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The largest talking cow in the world. For 25¢, she will tell you facts about Wisconsin. It is next to the building that was used in 1964 New York World's Fair, which now serves as a radio station.
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This park adjacent to UW-La Crosse is great for having a picnic and relaxing. It features an eco-park (under construction) and connects to a trail that runs under Highway 16 and climbs up the bluffs. This is the best place in town to go with younger kids: it features an expansive cooperatively built playground for all ages and abilities.
Numerous trails of varying difficulty levels course through the many bluffs behind the city, with magnificent views at the top.
An expansive walkway and park straddles the river with excellent views of the Cass Street Bridge, Pettibone Park, and Minnesota.
On an island in the Mississippi, this park has a beach and a free Frisbee Golf Course (don't forget your disks).
La Crosse has rejuvenated its downtown, which features a collection of bars, restaurants, high-end hotels and shops presented with an old-town feel. There is also the La Crosse Center, a large civic center with ongoing events almost daily.
The Pump House is a multi-disciplinary cultural center, providing a space for the visual, literary, and performing arts. Programming utilizes the repurposed building’s three art galleries, 140-seat theater, art classroom with pottery studio, and meeting spaces.