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Coming in 2014 – Cultural and Tourism Center at Great River Landing

In 2014, the new Great River Landing will become the gateway for exploring the Mississippi River region,

connecting you with the Mississippi River’s past and present. This new waterfront project will be home to the Great

River Cultural and Tourism Center, where you can embark on a journey through the archaeological, cultural and

natural history of the Upper Mississippi River. The center will house a number of Native American artifacts dating

back more than 12,000 years.

The Great River Cultural and Tourism Center will provide travelers with easy access to many river-edge attractions,

including the Great River State Trail, the 122-acre Wittenberg Marsh and the Mississippi River’s finest scenery.

Future developments at the center will include a number of interactive and multi-media exhibits.

Great River Landing’s location on the Great River Road National Scenic Byway makes it the perfect starting point

for all your explorations of the Mississippi River and the region. For more information on the Great River Landing

project, visit greatriverlanding.com.

City of Onalaska Waterfront Project

LegendA. STH 35 ReconstructionB. Onalaska Welcome and Tourism CenterC.PrivateDevelopmentSiteD.OnalaskaPublicMarketE.WittenbergMarshEnvironmental EducationalArea

F. Waterfront Park ImprovementsG. Boating FacilitiesH. RiverwalkI. Overlooks and Fishing Nodes

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You’ll find so much to do in Onalaska—on the bluffs, on the trails and on the water. Enjoy panoramic views and see soaring eagles. Bike, hike and birdwatch along miles of excellent trails. Fish, boat and paddle Lake Onalaska and the Mississippi River. Take a driving tour along the Wisconsin Great River Road and other scenic loops.

This guide gives you just a sampling of what Onalaska has to offer. For more information, visit discoveronalaska.com, call the Center for Commerce and Tourism at 1-800-873-1901 or visit them at 1101 Main Street in Onalaska.

Produced by: Pilch & Barnet, Inc.608-242-8895 | pilchbarnet.com

We have done our best to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information in this guide.

We apologize for any inaccurate information or errors.

Photos in this guide have been provided by the Center for Commerce and Tourism, R.J. and Linda Miller Photography, Michelle Grimm,

Beth Nitti and James Steinhoff.

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The scenic hills and fertile valleys of Onalaska

were home to Native American tribes for countless

centuries. During the 1800s, Onalaska was a

booming lumber town. Logs from northern Wisconsin

and Minnesota came down the Mississippi River to

be processed in Onalaska’s lumber mills. Onalaska’s

European founders, Thomas G. Rowe and John C.

Laird, took the name for the community from a poem

written by Thomas Campbell entitled “The Pleasures

of Hope.” William Carlisle settled in Onalaska

and loved it so much that he founded Onalaska,

Washington, and Onalaska, Texas.

The Onalaska Public Library is home to the Onalaska

Historical Museum. See exhibits that focus on

the area’s history from the Ice Age to modern

times. Artifacts include ancient bones, tools,

weapons and pottery. Other exhibits focus on the

area’s early settlers, the lumber industry of the

1800s and railroad history. For more information

on these historic exhibits and viewing hours, visit

discoveronalaska.com.

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Who: Family of four—Mom, Dad and two girls, ages 6 and 10

From: Milwaukee, WI

What: Three-day Onalaska Getaway

When: October 2011

We chose Onalaska because of the

combination of things to do outdoors and

the family-friendly hotels. Plus, it’s on the

Mississippi River. We’ve wanted to explore that

area of Wisconsin for a long time.

One of the biggest surprises of the trip was Greens Coulee Park. At the suggestion of the staff at

the Visitor Center, we went up there for a picnic. The views were absolutely incredible.

We like the outdoors, but having all the stores and places to eat is re

ally what made the

trip relaxing. We spent one afternoon just shopping and swimming in the pool at the hotel.

We saw a movie that night. That’s what a vacation is for us—easy and laid back.

The last day, we took a drive into La Crosse to take a Wildlife Cruise aboard the

Mississippi Explorer riverboat. We’d heard a lot of good things about it and it was really a

great experience. But before we left Onalaska, we stopped and had our pictures taken with

Sunny the Sunfish. It’ll probably go on our Christmas card this year.

The Great River State Trail was a real highlight of the trip for us. We starte

d in downtown Onalaska and rode

for about five miles north along the trail and then back aga

in. We stopped a few times—once for pictures,

another time to fix our youngest’s bike seat (she rides her own bike, none of that tag-a-long stuff for her)—

and then for snacks. It’s a sm

ooth trail that was easy for everyone. We do a lot of bicycling, so we are pretty

familiar with how far we can ride with the girls. We all decided it was the family’s fav

orite trail.

We took an afternoon drive up the Great River Road. On the way back, we stopped to

see and walk along the McGilvray B

ridges just north of Onalaska. The girls lo

ved it. It’s probably

one of the prettiest places we’ve been in Wisconsin. Then we headed away from the river into

the hills and drove along a road called the Mindoro Cut, which is probably the curviest road

in the state and, of course, the girls loved that too. We were past the peak of fall co

lor, but

it was still absolutely gorgeous.

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If you’re a family looking to get out of town for a few days, you should try Onalaska. It was perfect for our family and it was much more affordable than a lot of other places we might have gone. We couldn’t have had a more fun and relaxing trip.

