2013 Onalaska Visitors Guide

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Great River Cultural & Tourism Center at Great River Landing

Coming in 2015, the newly constructed Great River Cultural & Tourism Center will become the gateway for exploring the Mississippi River region and the Great River Road. The Cultural & Tourism Center will connect you with the Mississippi River’s past and present. Visitors will be able to embark on a journey through the archeological, 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 & 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.

The 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.

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Aerial Illustration of Onalaska’s Waterfront Master Plan

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ROnalaska is one of the Midwest’s most affordable and convenient getaway destinations. The community offers a number of quality hotels and is located just off I-90 between Chicago and the Twin Cities. You’ll find the very best in natural beauty and outdoor recreation as well as the largest retail district in a nine-county region.

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 go birdwatching 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.

Photos in this guide have been provided by the Center for Commerce and Tourism, R.J. and Linda Miller Photography (front cover), Dan Heerts, Kristen Kay Photography, Beth Nitti, Rick Otto, Cheryl Patterson, Cozette D. Reps, John Staut, James Steinhoff and Kelly Winjum.

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.“Invitation to Imagination” in the Onalaska Library’s family reading garden

History of Onalaska ................................ 4Mission: 48 Hours in Onalaska.................. 5Bicycling and Paddling ............................ 6 Birdwatching and Fishing ........................ 7Recreation and Attractions ................ 8-10Lodging ......................................... 11-13Trip Planner .................................. 14-15Area Map ..................................... 16-17Dining ........................................... 18-20Meetings ............................................ 21Farmers’ Markets ................................ 22Festivals and Events ....................... 22-23Retail ............................................ 24-25Services ......................................... 26-28Relocation, Schools and Churches ........ 29Holmen & West Salem ...................... 30-31

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The scenic hills and fertile valleys of Onalaska were home to Native American tribes for countless centuries. Onalaska was a booming lumber town during the 1800s. Logs from northern Wisconsin and Minnesota came down the Mississippi River to be processed in the city’s lumber mills. 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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Day 1

15:00 Check into your hotel – Choose from a variety of family-friendly hotels, including several with indoor swimming pools.

15:30 Stop by the Center for Commerce and Tourism to receive complete intelligence on area activities and attractions.

17:00 Go out for dinner. Pick from more than 40 area restaurants.

19:00 Back at the hotel, your assignment is to relax by the pool and then rest up for the day ahead.

Day 2

07:00 Breakfast at the hotel or at one of Onalaska’s many exceptional restaurants.

08:00 Head to the trailhead of the Great River State Trail in downtown Onalaska for an easy bicycle ride or hike along the Mississippi River.

11:00 Grab your binoculars and scope Lake Onalaska for bald eagles, pelicans, tundra swans and a huge variety of waterfowl.

12:00 Grab lunch and brief your team on the afternoon’s activities.

13:00 Hop into your car for a drive to see the beautiful McGilvray Bridges. The bridges are located north of Onalaska along the Great River Road. On the drive back to Onalaska, plot your course for a winding route through the hills and pass through the scenic Mindoro Cut.

17:00 Enjoy dinner and a debriefing about the day’s activities.

19:00 Make your way up to Greens Coulee Park for sunset surveillance.

Day 3

08:00 Wake up and get ready to complete your mission.

09:00 Drive over to visit Sunny the Sunfish on the shores of Lake Onalaska. Be sure to have your picture taken with this important member of the community.

10:00 Investigate the many shopping opportunities in Onalaska.

12:00 Fuel up for the afternoon’s fun at one of the many eateries in Onalaska.

13:00 Head a few miles south to La Crosse to embark on a Wildlife Cruise aboard theMississippi Explorer riverboat.

15:00 Hit the road and head home, satisfied with your completion of a successful mission.

Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to experience as much of Onalaska as you can in two days.

Mission: 48 hours in Onalaska


BicyclingMississippi River bluffs 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 and traverses 18 different waterways. Ride over the Black River on a 287-foot former railroad trestle and follow Lake Onalaska and the BNSF railway. Bike 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. Enjoy rustic scenery and see picturesque farms. The smooth trail 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 pages 16-17.

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BirdwatchingOnalaska is located on the Mississippi River Flyway, North America’s most important migratory route. During the fall, visitors 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 early spring. A wildlife viewing area near 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 fws.gov/refuge/upper_mississippi_river.

