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Grandad Bluff Park

3020 Grandad Bluff Rd., La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 USA

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“enjoy the breathtaking view”

Grandad Park opened in 1912. Grandad Bluff is the largest bluff in the La Crosse area and is well-known for its scenic overlook of La Crosse. In addition to enjoying the breath-taking view, you can explore several bluffside hiking trails. Since the top of Grandad Bluff can be seen from most points in the city, it's home to an annual New Year's Eve fireworks celebration.

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Reviewed by
amyradish

  • 5 Reviews
  • 2 Helpful
July 24, 2018
Rated 5.0

Beautiful views of La Crosse. Worth a stop.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
MaryEMindiola

  • 11 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
June 20, 2016
Rated 4.0

close to La Crosse, short drive up the mountain and very much worth the view.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
kbaetz

  • 3 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
July 14, 2015
Rated 5.0

Terrific views of the city. We also stopped just short of the main bluff and followed the water run-off trail to another cool lookout.

The area was immaculate when we visited. Very well taken care of.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
kevincorcoranjr

  • 6 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
June 08, 2015
Rated 5.0

Definitely worth checking out! Good for hikes, picnics, climbs, and sight seeing

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
LostInIN

  • 8 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
August 10, 2014
Rated

This was a beautiful stop in a lovely town.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
vincentking

  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
October 11, 2020
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I've never been to "grandads bluff" but would be willing to take the 950 mile roundtrip drive from my home in Milwaukee just to stand in awe at this GEM. I would like to say that the fact the bluff is $0 is just another awesome reason to take the weekend vacation.

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Reviewed by
gina.bradley.5

  • 21 Reviews
  • 8 Helpful
June 30, 2020
Rated 5.0

This stop is worth the drive up the bluff and the slight walk to the overlook. It offers stunning panoramic views of La Crosse and the informational plaques help you understand the history and geography of where you are. It has a nice picnic area if you packed a lunch with lots of shade.

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Reviewed by
MattSamples

  • 16 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
March 28, 2015
Rated 5.0

It's a beautiful view!

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Reviewed by
hanna.t

  • 8 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
March 06, 2015
Rated 5.0

A beautiful drive all the way to the top of the bluff gives way to great views from above.

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Grandad Bluff Park

3020 Grandad Bluff Rd.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601 USA
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  • Sun - Sat: 6:00 am - 10:30 pm

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