Pretty cool little excursion in LaCrosse. Easy drive up. Not a lot of signs alerting which…read moreparking lot is for the highest vantage point so my tip to you: drive through the open gates and drive until you see a parking lot with a gazebo-esque type outdoor building and that will be the highest point. Quick walk out to the edge. Some wild flowers added to the experience. It was a beautiful morning. Very clear and we were able to see the Mississippi river, Minnesota and of course Wisconsin. Worth taking the half hour to take in this view.

10/14/23 - we were in LaCrosse and saw that there was an overview of LaCrosse from the bluff. You…read moreneed to drive up a short distance to an overview that gives you a great panoramic view of the city below. In addition you can see the Mississippi River w/LaCrosse on one side & Minnesota on the other side. Such a beautiful overview of the town, trees, hills, Mississippi River, train tracks & an eagle soaring above the cities on the wind currents (so cool & majestic) Granddads Bluff is a short run uphill to an overlook going through a hairpin turn on the way to the overlook. Great way to spend a few minutes seeing the sights below w/the beginning of the fall colors. It would have been nicer coloration in a few more days

The staff was friendly and professional. The ranch is beautiful with lotza hidden gems, like…read moremini-golf, horseshoes, petting zoo, etc. The grandkids really enjoyed the trail ride and the younger ones enjoyed playing and spending time at the ranch.

My daughter came to camp last year and came back again she.was in the equine camp but she.said she…read moreloved the staff: Becca Sammie jo Amanda BJ Jesse

I started seeing the billboards around town and looked up more about Crystal Cave. We decided to…read moremake a visit and were pleasantly surprised! It's about a $$$ rating on cost, but is really well organized with a variety of things to do. They have picnic areas, mini golf, trails and gift shop. Not much for concessions so bring your own food if looking to eat. We did the cave tour and gem mining. Tour was about an hour, advance reservations recommended. I had two 6 year olds and they had a blast, they got cold but not too bad. The tour guides do a great job explaining the history, what you're looking at and all kinds of cave facts. It's big inside, there are low spots but you don't really feel claustrophobic if that's something you're concerned about. Gem Mining was a good time, kids were super excited about the treasures they got to bring home. If you're looking for a different activity to do with the kids, adults or family then you should check it out "!

This side quest was time well spent. Caves are always fun to explore, especially on a hot day when…read morethe cave temperature is in the mid-50s. Lots of fun information about the history of the cave, and a very fun tour guide.

Swim meet review:…read more The actual pool is lovely! If you park when you drop your swimmer off, you might get a spot that's not a hike. I dont mind walking, but swim meets often happen in winter and it's cold and windy here, and space inside is very limited. If you're here for a big meet, there will not be enough space in the stands or the gym. The home team might not have enough people to be timers and will ask for volunteers. The bathrooms are old, and the swimmers say the locker rooms are also meh. The gym is also very small and unless you grab a spot right away, there will be nowhere for you to sit, not even on the floor.

- attended the 2025 Central Zone 14 & under swimming championships event held at the Rochester…read moreRecreation Center - web site says seating at the pool area accommodates 1,294, but a person attending their orientation was told 800 by site personnel - it was a crowded mess - limited parking, so we took an Uber every day. Some people were told to park in a lot that was a 15 minute walk away. - construction mess was going on while we were there - overall, the event seemed pretty disorganized. - they ran out of wristbands on day 1 - very limited concessions - very limited seating in the gym to view swimming heats via video (for people who couldn't/wouldn't use seating in the pool area; the seating in the pool area was tight, and for this event, was inadequate) - simply LOVED (not) the woman sitting immediately behind me screaming in my ear. Next time I'll remember ear plugs. - no event t-shirts day one; T-shirts not available to purchase right away starting on day 2, and, up a flight of stairs of course. Moved downstairs starting on day 3. Limited size selection being sold. - quite a few stairs to climb for access to pool seating area - rules not enforced (many times people got away with standing at railing blocking view of pool contestants, even though the railing was marked "no standing"). People perpetually went down the up stairs and up the down stairs. - during several heats you couldn't see the contestant in lane # 1 from the stands, due to the line of people standing at the pool edge down below. - narrow/tight seating (packed in like sardines). I've never been bumped and knee'd in my back so many times as I was at this venue. - no handicap access to seating area that I could see. - loud speaker announcements hard to understand/make out - helpful friendly personnel ("Tom" in particular) - EXTREMELY LONG line to get in on day 1 - nice pool - Rochester itself was a good city to hold the event in (easy to get around in, lots of restaurants to choose from, everything a short drive away, nice hotels, friendly people) - I appreciated the National Anthem at the start of day one, and at the start of day 2's late afternoon relays. I may have missed any others there might have been. - overall, I think the Rochester Recreation Center could have been better prepared for the event, and in my opinion, was overwhelmed by the number of people attending.

