Area Information

The Onalaska/La Crosse area offers visitors an unbeatable blend of ideal meeting venues and unique things for attendees and their guests to see and do.

Discover the incredible array of natural, scenic and historical attractions in the Onalaska/La Crosse area.

  • Incredible bluff-top views of the Mississippi River
  • Thousands of acres of protected wetlands and refuges
  • More than 101 miles of interconnected state trails
  • Location on the Wisconsin Great River Road National Scenic Byway
  • True regional shopping destination – largest retail district in a 9-county region
  • Unique group activities and attractions, from boat tours to golf
  • Variety of lodging options – 2,000+ rooms total in Onalaska/La Crosse

More great reasons to meeting in the Onalaska/La Crosse area:

  • Ideally situated on the borders of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota
  • Easily accessible by air, rail, Interstate and the river’s navigational system
  • Extensive convention planning services available
  • Safe community, with warm and friendly people to greet your attendees

12 things you need to do when you’re in the Onalaska/La Crosse area:

  • Driving tours up and down the Wisconsin Great River Road
  • Biking and hiking the Great River State Trail & La Crosse River State Trail
  • Fishing, boating, sailing and paddling on Lake Onalaska
  • Exploring Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Visiting Grandad Bluff in La Crosse and “Sunny the Sunfish” overlook in Onalaska
  • Touring La Crosse’s Children’s Museum and Onalaska’s History Museum
  • Playing a round at one of the area’s excellent golf courses
  • Observing bald eagles – a breathtaking experience year-round
  • Taking a scenic boat tour on the beautiful Mississippi River
  • Shopping the area’s many retail districts, including Valley View Mall
    and La Crosse’s Historic Downtown and Calendonia Street
  • Strolling through the Riverside International Friendship Gardens
  • Taking a walk through the historic districts of La Crosse and Onalaska

Transportation - Whether you’re traveling to, from or throughout
the Onalaska/La Crosse area, you’ll find the resources you need:

  • La Crosse Airport
  • Amtrak terminal
  • Cab service
  • Rental cars

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