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Title: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RIDEMYST on January 18, 2018, 05:03:18 PM

Order your FREE 2018 Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide! -JEP-
http://www.explorelacrosse.com/visitor-guide/?utm_content=7548f9dc3e5517c4601f857b6ecb60fa&utm_campaign=New+Year%21+New+2018+Explore+La+Crosse+Visitors+Guide%21&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email (http://www.explorelacrosse.com/visitor-guide/?utm_content=7548f9dc3e5517c4601f857b6ecb60fa&utm_campaign=New+Year%21+New+2018+Explore+La+Crosse+Visitors+Guide%21&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email)
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: DirtFlier on January 19, 2018, 04:43:33 AM
Done!  Thanks Jim.  :-)
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on January 20, 2018, 03:35:01 PM
Be sure to sign-up for the La Crosse newsletter on the same page. 
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on January 31, 2018, 12:57:34 PM
I received the Visitors Guide today and they include a good map of La Crosse and some area towns, with attractions, and many other items shown.


We will see everyone in about 4-1/2 months for some great riding and renewing friendships.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on February 05, 2018, 05:16:19 PM
Have you registered for STAR 2018 yet?  If not, check out these two videos for some of the the riding in SW Wisconsin and SE Minnesota.  Then go to the link under events to register.


The first video is of the Great River Road, a scenic byway that follows the Mississippi River.  The video starts in a La Crosse parking ramp, and at 15 seconds takes you on roads.  The elevation changes are gradual in most places as it follows the river, with big sweeping corners and lots of scenery with sandstone cliffs and more.  More details in issue 3701 also.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2ZnLTRY75A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2ZnLTRY75A)


The next video takes you on a trip to Mindoro Cut about 24 miles north of La Crosse.  This video does not show the elevation changes, as there are many steep climbs and descends throughout the ride.  This is just a sample of some of the roads in the La Crosse area.  Many of the county alphabet roads have many more curves and climbs as they make their way out of the river valley. 
[/size]www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKTQCsJlS6M (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKTQCsJlS6M)[/color]


These are just a sample of the area roads.  There are over 20 routes planned, with different terrain and lengths.

Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RIDEMYST on February 06, 2018, 02:18:08 PM
I received the Visitors Guide today and they include a good map of La Crosse and some area towns, with attractions, and many other items shown.
....

I was about to make this same post....great minds!!!!!

Yes the Visitors Guide is a nice publication and includes a good city map. Most importantly there are lots of coupons for activities, restaurants, bars and micro breweries within walking distance of the host hotel' -JEP-
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on February 06, 2018, 02:45:20 PM
La Crosse is not spread out like some cities, and the Radisson is right near downtown.  That makes it easy to walk to many great places to see and things to do as RIDEMYST states.  Many of the items that he mentioned are within 5 blocks.  Great for the people that do not go on a ride during the day, or just to take a walk after you get back from a ride, without having to saddle back up for another ride.  Or, just walk across the park and sit and watch the river traffic.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RichGrab on February 06, 2018, 04:42:00 PM
After missing STAR 2017, really looking forward to STAR2018. I ordered by visitors guide and two maps over the weekend. Planning on registering very soon for the event.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RIDEMYST on February 06, 2018, 05:45:52 PM
After missing STAR 2017, really looking forward to STAR2018. I ordered by visitors guide and two maps over the weekend. Planning on registering very soon for the event.
Just don’t win the raffle bike again! -JEP-
;)


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Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RichGrab on February 06, 2018, 06:23:56 PM
After missing STAR 2017, really looking forward to STAR2018. I ordered by visitors guide and two maps over the weekend. Planning on registering very soon for the event.
Just don’t win the raffle bike again! -JEP-
;)


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Sorry Jim, no promises.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on February 13, 2018, 12:31:34 PM
Here is a site to sign up for information for Wisconsin or Minnesota or any state.  Very interesting articles, for each state.  This will give you a lot of ideas of things to see and do along the way to La Crosse, or in your home state.


onlyinyourstate.com/newsletters


Thanks Harry for sharing this link.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: HawkGTRider on February 14, 2018, 09:40:11 AM
Got my guide in the mail yesterday. I'll admit that my exploring is often centered around collecting National Park Service passport stamps, but a variety of ideas and things to do is generally a good thing. I've been working on my completely convoluted route to STAR 2018 in LaCrosse and am excited to be going.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RichGrab on February 14, 2018, 05:00:46 PM
Got my guide times 2. I ordered one for my brother as well, since the plan is to attend STAR2018 this year.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Denman46 on February 15, 2018, 12:20:37 PM
Sent for the guide.  Thanks for the vids.  Great rides.  Glad I'm going this year.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on March 26, 2018, 07:28:07 PM
If you are wondering what is available for non-riding members in the La Crosse area?
·          Host hotel within blocks of a downtown with many shops, eating establishments and attractions.
La Crosse has trolleys and horse drawn carriage rides, as well as river boat rides.
[/size]·       Many non-riding sight-seeing venues like, National Eagle Center, North American Owl Center, Amish shops, Grandad Bluff, (you can see 3 states) Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge, Lock and Dam #7 nearby and watch boats lifted 8 feet by water, and auto museums.·         There are many biking trails and horseback riding stables.·         Great shopping of brand name or locally owned mom and pop type shops.  Also many specialty shops, as well as antique shops.·         La Cresent, MN, just across the river is home to the Apple Capital of Minnesota, with over 15 different varieties of apples grown in the area.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RIDEMYST on March 27, 2018, 10:22:14 AM

