La Crosse Event Tickets

Located alongside the Mississippi River, La Crosse City is the county seat of La Crosse County in Wisconsin. The first Europeans to settle in the area were French fur traders and came to the area near the end of the 17th century. The name was given to the city by the French Lt. Zebulon Pike when he saw Native American children playing a game with something that resembled a cross or La Crosse in French. The city grew to be a major city of Wisconsin after its official incorporation as a city in 1856. La Crosse is a city that offers a wide variety of outdoor activities and remarkable parks for the visitor with 45 parks over 1400 acres. The first place you would want to go if you want to enjoy the amazing weather of La Crosse is Black River Beach. Opened in 1947, this beach provides 5 acres of open area and facilities for swimming, volleyball, fishing, boating and diving. The Pettibone Park is another park that offers a beach with all the amenities.

People looking for more excitement can tee off at the Forest Hills Golf Course. This golf course combines scenic views with a marvelous design to give the players a unique and challenging experience. The golf course also features peaceful restaurants and bars to relax in after a day on the greens. La Crosse is also home to many skate parks, bicycle trails and disc gold courses for the visitors to take pleasure in. Shopping enthusiasts will find La Crosse to their liking. The city offers many shopping malls and markets with everything from high-end retail stores to small local shops. Some of the shopping amenities include Valley View Mall, Three Rivers Plaza, Marsh View Center, Shelby Mall, Jackson Plaza, Bridgeview Plaza, and the Village Shopping Center. These shopping centers are full with exquisite restaurants and bars that cater for all tastes and preferences.

La Crosse is also home to many festivals and events throughout the year. One of the most thrilling ones is the Oktoberfest. This festival celebrates German tradition with German beer, dance, crafts, arts, parades and celebrations marking the whole event. Another famous event is the Great River Folk Festival that involves all kinds of music performances. This festival also features workshops based around local crafts such as pottery, woodwork, basketry, jewelry, art and fiber. Other notable festivals in the city include the Storytelling Festival, Rotary Lights, Mardi Gras, Great River Jazz Fest, Irish Fest and the Winter Rec Fest. If you're in the mood of watching a game of sports or a live show, you will definitely head down to the La Crosse Center. This 11,000 seat, multi-purpose arena was built in 1980 and is situated a hundred feet away from the banks of the Mississippi River. In addition to being home to La Crosse's basketball, football and hockey league teams, La Crosse Center has also hosted many live concerts, events and exhibitions. A new addition to the center is a fifty foot skywalk spanning over Second Street in downtown La Crosse. Performances that can be enjoyed in the near future include the World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions, Playhouse Disney Live, TNA Wrestling LIVE and Professional Championship Bull Riders. La Crosse is a city that offers a visitor a fulfilling experience. You can frolic on the beach, play a few rounds of golf, shop your socks off and then enjoy a great live show. Buy your La Crosse Tickets today to give yourself a chance to visit this charming city that offers a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.