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BicyclingMississippi River bluffs, rolling hills and sprawling

wetlands await bicyclists in Onalaska. The Great

River State Trail and La Crosse River State Trail run

through Onalaska and connect riders with the Elroy-

Sparta Trail and the “400” Trail. The trails are part

of a line of 101 miles of continuous state bicycle

trails. The country roads surrounding Onalaska also

provide bicyclists with excellent riding opportunities.

Great River State Trail Pedal along the Mississippi River on the 24-mile

Great River State Trail. The crushed limestone trail

is perfect for any type of bicycle. You’ll traverse 18

different waterways, cross over the Black River on

a 287-foot former railroad trestle and follow Lake

Onalaska and the BNSF railway. Ride all the way to

Trempealeau or continue to the Upper Mississippi

National Wildlife Refuge.

La Crosse River State TrailThe La Crosse River State Trail follows the

winding course of the La Crosse River for 21.5

miles. Bike from Onalaska to Sparta over crystal

clear trout streams and picturesque farms. The

smooth surface can accommodate both road and

mountain bikes.

Canoeing and KayakingPaddle the beautiful waters of Onalaska. Bring your

canoe or kayak to Onalaska and enjoy federally

protected wilderness areas, abundant wetlands

and numerous launching points. Onalaska sits at

the confluence of the Black River, Mississippi River

and 7,700-acre Lake Onalaska. Paddling is the best

way to access some of Onalaska’s most beautiful

backwaters and natural areas. For the location of

boat landings and other access points for paddlers,

see the area map on page 16.

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BirdwatchingOnalaska is located on

the Mississippi River

Flyway, North America’s

most important migratory

route. Each spring and fall,

visitors to Onalaska can

see tundra swans, diving

ducks, mergansers and

cormorants, as well as

white pelicans, shorebirds,

raptors and songbirds. Bald eagle viewing is

outstanding in the winter. A wildlife viewing area

located just down from the Onalaska Spillway on

the Black River provides views of two active eagle

nests. During the fall, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service reports on the number of birds present on

the Mississippi River. For bird counts on Onalaska’s

Pools 7 and 8, visit www.fws.gov/midwest/

UpperMississippiRiver.

McGilvray Bridges – Van Loon Wildlife AreaJust north of Onalaska near the community of Holmen,

you will find the Van Loon Wildlife Area, home of the

McGilvray Bridges. These seven historic bridges can

be viewed on a scenic walking trail. To access the

bridges, travel north from Holmen on Highway 53. Turn

left on Old 93, then take a right on Amsterdam Prairie

Road, continuing to the parking area.

FishingLake Onalaska’s big bluegill and pumpkinseed

have earned it the title, “Sunfish Capital of the

World.” But Lake Onalaska offers great fishing for

catfish, walleye, bass and northern pike as well.

Easy access for anglers and hunters can be found

at numerous public boat launches, including the

Onalaska Spillway on the Black River. For maps of

Onalaska’s Pools 7 and 8, visit fws.gov/midwest/

UpperMississippiRiver/huntandfish.html.

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Schafer’sBoats & Bait LLC

Rental of PontoonsFishing Boats

Canoes • Live Bait • Ice FishingTackle • Motor Repair

www.schafersboats.com608-781-3100

W7221 North Shore Lane

Onalaska, WI 54650

Email: schafers@charter.net

“Our bait is guaranteed to die trying.”

GolfingWith the area’s largest shopping district and best hotels, Onalaska is uniquely poised as a great golf getaway. More than a dozen golf courses surround Onalaska. Area courses are known for their quality layouts, excellent scenery and low greens fees. Learn more about golfing opportunities in the Onalaska area, visit discoveronalaska.com or call1-800-873-1901.

GeocachingGo geocaching and enjoy the history and natural beauty of Onalaska. If you aren’t familiar with geocaching, it’s a treasure-hunting game played with a handheld GPS unit. Search for hundreds of caches hidden throughout the area, including caches maintained by Onalaska Parks & Recreation. For a complete list of local caches, visit geocaching.com.

Aquatic CenterThe Onalaska Aquatic Center is located at 250 Riders Club Road. It features a zero-depth entry pool, six lap lanes, three waterslides, a sand play area and a concession stand. A fee is charged for admission.

Auto RacingThe La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem is Wisconsin’s only NASCAR-sanctioned asphalt track. Races are held May through early October on Saturdays and most Fridays. Take the whole family—it’s one of the most fun and affordable activities available in the area. For a complete race schedule, visit lacrossespeedway.com.

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Saturday 9:30 -12:30pm

Types of Activities OfferedFeatured Recreation and Attractions Hours of Operation Credit Cards

Accepted

Children’s Museum of La Crosse207 5th Ave. S., La Crosse(608) 784-2652funmuseum.org

VisaMC

Three floors of hands-on exhibits, climbing wall (open limited hours,call ahead) party meeting rooms, gift shop and more! For ages 1-12,

with adult. $6 per person (infants and members FREE). Weeklypreschool programs, summer day camps and more.

