Mount La Crosse can claim to be home to the steepest ski trail in Midwest America, a double black diamond trail called Damnation! That should excite expert skiers looking for a thrill! Mileaway should thrill most beginners and intermediate skiers as it is Wisconsin's longest run. And a vertical drop of 516 feet is pretty fantastic for Wisconsin so skiing Mount La Crosse offers you superlatives in many ways!
Located just outside of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Mount La Crosse is the hometown ski area for students from all the colleges in town. A gathering place, a winter haven for outdoor enthusiasts, you couldn't pick a better spot to mingle and have fun in Wisconsin winter wonderland surroundings.
There are over 100 acres to ski with four lifts taking you up to 18 trails. You have the option of night skiing, snow shoeing, cross country skiing over 5 miles of groomed trails and a super little terrain park if you are a snow boarder. The variety of the runs, the trails for all levels of skiers and the terrain park for snowboarders and the cross country acreage awards Mount La Crosse another superlative: great for every skier and all with fantastic views down to the majestic Mississippi River.
There's an A-frame chalet-style base lodge that offers a cozy environment. It serves food, has a ski shop and ski and snowboard rental shop, a very popular après ski bar called St. Bernard, and easy parking.
Stay in La Crosse when you ski the mountain and take in the arts! It has dozens of arts organizations and performances, including the La Crosse Symphony and the Pump House Regional Arts Center as well as the La Crosse Community Theater. La Crosse is also home to great hockey and outdoor sporting events so check the town calendar online before you go to reserve seats.
For lodging, take a look at the Bentley-Wheeler B&B. The rooms are beautifully decorated and quite large while the rest of the house is grand and filled with history and antiques. They say the Ballroom Suite is big at 2,500 square feet! In the morning it is blessed with a basket of breakfast treats delivered to your door.
The University of Wisconsin is in La Crosse so there is ample nightlife, especially around Third Street. In fact, there are four colleges in the city creating a lively and fun atmosphere to take part in. Dining is going to be varied and interesting. Think Alligator Nuggets at the ever-popular Buzzard Billy's Flying Carp Café! It has been serving Cajun food in La Crosse for over 20 years. For elegant traditional French cuisine, reserve a table at Chateau La Crosse. Or take a seat at the Waterfront Restaurant on Front Street for dependably good food and great water views.
And if you love shopping you can travel over the famous and very huge Mall of America for a truly amazing American experience in big mall shopping, including an indoor aquarium and 25 rides and attractions at the Nickelodeon theme park inside the mall.
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