1812 Jackson StOne of my favorite restaurants in La Crosse. The food is always excellent, and they have a great lunch buffet!
Cafe by day, bar/music venue by night. Excellent place to see live music, eat a sweet or savory crepe, or play some trivia on Mondays!
16 locals recommend
The Root Note
115 4th St SCafe by day, bar/music venue by night. Excellent place to see live music, eat a sweet or savory crepe, or play some trivia on Mondays!
A farm-to-table restaurant featuring locally sourced ingredients. The Mint is high quality and worth spending a little extra on a nice night out. Also great for weekend brunch!
The Mint
1810 State StreetA farm-to-table restaurant featuring locally sourced ingredients. The Mint is high quality and worth spending a little extra on a nice night out. Also great for weekend brunch!
Greengrass Cafe
1904 Campbell RdGreat cafe nearby!
Gracie's Mediterranean Cuisine
1908 Campbell RdAuthentic Greek food; very tasty.
The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor
207 Pearl StAMAZING ice cream.
I think this place is underrated. All food is delicious and made from scratch, including the flavored syrups they offer for coffee or desserts.
11 locals recommend
Jules Coffee House
327 Pearl StI think this place is underrated. All food is delicious and made from scratch, including the flavored syrups they offer for coffee or desserts.
Interesting and delicious burgers with black bean patties for vegetarians. This place is family friendly but also serves a variety of whiskeys.
9 locals recommend
The Crow
100 3rd St SInteresting and delicious burgers with black bean patties for vegetarians. This place is family friendly but also serves a variety of whiskeys.
Drinks & Nightlife
Combination cafe and wine bar, this place is great for a coffee during the day or for more of a night-life scene in the evenings. Often hosts live music.
7 locals recommend
JavaVino
2311 State RdCombination cafe and wine bar, this place is great for a coffee during the day or for more of a night-life scene in the evenings. Often hosts live music.
A no-frills neighborhood dive-bar. Great for a drink just around the corner if you don't want to head downtown.
Arterial Tavern
1003 16th St SA no-frills neighborhood dive-bar. Great for a drink just around the corner if you don't want to head downtown.
Cavalier Theater and Lounge
118 5th Ave NGreat bar that often hosts big names in music and entertainment.
Sightseeing
Our local pride and joy. Amazing view of the Mississippi River!
64 locals recommend
Grandad Bluff Park
Our local pride and joy. Amazing view of the Mississippi River!
Entertainment & Activities
Local theater with cheap movies where you can have some pizza and drink a beer while watching a flick.
13 locals recommend
Rivoli Theatre
117 4th St NLocal theater with cheap movies where you can have some pizza and drink a beer while watching a flick.
Check out the Mississippi River from an authentic paddlewheeler riverboat!
14 locals recommend
La Crosse Queen Cruises
405 E Veterans Memorial DrCheck out the Mississippi River from an authentic paddlewheeler riverboat!