Tues-Sat 10am-5pmSun Noon-5pm

Closed Mondays &major holidays

La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau410 Veterans Memorial Dr., La Crosse(608) 782-2366 or (800) 658-9424 explorelacrosse.com

Tourist information. Mon-Fri

8am-5pm

La Crosse County Parks & Campgrounds400 4th St. N., Rm. 1370, La Crosse(608) 785-9770co.la-crosse.wi.us/Departments/Facilities

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Parks, campgrounds, picnic shelters, hiking, biking, birdwatching, boat landings, fishing, canoeing, mini-golf, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling.

Recreational Areas: Goose Island, Veterans Memorial, Neshonoc,Neshonoc South, Mindoro, Bice Forest, Hoeth Forest.

Mon-Fri8:30am-5pm

La Crosse Fairgrounds SpeedwayHwy. 16 & Cty. Rd. M, West Salem(608) 786-1525lacrossespeedway.comlacrossespeedway@yahoo.com

VisaMC

Races are held from May through October, with races every Saturday night. Saturday night race divisions include Late Models, Sportsmen and Thunderstox, plus unique novelty races

that are sure to thrill and entertain even the most seasoned race fan. Street Drags, where you drive your street car, are held the second Friday of every month. Take your family to the races

- it’s one of the most fun and affordable activities around.

Gates open at 5:45pmQualifying at 6pm

Racing begins at 7:30pm

Mississippi Explorer CruisesRiverside Park, La Crosse(877) 647-7397 ext. 2 or (507) 895-4026MississippiExplorer.cominfo@mississippiexplorer.com

VisaMC

Explore more and see more with Mississippi Explorer Cruises!Unique riverboat cruises that take you within feet of beautiful backwater

riverbanks, bald eagle nests, beaver lodges, turtle-filled logs, muskrat huts, blooming lotus and water lilies, and more. Fully and professionally narrated on a

specially-designed "backwater" riverboat. On-board restroom.Carry-on food and drink allowed.

April-October:Wed-Sunday

(see website for complete schedule)

Onalaska Historical Museum741 Oak Ave. S., Onalaska(608) 781-9568 ext. 8

Museum showing how Onalaska became a town. Log cabinwith different displays changed quarterly, displays of the railroad,

lumbering days, arrowheads, etc.

Wed-Fri 2-4pmSat 9:30am-12:30pm

Mon (October 1-March 31) 6-8pm

Pearl Street Brewery1401 Saint Andrew St., La Crosse(608) 784-4832

Yes

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See the brewery. Enjoy a beer in our Tasting Room at our handmade bar. Saturday tours. Available for banquets. Carryout cases,

growlers and six-packs. Live music every Friday.

Tue-Fri 4p-8pmSat Noon-5pmSaturday tours

Group tours by appointment

River Trail CyclesHolmen Square Mall500 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen(608) 526-4678 • rivertrailcycles.com

Schafers Boats and Bait, LLCW7221 North Shore Ln.(608) 781-3100 • schafersboats.comschafers@charter.net

VisaMC

Discover

Road, trail and comfort bikes for adults and children. New and usedbike sales, rentals, snowshoes, clothing and accessories for cycling,

triathlons and snowshoeing. Open all year.

Pontoon, fishing boat, canoe and kayak rentals. Full line of fishing tackle and live bait. Fishing and hunting licenses available.

Summer: Mon & Wed 10am-7pm,

Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am-5:30pmSat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm

Walsh Golf Center 4203 Cty. Rd. B, La Crosse(608) 781-0838 walshgolfcenter.com

YesCome visit the Coulee Region’s only executive golf course, a great place

to learn, practice and play. Nine Holes of Golf, PGA Golf Shop, Driving Range, Practice Greens, Lessons, Leagues, Power Cart Rental, Mini Golf

Summer Hours: Daily 7am-7pm

(Includes Holidays) Winter Hours: Limited or by appointment

Summer: 6am-8:30pmWinter: 6am-5pm

7 days a week

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Winter: Nov.-April 8am-5pm Mon-FriSummer: May-Oct.

8am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-3pm Sat; 9am-2pm Sun

Tourist information and bike trail passes available.

Center for Commerce & Tourism1101 Main St., Onalaska(800) 873-1901 • (608) 781-9570discoveronalaska.com

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Golfing, camping, fishing, history—there’s so much to see and do in Onalaska. Rent a bicycle for a trail

ride. Go on a riverboat cruise. Visit interesting museums. Spend an exciting evening at the speedway.

Having fun is easy in Onalaska.

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The Official 2012 Visitors Guide of the La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

800-658-9424www.explorelacrosse.com

and the Town of Campbell “French Island”

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ASSOCIATE LODGING MEMBERS:

AmericInn of West Salem

(608) 786-3340West Salem

Americas Best Value Inn

(608) 781-3070La Crosse

Candlewood Suites

(608) 785-1110La Crosse

Cozy CornerCottages

(608) 781-3792Onalaska

Neshonoc Lakeside Camp Resort

1-888-783-0035 or (608) 786-1792

West Salem

NorthridgeGuesthouse

(507) 643-6966La Crescent

Prairie Inn & Suites

(608) 781-4490Holmen

Radisson HotelLa Crosse

(608) 784-6680La Crosse

www.apartmentconnextion.comFree at friendly retailers & online!

Houses Duplexes

Townhomes Apartments

Renting Made Simple!

