Pretty cool little excursion in LaCrosse. Easy drive up. Not a lot of signs alerting which…read moreparking lot is for the highest vantage point so my tip to you: drive through the open gates and drive until you see a parking lot with a gazebo-esque type outdoor building and that will be the highest point. Quick walk out to the edge. Some wild flowers added to the experience. It was a beautiful morning. Very clear and we were able to see the Mississippi river, Minnesota and of course Wisconsin. Worth taking the half hour to take in this view.

Nice little place to hike and just take in the scenery . I can only imagine how more beautiful it…read morewould be when the leaves change colors. Went a tad early.

Swim meet review:…read more The actual pool is lovely! If you park when you drop your swimmer off, you might get a spot that's not a hike. I dont mind walking, but swim meets often happen in winter and it's cold and windy here, and space inside is very limited. If you're here for a big meet, there will not be enough space in the stands or the gym. The home team might not have enough people to be timers and will ask for volunteers. The bathrooms are old, and the swimmers say the locker rooms are also meh. The gym is also very small and unless you grab a spot right away, there will be nowhere for you to sit, not even on the floor.

- attended the 2025 Central Zone 14 & under swimming championships event held at the Rochester…read moreRecreation Center - web site says seating at the pool area accommodates 1,294, but a person attending their orientation was told 800 by site personnel - it was a crowded mess - limited parking, so we took an Uber every day. Some people were told to park in a lot that was a 15 minute walk away. - construction mess was going on while we were there - overall, the event seemed pretty disorganized. - they ran out of wristbands on day 1 - very limited concessions - very limited seating in the gym to view swimming heats via video (for people who couldn't/wouldn't use seating in the pool area; the seating in the pool area was tight, and for this event, was inadequate) - simply LOVED (not) the woman sitting immediately behind me screaming in my ear. Next time I'll remember ear plugs. - no event t-shirts day one; T-shirts not available to purchase right away starting on day 2, and, up a flight of stairs of course. Moved downstairs starting on day 3. Limited size selection being sold. - quite a few stairs to climb for access to pool seating area - rules not enforced (many times people got away with standing at railing blocking view of pool contestants, even though the railing was marked "no standing"). People perpetually went down the up stairs and up the down stairs. - during several heats you couldn't see the contestant in lane # 1 from the stands, due to the line of people standing at the pool edge down below. - narrow/tight seating (packed in like sardines). I've never been bumped and knee'd in my back so many times as I was at this venue. - no handicap access to seating area that I could see. - loud speaker announcements hard to understand/make out - helpful friendly personnel ("Tom" in particular) - EXTREMELY LONG line to get in on day 1 - nice pool - Rochester itself was a good city to hold the event in (easy to get around in, lots of restaurants to choose from, everything a short drive away, nice hotels, friendly people) - I appreciated the National Anthem at the start of day one, and at the start of day 2's late afternoon relays. I may have missed any others there might have been. - overall, I think the Rochester Recreation Center could have been better prepared for the event, and in my opinion, was overwhelmed by the number of people attending.

My daughter came to camp last year and came back again she.was in the equine camp but she.said she…read moreloved the staff: Becca Sammie jo Amanda BJ Jesse

Great place to bring your family! Christian, fun and loving place to worship God. There's a ton…read moreof activities

Very nice pool and nice facility. They hosted 2017 Regionals Final LCM…read more Lots of room to put up tents and a very cool deck for the parents to put lawn chairs.

The Chippewa Valley Railroad operates on a loop in Carson Park, across the street from the historic…read morebaseball stadium. Appropriate for kids of all ages, especially those of us with grey hair that remember the real thing, the railroad operates passenger trains pulled by live steam or "diesel" power. The diesel, actually a model of GM's famous F series locomotives, runs on a Wisconsin internal combustion engine. It was built by the Miniature Train Company sometime between 1948 and 1956. It is one of at least 5 such trains operating in Wisconsin. (Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Wausau and here.) Chippewa Valley Railroad goes the typical MTC railroad one better with live steam. You can ride the MTC train or a live steam train. The loop is about a half mile and takes you along the bluff above the Chippewa River, past a picnic shelter, over the road that takes you to the depot, past a silent observer (keep your eyes peeled!) before returning to the station. When your train arrives, the next one departs. The trains were obviously built for little people but there is an open-air gondola that's a little more comfortable for larger folks. It's pulled behind the steam engine. Rides are reasonably priced, considering ticket sales are the only source of income for this rolling museum. It is manned by volunteers who love railroads, and you can tell when you speak with any of the staff. The Chippewa Valley Railroad only operates during the summer and only on Sundays and July 4. You might think it's only for kids. In that case, borrow a couple of kids from the neighbors and go ride the train.

This place is amazing all of the lifeguards are well trained and always help when needed. This is a…read moreplace to go during the summer!

From the owner: Swimming Lessons Water Aerobics…read more Services: 205,000 Gallon Pool Private Parties Hours are Weather Permitting Location Facts: Located Near the Public Library Description: The Thorp Aquatic Center features a 205,000 gallon pool. The zero-entry depth, water mushroom, fishy slide and water jets offer fun for the tots; while the 155-foot water slide, diving board, and water basketball hoop keep the older kids busy. There's a concession stand and plenty of shade when you're ready for a break. Swimming lessons and water aerobics are offered. Associations: City of Thorp

WHAT A POWERFUL CAMP RUN BY AN AMAZING GROUP OF PEOPLE. God is at work. If you want a life changing…read moreexperience that is not only a bit challenging but fun, then this is a must. They offer many camps, and all are very worth looking into. This camp is the best family environment you can get. Unplug from the world while learning how to take on the world 100 mph!

From the owner: Living Waters Bible Camp is a scenic year-round Christian camp nestled in a beautiful valley in…read moresouthwestern Wisconsin, which displays the wonders of God's creation. At Living Waters Bible Camp, we are committed to salvation through Jesus Christ, God's Son, and to making everyone complete in Christ from children to adults.

This place is still great after 35 years. They used to bump Gloria Estefan and UB40 when I…read morepractically grew up at this place.

I like how big the area is and it's fun to skate. Great price! It isn't what it used to be. Needs…read moremore music from 70s up. Playing a bit of music more people don't know. Drama with kids lately, I feel like stricter rules could be set for that. But all in all I do like coming and skating and adult night is fun as well, it gets too crowded some times so maybe a smaller limit of people at a time? ‍

The manager at this beautiful golf course goes above and beyond to make the golfers and the…read morefamilies impressed. Customer service is exceptional. Thank you!

Beautiful, old, well maintained golf course. Great views, challenging 18 holer but not obnoxiously…read moreso. Lots of mature trees define the holes and a fair number of sand traps, both in fairway and around the greens. Green fees are a little pricey but there are a number of discounts available. I'd go back in a flash when the chance comes around.