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 also offers great fishing for catfish, walleye, bass and northern pike. 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/refuge/upper_mississippi_river.

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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: [email protected]

“Our bait is guaranteed to die trying.”

(608) 781-9568 ext. 8

Saturday 9:30 -12:30pm


GolfingWith the area’s largest shopping district and best hotels, Onalaska is uniquely poised as a 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 by visiting discoveronalaska.com or call 1-800-873-1901.

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. Open June through August. For more information, visit cityofonalaska.com.

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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Types of Activities OfferedFeatured Recreation and Attractions

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Children’s Museum of La Crosse207 5th Ave. S., La Crosse608-784-2652 • funmuseum.org

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). Weekly preschool programs, summer day camps and more.

Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pmSun. Noon-5pmClosed Mondays & major holidays

La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau410 Veterans Memorial Dr., La Crosse608-782-2366 • 1-800-658-9424 explorelacrosse.com

Tourist information. Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm

La Crosse County Parks & Campgrounds400 4th St. N., Rm. 1370, La Crosse608-785-9770co.la-crosse.wi.us/departments/facilities

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-Fri 8:30am-5pm

La Crosse Fairgrounds SpeedwayHwy. 16 & Cty. Rd. M, West Salem608-786-1525 • [email protected]

Races are held from May through Oct,, with races every Sat. night. Sat. night race divisions include Late Models, Sportsmen and Thunderstox, plus unique novelty races sure to thrill and entertain even the most seasoned race fan. Street Drags, where you drive your street car, are held the second Fri. 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 6pmRacing begins at 7:30pm

Mississippi Explorer CruisesRiverside Park, La Crosse877-647-7397 ext. 2 • [email protected]

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.

Apr.-Oct.:Wed.-Sun.(see website for complete schedule)

Onalaska Historical Museum741 Oak Ave. S., Onalaska608-781-9568 ext. 8

Museum showing how Onalaska became a town. Log cabin with different displays changed quarterly, displays of the railroad, lumbering days, arrowheads, etc.

Wed.-Fri. 2-4pmSat. 9:30am-12:30pmMon. (Oct. 1-Mar. 31) 6-8pm

Pearl Street Brewery1401 Saint Andrew St., La Crosse608-784-4832 • pearlstreetbrewery.com

See the brewery. Enjoy a beer in our Tasting Room at our handmade bar. Sat. tours. Available for banquets. Carryout cases, growlers and six-packs. Live music every Fri.

Tues.-Thurs. 4-8pmFri. 4-10pmSat. Noon-5pmSat. toursGroup tours by appointment

River Trail CyclesHolmen Square Mall500 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen608-526-4678 • rivertrailcycles.com

Schafers Boats and Bait, LLCW7221 North Shore Ln.608-781-3100 • [email protected]

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

Summer: 6am-8:30pmWinter: 6am-5pm7 days a week

Winter: Nov.-Apr. Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm Summer: May-Oct. Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm; Sat. 9am-3pm; Sun 9am-2pm

Hours may vary.

Tourist information and bike trail passes available.

Nine-hole golf course will offer challenges to you, regardless of ability. The bowling center offers eight bowling lanes and a bar & grill. Visit the fully stocked pro shop.

Bicycle sales, repair and rental.

Center for Commerce & Tourism1101 Main St., Onalaska608-781-9570 • 1-800-873-1901 discoveronalaska.com

Blue Heron Bicycle Works213 Main St., Onalaska608-783-7433 • blueheronbikes.com

Coulee Golf Bowl100 Green Coulee Rd., Onalaska608-781-1111 • golfcoulee.com [email protected]

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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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Businesses are located in Onalaska unless otherwise noted.


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• Full-service Hotel • 147 Guest Rooms

• Free “Daybreak” Continental Breakfast

• Large Heated Indoor Pool • Recently Renovated

• Heroes Bar & Grill • Onsite Catering

• Over 5000 sq. ft. of Flexible Meeting Space

• Great Location (just o� Interstate 90, Exit 2)

• Free Parking

101 Sky Harbour Drive • La Crosse, WI 54603

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Phone: 608-783-1000 • Fax: 608-783-2948 • Email: [email protected]

Call 1-800-658-9424 | explorelacrosse.com

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ASSOCIATE LODGING MEMBERS:

AmericInn of West Salem608-786-33401-800-396-5007West Salem

Candlewood Suites608-785-11101-800-950-0424La Crosse

Cozy Corner Cottages608-781-3792Onalaska

Days Inn608-783-1000La Crosse

Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel608-796-1615La Crosse

Justin Trails608-269-4522Sparta

Prairie Inn & Suites608-781-44901-888-841-3480Holmen

Neshonoc Lakeside Resort608-786-1792West Salem

Northridge Guesthouse507-643-6966La Crescent


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Baymont Inn and Suites 3300 Kinney Coulee Rd. N., Onalaska608-783-7191 • Toll-Free 1-877-392-7950

Comfort Inn1223 Crossing Meadows Dr., Onalaska608-781-7500 • Toll-Free 1-800-424-6423 • 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 Rd. 16, Onalaska608-783-6555 • Toll-Free 1-800-411-3712 • hiexpress.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., Onalaska608-783-3348Nine clean, quiet units overlooking Lake Onalaska, ample boat parking, fish cleaning facilities, low rates, grill and picnic area. Free high-speed wireless Internet and cable TV. Half mile from OmniCenter.

$37-$60

Lumber Baron Inn Bed & Breakfast421 2nd Ave. N., Onalaska 608-781-8938

Microtel Inn Hwy. 16 & I-90, Exit 5, Onalaska608-783-0833 • Toll-Free 1-888-818-2359 • 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

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Onalaska Inn651 2nd Ave. S., Onalaska608-783-2270

Shadow Run Motel 710 2nd Ave. N., Onalaska608-783-0020 • Toll-Free 1-800-566-0798

Hampton Inn Onalaska 308 Hampton Ct., Onalaska608-779-5000

Stoney Creek Inn 3060 S. Kinney Coulee Rd., Onalaska608-781-3060 • stoneycreekinn.com157 sleeping rooms and conference/banquet space available. Conveniently located off I-90. Free hot breakfast, indoor/outdoor swim-through pool, fitness room and complimentary high-speed Internet access.

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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.

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Onalaska room tax contributions from the above lodging establishments assist in promoting tourism in the area. All lodging is located in Onalaska unless otherwise specified.

Scenic Overlooks & Panoramic Views

Sunny the Sunfish Overlook – Onalaska

Greens Coulee Park – Onalaska

Grandad Bluff – La Crosse

Brady’s Bluff in Perrot State Park – Trempealeau

Settler’s Overlook – Genoa

For Nature Lovers

Great River Landing – Onalaska

Van Loon State Wildlife Area/McGilvray Bridges –

Holmen

Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge –

Trempealeau

Perrot State Park – Trempealeau

Genoa National Fish Hatchery – Genoa

Other Auto Tours

Mindoro Cut – Popular drive northeast of

Onalaska on Hwy 108

Apple Blossom Scenic Drive – 17-mile drive located in

La Crescent, MN (across the Mississippi River)

Family Activities

Observation Deck at Lock & Dam #7 – La Crescent

La Crosse Children’s Museum – La Crosse

Boat Cruises on the Mississippi – Riverside Park,

La Crosse

Friendship Garden – La Crosse

Historic Walking Tours – Onalaska and La Crosse

Hiking & Biking

Great River State Trail – Onalaska

La Crosse River State Trail – Onalaska

Fishing, Canoeing & Kayaking

Black River – Onalaska

Lake Onalaska – Onalaska

Mississippi River – Onalaska

Museums & Interesting Attractions

Onalaska Historical Museum – Onalaska

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – La Crosse

Norskadalen Nature & Heritage Center –

Coon Valley

Minnesota Marine Art Museum – Winona, MN

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 is a sampling of some of the many activities and attractions you’ll find just minutes from Onalaska.

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Wisconsin Great River Road Named the most scenic drive in America by the Huffington Post.

Wisconsin Great River RoadThe Wisconsin Great River Road is nestled between the river and 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 10-state 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 wigrr.com.

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www.redpinesbarandgrill.com

The Best in Local Pub Fare

Walleye, Perch, Haddock, Half Pound Burgers, Handmade Pizza,

Fresh Salads & Homemade Soups

Specials: In house smoked Beef Brisket,

BBQ Ribs, Beer Can Chicken.

