2013 Onalaska Visitors Guide

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OFFICIAL 2013 VISITOR GUIDE

ON THE BLUFFS ON THE TRAILS ON THE WATER discoveronalaska.com

GREAT RIVER LANDING

Great River Cultural & Tourism Center at Great River Landing Coming in 2015, the newly constructed Great River Cultural & Tourism Center will become the gateway for exploring the Mississippi River region and the Great River Road. The Cultural & Tourism Center will connect you with the Mississippi River’s past and present. Visitors will be able to embark on a journey through the archeological, cultural and natural history of the Upper Mississippi River. The Center will house a number of Native American artifacts dating back more than 12,000 years.

The Great River Cultural & Tourism Center will provide travelers with easy access to many river-edge attractions, including the Great River State Trail, the 122-acre Wittenberg Marsh and the Mississippi River’s finest scenery.

Future developments at the Center will include a number of interactive and multi-media exhibits.

The Great River Landing’s location on the Great River Road National Scenic Byway makes it the perfect starting point for all your explorations of the Mississippi River and the region. For more information on the Great River Landing project, visit greatriverlanding.com.

Aerial Illustration of Onalaska’s Waterfront Master Plan

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You’ll find so much to do in Onalaska—on the bluffs, on the trails and on the water. Enjoy panoramic views and see soaring eagles. Bike, hike and go birdwatching along miles of excellent trails. Fish, boat and paddle Lake Onalaska and the Mississippi River. Take a driving tour along the Wisconsin Great River Road and other scenic loops.

This guide gives you just a sampling of what Onalaska has to offer. For more information, visit discoveronalaska.com, call the Center for Commerce and Tourism at 1-800-873-1901 or visit them at 1101 Main Street in Onalaska.

History of Onalaska ................................ 4 Mission: 48 Hours in Onalaska.................. 5 Bicycling and Paddling ............................ 6 Birdwatching and Fishing ........................ 7 Recreation and Attractions ................ 8-10 Lodging ......................................... 11-13 Trip Planner .................................. 14-15 Area Map ..................................... 16-17 Dining ........................................... 18-20 Meetings ............................................ 21 Farmers’ Markets ................................ 22 Festivals and Events ....................... 22-23 Retail ............................................ 24-25 Services ......................................... 26-28 Relocation, Schools and Churches ........ 29 Holmen & West Salem ...................... 30-31 “Like Us” at Facebook.com/OnalaskaWI Photos in this guide have been provided by the Center for Commerce and Tourism, R.J. and Linda Miller Photography (front cover), Dan Heerts, Kristen Kay Photography, Beth Nitti, Rick Otto, Cheryl Patterson, Cozette D. Reps, John Staut, James Steinhoff and Kelly Winjum.

Produced by: Pilch & Barnet, Inc. 608-242-8895 • pilchbarnet.com

“Invitation to Imagination” in the Onalaska Library’s family reading garden

We have done our best to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information in this guide. We apologize for any inaccurate information or errors.

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WELCOME TO ONALASKA ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Onalaska is one of the Midwest’s most affordable and convenient getaway destinations. The community offers a number of quality hotels and is located just off I-90 between Chicago and the Twin Cities. You’ll find the very best in natural beauty and outdoor recreation as well as the largest retail district in a nine-county region.

HISTORY OF ONALASKA

The scenic hills and fertile valleys of Onalaska were home to Native American tribes for countless centuries. Onalaska was a booming lumber town during the 1800s. Logs from northern Wisconsin and Minnesota came down the Mississippi River to be processed in the city’s lumber mills. European founders Thomas G. Rowe and John C. Laird took the name for the community from a poem written by Thomas Campbell entitled “The Pleasures of Hope.”

William Carlisle settled in Onalaska and loved it so much that he founded Onalaska, Washington and Onalaska, Texas.

The Onalaska Public Library is home to the Onalaska Historical Museum. See exhibits that focus on the area’s history from the Ice Age to modern times. Artifacts include ancient bones, tools, weapons and pottery. Other exhibits focus on the area’s early settlers, the lumber industry of the 1800s and railroad history. For more information on these historic exhibits and viewing hours, visit discoveronalaska.com.

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MISSION: 48 HOURS IN ONALASKA

Mission: 48 hours in Onalaska Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to experience as much of Onalaska as you can in two days.

Day 1 15:00 Check into your hotel – Choose from a variety of family-friendly hotels, including several with indoor swimming pools.

15:30 Stop by the Center for Commerce and Tourism to receive complete intelligence on area activities and attractions.

17:00 Go out for dinner. Pick from more than 40 area restaurants.

19:00 Back at the hotel, your assignment is to relax by the pool and then rest up for the day ahead.

Day 2 07:00 Breakfast at the hotel or at one of Onalaska’s many exceptional restaurants.

08:00 Head to the trailhead of the Great River State Trail in downtown Onalaska for an easy bicycle ride or hike along the Mississippi River.

11:00 Grab your binoculars and scope Lake Onalaska for bald eagles, pelicans, tundra swans and a huge variety of waterfowl.

12:00 Grab lunch and brief your team on the afternoon’s activities.

13:00 Hop into your car for a drive to see the beautiful McGilvray Bridges. The bridges are located north of Onalaska along the Great River Road. On the drive back to Onalaska, plot your course for a winding route through the hills and pass through the scenic Mindoro Cut. 17:00 Enjoy dinner and a debriefing about the day’s activities.

19:00 Make your way up to Greens Coulee Park for sunset surveillance.

Day 3 08:00 Wake up and get ready to complete your mission.

09:00 Drive over to visit Sunny the Sunfish on the shores of Lake Onalaska. Be sure to have your picture taken with this important member of the community.