Here are some of the sights and places in and around the host hotel in downtown La Crosse. -JEP-


https://msta.smugmug.com/STARPhotos/STAR-2018/i-M2GwmPp (https://msta.smugmug.com/STARPhotos/STAR-2018/i-M2GwmPp)
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RichGrab on March 27, 2018, 12:54:10 PM

Here are some of the sights and places in and around the host hotel in downtown La Crosse. -JEP-


https://msta.smugmug.com/STARPhotos/STAR-2018/i-M2GwmPp (https://msta.smugmug.com/STARPhotos/STAR-2018/i-M2GwmPp)
Chomp, chomp, chomping at the bit. Thanks for the great pics Jim - helping to get my motor running.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RIDEMYST on April 16, 2018, 12:35:21 PM

A few more photos of the La Crosse area have been added to our photo site if you want to (as Richard says) "get your motor running!" -JEP-


https://msta.smugmug.com/STARPhotos/STAR-2018/i-FFcwSv2 (https://msta.smugmug.com/STARPhotos/STAR-2018/i-FFcwSv2)
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on April 20, 2018, 06:49:11 PM
Here are a few more places to visit in the La Crosse area for Riders and non-riders of all ages.  Bring the family, come early and stay longer.  A list will be available at Registration in La Crosse for: Dining, Tours & Activities, and many Breweries & Wineries in the area.  Take a cab or Uber.
*National Eagle Center, Wabasha, MN, 62 miles, open daily with live Eagles.  Great for all ages. www.nationaleaglecenter.org (http://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/)
*International Owl Center, Houston, MN, 21 miles, Check website for days and hours.  Live Owls fly over head in room. www.internationalowlcenter.org (http://www.internationalowlcenter.org/)

*La Crosse Queen River Cruises, La Crosse, WI, 0.3 miles,http://lacrossequeen.com (http://lacrossequeen.com/) See website for details of cruises.  Dinner cruises only on weekends
*Grandad Bluff, La Crosse, WI 4.5 mi.,Can see 3 states and the Mississippi River valley
*Niagara Cave, Harmony, MN, 54 miles, Fossils that are about 450 million years old, http://niagaracave.com (http://niagaracave.com)


Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: stevegrab on April 30, 2018, 05:14:26 PM
The National Eage Center sounds cool, planning to check that out as I've always been fascinated by raptors.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on April 30, 2018, 10:54:56 PM
We have been there a few times through the years.  My wife took our Grandsons a few years ago when they were about 8 and 10 and they were amazed with the Eagles in the room with them.  The Eagles don't fly across the room, like the Owls do at their Center.  Most of these Eagles that are brought into the room have been found hurt and cannot fly good.


MN has a "Support Our Troops" license plate, that we have on two of our vehicles and has the portrait of one of the Eagles that we saw several years ago.  Unfortunately he died last year. 


When you ride along the River near Wabasha, you can see lots of Eagles soaring overhead.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on May 09, 2018, 10:39:46 AM
If you are into Antiques, La Crosse has two of the best Antiques Malls in the state, just blocks from the Radisson.  If you are not an Antique collector, bring along your antique collector and they can spend the day enjoy looking at the antiques and maybe even purchase a few to take home.


See this link.
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/wisconsin/weekend-antique-itinerary-wi/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=wisconsin&utm_campaign=newsletter


This and much more to do in La Crosse for everyone, not just the riders.
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on May 15, 2018, 10:01:43 PM
Here is another place to visit within 75 miles of La Crosse.
Mystery Cave is Minnesota's longest cave.
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/minnesota/underground-river-mn/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=minnesota&utm_campaign=newsletter



Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: Ride4MS on June 03, 2018, 11:29:38 AM
A reminder, if you are planning to go to Elmer's Auto & Toy Museum, they are only open every other weekend in the summer.  They will be open Sat and Sunday, June 9 & 10, 9-5pm each day.  They are located on the edge of Fountain City, WI, 40 miles from the Radisson.  A scenic ride along the river, and when you arrive at the museum, it has one of the highest lookout points over the river.
They have over 100 antique, classic and muscle cars and trucks.  A 1929 Model A Phaeton car on display in their family room.  There is also one of the largest pedal car displays in the country, with over 400 Dolls, as well as thousands of toys.
This is all located in over 6 buildings, most of them built just to house all of these items.
Check out their website for more details.
http://www.elmersautoandtoymuseum.com/home.html
Title: Re: Explore La Crosse Visitors Guide
Post by: RichGrab on June 03, 2018, 01:30:01 PM
Thanks for the tip Carl. That might be something to do on Sunday, since I'll be arriving on Saturday night with my brother Steve. Really looking forward to a good time at STAR 2018. Thanks for all the hard work by you and the other organizers.
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