Located on the shores of Lake Onalaska

(608)779-2800

Full menu on website

Food - Fun - Friends

www.onalaskapost336.org • Email: [email protected]

Veterans and the Public Welcome!• Entertainment Every Friday Night

• Fish Frys (Sept–May, 2nd Friday of the month), Chicken & Dumplings

• Lunch Served 11am–2pm Mon–Fri

• Banquet Hall & Catering on premise for all your Special Events

• Wi-Fi Available

Onalaska American Legion731 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI

608-783-3300

Join Us for theLegion Community Days: August 23-25,2013

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 Fry

Prime Rib Friday & Saturdays

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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.


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

Onalaska American Legion731 Sand Lake Rd.608-783-3300 • onalaskapost336.org

Holmen American Legion419 1st Ave. W., Holmen608-526-4444

Blue Cup Coffee House500 Holmen Dr., Holmen608-526-6177

Emma’s DinerN5610 Hwy. OT608-781-4925

China Inn9348 State Rd. 16, #110608-783-2323

Features Sports Bar & Grill504 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen608-526-3600

Trempealeau Hotel150 Main St., Trempealeau608-534-6898 • trempealeauhotel.com

Red Pines Bar & GrillW7305 County Rd. Z608-779-2800 • redpinesbarandgrill.com

Traditions Restaurant201 Main St.608-783-0200

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Businesses are located in Onalaska unless otherwise noted.

Bring your appetite to Onalaska. Sample a world-famous walnut burger or almond-crusted mahi mahi. Have a quiet, candlelight dinner at one of Wisconsin’s finest restaurants. Or, enjoy a hearty meal in a friendly local hangout. You have lots of choices in Onalaska with over 40 restaurants to choose from.

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Traditions offers unique flavor-infused innovative menu items,

hand crafted signature chocolate truffles, wines and spirits in a contemporary atmosphere A tradition to be made, treasured,

and remembered while passing through the scenic byways

Located on the Great River Road Established in 1996 1911 Historical Bank Building

201 Main St., Onalaska, WI 608-783-0200

The Intersect ion of Hwy 35 & OT & Right Next Door

Open: Tues thru Sunday 5:30am to 1:30pm

(608)781-4925

Live Bait • Tackle • Specialty Jigs Snacks • Ice Fishing Supplies

Fishing Licenses

(608) 781-4926


Facility Size Food Lodging Other

Allows outside catering

Holiday Inn Express9409 State Rd. 16, Onalaska608-783-6555 • Toll-Free 1-800-411-3712hiexpress.com/onalaskawi

75rooms

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Adjacent toValley View Mall

Onalaska OmniCenter255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska608-781-9566 • omnicenter.net

Stoney Creek Inn 3060 S. Kinney Coulee Rd., Onalaska608-781-3060 • stoneycreekinn.com

No roomson-site

Versatile venue thatcan be adapted to suit groups of all sizes

Kitchen facilitiesavailable, welcomesoutside catering services

American Legion Post 336731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska608-783-3300 • onalaskapost336.org

No roomson-site

Perfect for weddings,anniversaries and allspecial events

In-house cateringand bar

Catering service available

Featured Venues

Executive boardroom

Two arenas—more than 55,000 sq. ft.Two conference roomsTwo full kitchens/concession areas4,000 sq. ft. outdoor shelterConvenient parking

Banquet facility—250 peopleMeeting room—up to 200 peopleBar area—100 people

Banquet seating up to 500 peopleMeeting room seating up to 750 people

Adjacent to Gundersen Lutheran Clinic

Onalaska is centrally located on I-90 between the Twin Cities and Chicago. The community 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 conventions, business meetings, seminars, conferences, annual meetings, family reunions, picnics and receptions.

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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.

Onalaska OmniCenterOur community’s destination for all seasons.

March to October Conventions, business expos, reunions, wedding receptions and more

November to February Ice rinks offering hockey, public skating and skate rentals

Year-round Two meeting rooms for business meetings, seminars, parties and receptions

Outdoor facilities Picnic shelter, softball fields, swimming pool and playground

255 Riders Club RoadOnalaska, WI 54650(608) 781-9566 • OmniCenter.net


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.

