The Lodge is a great place to stay if you are visiting Viroqua, the Kikapoo Reserve, or trout…read morefishing. The building doesn't look like much from the outside but has been lovingly redecorated on the inside. It is a vacation rental so you rent a whole condo with rooms to sleep a group. Each condo has a large screen TV and a full kitchen. You can also rent the meeting room for events - parties, meetings, or classes. The owner Ruth is just great. She is a local and has lots of great recommendations for places to go and things to do.

Stunningly beautiful, sweet hosts, great story. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Breakfast was…read moreall local & homemade. Bed was super comfortable. Convenient for the bike trails with great inside scoop on the area. We will be back! The only bummer was many of the restaurants in the area are closed Monday & Tuesday so lunch & dinner those days was a bit tough.

We had an outstanding stay at the resort in June. The service from Donna and her staff were…read moregreat, especially the fresh breakfasts. We and our golden retriever felt welcome throughout the resort. We loved the Lammas and the dog play area. The grounds were beautifully maintained. We would definitely recommend the resort for anyone looking for a pet friendly getaway.

Went to the campground last night, Saturday for their Campfire Concert Series pt 2.on what my…read moreweather app said would be the most perfect night. I had emailed earlier n the week to inquire about attending the gig despite not being a camper? Owner Jamie had responded it was open to the public. As we turned in we were too busy looking off in the distances to notice that the stage was RIGHT there next to the Camp Store and just steps from the parking lot! When we sauntered up with our chairs we were pleasantly surprised to see a ring of a dozen chairs around a fire pit. There were even a couple of food trucks in the parking lot, what a wonderful offering. Also took in the sights of the tall sunflowers in a... are those tomatoes? Is that a garden? Along the wall of the Store was all bikes; I didn't inquire if they were rentals or just for any camper to use; regardless a nice offering. While the band was soundchecking I took notice of a woman setting up paints on the two picnic tables n front of the Store... a kids or family activity, flag making? How fun! It was time for the set to start.... the vocalist gave a shout out to owners Jamie and Ann. Jamie took to the microphone to welcome everyone and talk about the campground and how it gives back. I apologize I don't recall all that was said or the definitions. He mentioned the community garden and hat if the crops are laying on the table, help yourself. The campground is part of the SHIP Grant..,so it gets money from the state for the garden and to host these events; despite possibly not being accurate in my description it was an interesting and lovely note. So my review isn't about actually camping but.... if I were to get back in to camping, Prairie Island would be on the top of my list!! From my seat I could see the Fish Cleaning house, a bathroom and the river. Thank you Prairie Island for an enjoyable outdoor event in the most welcoming of venues and wonderful hospitality! As I scanned around during soundcheck... I appreciated that once the gig began you brought out a hat on a racket for band tips! Then mid-show a guy picked it up and brought it around for people to put in their money; very cool. Don't skip past Prairie Island if you're looking for an outdoor getaway.....this place definitely had the nostalgia pumping hard for my youth and all the camping my parents had us doing all summer long. Thank you for all he emotions Prairie Island... last night was hello but certainly not good-bye.....it was... I will be back....to stay and take in all your beuty and offerings.

This past weekend was my first weekend camping here but also my first weekend camping ever... *cue…read morethe gasps* I don't know how I've gone all my life without camping once but yet I have. Aside from being eaten alive by mosquitos and chased around by a pesky wasp all weekend, it was a good time! Though, I would accredit this to having awesome company. The site wasn't what I expected it to be when I arrived. I was expecting more green grass, more trees, and an abundance of tents. However, there was a lack of greenery and more trailers, campers, and RVs than tents - which was a bit disappointing. It seemed like people live there during the summer because their sites were well established and decorated. The campsite has a general store with the essentials but I'm not sure if prices were reasonable or not. What wasn't reasonable was that firewood was $10 per bundle... As for other prices, I believe that they charge you per night and per tent, as well as for electricity if you choose to use it. We were only charged $140 for the weekend - there were 14 of us, we had five medium-large tents, one camper, bought two firewood bundles, and used electricity. However, we weren't charged for much aside from firewood and a couple of tents. Not sure if the owners didn't realize we had extra tents/used electricity or they were just being nice. The best part of campsite was that there were showers and actual toilets in addition to outhouses and porta-potties on site. I'm a huge germaphobe so this was a relief - which now that I think about it, this is probably the reason why I've never gone camping... Overall, not a bad experience but we'll probably go somewhere else next time.