10:00 Investigate the many shopping opportunities in Onalaska.

12:00 Fuel up for the afternoon’s fun at one of the many eateries in Onalaska.

13:00 Head a few miles south to La Crosse to embark on a Wildlife Cruise aboard the Mississippi Explorer riverboat.

15:00 Hit the road and head home, satisfied with your completion of a successful mission.

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BICYCLING AND PADDLING

Bicycling Mississippi River bluffs and sprawling wetlands await bicyclists in Onalaska. The Great River State Trail and La Crosse River State Trail run through Onalaska and connect riders with the Elroy-Sparta Trail and the “400” Trail. The trails are part of a line of 101 miles of continuous state bicycle trails. The country roads surrounding Onalaska also provide bicyclists with excellent riding opportunities.

Great River State Trail Pedal along the Mississippi River on the 24-mile Great River State Trail. The crushed-limestone trail is perfect for any type of bicycle and traverses 18 different waterways. Ride over the Black River on a 287-foot former railroad trestle and follow Lake Onalaska and the BNSF railway. Bike all the way to Trempealeau or continue to the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge.

La Crosse River State Trail The La Crosse River State Trail follows the winding course of the La Crosse River for 21.5 miles. Bike from Onalaska to Sparta over crystal clear trout streams. Enjoy rustic scenery and see picturesque farms. The smooth trail surface can accommodate both road and mountain bikes.

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Canoeing and Kayaking Paddle the beautiful waters of Onalaska. Bring your canoe or kayak to Onalaska and enjoy federally protected wilderness areas, abundant wetlands and numerous launching points. Onalaska sits at the confluence of the Black River, Mississippi River and 7,700-acre Lake Onalaska. Paddling is the best way to access some of Onalaska’s most beautiful backwaters and natural areas. For the location of boat landings and other access points for paddlers, see the area map on pages 16-17.

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BIRDWATCHING AND FISHING

Birdwatching Onalaska is located on the Mississippi River Flyway, North America’s most important migratory route.

During the fall, visitors can see tundra swans, diving ducks, mergansers and cormorants as well as white pelicans, shorebirds, raptors and songbirds.

Bald eagle viewing is outstanding in the early spring. A wildlife viewing area near the Onalaska Spillway on the Black River provides views of two active eagle nests. During the fall, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports on the number of birds present on the Mississippi River. For bird counts on Onalaska’s Pools 7 and 8, visit fws.gov/refuge/ upper_mississippi_river.

McGilvray Bridges – Van Loon Wildlife Area Just north of Onalaska near the community of Holmen, you will find the Van Loon Wildlife Area, home of the McGilvray Bridges. These seven historic bridges can be viewed on a scenic walking trail. To access the bridges, travel north from Holmen on Highway 53.

Turn left on Old 93, then take a right on Amsterdam Prairie Road, continuing to the parking area.

Fishing Lake Onalaska’s big bluegill and pumpkinseed have earned it the title, “Sunfish Capital of the World.” But Lake Onalaska also offers great fishing for catfish, walleye, bass and northern pike. Easy access for anglers and hunters can be found at numerous public boat launches, including the Onalaska Spillway on the Black River. For maps of Onalaska’s Pools 7 and 8, visit fws.gov/refuge/ upper_mississippi_river.

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RECREATION AND ATTRACTIONS

Golfing With the area’s largest shopping district and best hotels, Onalaska is uniquely poised as a golf getaway. More than a dozen golf courses surround Onalaska. Area courses are known for their quality layouts, excellent scenery and low greens fees.

Learn more about golfing opportunities in the Onalaska area by visiting discoveronalaska.com or call 1-800-873-1901.

Geocaching Go geocaching and enjoy the history and natural beauty of Onalaska. If you aren’t familiar with geocaching, it’s a treasure-hunting game played with a handheld GPS unit. Search for hundreds of caches hidden throughout the area, including caches maintained by Onalaska Parks & Recreation. For a complete list of local caches, visit geocaching.com.

Schafer’s Boats & Bait LLC Rental of Pontoons Fishing Boats Canoes • Live Bait • Ice Fishing Tackle • Motor Repair

Aquatic Center The Onalaska Aquatic Center is located at 250 Riders Club Road. It features a zero-depth entry pool, six lap lanes, three waterslides, a sand play area and a concession stand. A fee is charged for admission. Open June through August. For more information, visit cityofonalaska.com.

Auto Racing The La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem is Wisconsin’s only NASCAR-sanctioned asphalt track. Races are held May through early October on Saturdays and most Fridays. Take the whole family— it’s one of the most fun and affordable activities available in the area. For a complete race schedule, visit lacrossespeedway.com.

“Our bait is guaranteed to die trying.” www.schafersboats.com 608-781-3100

Saturday 9:30 -12:30pm

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W7221 North Shore Lane Onalaska, WI 54650

Email: schafers@charter.net

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Featured Recreation and Attractions Blue Heron Bicycle Works 213 Main St., Onalaska 608-783-7433 • blueheronbikes.com

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Credit Cards Accepted

Bicycle sales, repair and rental.

Hours may vary.

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Center for Commerce & Tourism 1101 Main St., Onalaska 608-781-9570 • 1-800-873-1901 discoveronalaska.com

Tourist information and bike trail passes available.

Winter: Nov.-Apr. Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm Summer: May-Oct. Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm; Sat. 9am-3pm; Sun 9am-2pm

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Children’s Museum of La Crosse 207 5th Ave. S., La Crosse 608-784-2652 • funmuseum.org

Three floors of hands-on exhibits, climbing wall (open limited hours, call ahead) party meeting rooms, gift shop and more! For ages 1-12,with adult. $6 per person (infants and members FREE). Weekly preschool programs, summer day camps and more.

Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. Noon-5pm Closed Mondays & major holidays

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Coulee Golf Bowl 100 Green Coulee Rd., Onalaska 608-781-1111 • golfcoulee.com couleegb@centurytel.net

Nine-hole golf course will offer challenges to you, regardless of ability. The bowling center offers eight bowling lanes and a bar & grill. Visit the fully stocked pro shop.

Apr.-Sept.

Mon.-Sun. 7am-11pm Oct.-March Mon.-Sun. 10am-11pm

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La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 410 Veterans Memorial Dr., La Crosse 608-782-2366 • 1-800-658-9424 explorelacrosse.com

Tourist information.

Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm

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La Crosse County Parks & Campgrounds 400 4th St. N., Rm. 1370, La Crosse 608-785-9770 co.la-crosse.wi.us/departments/facilities

Parks, campgrounds, picnic shelters, hiking, biking, birdwatching, boat landings, fishing, canoeing, mini-golf, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling. Recreational Areas: Goose Island, Veterans Memorial, Neshonoc, Neshonoc South, Mindoro, Bice Forest, Hoeth Forest.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway Hwy. 16 & Cty. Rd. M, West Salem 608-786-1525 • lacrossespeedway.com lacrossespeedway@yahoo.com

Races are held from May through Oct,, with races every Sat. night. Sat. night race divisions include Late Models, Sportsmen and Thunderstox, plus unique novelty races sure to thrill and entertain even the most seasoned race fan. Street Drags, where you drive your street car, are held the second Fri. of every month. Take your family to the races - it’s one of the most fun and affordable activities around.

Gates open at 5:45pm Qualifying at 6pm Racing begins at 7:30pm

Yes

Mississippi Explorer Cruises Riverside Park, La Crosse 877-647-7397 ext. 2 • 507-895-4026 mississippiexplorer.com info@mississippiexplorer.com

Explore more and see more with Mississippi Explorer Cruises! Unique riverboat cruises that take you within feet of beautiful backwater riverbanks, bald eagle nests, beaver lodges, turtle-filled logs, muskrat huts, blooming lotus and water lilies and more. Fully and professionally narrated on a specially-designed "backwater" riverboat. On-board restroom. Carry-on food and drink allowed.

Apr.-Oct.: Wed.-Sun. (see website for complete schedule)

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Onalaska Historical Museum 741 Oak Ave. S., Onalaska 608-781-9568 ext. 8

Museum showing how Onalaska became a town. Log cabin with different displays changed quarterly, displays of the railroad, lumbering days, arrowheads, etc.

Wed.-Fri. 2-4pm Sat. 9:30am-12:30pm Mon. (Oct. 1-Mar. 31) 6-8pm

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Pearl Street Brewery 1401 Saint Andrew St., La Crosse 608-784-4832 • pearlstreetbrewery.com

See the brewery. Enjoy a beer in our Tasting Room at our handmade bar.

Sat. tours. Available for banquets. Carryout cases, growlers and six-packs.

Live music every Fri.

Tues.-Thurs. 4-8pm Fri. 4-10pm Sat. Noon-5pm Sat. tours Group tours by appointment

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River Trail Cycles Holmen Square Mall 500 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen 608-526-4678 • rivertrailcycles.com

Road, trail and comfort bikes for adults and children. New and used bike sales, rentals, snowshoes, clothing and accessories for cycling, triathlons and snowshoeing. Open all year.

Summer: Mon. & Wed. 10am-7pm, Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 10am-5:30pm Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm

Yes

Schafers Boats and Bait, LLC W7221 North Shore Ln. 608-781-3100 • schafersboats.com schafers@charter.net

Pontoon, fishing boat, canoe and kayak rentals. Full line of fishing tackle and live bait. Fishing and hunting licenses available.

Summer: 6am-8:30pm Winter: 6am-5pm 7 days a week

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Businesses are located in Onalaska unless otherwise noted.

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RECREATION AND ATTRACTIONS

Golfing, camping, fishing, history—there’s so much to see and do in Onalaska. Rent a bicycle for a trail ride. Go on a riverboat cruise. Visit interesting museums. Spend an exciting evening at the speedway.

Having fun is easy in Onalaska.

RECREATION AND ATTRACTIONS

Relax on the Mississippi River with its breath-taking scenery or bike on groomed trails & roads ...

FREE TRAVEL GUIDE Call 1-800-658-9424 | explorelacrosse.com

Groups • Motor Coach • Conferences • Full-service Hotel • 147 Guest Rooms • Free “Daybreak” Continental Breakfast • Large Heated Indoor Pool • Recently Renovated • Heroes Bar & Grill • Onsite Catering • Over 5000 sq. ft. of Flexible Meeting Space • Great Location (just off Interstate 90, Exit 2) • Free Parking

101 Sky Harbour Drive • La Crosse, WI 54603 www.daysinnlacrosse.com facebook.com/daysinn.lacrosse

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LODGING

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Open Tuesday-Thursday 4:00-8:00 Fridays 4:00-10:00 and Saturdays Noon-5:00 (608) 784-4832

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LODGING

ASSOCIATE LODGING MEMBERS: AmericInn of West Salem 608-786-3340 1-800-396-5007 West Salem Candlewood Suites 608-785-1110 1-800-950-0424 La Crosse Cozy Corner Cottages 608-781-3792 Onalaska Days Inn 608-783-1000 La Crosse

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Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel 608-796-1615 La Crosse Justin Trails 608-269-4522 Sparta Prairie Inn & Suites 608-781-4490 1-888-841-3480 Holmen Neshonoc Lakeside Resort 608-786-1792 West Salem Northridge Guesthouse 507-643-6966 La Crescent

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Baymont Inn and Suites 3300 Kinney Coulee Rd. N., Onalaska 608-783-7191 • Toll-Free 1-877-392-7950 Comfort Inn 1223 Crossing Meadows Dr., Onalaska 608-781-7500 • Toll-Free 1-800-424-6423 • choicehotels.com 69 rooms. Indoor pool, whirlpool, free high-speed wireless Internet, continental breakfast, 24-hour coffee and tea.

