La Crosse · La Crosse County, WI
Family things to do in La Crosse
Scout analyzed 51 La Crosse places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
51
Matches
19
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.6 hr
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Food & Drink
Grounded Patio Cafe
Outdoors
Riverside Park
This enduring park has trails, open spaces & a band shell & also hosts an annual Riverfest.
Outdoors
La Crosse River State Trail
Scenic 21-mi. trail for biking, jogging & walks through forest, prairies, wetlands & over bridges.
Outdoors
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
Protected land with a wildlife observation deck, multipurpose trails & a boat ramp for fishing.
Outdoors
Copeland Park
Outdoors
Wildcat Mountain State Park
Park featuring hiking trails with panoramic views of the Kickapoo River Valley, canoeing & camping.
Outdoors
Perrot State Park
Scenic park featuring hiking trails over bluffs with river views plus camping & picnic areas.
Outdoors
Grandad Bluff Park
Large bluff offering hiking trails & a scenic overlook of the town of La Crosse.
Outdoors
Great River Landing
Outdoors
Pettibone Park
Open since 1901, this island area has a bath house & picnic shelters, plus a disc golf course.
Outdoors
Riverside International Friendship Gardens
Landscaped gardens with gazebos & other features, dedicated to the town's sister cities abroad.
Outdoors
Beaver Creek Valley State Park
Forested 1,200-acre bluffland park with trout streams, abundant birdlife, trails & camping.
Goosetown-Campus
Myrick Park
Enduring park with paved paths, a large wooden play structure, picnic areas & a nature center.
Outdoors
Great River Bluffs State Park
Park seated on high river bluffs among forests & fields, offering trails, camping & expansive views.
Washburn
Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
Arts & Culture
Children's Museum of La Crosse
Family
Jump Start Adventure Park La Crosse
Arts & Culture
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
Expansive museum offering classic & contemporary marine-themed paintings & sculpture, plus a garden.
Sports & Recreation
Fox Hollow Golf Course
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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