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Visit our Family-Friendly La Crosse, Wisconsin Hotel

Our downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin hotel is conveniently located near many local attractions in La Crosse, recognized as "The best revitalized downtown area in the State of Wisconsin" by the Wisconsin Trails magazine. Our hotel is also situated on the banks of the majestic Mississippi River and offers scenic views of the river byways and the city.

Along with being located in the center of the downtown business district, our family-friendly La Crosse, Wisconsin hotel is adjacent to beautiful Riverside Park. Old fashioned street lights adorn the park area, and beautiful flower beds and brick walkways make it a spot to relax and enjoy the activity on the Mississippi River. Take a moment to watch the eagles dance over the Mississippi River or the barges roll by. Be sure to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the downtown shops and the great nightlife steps away from our La Crosse hotel. Whether you are looking for a wonderful place to stay during a ski vacation or you are visiting someone at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, our hotel is the perfect choice for your stay.

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Our downtown Radisson La Crosse hotel is adjacent to the La Crosse Center and is conveniently located near the following attractions:

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About La Crosse

While other portions of the continent were scrubbed by glaciers during the last Ice Age, La Crosse and its environs escaped the frozen onslaught. As a result, this "driftless area" boasts a picturesque landscape rife with natural features - a composition of bluffs, waterways, hills, and valleys. La Crosse itself enjoys an enviable location, set at the confluence of the Mississippi, Black, and La Crosse rivers. In earlier days, the region was the domain of Native Americans, who plied the waters of the Upper Midwest via these liquid roadways. In the 17th century, French traders explored the area and bolstered the town's development into the 18th century. In fact, they provided La Crosse its moniker, naming it for the curved stick used in an Indian game similar to modern-day lacrosse. By the mid-19th century, Nathan Myrick, a young New Yorker, established a trading post on a river island, moving shortly thereafter to the mainland, where he mapped out the future town. As steamboat traffic increased, more folks began to settle, finding merit in the area's fertile soils and in trade opportunities afforded by land, rail, and water. Lumber was also profitable, as was beer-making (La Crosse was surpassed at one time only by Milwaukee in its output). These days, the city is an inviting locale, prized for its natural beauty and comfortable ambiance. Recreation abounds, and the presence of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse showcases culture and education. In addition, La Crosse takes great pride in preserving its historic structures and has revitalized its downtown commercial district with thoughtful renovations and well-considered adaptations that highlight the city's architecture. Local museums, gracious paddlewheeler cruises, views from lofty Grandad Bluff, the pedestrian-friendly river walk at Riverside Park, and the shops of Old Towne North provide a measure of local color and an amiable introduction to La Crosse that can't be beat. County seat, river town, university city - it's all these and more, an admirable feat for a friendly town whose population proper just breaks 50,000.

Did you know?

Despite the obviously French handle, the La Crosse community has deep German roots. In fact, the city is home to one of the Midwest's largest Oktoberfest celebrations, which features several days of great food, drink, dancing, and live entertainment.

Nearby Attractions

La Crosse Area Convention and Visitors Bureau La Crosse Center Events La Crosse Queen Shrine of our Lady Guadalupe Julia Belle Swain Island Girl Cruiseliner Children's Museum of La Crosse Valley View Mall La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce Viterbo University University Wisconsin La Crosse Western Technical College Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

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