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BY CHOICE HOTELS ®

Comfort Inn of Onalaska1223 Crossing Meadows Drive, Onalaska, WI 54650

Operated by Archon Hospitality

“Your Home Away From Home”Indoor Pool and Spa • Complimentary Cable with Showtime

Group and Extended Stay Rates • Complimentary Deluxe Breakfast New Pillowtop Mattresses • Microwave and Refrigerator in Suites

Fax and Copy Machines • High Speed Wireless Internet

(608) 781-7500 or 1-800-424-6423

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LumberBaron

InnKen & Sandy BergOwners

421 2nd Ave. North • Onalaska, WI 54650608-781-8938

Overlooking Lake Onalaska on the Great River State Trail

Room Rates

Continental Breakfast

Handicap Accessible

Whirlpool Suites

Fridge/Micro

Baymont Inn and Suites | 3300 Kinney Coulee Rd. N., Onalaska(608) 783-7191 • Toll-Free (877) 392-7950Reservation Center (877)-BAYMONT • baymontinns.com/lacrosse67-room property with 24-hour pool, whirlpool and fitness center. High-speed Internet. Suites with kitchens with sink, refrigerator and microwave. Truck and RV parking available. Within one mile of shopping and several restaurants. Hot complimentary breakfast. * Only small pets welcome.

$69-$179

Comfort Inn | 1223 Crossing Meadows Dr., Onalaska(608) 781-7500 • Toll-Free (800) 424-6423 • choicehotels.com69 rooms. Indoor pool, whirlpool, free high-speed wireless Internet, Continental breakfast, 24-hour coffee and tea.

$65-$99

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Holiday Inn Express | 9409 State Road 16, Onalaska(608) 783-6555 • Toll-Free (800) 411-3712hiexpress.com/onalaskawi75 deluxe guest rooms, indoor pool/whirlpool, free local calls, complimentary breakfast bar, cable TV, HBO, fitness center. Adjacent to Valley View Mall. Free high-speed Internet.

$119-$159

Lake Motel | 926 2nd Ave. N., Onalaska(608) 783-3348Nine clean, quiet units overlooking Lake Onalaska, ample boat parking, fish cleaning facilities, low rates, grill and picnic area. Free high-speed wireless Internet, cable TV, half-mile from OmniCenter.

$37-$60

Lumber Baron Inn Bed & Breakfast | 421 2nd Ave. N., Onalaska (608) 781-8938Restored, historical lumber baron’s home located on a bluff overlooking Lake Onalaska. Five elegant rooms. On the bike trail.

$79-$149

Microtel Inn | Hwy. 16 & I-90, Exit 5, Onalaska(608) 783-0833 • Toll-Free (888) 818-2359 • microtelinn.com63 rooms. Microtel offers quality, comfort, safety and value. Continental breakfast, free local calls, and in-room movies. Guest laundry facilities. * Fridge and microwave available upon request

$59-$99

Onalaska Inn | 651 2nd Ave. S., Onalaska(608) 783-2270

$39-$79

Shadow Run Motel | 710 2nd Ave. N., Onalaska(608) 783-0020 • Toll-Free (800) 566-0798

Hampton Inn Onalaska | 308 Hampton Court, Onalaska(608) 779-5000

Stoney Creek Inn | 3060 S. Kinney Coulee Rd., Onalaska(608) 781-3060

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Onalaska’s great lodging options make it the ideal place to stay when visiting communities and attractions throughout the

region. Choose from nationally known and locally owned hotels, all within a short drive or walk from restaurants and retail

businesses. Plan your Onalaska vacation or getaway today, visit discoveronalaska.com or call 1-800-873-1901.

Scenic Overlooks & Panoramic ViewsSunny the Sunfish Overlook – OnalaskaGreens Coulee Park – OnalaskaGrandad Bluff – La CrosseBrady’s Bluff in Perrot State Park – TrempealeauSettler’s Overlook – Genoa

For Nature LoversGreat River Landing – OnalaskaVan Loon State Wildlife Area/McGilvray Bridges – HolmenTrempealeau National Wildlife Refuge – TrempealeauPerrot State Park – TrempealeauGenoa National Fish Hatchery – Genoa

Other Auto ToursMindoro Cut – Popular drive northeast of Onalaska on Hwy 108Apple Blossom Scenic Drive – 17-mile drive starting inLa Crescent, MN

Family ActivitiesObservation Deck at Lock & Dam #7 – La CrescentLa Crosse Children’s Museum – La CrosseBoat Cruises on the Mississippi – Riverside Park,La Crosse

Hiking, Biking & PaddlingBlack River – Canoe and Kayaking – OnalaskaGreat River State Trail – Biking and Hiking – OnalaskaLa Crosse River State Trail – Biking and Hiking – OnalaskaLake Onalaska – Canoeing and Kayaking – Onalaska

Museums & Interesting AttractionsOnalaska Historical Museum – OnalaskaShrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – La CrosseNorskadalen Nature & Heritage Center – Coon ValleyMinnesota Marine Art Museum – Winona, MN

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Onalaska is surrounded by some of the region’s best museums, scenic overlooks and recreational opportunities. Make Onalaska the gateway for all your adventures in the area. Below you’ll find a sampling of some of the many activities and attractions you’ll find just minutes from Onalaska.

