The Greater LaCross area is made up of several different communities including La Crosse, the heart and hub of this old river town, with its equally grand old homes, many of which are known nationally.
Nestled along a panorama of rivers, bluffs,and valleys known as "God´s Country,"La Crosse is a Mississippi River town 'with all the charm and history of the steamboat era. This city is where fur traders and natives met and played host to Buffalo Bill´s Wild West Shows. La Crosse once welcomed up to 300 steamboats every month to its docks. The sunken steamboat "War Eagle" still lies at the bottom of the river near the shore of Riverside Park, as a reminder of the era. This history is still preserved today. You can still cruise on a paddlewheel steamboat, enjoy many festivals, and experience the museums and architecture of 100 years ago.
Onalaska with its amazing business growth, including 2 major hospitals, Mayo Clinic and Gunderson Lutheran.
Discover Onalaska, Wisconsin, the perfect place to boat, fish, bicycle, shop, dine and reconnect with friends and family.
Conveniently located just off I-90 between Chicago and the Twin Cities, Onalaska is a favorite place for vacations, weekend getaways, family reunions and group meetings. With an ideal mix of outdoor recreation and natural areas, as well as great shopping, restaurants and hotels, Onalaska is a complete destination that has something for nearly everyone. click on the Onalaska link above to get more information like Maps, brochures and a community profile.
Holmen which was ranked number one in new development in Wisconsin in 2004.
Holmen offers the very best of Wisconsin-natural beauty, a friendly community and a high quality of life. High bluffs to the east and open prairies to the west create a picturesque setting for this village. Visitors will enjoy the small-town atmosphere that still defines this community.
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Holmen´s parks provide lots of opportunities for recreation, featuring ball diamonds, lighted tennis courts, hockey rink, sledding hill, trails and playgrounds. During the summer months, the village´s Aquatic Center provides a great place to cool off, complete with a zerodepth entry pool, waterslides and a play area for children.
Holmen holds several festivals and events throughout the year. Holmen Kornfest in August features fun for the whole family. A special Fun/Run, fireworks, car & cycle show, swap meet, tractor pull and top entertainers are just a few highlights of this late summer festival. September brings the Western Wisconsin High School Regional Rodeo, with competitors coming from around the state.
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West salem and its A+ school district, wide open areas and small town charm.
Located just 9 miles east of Onalaska is the community of West Salem. This small, friendly community is big on history, with several homes listed on the National Register of Historic places. Founded in 1851, West Salem is the birthplace and home of the Pulitzer Prize winning author Hamlin Garland. An annual event, Garland Days, held each September, celebrates the life of this community´s favorite son.
The Hamlin Garland Homestead, an octagonal shaped house, is open for tours from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Palmer-Gullickson octagon house, another historic home in West Salem, shares the unusual octagonal shape. Other historic homes and structures throughout the community help to add to the visual charm of West Salem.
Lake Neshonoc is a local favorite for fishing and boating, and camping is available at Veteran´s Memorial Park. Running through town is the La Crosse River State Trail, providing miles of scenic bicycling and hiking. Don´t miss June Dairy Days, a community-wide event.
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