Best Photo Spots in the La Crosse Area

With all four seasons in one place, it’s no wonder La Crosse has endless photo opportunities!

Take a tour with a local and don’t miss out on these top favorites!

La Crosse Murals

Are you looking for a fun and unique photo opportunity? Check out the vibrant murals created by local artists and get a sense of the creativity in the La Crosse area.

Look for these murals throughout the downtown area:

• Artists Alley- 500 Main Murals
  • Located behind 444 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601
• Confluence
  • 119 King Street La Crosse, WI 54601
• Helping Hands
  • Located between 3^rd and State Street Parking ramp

Credit: Pump House La Crosse

Sunny the Sun Fish

Sunny the Sun Fish is in Onalaska and is a great roadside attraction that provides amazing views of the Mississippi River. At this location, you can take photos with the 15 feet tall and 25 feet long Sun Fish, and viewpoint binoculars under the gazebo, and is located near the Great River State trail that offers many more scenic lookouts.

Location: 701 2nd Ave N, Onalaska, WI 54650

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City Brewery: Largest Six-Pack

Designed to make the metal beer tanks resemble a six-pack of La Crosse Lager, this unique roadside photo location is perfect for any beer drinker or connoisseur.  

This location also offers an additional photo opportunity, the “King of Beer”. This statue is located across the street and is known as King Gambrinus and was credited for “inventing beer”.

Location: 3rd St S, La Crosse, WI 54601

Credit: La Crosse Tribune

Riverside Park

Overlooking the mighty Mississippi, Riverside is an essential gem of the La Crosse community and offers many photo opportunities in all four seasons. In the warmer weather, you can expect to see the La Crosse Queen during the summer and the plants blooming in spring. For the colder months, watch as the leaves change colors in the fall, and be dazzled by the Rotary Lights in winter. Look out for these great photo opportunities:

• The La Crosse Queen Steamboat
• Riverside International Friendship Gardens
• Riverside Park Fountain
• Riverside Bandshell

Location: 100 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601

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Cass Street Bridge

A combination of two bridges with a 360-degree view of the Mississippi River is an amazing photo location. A walking path along the bridge runs from downtown La Crosse to La Crescent, MN, and offers many stops along the way to take in the beautiful views.

Location: Cass St La Crosse, WI 54601

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Grandad Bluff

The bluffs are all around us in the La Crosse area. Grandad Bluff is an iconic natural landmark that provides views of the entire city. From this viewpoint, you can also see Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Grandad Bluff has a stone building, viewpoint binoculars, and a walk-out ledge that provides endless options to find that perfect photo.

Location: 3020 Grandad Bluff Road La Crosse, WI 54601

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Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Are you looking for a spiritual photo location? The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the perfect location with breathtaking views of the bluffs and surrounding area. Enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the chapels, gardens, and statues.

Location: 5250 Justin Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601

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Other Local La Crosse Businesses

La Crosse has a colorful downtown area that represents the unique people in the area. With a rich history and many local businesses, you are sure to find a location that fits your personality. Look out for these great photo opportunities:

• The Pearl
  • 207 Pearl St La Crosse, WI 54601
• The Sweet Shop
  • 1113 Caledonia St La Crosse, WI 54601
• Charmant Hotel
  • 101 State St La Crosse, WI 54601
• Grounded Patio Cafe
  • 308 Main St La Crosse, WI 54601
• Jules Coffeehouse
  • 327 Pearl St La Crosse, WI 54601
• Bodega Brew Pub
  • 122 S 4^th St La Crosse, WI 54601

Credit: Explore La Crosse

Have fun exploring the best photo locations the La Crosse area has to offer!

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