The La Crosse center is around the area of Viterbo University Prep School and the area of La Crosse County Historical.
Thanks to its location in the upper Midwest, La Crosse has a temperate continental climate. Summers are usually hot, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and relatively frequent rain showers and thunderstorms. Spring and fall tend to be moderate, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s and drier skies. Winter can get downright cold in La Crosse, with average highs in the 20s and about a foot of snow each month.
Enjoy the nice weather and book your trip during July and August, or plan your stay during the early spring or late fall for the best deals on hotel rooms. If you're planning your trip around one of La Crosse's festivals, visit in the summer or fall. Riverfest spans the Fourth of July weekend with live music, local food, and the largest fireworks display in the region. In late September and early October, Oktoberfest transforms La Crosse into a fun-filled city with a packed schedule of parades, carnivals, competitions, entertainment, and all the beer you care to drink.
You'll find spacious rooms and extra amenities at these best value hotels in La Crosse.
With roomy suites and homelike amenities, the Candlewood Suites La Crosse N is a great choice for both leisure and business travelers. All rooms come with kitchenettes that include full-sized refrigerators and stovetops, so you'll never go hungry. Get a restful night's sleep on a pillow-top bed, and catch up on email in the convenient workspace.
Located near the La Crosse Doll Museum and the La Cross Amtrak Station, the Quality Inn is a smart mid-range choice. All rooms include essentials such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, and a comfortable bed. Fuel up with a complimentary continental breakfast in the morning, and in the afternoon, take a dip in the year-round indoor pool. You'll get even more value out of a stay here with free self-parking.
With a stay at the Days Inn La Crosse Conference Center, you'll be minutes from the La Crosse Municipal Airport and a short drive from the city's primary attractions. Whether you stay in a double room or a business room, you'll get a coffee maker, complimentary Wi-Fi, and cribs upon request. Let the kids splash around in the indoor pool, go for a soak in the spa tub, or head to the fitness center for a workout. With 5,000 square feet of conference space, the Days Inn is a smart choice for business travelers.
Located on the shores of the Mississippi River, the Best Western Riverfront Hotel boasts scenic river views from many of its comfortable rooms. All 119 guestrooms include convenient amenities such as refrigerators, coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and desks. When you stay at the Best Western, you can soak up the sun on the private beach during the summer months or have a blast at the water park year-round. If you're traveling for business, start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast before heading to a meeting in the hotel's 4,500-square-foot conference space.
Save even more on your La Crosse hotel room with group discounts. AAA members save 10 percent at Americas Best Value Inn and the Radisson Hotel La Crosse. AARP members and senior travelers get 10 percent off at the Microtel Inn by Wyndham Onalaska/La Crosse and the Courtyard by Marriott La Crosse.
Get revved up at the Dahl Auto Museum, home to several vintage vehicles, retro gas pumps, and even a mock drive-in movie theater. Nearby, visit the Hixon House, a beautifully restored Victorian home that features a rare Turkish Nook and furnishings that are original to the home.
Discover the great outdoors with a visit to Grandad Bluff, a great place for a hike and a stunning view of the sunset. On the edge of the Mississippi River, Riverside Park is a quiet spot for a walk, a picnic, or a few moments of relaxation on the riverfront benches.
Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, La Crosse is a welcoming destination in western Wisconsin. From budget properties to luxury hotels, you'll find just what you're looking for here.
Below are reviews of the city of La Crosse, WI from an actual visitor's perspective.
Lots to do
Plenty to see and do in the Lacrosse area
General atmosphere of area. Always some event happening. Beautiful area.
La Crosse is a great town.
We know Lacrosse area a lot, we don't mind coming up there, the Farmers Market was great.
Fun city for an over nighter. The Radison is really nice and is right downtown
Waterfront Restaurant
The river walk & Moon Tunes were a lot of fun.
Granddad's Bluff is a must see
The beautiful scenery and bike trails.
