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La Crosse, Wisconsin

La Crosse is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Positioned alongside the Mississippi River, La Crosse is the most populous city on Wisconsin's western border.

Type CityPopulation 52,680Metro Area Population 140,000

Why go

  • City and county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
  • Served by La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE).

History

La Crosse is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Positioned alongside the Mississippi River, La Crosse is the most populous city on Wisconsin's western border. The population was 52,680 at the 2020 census. The La Crosse–Onalaska metropolitan area has an estimated 140,000 residents.

Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) 4.7 mi to the centre
La Crosse, WI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Chicago, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
  • Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
  • US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Sparta Fort McCoy Airport (CMY) 26 mi to the centre
Sparta, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Houston County Airport 21 mi to the centre
Caledonia, MN, US
Outdoor
Black River Falls Area Airport 35 mi to the centre
Black River Falls, WI, US
Outdoor
Parkway Farm Strip 14 mi to the centre
Holmen, WI, US
Outdoor
Holland Air Park 15 mi to the centre
Holmen, WI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LSE has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Chicago, Minneapolis).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for La Crosse, Wisconsin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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