Blogging on the River, Food & Drink, Foodie Favorites, French Island, Fun things to do in La Crosse, Onalaska, Sports, West Salem Game day and great food go hand-in-hand. Whether you’re a local looking for a new game day hangout or a visitor trying to catch your favorite team on the big screen and a quick bite to eat, we’ve got 6… Read more »
Blogging on the River, Festivals, Food & Drink, French Island, Fun things to do in La Crosse, La Crosse Events, Sara Walters, West Salem By: Sara Walters Ready to beat the heat this Fourth of July? These four spots feature all you’ll need—food, drinks, water and plenty of fun. Lake Neshonoc Pack a lunch and put on your swimsuit! Neshonoc Swarthout Beach is a… Read more »
Spring Event Weekend April 13, 14 & 15, 2018 Activities planned at 14 wineries and creameries throughout South Western Wisconsin March 26, 2018 – Westby, WI – The Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail will hold its Spring Event weekend April 13, 14 & 15th, with special activities at each of fourteen businesses. Launched in 2017,… Read more »
Are you searching for the perfect sweet treat this Valentine’s Day? Look no further. These four candy shops in La Crosse County have been serving up the goods for years and have just what you’re looking for. 1. Linda’s Bakery This family-owned bakery has been serving La Crosse County since 1973 so you know they’re… Read more »
By: Sara Walters A staple for lunch-goers and supper-clubbers, the salad bar is popular throughout the Coulee Region. Here are seven stops serving up the areas tastiest salad bars around. 4 Sisters Wine Bar & Tapas Restaurant A popular weekday lunch option, the salad bar at 4 Sisters pairs nicely with the view of Riverside Park. Enjoy… Read more »
https://www.explorelacrosse.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BBQ-e1515514300183.jpgBy: Sara Walters Grab your stretchy pants and a handful of napkins. There’s a great assortment of BBQ joints in La Crosse County to try! Whether you like fall-off-the-bone ribs or a nice saucy, smoked-meat sandwich, you can’t go wrong with these five favorites. Big Boar Barbecue – West Salem Repeatedly voted “Best BBQ” and… Read more »
By: Sara Walters There are lots of bars in La Crosse and surrounding areas that are rumored to have the best Bloody Mary around. One of the region’s top contenders is Rivers Rats on French Island. On the banks of the Mississippi, River Rats is a local favorite, featuring a full menu and bar as well… Read more »
Activities planned at 14 wineries and creameries throughout Southwest Wisconsin The Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail premieres October 13, 14 and 15, with special activities at each of fourteen businesses. This new collaboration between the state’s renowned dairy industry and its growing wine industry invites travellers to visit estate wineries and local creameries, tasting… Read more »
Travel Wisconsin asks fans to vote for their favorite scenic route in Wisconsin In anticipation of the arrival of vibrant fall colors across the state, Travel Wisconsin is asking fall foliage fans to join the fun and help pick the this year’s best fall drive in the state in the Ultimate Fall Drive Showdown. … Read more »
By: Anastasia Penchi Folk music is the original music of the working people. The term has been used to describe the music made by whites in the rural South, but it also includes the music of the Southern blacks, Native Americans, Mexican-Americans, Cajuns and others. Realistically, there is no origin – it’s more an oral… Read more »