La Crosse is a beautiful area!
We enjoyed the pool, Tiki Bar, and the area outside the motel was beautiful!
I liked the location to the river
Lots of interesting places to eat, good beer places. Riverside Park is beautiful any season!
Lots of interesting places to eat, good beer places. Riverside Park is beautiful any season!
We were in La Crosse for cancer treatments. Enjoyed eating out and shopping each day.
How much life the city has and how many things there are to do!
How much life the city has and how many things there are to do!
The Freighthouse restaurant!
Breweries!
Lots of great pubs and restaurants.
Beautiful!
Food and scenery!
Always enjoy visiting Lacrosse for a variety of reasons. Will continue to return!
Much to do in LaCrosse. The Children's Museum is wonderful. Plenty of eating choices. A very popular Family Restaurant is next door.
Beautiful!
The trolley ride named Bluff to Bluff. Kelly was wonderful, so knowledgeable and friendly. The Sunday Brunch Cruise was also great.
Great downtown with lots of places to eat and drink!
La Crosse has several things to do and is very beautiful.
The Crow restaurant serves a great hamburger and had great service. I would recommend them highly for place to eat.
The hospital access.
Easy to get to.
Charming town! Has great restaurants.
A nice small community. We were there for a wedding, so not a lot of sightseeing or checking out the community.
Interesting historical homes.
Fun quaint downtown. Good places to eat.
Being in a college town, there were a lot of good restaurants and places to shop. Being there only one day however, we did not get to explore the city. We had a very delicious meal at a restaurant downtown called Plonk.
It's beautiful!
Family Restaurant, Chinese Buffet and McDonald's all nearby.
Visited the university.
Beautiful city. Loved the area the hotel was in for food and stores.
We live coming here to shop and have a girls weekend downtown.
The state dance competition.
Light Show was very nice.
Pretty easy to navigate.
Beautiful setting along the river. They're setting up the Christmas display. Would love to come back and see all the lights.
La Crosse is my favorite "little big city" as a more rural person. Nice services, cool shops, beautiful waterfront.
City is beautiful!
Very clean.
Seemed like a delightful little town. Enjoyed our stay and the sights!!
Everything was close by and within walking distance.
The riverfront park area was beautiful and the Convention Center worked out very well for us.
The historic downtown was fun to explore. Great shops and restaurants and Riverside Park was scenic with a fun walking path!!
La Crosse is beautiful!
Nice city. Great restaurants!
It is a beautiful city with a very down home feeling.
Visited my niece so I didn't see too much of the town except for Crucifixion Church which was really nice.
Proximity to the Conference Center downtown.
Clean
Clean hotel.
Clean hotel.
Dublins restaurant downtown.... very good.... and the HyVee store is awesome!
Many eateries & shopping options!
Visited The Bluffs.
Stayed at the hotel for an early morning hospital appointment.
LaCrosse is a beautiful city. I love visiting whenever I can. This trip was to see the Rotary lights and they were beautiful. We also had dinner at Big Als and it was excellent! Incredible flavors, amazing staff and reasonable prices.
Great shops!
Howies Bar and Grill, Dahl Auto Museum, Big Al's Pizza.
Great location downtown!
Riverside Park.
Great location downtown!
Close to the Hospital!!!
Love the city of La Crosse. Been coming here since I 2003.
Beautiful area with lots to do and plenty of dining options.
Downtown is fun.
It's beautiful!
The beauty! Being able to walk downtown for bars and food, were great.
The city was wonderful.
Great restaurant's and lively night entertainment. If you want to see something the locks are very interesting
I love the city of La Crosse. We had our wedding dinner at Piggy's Restaurant along the river and it was wonderful! I recommend them to everyone!
It was very easy to get around the city and everyone was friendly!
Great dinner at Huck Finn's on the Marina, great service and good value! They took care of our party of 24 very efficiently.
Grandad Bluff is a must-see in La Crosse