Hampton Inn Onalaska 308 Hampton Ct., Onalaska 608-779-5000 Holiday Inn Express 9409 State Rd. 16, Onalaska 608-783-6555 • Toll-Free 1-800-411-3712 • hiexpress.com/onalaskawi 75 deluxe guest rooms, indoor pool/whirlpool, free local calls, complimentary breakfast bar, cable TV, HBO, fitness center. Adjacent to Valley View Mall. Free high-speed Internet.

$37Lake Motel $60 926 2nd Ave. N., Onalaska 608-783-3348 Nine clean, quiet units overlooking Lake Onalaska, ample boat parking, fish cleaning facilities, low rates, grill and picnic area. Free high-speed wireless Internet and cable TV. Half mile from OmniCenter.

Lumber Baron Inn Bed & Breakfast 421 2nd Ave. N., Onalaska 608-781-8938 $59Microtel Inn $99 Hwy. 16 & I-90, Exit 5, Onalaska 608-783-0833 • Toll-Free 1-888-818-2359 • microtelinn.com 63 rooms. Microtel offers quality, comfort, safety and value. Continental breakfast, free local calls and in-room movies. Guest laundry facilities. *Fridge and microwave available upon request Onalaska Inn 651 2nd Ave. S., Onalaska 608-783-2270 Shadow Run Motel 710 2nd Ave. N., Onalaska 608-783-0020 • Toll-Free 1-800-566-0798 Stoney Creek Inn 3060 S. Kinney Coulee Rd., Onalaska 608-781-3060 • stoneycreekinn.com 157 sleeping rooms and conference/banquet space available. Conveniently located off I-90.

Free hot breakfast, indoor/outdoor swim-through pool, fitness room and complimentary high-speed Internet access.

$70$300

Onalaska room tax contributions from the above lodging establishments assist in promoting tourism in the area.

All lodging is located in Onalaska unless otherwise specified.

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LODGING

Onalaska’s great lodging options make it the ideal place to stay when visiting communities and attractions throughout the region. Choose from nationally known and locally owned hotels, all within a short drive or walk from restaurants and retail businesses. Plan your Onalaska vacation or getaway today—visit discoveronalaska.com or call 1-800-873-1901.

TRIP PLANNER

Onalaska is surrounded by some of the region’s best museums, scenic overlooks and recreational opportunities. Make Onalaska the gateway for all your adventures in the area. Below is a sampling of some of the many activities and attractions you’ll find just minutes from Onalaska.

Wisconsin Great River Road The Wisconsin Great River Road is nestled between the river and towering bluffs. It is one of the most breathtaking drives in the Midwest. Onalaska is located near the midway point of the Wisconsin Great River Road and is the perfect hub for exploring Wisconsin’s only National Scenic Byway.

The 250-mile Wisconsin Great River Road is part of the 10-state Great River Road, which runs for more than 3,000 miles along the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. For more information on the Wisconsin Great River Road and a free audio tour, visit wigrr.com.

Wisconsin Great River Road Named the most scenic drive in America by the Huffington Post.

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Scenic Overlooks & Panoramic Views 1 Sunny the Sunfish Overlook – Onalaska 2 Greens Coulee Park – Onalaska 3 Grandad Bluff – La Crosse 4 Brady’s Bluff in Perrot State Park – Trempealeau 5 Settler’s Overlook – Genoa For Nature Lovers 6 Great River Landing – Onalaska 7 Van Loon State Wildlife Area/McGilvray Bridges – Holmen 8 Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge – Trempealeau 9 Perrot State Park – Trempealeau 10 Genoa National Fish Hatchery – Genoa Other Auto Tours 11 Mindoro Cut – Popular drive northeast of Onalaska on Hwy 108 12 Apple Blossom Scenic Drive – 17-mile drive located in La Crescent, MN (across the Mississippi River) Family Activities 13 Observation Deck at Lock & Dam #7 – La Crescent 14 La Crosse Children’s Museum – La Crosse 15 Boat Cruises on the Mississippi – Riverside Park, La Crosse 16 Friendship Garden – La Crosse 17 Historic Walking Tours – Onalaska and La Crosse Hiking & Biking 18 Great River State Trail – Onalaska 19 La Crosse River State Trail – Onalaska Fishing, Canoeing & Kayaking 20 Black River – Onalaska 21 Lake Onalaska – Onalaska 22 Mississippi River – Onalaska Museums & Interesting Attractions 23 Onalaska Historical Museum – Onalaska 24 Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – La Crosse 25 Norskadalen Nature & Heritage Center – Coon Valley 26 Minnesota Marine Art Museum – Winona, MN

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Onalaska Center For Commerce & Tourism

Baymont Inn & Suites ................ 1 Blue Cup Coffee House .............. 2 Blue Heron Bicycle Works .......... 3 Blue Moon Saloon & Roadhouse... 4 Children’s Museum of La Crosse .... 5 China Inn.................................... 6 Colvin Dental.............................. 7 Comfort Inn ............................... 8 Coulee Golf Bowl ........................ 9 Cozy Corner Cottages................ 10 Days Inn................................... 11 Emma’s Diner........................... 12 Ethel’s Attic & Boutique ........... 13 Features Sports Bar & Grill ....... 14 Mayo Clinic Health System Holmen ................................... 15 Mayo Clinic Health System Onalaska ................................. 16 Gundersen Lutheran Onalaska Clinic ........................ 17

