La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

River Town Discovery

Admire Scenic Views and Explore Downtown La Crosse See the best of La Crosse—from top to bottom—on this tour that blends scenic views with historic landmarks. Begin your journey at one of the city’s parks where you will enjoy vistas of La Crosse, the Mississippi and the three states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. As you make your way downtown, view St. Rose Convent and learn the story of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. Next, visit the Hixon House, the former home of the 19th-century lumber baron Gideon C. Hixon. The modest exterior belies the rich interior filled with furnishings and objects Hixon acquired during his international travels. At the end of your tour, you can stroll the downtown area, whose shops and restaurants are housed in architecturally interesting historic buildings. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.