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Hager CityBay City

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Wisconsin Great River Road

The Wisconsin Great River Road

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towering bluffs. It is one of the

most breathtaking drives in the

Midwest. Onalaska is located

near the midway point of the Wisconsin Great River

Road and is the perfect hub for exploring Wisconsin’s

only National Scenic Byway. The 250-mile Wisconsin

Great River Road is part of the National Great River

Road, which runs for more than 3,000 miles along the

Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

For more information on the Wisconsin Great River

Road and a free audio tour, visit wigreatriverroad.org.

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Food - Fun - FriendsOpen to the Public

Onalaska American Legion

608-783-3300731 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI

www.onalaskapost336.org • Email: onalaskalegion@gmail.com

Entertainment Every Friday NightFish Frys Sept–May, 2nd Friday of the month

Lunch Served 11am–2pm Mon–FriBanquet Hall & Catering on premise for all your Special Events

Wi-Fi Available

American Legion731 Sand Lake Rd.(608) 783-3300onalaskapost336.org

ReservationsAccepted

SaladBar

Senior Menu/Discount

VegetarianOptions

WirelessAccess

Drive-thru Ethnic Friday

Fish Fry Lounge LunchOutdoor Dining

Banquet Facilities Breakfast Buffet

Carry-out Delivery Dinner

Blue Cup Coffee House500 Holmen Dr., Holmen(608) 526-6177

Kwik Trip19 La Crosse &7 Onalaska Locationskwiktrip.com

Blue Moon Saloon & Roadhouse716 2nd Ave. N.(608) 781-6800

Dairy Queen810 2nd Ave. S.(608) 783-7733

Features Sports Bar & Grill504 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen(608) 526-3600

Trempealeau Hotel11332 Main St., Trempealeau(608) 534-6898 • trempealeauhotel.com • walnutburger.com

American Legion419 1st Ave. W., Holmen(608) 526-4444

FeaturedDining

Businesses are located in Onalaska unless otherwise noted.

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608-781-6800 • fax: 608-781-0653716 2nd Ave. North, Onalaska WI, Hwy 35 North across from the sunfish and overlooking Lake Onalaska

“Family Owned and Operated, We are Always Here to Greet You”Open 7 Days a Week

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Friday Night Fish FryPrime Rib Friday & Saturdays

Full

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Big

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ExtensiveWine List

ExtensiveWineList

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608-781-6800 • fax: 608-781-0653716 2nd Ave. North, Onalaska WI, Hwy 35 North across from the sunfish and overlooking Lake Onalaska

Dine with us overlooking Lake Onalaska and stay for the sunsets!

Check out the MOON LIGHT LOUNGE downstairs for that special event. Catering on or off premise available.

Check out the MOON LIGHT LOUNGE downstairs for that special event. Catering on or off premise available.

THE HISTORIC

R E S TA U R A N T & S A L O O NTREMPEALEAU HOTEL

O N T H E B A N K S O F T H E M I S S I S S I P P I

� A menu to delight - steak, seafood, pasta and a range of vegetarian dishes are served in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.

� Our saloon offers a fine selection of regional beers, premium spirits as well as domestic and imported wines.

� Rooms for a range of budgets from modest European-style to Jacuzzi suites.

Rooms Start

at $40

�Reggae Fest May 19

�Blues Bash June 2

�1st Annual TremptoberfestSeptember 21/22

Eclectic mix of live music most Thursdays and Saturdays.

11332 Main St., Trempealeau, WI • 608-534-6898www.trempealeauhotel.com • www.walnutburger.com

Facility Size Food Lodging Other

Allows outside catering

Holiday Inn Express9409 State Rd. 16, Onalaska(608) 783-6555 • Toll-Free (800) 411-3712hiexpress.com/onalaskawi

75rooms

Adjacent toValley View MallExecutive boardroom

Onalaska OmniCenter255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska(608) 781-9566 • omnicenter.net

No roomson-site

Versatile venue thatcan be adapted to

suit groups of all sizes

Two arenas—more than 55,000 sq. ft.Four conference rooms—700-3,700 sq. ft.

Two full kitchens/concession areas4,000 sq. ft. outdoor shelter

Convenient parking

Kitchen facilitiesavailable, welcomes

outside catering services

American Legion Post 336731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska(608) 783-3300 • onalaskapost336.org

No roomson-site

Perfect for weddings,anniversaries and all

special events

Banquet facility—250 peopleMeeting room—up to 200 people

Bar area—100 people

In-house cateringand bar

Featured Venues

Onalaska is centrally located on I-90 between the Twin Cities and Chicago and is the perfect choice for

group gatherings of all types. Onalaska offers top-notch meeting facilities and excellent lodging options, as

well as exceptional natural scenery and outdoor recreation.

Onalaska’s OmniCenter has been designed to

meet the needs of a wide array of events. The

modern and attractive OmniCenter is an ideal

venue for business meetings, family reunions,

picnics, receptions, seminars, conventions,

conferences and annual meetings.

The OmniCenter can be configured in a variety

of ways. The facility includes two arenas,

large conference rooms, two full kitchens and

a large outdoor picnic shelter. To order your

free, full-color Onalaska meeting guide, visit

discoveronalaska.com or call 1-800-873-1901.

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There’s always something fun happening in and around Onalaska, from festivals and celebrations to fishing tournaments and races. Below, you’ll find just a sampling of the great events happening throughout the year in the Onalaska area. For complete event information, visit discoveronalaska.com or call 1-800-873-1901.