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Hampton Inn ................................ 18 Holiday Inn Express ....................... 19 Holmen American Legion ............. 20 Holmen Locker & Meat Market ..... 21 Kwik Trip ...................................... 22 La Crosse Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau ........................... 23 La Crosse County Parks ................ 24 La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway .... 25 Lake Motel ................................... 26 Lost Island Wine.............................27 Lumber Baron Inn ........................ 28 Microtel Inn ................................. 29 Mississippi Explorer Cruises ......... 30 Olive Juice Quilts .......................... 31 Onalaska American Legion ........... 32 Onalaska Historical Museum ....... 33 Onalaska/Holmen/West Salem Public Transit .............................. 34 Onalaska Inn ............................... 35 Onalaska OmniCenter .................. 36 Pearl Street Brewery ..................... 37 Prairie Inn & Suites........................ 38 Red Pines Bar & Grill...................... 39 River Trail Cycles .......................... 40 Rusty Olde Crow ........................... 41 Schafers Boats & Bait ................. 42 School District of Onalaska .......... 43 Shadow Run Lodge ...................... 44 Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center ...45 Sue Kolve’s Salon & Day Spa ...... 46 Traditions Restaurant..................... 47 Treehouse Gift & Home ................ 48 Trempealeau Hotel ....................... 49 Valley View Mall ........................... 50

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DINING

The Best in Local Pub Fare

Food - Fun - Friends Veterans and the Public Welcome!

• Entertainment Every Friday Night • Fish Frys (Sept–May, 2nd Friday of the month), Chicken & Dumplings

(608)779-2800 W7305 Ct. Rd Z Onalaska,WI Specials: In house smoked Beef Brisket, BBQ Ribs, Beer Can Chicken.

• Lunch Served 11am–2pm Mon–Fri • Banquet Hall & Catering on premise for all your Special Events • Wi-Fi Available

Join Us for the Legion Community Days: August 23-25,2013

Walleye, Perch, Haddock, Half Pound Burgers, Handmade Pizza, Fresh Salads & Homemade Soups

Onalaska American Legion 731 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI

608-783-3300

Located on the shores of Lake Onalaska

www.redpinesbarandgrill.com Full menu on website

www.onalaskapost336.org • Email: onalaskalegion@gmail.com

Daily Spec ials

Full Bar

“Family Owned and Operated, We are Always Here to Greet You” Big n Scree TVs

Open 7 Days a Week Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Friday Night Fish Fry Prime Rib Friday & Saturdays

Exten sive Wine List

Check out the MOON LIGHT LOUNGE downstairs for that special event.

Catering on or off premise available.

Dine with us overlooking Lake Onalaska and stay for the sunsets!

608-781-6800 • fax: 608-781-0653 716 2nd Ave. North, Onalaska WI, Hwy 35 North across from the sunfish and overlooking Lake Onalaska

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Featured Dining

Banquet CarryFriday DriveDelivery Dinner Breakfast Buffet Lounge Lunch Ethnic Facilities out Fish Fry thru

Outdoor Reservations Salad Senior Menu/ Vegetarian Wireless Dining Accepted Bar Discount Options Access

Blue Cup Coffee House 500 Holmen Dr., Holmen 608-526-6177 Blue Moon Saloon & Roadhouse 716 2nd Ave. N. 608-781-6800 China Inn 9348 State Rd. 16, #110 608-783-2323 Emma’s Diner N5610 Hwy. OT 608-781-4925 Features Sports Bar & Grill 504 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen 608-526-3600

Holmen American Legion 419 1st Ave. W., Holmen 608-526-4444 Onalaska American Legion 731 Sand Lake Rd. 608-783-3300 • onalaskapost336.org Red Pines Bar & Grill W7305 County Rd. Z 608-779-2800 • redpinesbarandgrill.com

Traditions Restaurant 201 Main St. 608-783-0200 Trempealeau Hotel 150 Main St., Trempealeau 608-534-6898 • trempealeauhotel.com

Businesses are located in Onalaska unless otherwise noted.

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DINING

Bring your appetite to Onalaska. Sample a world-famous walnut burger or almond-crusted mahi mahi.

Have a quiet, candlelight dinner at one of Wisconsin’s finest restaurants. Or, enjoy a hearty meal in a friendly local hangout. You have lots of choices in Onalaska with over 40 restaurants to choose from.

DINING

Open: Tues thru Sunday 5:30am to 1:30pm (608)781-4925

The Intersection of Hwy 35 & OT & Right Next Door

Live Bait • Tackle • Specialty Jigs Snacks • Ice Fishing Supplies Fishing Licenses (608) 781-4926

201 Main St., Onalaska, WI

608-783-0200

A tradition to be made, treasured, and remembered while passing through the scenic byways

 Located on the Great River Road  Established in 1996  1911 Historical Bank Building

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Traditions offers unique flavor-infused innovative menu items, hand crafted signature chocolate truffles, wines and spirits in a contemporary atmosphere

201 Main Street Onalaska, WI

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Featured Venues

Facility Size

Food

Lodging

No rooms on-site

American Legion Post 336 731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska 608-783-3300 • onalaskapost336.org

Banquet facility—250 people Meeting room—up to 200 people Bar area—100 people

In-house catering and bar

Holiday Inn Express 9409 State Rd. 16, Onalaska 608-783-6555 • Toll-Free 1-800-411-3712 hiexpress.com/onalaskawi

Executive boardroom

Allows outside catering

Onalaska OmniCenter 255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska 608-781-9566 • omnicenter.net

Two arenas—more than 55,000 sq. ft.

