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La Crosse, Wisconsin
INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
La Crosse, Wisconsin HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR
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Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in La Crosse listed below at no cost. Filled with statues, architecture, and an exquisite river view, this river city is an artist’s dream.
DAHL AUTO MUSEUM
Take a stroll down memory lane and immerse yourself in the rich history of the most widely used mode of transportation, the automobile. The Dahl Auto Museum celebrates the Dahl family’s involvement as automotive dealers, with a history spanning over 100 years and five generations. It also features the history of the automobile through the eyes of Ford Motor Company, an extensive mascot collection and many beautifully restored classic automobiles from the turn of the century to present.
HIXON HOUSE
This beautiful Victorian house is filled with nearly all of the original furnishings, making it stand out from many other historical homes. With 90 percent original furnishings, this nearly hidden downtown gem offers a window into early La Crosse life and the Victorian era around the country.
LA CROSSE AREA HERITAGE CENTER
At the La Crosse Area Heritage Center, explore the history of La Crosse County through stories, images, and artifacts depicting life in the area. See a variety of displays showcasing Ho-Chunk history, steamboats, logging, beer making, and early manufacturing anchored by a mid-twentieth century fishing boat.
RIVERSIDE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
La Crosse enjoys thriving relationships with sister cities, business partners, students, and people from around the world. To celebrate the success of these partnerships and build a tribute to the culture and traditions, the township created a garden filled with flowers and decorations that closely resemble a garden that could be found in each one of La Crosse’s sister cities. In the Chinese Gardens, principles of Feng Shui are showcased as rock, soil, water, architecture, and plants are harmoniously and meticulously placed to create a free-flowing movement. In the French Garden, finely trimmed plants, granite statues, and elegant fountains are arranged in a formal and geometric pattern, recreating the sophistication and romance found in France.
La Crosse Premium Experience WINONA REVEALED: THE MIDWEST'S BEST KEPT SECRET HIGHLIGHTS
DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF WINONA
Begin the day at Winona County History Center, where exhibits will showcase an era where the bluffs were just being formed and the area was a booming lumber town.
WITNESS THE BEAUTY OF WINONA ON A SIGHTSEEING BOAT TOUR
Experience the Mississippi River and all it has to offer with Captain Aaron. He will talk about the commerce of the river, the navigational channel, lock and dam system, and the Mississippi backwaters, all while being surrounded by incredible views. As the boat glides along, he will also point out all the local wildlife, including turtles, herons, beavers, deer, ducks, and of course, eagles! We may even see eagle nests in the trees above, as Winona is a prime nesting location for these majestic birds. Soak in the beauty of the river from a closer perspective.
Home to major works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Gauguin, Cézanne, Turner, Constable, O'Keeffe, Cassatt, Homer, Cole, Wyeth, and many more, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a world-class museum and a favorite among guests. Make sure to see an original “Washington Crossing the Delaware” by German artist, Emanuel Leutze, only one of two existing the world.
HALF-DAY $79
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