French Island/La Crosse Favorites

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French Island/La Crosse Favorites

The French Island vibe

Park the car and walk the neighborhood to the 6+ pub/restaurants around the river. Many have outside seating with Waterfront views.
Local bait shop. Get all the secrets to the hot fishing holes. Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rental available. Nice selection of outdoor clothing for men and women.
Island Outdoors
1330 Bainbridge St
Local bait shop. Get all the secrets to the hot fishing holes. Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rental available. Nice selection of outdoor clothing for men and women.

Pub crawling

Fun vibe, good drinks. Love the wings (bourbon sauce on the side), cheese curds, and burgers.
River Rats Bar and Grill
1311 La Cres Pl
Fun vibe, good drinks. Love the wings (bourbon sauce on the side), cheese curds, and burgers.
Sports bar with friendly staff.
The Dugout 47
1305 Bainbridge Street
Sports bar with friendly staff.
Live music Friday & Saturday nights
Robins Nest Bar and Grill
328 Goddard St
Live music Friday & Saturday nights
Local pub for cheap drinks, Packer/Badger games, meat raffles & bingo.
Hillbilly's Bar & Grill
1322 La Crescent Street
Local pub for cheap drinks, Packer/Badger games, meat raffles & bingo.

Food Scene

Great outdoor seating by the Marina.
Huck Finn's On the Water
129 Marina Dr
Great outdoor seating by the Marina.
Friday night fish fry is the bomb - pan fried. Outdoor seating available.
Castaway's on the Island
131 Clinton Street
Friday night fish fry is the bomb - pan fried. Outdoor seating available.
Excellent bloodies & breakfast
Tom Sawyer's Bar & Grill
136 Clinton St
Excellent bloodies & breakfast
Sitting outside by Riverside Park enjoying wine and exquisite food is the bomb.
6 recommandé par les habitants
4 Sisters Wine Bar & Tapas Restaurant
6 recommandé par les habitants
Sitting outside by Riverside Park enjoying wine and exquisite food is the bomb.

Sightseeing

Veterans Freedom Park
Clinton Street
This is a must see in the spring because the eagles flock to this area as the river thaws back to life. Travel north past the beach to find the spillway walk. It's there you'll find many eagles perched in trees or sitting on the ice.
Airport Beach
This is a must see in the spring because the eagles flock to this area as the river thaws back to life. Travel north past the beach to find the spillway walk. It's there you'll find many eagles perched in trees or sitting on the ice.
Here's where you can rent a boat. Walk over and check them out.
American Marine
922 Bainbridge St
Here's where you can rent a boat. Walk over and check them out.