Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
LOOK FOR
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TO FIND RECOMMENDED SIGHTS, ACTIVITIES, DINING, AND
LODGING.
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Alma:
This perfect somnolent river community has the best variety of historic
lodging in the region and an unbeatable eatery (
click here
)
.
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Trempealeau:
ThisisanothercontenderforMostUnpretentiousRiverRoadtown
(
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)
.
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Granddad's Bluff:
There's no doubt where the best Ol' Miss vistas are—here in
La Crosse (
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).
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Villa Louis:
You'll find river island scenery and authentic fur trade-era history
(
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)
.
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Wyalusing State Park:
The Old Man River conjoins with the hardworking Wis-
consin River here for excellent hiking and unsurpassed views (
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).
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Cassville:
This town is surrounded by nature preserves supporting one of the Up-
per Mississippi's most thriving eagle populations (
click here
).
On day two, maybe do some barge fishing in
Genoa,
or at least visit its fascinating fish
hatchery, before picking up some nibbles at Ferryville Cheese in
Ferryville.
Next stop is
Prairie du Chien
and its historically perfect Villa Louis, an examination of early, early
Wisconsin.PicnicwithsomeofthatcheesehighabovetheconfluenceoftheWisconsinand
Mississippi River at
Wyalusing State Park
before heading south to
Cassville,
keeping an
eye out for eagles. After arrival, you'll have a decision to make: There's an awesome ferry
across the Ol' Miss, or head to the east for lots of mining history.