Two conference rooms Two full kitchens/concession areas 4,000 sq. ft. outdoor shelter Convenient parking

Kitchen facilities available, welcomes outside catering services

Stoney Creek Inn 3060 S. Kinney Coulee Rd., Onalaska 608-781-3060 • stoneycreekinn.com

Banquet seating up to 500 people Meeting room seating up to 750 people

Catering service available

Onalaska’s OmniCenter has been designed to meet the needs of a wide array of events. The modern and attractive OmniCenter is an ideal venue for conventions, business meetings, seminars, conferences, annual meetings, family reunions, picnics and receptions.

75 rooms

Other

Perfect for weddings, anniversaries and all special events Adjacent to Valley View Mall

No rooms on-site

Versatile venue that can be adapted to suit groups of all sizes

157 rooms

Adjacent to Gundersen Lutheran Clinic

The OmniCenter can be configured in a variety of ways. The facility includes two arenas, large conference rooms, two full kitchens and a large outdoor picnic shelter. To order your free, full-color Onalaska meeting guide, visit discoveronalaska.com or call 1-800-873-1901.

Onalaska OmniCenter Our community’s destination for all seasons.

March to October

Conventions, business expos, reunions, wedding receptions and more

November to February

Ice rinks offering hockey, public skating and skate rentals

Year-round

Two meeting rooms for business meetings, seminars, parties and receptions

Outdoor facilities

Picnic shelter, softball fields, swimming pool and playground 255 Riders Club Road Onalaska, WI 54650 (608) 781-9566 • OmniCenter.net

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MEETINGS

Onalaska is centrally located on I-90 between the Twin Cities and Chicago. The community is the perfect choice for group gatherings of all types. Onalaska offers top-notch meeting facilities and excellent lodging options, as well as exceptional natural scenery and outdoor recreation.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

There’s always something fun happening in and around Onalaska, from festivals and celebrations to fishing tournaments and races. Below, you’ll find just a sampling of the great events happening throughout the year in the Onalaska area. For complete event information, visit discoveronalaska.com or call 1-800-873-1901.

JULY 3–7: Riverfest - La Crosse 6: Onalaska High School All Class Reunion Onalaska 12–14: Catfish Days - Trempealeau

APRIL

17–21: La Crosse County Interstate Fair - Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem

6–7: Spring Gift & Craft Show - Onalaska

20: All City Garage Sale - Onalaska

13: Coulee Cornhole Tournament - Onalaska 27: Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and Cheese Festival - La Crosse

AUGUST 1–4: Great River Jazz Fest - La Crosse

MAY

9–11: Irishfest - La Crosse

3–5: LABA Home & Garden Show - Onalaska

16–18: Open Air Convertibles Tour - Onalaska

3–5: La Crosse Fitness Festival - La Crosse 5: Mayfair Art Fair - West Salem 11: Hip Breaker Bicycle Tour - Trempealeau 18: Reggae Fest - Trempealeau 27: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony - Onalaska

Farmers’ Markets Farm-fresh goodness awaits you at the area’s excellent

31–June 1: WIAA State Track & Field Championship - La Crosse

farmers’ markets. Meet local growers and sample an

31–June 2: June Dairy Days - Village Park, West Salem

honey, herbs and an ever-changing array of other

incredible diversity of fruits, vegetables, artisan cheese, seasonal products.

Onalaska

JUNE

Festival Foods

1: Blues Bash - Trempealeau 1: Wisconsin Free Bike Trail Day - Statewide

1260 Crossing Meadows Dr. Sundays, 8am-1pm June through October

1–2: Wisconsin Free Fishing Weekend - Statewide

Holmen

2: Wisconsin Free State Park Day - Statewide

Festival Foods

8: YMCA Triathlon - West Salem

Wednesdays, 3-7pm

600 N. Holmen Dr.

15: Minds in Motion Bike Tour - Onalaska Middle School

June through October

20–23: Dairyland National Tractor Pull - Tomah

Corner of Jefferson and Mills St.

29: Festival Foods Salute to the Fourth Onalaska High School soccer fields near Onalaska OmniCenter 29: Brice Prairie Time Trials - Onalaska

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West Salem Wednesdays, 3-6:30pm June through October For more information on area farmers’ markets, visit discoveronalaska.com.

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12–13: Hmong New Year Celebration - La Crosse

NOVEMBER 16: UW-L Turkey Trot - La Crosse 21: Onalaska Community Thanksgiving Dinner Onalaska 21–Dec 31: Holiday Lights Display - Riverside Park, La Crosse

DECEMBER 11–12: Annual Corn Broil - Melrose 16–18: Holmen Kornfest - Holmen

31: Skyrocker’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display Grandad Bluff, La Crosse

23–25: Legion Community Days - Onalaska

JANUARY 2014

23–25: Great River Folk Festival - La Crosse

4: YMCA New Year’s Resolution Run/Walk Onalaska

16–18, 22–25: Parade of Homes - Coulee Region 30–Sept. 1: Western Wisconsin High School Rodeo Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen

10–11: Onalaska Show Choir Invitational - Onalaska 25: Taste of Onalaska - Onalaska

SEPTEMBER

25: Operation Homefront Chili Cook-Off - Onalaska

1– Oct. 30: Corn Maze - West Salem

FEBRUARY 2014

6–7: Storytelling Festival - La Crosse

1: Brice Prairie Conservation Association Fishing Derby - Lake Onalaska

6–8: Spanferkel - Mindoro 6–8: Elvis Explosion - La Crosse

8: YMCA Valentines Heart Throb Run/Walk Onalaska

13–15: Garland Days - West Salem

12–15: Boat, Sport, & Travel Show - La Crosse

15: Tri-Quest - Holmen 19–22: Applefest - La Crescent

15: Onalaska Lions Club Ice Fishing Derby Lake Onalaska

21: The Wedding Event - Onalaska

MARCH 2014

27–Oct. 5: Oktoberfest - La Crosse

1: Special Olympics Polar Plunge - La Crosse

OCTOBER 3–6: Oktoberfest Car Races - La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem 4–5, 11–12, 18–19, 25–26: Jaycees Haunted House Onalaska 11–13: Mississippi Fandango, Wild West Shootout Holmen Rod & Gun Club 1- 800- 873- 190 1 • d is c ov e ro n a la s ka .c o m