JANuARy6-8: Sport & Military Gun Show - La Crosse

7: yMCA New years Resolution Run/Walk - Onalaska

11-12: Midwest Farm Show - La Crosse

13-14: Onalaska Show Choir Invitational - Onalaska

15: Bridal World Expo - La Crosse

22: Wedding World - La Crosse

28: Operation Homefront Chili Cook-Off - Onalaska

28: Taste of Onalaska - Onalaska

FEBRuARy4: Brice Prairie Conservation Association Fishing

Derby - Lake Onalaska

9-12: Boat, Sport, & Travel Show - La Crosse

11: yMCA Valentines Heart Throb Run/Walk -Onalaska

18: Onalaska Lions Club Ice Fishing Derby -Lake Onalaska

MARCH2-3: Monster Truck Show - La Crosse

3: Special Olympics Polar Plunge - La Crosse

9-10: NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship -La Crosse

9-11: Home and Garden Show - Onalaska

16-18: Rocco’s Memorial Gun Show - Onalaska

17-18: Model Train Show - La Crosse

23-25: Home and Builders Show - La Crosse

25: Family Fun Fair - Onalaska

31-April 1: Spring Gift & Craft Show - Onalaska

APRIL27: Wellness Expo - Onalaska

28: Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival - La Crosse

28: Racing season begins Friday and Saturday nights -La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem

MAy5-6: Fitness Festival - La Crosse

6: Mayfair Art Fair - West Salem

11: Gymkhana - Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen

12: Hip Breaker Bicycle Tour - Trempealeau

19: Reggaefest - Trempealeau

28: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony - Onalaska

JuNE1-2: WIAA State Track & Field Championship -

La Crosse

1-3: June Dairy Days - Village Park, West Salem

2: Blues Bash - Trempealeau

2-3: Wisconsin Free Bike Trail Day - Statewide

2-3: Wisconsin Free Fishing Weekend - Statewide

3: Wisconsin Free State Park Day - Statewide

8: Gymkhana - Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen

9: Onalaska Night for Freedom Honor Flight CasinoNight - Onalaska

10: yMCA Triathlon - West Salem

16: Freedom Fest - La Crosse

16: Minds in Motion Bike Tour - Onalaska Middle School

16-17 & 21-24: Parade of Homes - La Crosse Area Home Builders Association

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21-23: B.A.S.S. Master Elite Series - La Crosse

21-24: Dairyland National Tractor Pull - Tomah

30: Brice Prairie Time Trials - Onalaska

30: Festival Foods Salute to the Fourth - Onalaska High School soccer fields near OmniCenter

JuLy3-7: Riverfest - La Crosse

7-8: Little Britches Rodeo - Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen

13: Gymkhana - Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen

13-15: Catfish Days - Trempealeau

18-22: La Crosse County Interstate Fair - Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem

21: All City Garage Sale - Onalaska

26-29: FLW Fishing Tournament - La Crosse

AuGuST2-5: Great River Jazz Fest - La Crosse

3-7: State Legion Baseball Tournament - Onalaska

4-5: Coulee Region Cat Show - Onalaska

10: Gymkhana - Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen

10-12: Irishfest - La Crosse

11-12: Annual Corn Broil - Melrose

17-19: Holmen Kornfest - Holmen

17-19: Sand on the Riverfront - La Crosse

24-26: Great River Folk Festival - La Crosse

24-26: Legion Community Days - Onalaska

31-Sept. 2: Western Wisconsin High School Rodeo - Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen

SEPTEMBER1-Oct.-31: Corn Maze - West Salem

7-8: Storytelling Festival - La Crosse

7-9: Elvis Explosion - La Crosse

7-9: Rocco’s Memorial Gun Show - Onalaska

7-9: Spanferkel - Mindoro

14: Gymkhana - Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen

14-16: Applefest - La Crescent

14-16: Garland Days - West Salem

16: Tri-Quest - Holmen

28-Oct 6: Oktoberfest - La Crosse

OCTOBER4-7: Oktoberfest Car Races - La Crosse Fairgrounds

Speedway, West Salem

5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27: Jaycees Haunted House -Onalaska

6: Rotary Breakfast - Onalaska

12-13: Hmong New year Celebration - West Salem

12-14: Mississippi Fandango, Wild West Shootout - Holmen Rod & Gun Club

13-14: Fall Gift & Craft Show - Onalaska

27: Womens Expo - OmniCenter, Onalaska

NOVEMBER17: uW-L Turkey Trot - La Crosse

22: Onalaska Community Thanksgiving Dinner -Onalaska

23-Dec 31: Holiday Lights Display - Riverside Park, La Crosse

DECEMBER31: Skyrockers New year’s Eve Fireworks Display -

Grandad Bluff, La Crosse

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Olive Juice Quilts1258 County Rd. PH, Onalaska(608) 782-3257 • olivejuicequilts.com

Yes NoMon-Sat 10am-5pm,

Thurs 10am-8pm, Sun Noon-4pm

Full-service quilt shop. Bernina and Baby Lock sewing machine dealer. We service all models of sewing machines!