I've been coming to WPCG for over 13 years now. It has grown so much. The pond is amazing and has a…read morereally cool slide that all ages enjoy! Seasonal sites are maintained by the seasonals and its such a beautiful and clean campground. "Quiet time" is 10pm, which means park your golf carts and keep your noise to a minimum. Everyone hangs out at their fire pits and security drives by and says hello. WPCG is probably the safest campground around! Kids love all the activities and they have week day specials for the public. Weekends are a little different and you should call to make reservations to visit before Fridays. Always ask if there is any activities happening on the weekend you plan to visit. It's a laid back, fun getaway, but keep your speed at 5mph. They don't give any slack for that, as there are children running around by the playground and cabana area. Security is on site and do a great job. Highly recommend this campground if you want to relax and enjoy the weekend. WPCG is an spot you and your family need to experience. The staff is wonderful and actually quite fun to be around. They do enforce the rules, but there is usually no problems at the campground. Everyone is there to have a GREAT time. Hope you do as well!!

very discriminatory business. They are very discriminatory on who they let in. For example, if you…read moreare a couple (not married, all you have to do is say you're a couple), they will let you in separately. But if you're father/son mother/daughter, you are only allowed under their supervision. It would not surprise me if theor discrimination run deeper. If you go there, make sure to not let them know what gender, race, religion etc. that you are because most likely they will use it against you.

The Chippewa Valley Railroad operates on a loop in Carson Park, across the street from the historic…read morebaseball stadium. Appropriate for kids of all ages, especially those of us with grey hair that remember the real thing, the railroad operates passenger trains pulled by live steam or "diesel" power. The diesel, actually a model of GM's famous F series locomotives, runs on a Wisconsin internal combustion engine. It was built by the Miniature Train Company sometime between 1948 and 1956. It is one of at least 5 such trains operating in Wisconsin. (Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Wausau and here.) Chippewa Valley Railroad goes the typical MTC railroad one better with live steam. You can ride the MTC train or a live steam train. The loop is about a half mile and takes you along the bluff above the Chippewa River, past a picnic shelter, over the road that takes you to the depot, past a silent observer (keep your eyes peeled!) before returning to the station. When your train arrives, the next one departs. The trains were obviously built for little people but there is an open-air gondola that's a little more comfortable for larger folks. It's pulled behind the steam engine. Rides are reasonably priced, considering ticket sales are the only source of income for this rolling museum. It is manned by volunteers who love railroads, and you can tell when you speak with any of the staff. The Chippewa Valley Railroad only operates during the summer and only on Sundays and July 4. You might think it's only for kids. In that case, borrow a couple of kids from the neighbors and go ride the train.

Amazing place for such a small town! Indoor water park & pool with excellent gym and Pickle Ball,…read moreracquet ball, walking path. Normally would only find in a bigger city.

The facility is modern and nice. Locker rooms are clean. There is a walking track, whirlpool,…read moreswimming pool, exercise pool and pickel ball courts. There are basketball courts and weight lifting. Plenty of machines. This is a members only club. A guest pass when accompanied by a member is $20 a day. The pool is usually closed on weekends for other events. The pool is closed when there are no lifeguards.

When I visited Austin it was nice to go to a YMCA that looks brand new. I liked the fact that the…read moregym was upstairs, there was plenty of room and the equipment was clean. I thought that the pool and swimming area was adequate and overall the staff were friendly and made sure to value my time. I would recommend this to someone else who is visiting and the price for admission was not dramatic and seemed reasonable.

How lucky is La Crosse to have this facility! With 17 courts, all with outdoor surfaces, overhead…read morelighting designed to diffuse glare, an HVAC system designed away from ball flight interference, the owners seem to have thought of everything. I moved from Scottsdale AZ where the national pickleball headquarters will be. The Bluezone offers more courts, regulation specs, better pricing, state-of-the-art scoring and information displays, and even the most comfy, carpeted/cozy couches to take a breather in or have guests and spectators watch for free. I love the online court reservation system, too, so I can sign up to play and see if others will be there for open play before I arrive. They carry some equipment for purchase, a ball machine for hourly rental if you want to practice your techniques, fantastic variety of league play, and the best group of members and plays around. You will find all ages and all skill levels blend here in open play and each are welcomed and having a great time. This seems to be the best place in town to meet people if you are new like me.

It's a pleasure and a privilege to review the Blue Zone! After 3 hours of play & learning about…read moretheir various programs from lessons to leagues to tournaments and other activities, as a guest I eagerly decided to join the club. I immediately joined a weekly league & took advantage of making use of their high quality ball machine. My most recent visit on a weekday over 3 hours of open play, I enjoyed playing with a variety of players at all levels and became acquainted with a few on a sociable level. The facility, which maintains 17 courts, is impeccably maintained. Their programs are well-organized and the club creates a relaxed environment with extended hours to make play both affordable and available. I look forward to growing my game here and encourage anyone, whether beginner or advanced, to give them a try. I truly believe you won't be disappointed!