Exploring our Driftless Region
Sightseeing
Como Falls Park is located behind the Fire Station, and is accessible either from there (9 Mill St.) or from the pool (20 Como St.). From the back of either parking lot, just follow the crushed stone trail.
There are picnic tables and charcoal grills for picnics, as well as plenty of open grass for family activities.
Como Falls Park
Como Falls Park is located behind the Fire Station, and is accessible either from there (9 Mill St.) or from the pool (20 Como St.). From the back of either parking lot, just follow the crushed stone trail.
There are picnic tables and charcoal grills for picnics, as well as plenty of open grass for family activities.
Food Scene
Locally sourced goods, delicious eats and fantastic coffee! The Hokah Mocha is one of my favs!
Free Range Exchange
46 Main StLocally sourced goods, delicious eats and fantastic coffee! The Hokah Mocha is one of my favs!
Family owned and operated restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and Friday Fish fry!
Salmon & Eggs or chorizo benedict are my go to, but you can't go wrong here!
Kaddy's Kafe
230 Main StFamily owned and operated restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and Friday Fish fry!
Salmon & Eggs or chorizo benedict are my go to, but you can't go wrong here!
Main Street Saloon
56 Main StreetGreat made to order thin crust Pizza!
SEASONAL: Memorial Day-Labor Day in Brownsville, MN on the river.
Friday night steak fry (grill your own steak)!
Hit up the "Food Barge" for Wednesday night wings, appetizers, burger baskets, sandwiches and wraps Wed-Sun during the summer.
Grab some beverages at the Bone Fish Tiki Bar.
Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait
8995 Lawrence Lake LnSEASONAL: Memorial Day-Labor Day in Brownsville, MN on the river.
Friday night steak fry (grill your own steak)!
Hit up the "Food Barge" for Wednesday night wings, appetizers, burger baskets, sandwiches and wraps Wed-Sun during the summer.
Grab some beverages at the Bone Fish Tiki Bar.
Shopping
Hokah Hardware Inc
52 Main StFind just about anything here, it is truly expansive!
Warm Weather Outdoors
A spring-fed, sand-bottom pool with no chemicals for an experience unlike any other!
Chairs, floaties, noodles and sand toys are all available for your enjoyment.
Showers to rinse sand off and a playground adjacent to the parking lot.
Hokah Pool
Como Street A spring-fed, sand-bottom pool with no chemicals for an experience unlike any other!
Chairs, floaties, noodles and sand toys are all available for your enjoyment.
Showers to rinse sand off and a playground adjacent to the parking lot.
A must stop with kids in the summer, slides, high dive, climbing wall over the deep end and a wade in little kid area with small slides, an apple tree and water fountains.
La Crescent Aquatic Center & Swimming Pool
608 S 7th StA must stop with kids in the summer, slides, high dive, climbing wall over the deep end and a wade in little kid area with small slides, an apple tree and water fountains.
If you are a climber, bring your gears, many bolted routes to explore!
Easy hikes and access to crags!
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Grandad Bluff Park
If you are a climber, bring your gears, many bolted routes to explore!
Easy hikes and access to crags!
Rent kayak or SUP, canoe, kayak and more to go explore the various waterways in the area. Located on French Island, WI
Island Outdoors
1330 Bainbridge StRent kayak or SUP, canoe, kayak and more to go explore the various waterways in the area. Located on French Island, WI
Hiking
Great place to hike to overlook La Crescent, MN
Playground not far from trail head. Trail is easy to miss, park on the street near the sign on the hillside on Red Apple Dr heading north before reaching N 14th St.
Eagles Bluff Park
422 Red Apple DriveGreat place to hike to overlook La Crescent, MN
Playground not far from trail head. Trail is easy to miss, park on the street near the sign on the hillside on Red Apple Dr heading north before reaching N 14th St.
Wide Hiking trails north of La Crescent with stunning river views. Short & easy hikes.
Apple Blossom Overlook Park
169 County Hwy 1Wide Hiking trails north of La Crescent with stunning river views. Short & easy hikes.
Awesome hikes, mountain biking trails or park and walk to the overlook for stunning views of the great Mississippi River Valley!
