Welcome to Minnesota and while I didn't need to use the restroom (the public restroom at the nearby…read moreLock and Dam took care of that), I did feel the need for a quick snooze after driving around. Plenty of parking for both cars and trucks. Not very busy with the rain going on so thirty minutes of nap was plenty. Super easy access from the Interstate and if you have the time, don't miss checking out that lock nearby! [Review 20713 overall - 125 in Minnesota - 1694 of 2023.]

This has always been one of my favorite rest stops. Located on the Minnesota side of the border…read more It's next to the Mississippi river, the official border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. There's nothing that makes it an extraordinary stop except for it's location right along the river. It's easy to find yourself spending a lot of time watching all the activity on the river. This is a nice rest stop to watch the boat traffic on the river, have a picnic while doing the same, or getting details about all the touristy things to do in the area from the helpful visitor center employees or just picking up the brochures to explore on your own. The visitor center is on two levels, one that takes you along the walkway along the river and the picnic area, and the lower level if you just want to use the facilities and keep moving on your road trip.

I've been to tons of rest stops but this one I will consider is one of the best ones I've been too…read morethat's all inclusive. Firstly this one has an amazing short trail to an amazing overlook. The bathrooms are clean, modern. It's well taken care of landscape wise. Plenty of people stop here as well. Definitely worth stopping at

Grateful for the clean, well-lit rest stops along 94 in Wisconsin…read more + Easy on/easy off + Lots of parking + Trash cans/recycling near the parking area + Law enforcement memorial and passenger pigeon historical marker + Restrooms have entry inside a pavilion: restrooms are heated and you don't have to wait in the cold or your car while everyone takes care of their business + Several stalls - Vending machine: ate a dime, prices were not accurate, hot chocolate was very powdery - Still in good condition, but not as nice as some of the other rest stops on the route

This is a nice little rest area. We noticed an odor when we first exited the vehicle but as the…read moresigns will tell you that is because the wastewater from this location is pumped to a nearby pond and filtered with sand and peat. There is a good amount of parking and the bathrooms are clean. I also noticed a flower vase and decor in the women's restroom and the garbage being emptied while we were here so it certainly seems like this location is well taken care of. There is a vending machine and pet relief area, as well as lots of grass and picnic tables. Signs posted say that trucks can stay 10 hours in a 24 hour period but standard vehicles can remain no more than 4 hours in a 24 hour period just FYI.

followed the big swoopy drive in to discover an odd structure with an odd deck and a rather…read morepleasant view over a wooded valley that just went on and on and on; mostly green but bursts of color in the distance looking all autumny: peaceful and secure... didn't need anything here except to get out of the car for a minute because, well, you know... people in cars are the worst people and I was on the verge of becoming one of them. so instead I was a people on a deck for a little while; resting and admiring the view and the seasons and I felt a tiny bit less worse about coping with the next twelve hours of wheel time.

After an hour across Minnesota, it was time for a break and this rest area was nicely timed. Easy…read moreaccess though the entrance from highway to cars was pretty much a straight line. As well, the car area was next to the highway with the trucks further away. I prefer designs that help people slow down as they come in and put the cars further away from the road. This rest area has a playground and picnic tables and plenty of space for some green before you get back on the road. There are no signs prohibiting overnight parking which is a nice plus. The building is under some reconstruction in 2023 so I expect it will be even nicer when it's complete. [Review 20714 overall - 126 in Minnesota - 1696 of 2023.]

Nice and clean rest stop. The one just south of Austin was closed so i drove 30 min to get to this…read moreone. It's morning, so u know what that means, lol.

This Rest Area is one of the nicest in the state of Wisconsin. This facility has clean restrooms…read moreand vending machines. The open space area is pretty big with picnic tables and a few historical landmark monuments. Plenty of parking for the truckers. Great place to take a break from them long hours of driving.

One of many rest stops you'll find along 1-94 in Wisconsin, this spot gets the job done with fairly…read moreclean restooms and a well maintained area for resting and walking. There's plenty of parking available and the landscaping is fairly nice. If you need a snack or drink, there's also vending machines inside the building .

The parking area here is huge though the facilities building itself is not. Located just west of…read moreSparta towards La Crosse, I spent an hour or two parked here this morning. Some emails on my LTE hotspot, making breakfast, drinking coffee, and doing a little bit of repair on the inside of the van. The parking area is very well back from the highway so there's absolutely no noise from vehicles going past. Four-wheeler parking is right next to the truck parking so you'll have them idling all night but other than that, this is a quiet and peaceful rest area. [Review 20707 overall - 276 in Wisconsin - 1688 of 2023.]

Yikes! I have visited the Charmant once a week for 3 years. Today I have to give this establishment…read more2 stars. For many reasons. The bar and restaurant is closed again, leaving the only option the rooftop. Last week I visited the roof top and found they didn't anticipate the weekend of activities in La Crosse. Every time we asked for a simple cocktail, it was oh we don't have cranberry juice up here,or simple syrup like it was unattainable?? It was like everyone was grumpy, like they were annoyed. I take this to mean the management is sloppy and the wait staff has to constantly improvise. It's not like the hotel has 24 floors? Asked for shaved Parmesan, for the pizza. The bar service acted like I was asking for moon cheese! Grudgingly they said no we don't have any here in the rooftop bar. At this point I noticed the manager standing sentinel and rather arrogant, stating that he "doesn't like cheese ", so I guess nobody does?

We had a great time at the rooftop terrace! We went around 3pm and it was pretty busy. It was…read moresmaller than expected but a nice rooftop to hangout at. All the drinks were delicious so you can't go wrong. Service was prompt even though it was busy and really kind. Such a fun place to go to!

We arrived way before 3 p.m. (check-in time) last Friday and my husband went in just to ask if it…read morewas okay for us to park there and then walk around downtown until it was 3. Michael at the front desk graciously allowed us to check in right away. It was so nice to be settled in our room before heading off on our jaunt. This Hampton Inn was immaculately clean no matter where we were and all the staff were so friendly. Being located close to downtown and the river was a huge plus for us, and parking in their lot was free. We plan on returning to the area this fall and will certainly book that stay with Hampton Inn.

The service was amazing. The staff want your stay to be the best and it shows. Attentive to…read morecleanliness (shout out to Bruce - breakfast experience was super clean and positive because of you). Attentive to your needs (sent a daily text message with survey and questions on your stay). Pool area is wonderful. Idea: grab a pizza and eat on their outdoor patio by the pool. The fitness center is large and provides a variety of machines and barbells. Breakfast is a bit typical for included breakfast; I enjoyed the western omelet and maple sausages more than the scrambled eggs and chicken sausages. View from our room was also nice. Definitely go to La Crosse Distilling Co. on Vine Street.