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Road, trail and comfort bikes for adults and children. New and used bike sales, rentals, snowshoes, clothing and accessories

for cycling, triathlons and snowshoeing. Open all year.

Summer: Mon & Wed 10am-7pm, Tues, Thurs & Fri

10am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm

No

Ethel’s Attic and Boutique424 Main St., Holmen(608) 385-9364 • ethelsatticofholmen.com

YesNew items as well as gently used antiques in a comfortable charming atmosphere. New selections arriving regularly.

Tues-Fri 10am-5pmSat 10am-2pm

Holmen Locker & Meat Market412 N. Main St., Holmen(608) 526-3112 • holmenmeatmarket.com

YesMeat and specialty food store, microbrews and wine.Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

Sat 8am-3pmYes

River Trail Cycles500 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen(608) 526-4678 • rivertrailcycles.com

Yes

Prime country shop featuring many unique handmade items, such as prim dolls, wooden items, grubby soy candles in

recycled tin cans, prim paintings by a local artist and many other items to decorate your country home.

Tues-Thurs 10am-6pmFri & Sat 10am-5pm No

Rusty Olde Crow504 Main St., Holmen(608) 399-1511

YesAmerican Express® Mall Gift Cards and 80 stores you’ll love!! Plus, Macy’s, Sears, JCPenney and Herberger’s. Style. Your. Way.

Mon-Sat: 10am-9pmSun 11am-6pm

Department stores and holiday hours may vary

NoValley View Mall 3800 State Rd. 16, La Crosse(608) 781-4700

Online Ordering

No

Treehouse Gift & Home9546 E. 16 Frontage Rd., Onalaska(608) 783-GIFT • treehousegiftandhome.com

YesMon-Fri 10am-8pm

Sat 10am-6pmSun 11am-5pm

Yes

Featured Retailers

Two floors featuring 8,000 square feet of unique gifts, art, home accents, personal accessories and gourmet foods.

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BERNINA & Baby Lock Sewing MachinesOver 3,000 Bolts of Fabric

Notions • Books • Patterns • ClassesAll Model Machine Repair

1258 County Rd PH | Onalaska, WI 54650 (608) 782-3257 | www.olivejuicequilts.com

Onalaska offers the largest retail district within a nine-county area. Choose from hundreds of unique shops, stores and galleries. The Valley View Mall alone features more than 80 specialty shops and four major department stores. From best-selling books to the latest fashions, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Onalaska.

We Bring Mayo Clinic to You.Mayo Clinic Health System provides quality healthcare close to home. Our Holmen and Onalaska clinicsoffer primary care, specialty care, and a connection to Mayo Clinic. Full-service pharmacies are available for your convenience. Our hours fit the busiest schedules. Same day appointments are available.

Onalaska191 Theater Road • 608-392-5000Mon - Fri 7am - 5pmUrgent Care Hours: Mon - Fri 5pm - 9pm; Sat - Sun 9am - 5pm

Holmen1303 Main Street South • 608-526-3351Mon - Thur 7am-7pm; Fri 7am-5pmWalk-ins welcome!

Franciscan Healthcare

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Destination or Origin must be in Onalaska, Villages of Holmen or West Salem

Airport Service • Discounts for Senior Citizens – Students – Disabled

Low-cost, fixed-rate, shared-ride public transit serving Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem and surrounding communities.

ONALASKA • HOLMEN • WEST SALEMPUBLIC TRANSIT

Need A Taxi? Call 784-0000

6:30am-7pm—Seven-Days-A-Week

YesNo

Affordable healthcare made easy• Everyone welcome

• Only $50; may be billed to insurance• Fast diagnosis & treatment

Mon-Fri 8am-6:30pm Sat 8am-4:30pmSun 9am-3:30pm

Gundersen Lutheran ExpressCare 1260 Crossing Meadows Dr., Onalaska (inside Festival Foods)2500 State Rd., La Crosse (inside Festival Foods - Village Shopping Center)(608) 775-5858 • GLExpressCare.org

Type of Service Hours of Operation Credit Cards Accepted

Appt. Needed

Onalaska/Holmen/West Salem Public Transit (608) 784-0000 • runninginc.net

Sue Kolve’s Salon & Day Spa 230 Main St., Onalaska(608) 784-2363 • suekolves.com

YesNoHealthcare services including family medicine,

pediatrics, behavioral health, lab, X-ray and pharmacy.

Clinic: Mon-Thur 7am-7pm Fri 7am-5pm

Pharmacy: Mon-Thur 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-5pm

Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare191 Theater Rd., Onalaska(608) 392-5000 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org

YesNoPrimary and specialty healthcare services.

Retail services include a pharmacy, optical shop, hearing aids and The Canticle gifts.

Mon-Fri 7am-5pmUrgent Care: Mon-Fri 5-9pm

Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

Gundersen Lutheran–Onalaska Clinic 3111 Gundersen Dr., Onalaska(608) 775-8100 • gundluth.org

YesNoThe area’s most comprehensive Women’s Center

plus acupuncture, primary care, urgent care, vision services, pharmacy and many specialty services.

Mon-Fri 7am-9pmSat-Sun 9am-5pm

NoNoLow-cost, fixed-rate, shared-ride public transit serving Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem and

surrounding areas.