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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

12–13: Fall Gift & Craft Show - Onalaska

RETAIL

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Featured Retailers

Type of Store

Hours of Operation

Credit Cards Accepted

Online Ordering

Ethel’s Attic and Boutique 424 S. Main St., Holmen 608-385-9364 • ethelsatticofholmen.com

New items as well as gently used antiques in a comfortable charming atmosphere. New selections arriving regularly.

Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-2pm

Yes

No

Holmen Locker & Meat Market 412 N. Main St., Holmen 608-526-3112 • holmenmeatmarket.com

Meat and specialty food store, microbrews and wine.

Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm Sat. 8am-3pm

Yes

Yes

Lost Island Wine, LLC 570 Theater Rd., Suite 100, Onalaska 715-570-9463 • lostislandwine.com

Retail sales with tasting room and custom wine creations.

Seasonal outdoor patio for tasting and special events.

Thurs. 4-8pm Fri. 4-8pm Sat. Noon-6pm Sun. Noon-5pm

Yes

Yes

Olive Juice Quilts 1258 County Rd. PH, Onalaska 608-782-3257 • olivejuicequilts.com

Full-service quilt shop. Bernina and Baby Lock sewing machine dealer. We service all models of sewing machines! Online ordering available.

Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thurs. 10am-8pm, Sun. Noon-4pm

Yes

No

Rusty Olde Crow 424 S. Main St., Holmen 608-769-8650

Prime country shop featuring many unique handmade items, such as prim dolls, wooden items, grubby soy candles in recycled tin cans, prim paintings by a local artist and many other items to decorate your country home.

Tues.-Thurs. 10am-6pm Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm

Yes

No

Treehouse Gift & Home 9546 E. 16 Frontage Rd., Onalaska 608-783-GIFT • treehousegiftandhome.com

Two floors featuring 8,000 square feet of unique gifts, art, home accents, personal accessories and gourmet foods.

Mon.-Fri. 10am-8pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 11am-5pm

Yes

Yes

Valley View Mall 3800 State Rd. 16, La Crosse 608-781-4700

80+ stores you will love including Macy’s, Sears, Herberger’s, JC Penny and Barnes & Noble. Style. Your way.

Mon.-Sat.: 10am-9pm Sun. 11am-6pm Department stores and holiday hours may vary

Yes

No

BERNINA & Baby Lock Sewing Machines Over 3,000 Bolts of Fabric Notions • Books • Patterns • Classes All Model Machine Repair mon - sat 10-5 | thurs 10-8 | sun 12-4 1258 County Rd PH | Onalaska, WI 54650 (608) 782-3257 | www.olivejuicequilts.com

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RETAIL

Onalaska offers the largest retail district within a nine-county area. Choose from hundreds of unique shops, stores and galleries. The Valley View Mall alone features more than 80 specialty shops and four major department stores. From best-selling books to the latest fashions, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Onalaska.

SERVICES

Colvin Dental Michael J. Colvin, D.D.S

Dr. Colvin is a member of the ADA, WDA and Onalaska Area Business Association.

Procedures Offered:

Monday Closed Tuesday-Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 7:30-3:00 pm

• Bridges • Crowns • Dentures • Fillings • Implants • Inlays • Veneers • Whitening *Most insurance plans accepted

300 Main Street • Onalaska, WI 54650 • (608) 783-8390 • colvindental.com

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Featured Services

Hours of Operation

Type of Service

Appt. Credit Cards Accepted Needed

Colvin Dental 300 Main St., Onalaska 608-783-8390 • colvindental.com

Dental office.

Closed Mon. Tues.-Thurs. 8am-5pm Fri. 7:30am-3pm

Yes

Yes

Gundersen Lutheran–Onalaska Clinic 3111 Gundersen Dr., Onalaska 608-775-8100 • gundluth.org

The area’s most comprehensive Women’s Center plus acupuncture, primary care, urgent care, vision services, pharmacy and many specialty services.

Mon.-Fri. 7am-9pm Sat.-Sun. 9am-5pm

No

Yes

Gundersen Lutheran ExpressCare 1260 Crossing Meadows Dr., Onalaska (inside Festival Foods) 2500 State Rd., La Crosse (inside Festival Foods - Village Shopping Center) 608-775-5858 • GLExpressCare.org

Affordable healthcare made easy • Everyone welcome • Only $50; may be billed to insurance • Fast diagnosis & treatment

Mon.-Fri. 8am-6:30pm Sat. 8am-4:30pm Sun. 9am-3:30pm

No

Yes

Kwik Trip 19 La Crosse & 7 Onalaska Locations kwiktrip.com

Gas stations offering fresh food selections.

Hours may vary

No

Yes

Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare 191 Theater Rd., Onalaska 608-392-5000 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org

Primary and specialty healthcare services. Retail services include a pharmacy, optical shop, hearing aids and The Canticle gifts.

Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm Urgent Care: Mon.-Fri. 5-9pm Sat.-Sun. 9am-5pm

No

Yes

Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare 1303 Main St. S., Holmen 608-526-3351 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org

Healthcare services including family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, lab, X-ray and pharmacy.