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Grandad Bluff Park
Awesome hikes, mountain biking trails or park and walk to the overlook for stunning views of the great Mississippi River Valley!
Park at Hixon Forest (moderate) or Rim of City Rd (easy) and hike to Miller Bluff for an overlook of the marsh!
Rim of the City Road
Rim of the City RoadPark at Hixon Forest (moderate) or Rim of City Rd (easy) and hike to Miller Bluff for an overlook of the marsh!
Enjoy the wide flat trails through the marsh, and see what kind of wildlife you can spot.
Great for walking or biking
Myrick Park Drive
Myrick Park DriveEnjoy the wide flat trails through the marsh, and see what kind of wildlife you can spot.
Great for walking or biking
Bicycle Trails
This 24-mile trail travels through prairies and backwaters of the upper Mississippi River valley. Built on an abandoned Chicago-Northwestern railroad line, the trail has a finely crushed limestone surface suitable for walking and bicycling for much of the year and snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. The Great River trail is within a larger area called the Mississippi Flyway and passes through two National Wildlife Refuges. The Great River State Trail links to the La Crosse River State Trail via a short road route in the city of La Crosse.
Trail passes are required, check WI DNR website for details
Great River State Trail
Great River State TrailThis 24-mile trail travels through prairies and backwaters of the upper Mississippi River valley. Built on an abandoned Chicago-Northwestern railroad line, the trail has a finely crushed limestone surface suitable for walking and bicycling for much of the year and snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. The Great River trail is within a larger area called the Mississippi Flyway and passes through two National Wildlife Refuges. The Great River State Trail links to the La Crosse River State Trail via a short road route in the city of La Crosse.
Trail passes are required, check WI DNR website for details
The paved Root River State Trail meanders 42 miles alongside the Root River from Fountain to Houston. Constructed on an abandoned railroad, the trail is generally level and wheelchair accessible except for a steep half-mile segment between Vinegar Ridge and Houston that may be challenging for some visitors.
Closest access is Houston Nature Center
Root River State Trail, Houston, MN, EE. UU.
The paved Root River State Trail meanders 42 miles alongside the Root River from Fountain to Houston. Constructed on an abandoned railroad, the trail is generally level and wheelchair accessible except for a steep half-mile segment between Vinegar Ridge and Houston that may be challenging for some visitors.
Closest access is Houston Nature Center
The 22-mile La Crosse River State Trail has been developed from the abandoned Chicago and Northwestern Railroad between Sparta and La Crosse. The trail is open to walkers and bicyclists spring through fall and snowmobiles in winter. Packed-limestone screenings provide a smooth surface for bicycling. Mileage markers are posted every half mile on the 7-mile section between La Crosse and West Salem. A state trail pass is required for bicycling.
La Crosse River State Trail, Onalaska, WI, EE. UU.
The 22-mile La Crosse River State Trail has been developed from the abandoned Chicago and Northwestern Railroad between Sparta and La Crosse. The trail is open to walkers and bicyclists spring through fall and snowmobiles in winter. Packed-limestone screenings provide a smooth surface for bicycling. Mileage markers are posted every half mile on the 7-mile section between La Crosse and West Salem. A state trail pass is required for bicycling.
RIDE REMARKABLE ROADS AND TRAILS
SPIN YOUR WHEELS IN THE LA CROSSE REGION
From the Wisconsin Great River Road and Apple Blossom Loop overlooking the Mississippi River to over 100 miles of trails among the bluffs, you’ll be riding into memories you won’t soon forget.
Scan the QR code image for the explore La Crosse website with helpful links and info
*if the QR code doesn't work, search the entire CAPS description above to find the "explore La Crosse" website page on biking in the greater La Crosse area.
La Crosse River, Wisconsin, EE. UU.
RIDE REMARKABLE ROADS AND TRAILS
SPIN YOUR WHEELS IN THE LA CROSSE REGION
From the Wisconsin Great River Road and Apple Blossom Loop overlooking the Mississippi River to over 100 miles of trails among the bluffs, you’ll be riding into memories you won’t soon forget.
Scan the QR code image for the explore La Crosse website with helpful links and info
*if the QR code doesn't work, search the entire CAPS description above to find the "explore La Crosse" website page on biking in the greater La Crosse area.