6:30am-7pm 7 days a week

YesNoEducation. District officeMon-Fri 7am-4pm

YesYesSalon and day spa.Mon 10am-9pm, Tues & Thur 7am-9pm, Wed 7am-9pm,

Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-4pmClosed Sunday

Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare 1303 Main St. S., Holmen(608) 526-3351 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org

School District of Onalaska 1821 E. Main St., Onalaska(608) 781-9700 • onalaska.k12.wi.us

Featured Services

gundluth.orgRanked in the top 5% of hospitals inthe nation by HealthGrades in 2011.

Feeling sick?Gundersen Lutheran can help.

Urgent CareAppropriate for minor illnesses or injuriesLa Crosse1900 South AvenueMon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.(608) 775-2192

Onalaska3111 Gundersen DriveMon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.(608) 775-8650

ExpressCare*Get a diagnosis quickly, often in30 minutes or less. Only $50 andit can be billed to your insurance.Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.Sat. , 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Sun. , 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.(608) 775-5858

La CrosseFestival Foods, 2500 State Road

OnalaskaFestival Foods1260 Crossing Meadows Drive

*ExpressCare treats patients at least2 years of age or older.

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Farmers’ MarketsFarm-fresh goodness awaits you at Onalaska

area’s excellent farmers’ markets. Meet

local growers and sample the area’s incredible

diversity of fruits, vegetables, artisan cheese,

honey, herbs and an ever-changing array of

other seasonal products.

Onalaska

Festival Foods

1260 Crossing Meadows Drive

Sundays, 8am-1pm

June through October

Holmen

Festival Foods

600 N. Holmen Drive

Wednesdays, 3-7pm

June through October

West Salem

Corner of Jefferson and Mills Streets

Wednesdays, 3-6:30pm

June through October

For more information on area farmers’ markets,

visit discoveronalaska.com.

RelocationOnalaska is truly one of the best places to live in

the Midwest. Residents and businesses relocate to

Onalaska for many of the same reasons visitors are

drawn to the area: a friendly community, incredible

scenic beauty and unmatched natural resources.

Onalaska offers some of the region’s best schools,

a high quality of life and a relatively low cost

of living. The community is home to a number

of thriving businesses and boasts the largest

retail district in a nine-county region. Community

resources include numerous parks, a first-class

aquatic center, a skate park and a Family YMCA.

SchoolsThe Onalaska area provides excellent educational

opportunities at every level. The school districts

of Onalaska, Holmen and West Salem are proud

of the high quality of education they provide.

The nearby University of Wisconsin–La Crosse,

Viterbo University and Globe University are highly

rated institutions of higher learning and offer

opportunities in a number of undergraduate and

graduate programs. Western Technical College also

offers degree programs in a variety of fields.

ChurchesOnalaska is home to a number of churches

serving a wide variety of denominations. For

information on Onalaska-area congregations, visit

discoveronalaska.com.

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Holmen – Beautiful Bluffs and Sweeping Prairies

Great outdoor recreation:•Halfway Creek Bike Trail – 3.4-mile trail links to Great River State Trail •Deerwood Park – Sports fields, trails, aquatic park, sled hill and picnic areas

Shopping opportunities:

•Downtown Holmen – An array of unique shops and eateries•Holmen Square – Retailers, restaurants, health professionals and services

Fun annual events:•Yes Holmen – Last Sunday in February•Party in the Square – Free family festival in June•Kornfest – Third weekend in August

•High School Regional Rodeo – Labor Day weekend

West Salem – A Small Town That’s Big on History

Several recreational options: •Fishing and boating – Lake Neshonoc •Camping – Veterans Memorial Park and Neshonoc Lakeside Camping Resort •Biking and hiking – La Crosse River State Trail

Small community is big on history: •Historic homes – Several homes on the National Register of Historic Places •Hamlin Garland Homestead – 1800s home of Pulitzer Prize- winning author •Palmer-Gullickson House – Historic home with octagonal shape

unique annual events: •Garland Days – Celebrates the life of author Hamlin Garland

•Dairy Days – Held the first full weekend in June

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421 S. MAIN STREET608-526-4336

WWW.HOLMENWI.COM

YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME

412 Main St.(608) 526-3112

Holmen American Legion419 1st Ave. W(608) 526-4444

424 Main St.(608) 526-4444

HOLMEN SQUARE - 500 Holmen Dr.(608) 526-4678

3913 Circle Dr.(608) 781-4490(888) 841-3480

HOLMEN SQUARE - 500 Holmen Dr.(608) 526-6177

HOLMEN SQUARE - 504 Holmen Dr.(608) 526-3600

425 South Main St.(608) 399-1511

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Onalaska Center for Commerce and Tourism1101 Main Street Onalaska, WI 54650discoveronalaska.com

For All Seasons255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI 54650 • For information call: (608) 781-9566

web address: www.omnicenter.net

November to February• Ice Rinks• Hockey• Public Skating• Ice Skate Rentals (Call for Rink Times)

Two Meeting Rooms• Anniversary Parties• Wedding Receptions• Birthday Parties• Business Meetings• Training Seminars• Committee Meetings

Outdoor Activities• Picnic Shelter• Softball Fields• Swimming Pool• Playground

March to October• Community Events• Home & Garden Shows• Business Expositions• Wedding Receptions• Conventions• Dances• Youth Recreation Programs• Gift & Craft Shows