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
✈ 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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.