La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

La Crosse by Foot

History and Important Businesses That Shaped City Discover the history of La Crosse during an informative stroll with visits to important downtown businesses. At the pier, meet your guide and set out on an approximately 1-mile roundtrip walk along the city’s well-maintained sidewalks, passing landmark buildings dating from the 1860s to the 1940s. Gain insight into La Crosse’s socio-economic history, including the legacies of its lumber and brewing industries. Learn about the drive for historic preservation and adaptive reuse, as well as the important role of family-owned small businesses. Your route will take you to several of these foundational businesses, where you will meet the respective owners and listen to their stories. Depending on the timing of your excursion, you will either enjoy a morning coffee and pastry at a bakery or an afternoon flight of locally crafted beers at brew pub before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.