Does GrandStay allow your dog to stay with you? YES it does!…read more Thanks to Kyle, Gina, Kim, Tiffany, Anthony, Tracy, and Kim for another perfect visit. You are awesome :)

Thank you to the crew at the Grand Stay, La Crosse! After…read moreliterally driving all night into La Crosse for a family medical emergency, we were greeted by Keisha at the front desk who was understanding and reserved for us the perfect room. What we though would be a few days trip ended up being a month-long roller coaster ride and through it all, the Grand Stay was incredibly accommodating. My brother, sister and I stayed in a 2-bedroom suite, which is spacious, comfortable and well-appointed and the kitchen was most helpful. Taylor & cleaning crew swapped out towels and took out trash when needed, Tracy, Tiffany & Monica handled last minute revision updates without hesitation, and Anthony kept us laughing at breakfast. When running into Justin (maintenance), he was always sure to ask if everything is ok. The 3 of us would begin our day very early in the morning in the back of the breakfast area getting work done on our computers, then upon return, very late into the night, in our unofficial office and Gina always made sure we had fresh hot water for our tea. The hotel is located on the beautiful Mississippi River and is within walking distance of the historic downtown area. Our room was clean, the breakfast hot and the lobby/community areas relaxing. Oh - and thank goodness for on-site guest laundry! The crew at the Grand Stay all worked together to make a difficult time as easy on us as they possibly could, and I will even go as far as to say we made friends during our month together. Sincerely, the "414 Team"

Small, cute, and quaint Amtrak station! Though others reviews have shown that this station is…read moreunmanned, purchasing Amtrak tickets online are extremely easy and would recommend doing so prior to showing at up at the station. I took the train back to MKE and boarding was easy. The station itself feels rich with history with original ticketing station which I enjoy!

What a great way to see the countryside, chat with your seat mates and get across the state as fast…read moreas you can drive. They even stored our bikes up front and let us pre board to get them loaded before seating was called. Fun staffers escorted us and bs'd for a minute. Ticket checkers were cherry and it all felt like black and white movie. Stops were quick and efficient. Ride was smooth and quiet. The observation car was stunning while the light lasted and gave a good destination for twitchy legs. Snack and bar cart downstairs did us right too. Cost effective and a solid alternative to flying or driving.

Stopped at the bistro for the first time for a quick breakfast, order the avocado toast . I'm…read moreextremely disappointed with what I was served. There were no roasted tomatoes, pickled red onions, just a thin, small piece of bread with a few pieces of arugula for est. $ 13+ tax. Total epic failed. AVOCADO TOAST avocado | extra virgin olive oil | whole grain toast | sea salt pickled red onions | roasted tomatoes | hard-cooked egg lemon dressed arugula

Fair. Service is fair. There are two front desk people that are amazing. The Bistro staff are…read moreunderwhelming. The rooms are your typical Marriott mess. They do not honor your Bonvoy points... one of the better places to stay but my expectations are higher with Marriott.

Great little airport. The people are all friendly. Rental car counters are right outside the…read moresecurity barrier glass. Once you have taken care of the paper work for your car it is a very short walk outside. Security line moved at a decent pace. The terminal is clean, people are nice, and you never have to wait to take off.

Lack of food options. One half ass USO that have MREs. Main restaurant that's closed most of the…read moretime (especially with cancelled flights). Not cool if you have to be there for a bit before you can go through security.

The house is beautiful and functional. We have made this an annual trip for my sisters and I…read more We go and visit Watkins spice, local wineries and have time to relax and spend with each other. The house is big enough for five sleeping areas that are private. A functional patio for breakfast outside. Easy parking.

As long as you have a vehicle, you are set with staying here. I was the only guest at the Inn last…read morenight so I had the entire place to myself. It was lovely being able to play the baby grand piano and the area is quiet and extremely peaceful. It is situated on the edge of town, across from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, which is where I was headed after my stay. It's within 5 minutes of Lake Winona and about 10 minutes from downtown. My room had two twin beds, which was fine. The entire place was incredibly well kept and clean. I will definitely be back!