APRIL6–7: Spring Gift & Craft Show - Onalaska

13: Coulee Cornhole Tournament - Onalaska

27: Between the Bluffs Beer Wine and CheeseFestival - La Crosse

MAY3–5: LABA Home & Garden Show - Onalaska

3–5: La Crosse Fitness Festival - La Crosse

5: Mayfair Art Fair - West Salem

11: Hip Breaker Bicycle Tour - Trempealeau

18: Reggae Fest - Trempealeau

27: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony - Onalaska

31–June 1: WIAA State Track & Field Championship - La Crosse

31–June 2: June Dairy Days - Village Park,West Salem

JUNE1: Blues Bash - Trempealeau

1: Wisconsin Free Bike Trail Day - Statewide

1–2: Wisconsin Free Fishing Weekend - Statewide

2: Wisconsin Free State Park Day - Statewide

8: YMCA Triathlon - West Salem

15: Minds in Motion Bike Tour - Onalaska Middle School

20–23: Dairyland National Tractor Pull - Tomah

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

29: Brice Prairie Time Trials - Onalaska

JULY

3–7: Riverfest - La Crosse

6: Onalaska High School All Class Reunion -Onalaska

12–14: Catfish Days - Trempealeau

17–21: La Crosse County Interstate Fair - Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem

20: All City Garage Sale - Onalaska

AUGUST

1–4: Great River Jazz Fest - La Crosse

9–11: Irishfest - La Crosse

16–18: Open Air Convertibles Tour - Onalaska

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Farmers’ MarketsFarm-fresh goodness awaits you at the area’s excellent

farmers’ markets. Meet local growers and sample an

incredible diversity of fruits, vegetables, artisan cheese,

honey, herbs and an ever-changing array of other

seasonal products.

OnalaskaFestival Foods

1260 Crossing Meadows Dr.

Sundays, 8am-1pm

June through October

Holmen Festival Foods

600 N. Holmen Dr.

Wednesdays, 3-7pm


West Salem Corner of Jefferson and Mills St.

Wednesdays, 3-6:30pm


For more information on area farmers’ markets,

visit discoveronalaska.com.


11–12: Annual Corn Broil - Melrose

16–18: Holmen Kornfest - Holmen

23–25: Legion Community Days - Onalaska

23–25: Great River Folk Festival - La Crosse

16–18, 22–25: Parade of Homes - Coulee Region

30–Sept. 1: Western Wisconsin High School Rodeo -Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen

SEPTEMBER

1– Oct. 30: Corn Maze - West Salem

6–7: Storytelling Festival - La Crosse

6–8: Spanferkel - Mindoro

6–8: Elvis Explosion - La Crosse

13–15: Garland Days - West Salem

15: Tri-Quest - Holmen

19–22: Applefest - La Crescent

21: The Wedding Event - Onalaska

27–Oct. 5: Oktoberfest - La Crosse

OCTOBER

3–6: Oktoberfest Car Races - La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem

4–5, 11–12, 18–19, 25–26: Jaycees Haunted House - Onalaska

11–13: Mississippi Fandango, Wild West Shootout -Holmen Rod & Gun Club

12–13: Fall Gift & Craft Show - Onalaska

12–13: Hmong New Year Celebration - La Crosse

NOVEMBER

16: UW-L Turkey Trot - La Crosse

21: Onalaska Community Thanksgiving Dinner -Onalaska

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

DECEMBER

31: Skyrocker’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display -Grandad Bluff, La Crosse

JANUARY 2014

4: YMCA New Year’s Resolution Run/Walk - Onalaska

10–11: Onalaska Show Choir Invitational - Onalaska

25: Taste of Onalaska - Onalaska

25: Operation Homefront Chili Cook-Off - Onalaska

FEBRUARY 2014

1: Brice Prairie Conservation Association FishingDerby - Lake Onalaska

8: YMCA Valentines Heart Throb Run/Walk -Onalaska

12–15: Boat, Sport, & Travel Show - La Crosse

15: Onalaska Lions Club Ice Fishing Derby - Lake Onalaska

MARCH 2014

1: Special Olympics Polar Plunge - La Crosse

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bucklekay jewelerstradehome shoesvictoria’s secretthe children’s place opening spring 2013

dressbarn opening fall 2013

A Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust® Property

PREIT MALLS

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Type of Store Hours of Operation Credit Cards Accepted

Olive Juice Quilts1258 County Rd. PH, Onalaska608-782-3257 • olivejuicequilts.com

Mon.-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! Online ordering available.

Ethel’s Attic and Boutique424 S. Main St., Holmen608-385-9364 • ethelsatticofholmen.com

New 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., Holmen608-526-3112 • holmenmeatmarket.com

Retail sales with tasting room and custom wine creations. Seasonal outdoor patio for tasting and special events.

Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pmSat. 8am-3pm

Thurs. 4-8pmFri. 4-8pmSat. Noon-6pmSun. Noon-5pm

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

Rusty Olde Crow424 S. Main St., Holmen608-769-8650

80+ stores you will love including Macy’s, Sears, Herberger’s, JC Penny and Barnes & Noble. Style. Your way.

Mon.-Sat.: 10am-9pmSun. 11am-6pm Department stores and holiday hours may vary

Valley View Mall 3800 State Rd. 16, La Crosse608-781-4700

Treehouse Gift & Home9546 E. 16 Frontage Rd., Onalaska608-783-GIFT • treehousegiftandhome.com

Mon.-Fri. 10am-8pmSat. 10am-6pmSun. 11am-5pm

Featured Retailers

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

Online Ordering

Lost Island Wine, LLC570 Theater Rd., Suite 100, Onalaska715-570-9463 • lostislandwine.com

Meat and specialty food store, microbrews and wine.

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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.

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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


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Procedures Offered:• Bridges • Crowns • Dentures • Fillings • Implants • Inlays • Veneers • Whitening*Most insurance plans accepted

Dr. Colvin is a member of the ADA, WDA and Onalaska Area Business Association.

Colvin DentalMichael J. Colvin, D.D.S

300 Main Street • Onalaska, WI 54650 • (608) 783-8390 • colvindental.com

Monday Closed Tuesday-Thursday 8am-5pmFriday 7:30-3:00 pm


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Affordable healthcare made easy• Everyone welcome• Only $50; may be billed to insurance• Fast diagnosis & treatment

Gas stations offering fresh food selections.

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

Hours may vary

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., Onalaska608-784-2363 • suekolves.com

Colvin Dental300 Main St., Onalaska608-783-8390 • colvindental.com

Dental office. Yes YesClosed Mon.Tues.-Thurs. 8am-5pmFri. 7:30am-3pm

Kwik Trip19 La Crosse & 7 Onalaska Locationskwiktrip.com

Healthcare services including family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, lab, X-ray and pharmacy.

Clinic: Mon.-Thurs. 7am-7pm Fri. 7am-5pm Pharmacy: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-6pm Fri. 8am-5pm

Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare191 Theater Rd., Onalaska608-392-5000 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org

YesNoMon.-Fri. 7am-5pmUrgent Care: Mon.-Fri. 5-9pm Sat.-Sun. 9am-5pm

Gundersen Lutheran–Onalaska Clinic 3111 Gundersen Dr., Onalaska608-775-8100 • 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

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

6:30am-7pm 7 days a week

Education. District officeMon.-Fri. 7am-4pm

Salon and day spa.Mon. 10am-9pm, Tues. & Thurs. 7am-9pm, Wed. 7am-9pmFri. 7am-6pm, Sat. 7am-4pmClosed Sun.

Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare 1303 Main St. S., Holmen608-526-3351 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org

School District of Onalaska 1821 E. Main St., Onalaska608-781-9700 • onalaska.k12.wi.us

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

Onalaska boasts top-notch services and is part of a metropolitan area that serves a nine-county region.S

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www.apartmentconnextion.comOnline & in-print free at friendly retailers!

Houses Duplexes

Townhomes Apartments

Renting Made Simple!

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

230 Main Street, Onalaska, WI 54650608.784.2363 www.suekolves.com

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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

gundluth.orgRanked in the top 5% of hospitals inthe nation by Healthgrades in 2013.

Feeling sick? Gundersen Lutheran can help.

Urgent CareOnalaska3111 Gundersen DriveMon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.(608) 775-8650

Emergency ServicesLa Crosse1900 South AvenueEmergency Services: 24 hours a dayUrgent Care hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.(608) 775-2192

Check wait times at gundluth.org.

ExpressCare*Just walk in, no appointment needed and youdon’t have to be a Gundersen Lutheran patient.Only $50 and it 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 least 2 years of age or older.


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 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�–�This�3.4-mile�trail�links� to the 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



425 South Main St.(608) 399-1511

Rusty Olde Crow

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 South Main St.(608) 385-9364

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

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



424 South Main St.(608) 769-8650

Rusty Olde Crow

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

discoveronalaska.com

101 Miles Of Interconnecting

State Bike Trails

H O L M E N & W E S T S A L E M W I S C O N S I N

Documents

2013 Onalaska Visitors Guide