Clinic: Mon.-Thurs. 7am-7pm Fri. 7am-5pm Pharmacy: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-6pm Fri. 8am-5pm

No

Yes

Onalaska/Holmen/West Salem Public Transit 608-784-0000 • runninginc.net

Low-cost, fixed-rate, shared-ride public transit serving Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem and surrounding areas.

6:30am-7pm 7 days a week

No

No

School District of Onalaska 1821 E. Main St., Onalaska 608-781-9700 • onalaska.k12.wi.us

Education.

District office Mon.-Fri. 7am-4pm

No

Yes

Sue Kolve’s Salon & Day Spa 230 Main St., Onalaska 608-784-2363 • suekolves.com

Salon and day spa.

Mon. 10am-9pm, Tues. & Thurs.

7am-9pm, Wed. 7am-9pm Fri. 7am-6pm, Sat. 7am-4pm Closed Sun.

Yes

Yes

Houses Duplexes Townhomes Apartments

Renting Made Simple!

Online & in-print free at friendly retailers!

www.apartmentconnextion.com

Need A Taxi?

Call 784-0000

6:30am-7pm—Seven-Days-A-Week

ONALASKA • HOLMEN • WEST SALEM PUBLIC TRANSIT Low-cost, fixed-rate, shared-ride public transit serving Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem and surrounding communities.

230 Main Street, Onalaska, WI 54650 608.784.2363 www.suekolves.com

Airport Service • Discounts for Senior Citizens – Students – Disabled

Destination or Origin must be in Onalaska, Villages of Holmen or West Salem

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SERVICES

Onalaska boasts top-notch services and is part of a metropolitan area that serves a nine-county region.

SERVICES

We Bring Mayo Clinic to You. Mayo Clinic Health System provides quality healthcare close to home. Our Holmen and Onalaska clinics offer primary care, specialty care, and a connection to Mayo Clinic. Full-service pharmacies are available for your convenience. Our hours fit the busiest schedules. Same day appointments are available.

Onalaska

Holmen

191 Theater Road • 608-392-5000

1303 Main Street South • 608-526-3351

Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm Urgent Care Hours: Mon - Fri 5pm - 9pm; Sat - Sun 9am - 5pm

Mon - Thur 7am-7pm; Fri 7am-5pm Walk-ins welcome!

Franciscan Healthcare

Feeling sick?

Gundersen Lutheran can help.

Urgent Care

ExpressCare*

Onalaska 3111 Gundersen Drive Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

(608) 775-8650

Just walk in, no appointment needed and you don’t have to be a Gundersen Lutheran patient.

Only $50 and it can be billed to your insurance.

Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Sat. , 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sun. , 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

(608) 775-5858

Emergency Services La Crosse 1900 South Avenue Emergency Services: 24 hours a day Urgent Care hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

(608) 775-2192 Check wait times at gundluth.org.

La Crosse Festival Foods, 2500 State Road Onalaska Festival Foods 1260 Crossing Meadows Drive *ExpressCare treats patients at least 2 years of age or older.

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Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by Healthgrades in 2013.

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RELOCATION, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES

Relocation Onalaska is truly one of the best places to live in the Midwest. Residents and businesses relocate to Onalaska for many of the same reasons visitors are drawn to the area: a friendly community, incredible scenic beauty and unmatched natural resources.

Onalaska offers some of the region’s best schools, a high quality of life and a relatively low cost of living.

The community is home to a number of thriving businesses and boasts the largest retail district in a nine-county region. Community resources include numerous parks, a first-class aquatic center, a skate park and a family YMCA.

Schools The Onalaska area provides excellent educational opportunities at every level. The school districts of Onalaska, Holmen and West Salem are proud of the high quality of education they provide. The nearby University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, Viterbo University and Globe University offer opportunities in a number of undergraduate and graduate programs. Western Technical College also offers degree programs in a variety of fields.

Churches Onalaska is home to a number of churches serving a wide variety of denominations. For information on Onalaska area congregations, visit discoveronalaska.com.

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HOLMEN AND WEST SALEM

Holmen – Beautiful Bluffs and Sweeping Prairies Great outdoor recreation: • Halfway Creek Bike Trail – This 3.4-mile trail links to the Great River State Trail • Deerwood Park – Sports fields, trails, aquatic park, sled hill and picnic areas Shopping opportunities: •Downtown Holmen – An array of unique shops and eateries • Holmen Square – Retailers, restaurants, health professionals and services Fun annual events: •YES Holmen – Last Sunday in February •Party in the Square – Free family festival in June •Kornfest – Third weekend in August •High School Regional Rodeo – Labor Day weekend

West Salem – A Small Town That’s Big on History Several recreational options:

•Fishing and boating – Lake Neshonoc

• Camping – Veterans Memorial Park and Neshonoc Lakeside Camping Resort

•Biking and hiking – La Crosse River State Trail Small community is big on history:

• Historic homes – Several homes on the National Register of Historic Places

• Hamlin Garland Homestead – 1800s home of Pulitzer Prize winning author

•Palmer-Gullickson House – Historic home with octagonal shape Unique annual events:

•Garland Days – Celebrates the life of author Hamlin Garland

•Dairy Days – Held the first full weekend in June

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YOU’RE YOU’RE ALWAYS ALWAYS WELCOME WELCOME

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Rusty Olde Crow 424 South Main St. 425 (608) 769-8650 399-1511

HOLMEN HOLMEN SQUARE SQUARE -- 504 504 Holmen Holmen Dr. Dr. (608) (608) 526-3600 526-3600

3913 Circle Dr. (608) 781-4490 (888) 841-3480

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HOLMEN AND WEST SALEM

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Onalaska Center for Commerce and Tourism 1101 Main Street Onalaska, WI 54650 discoveronalaska.com

101 Miles Of Interconnecting State Bike Trails

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