La Crosse district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Holmen

Holmen is a town in La Crosse district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 9,651 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are French Island (14 km), Lake Onalaska (14 km) and Mississippi River Lock and Dam 6 (19 km).

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Holmen, Wisconsin
Holmen, La Crosse district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Holmen at a glance

Location
La Crosse district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 9,651
Coordinates
43.9633° N, 91.2562° W
Places within 50 km
127 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Holmen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Holmen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Holmen

94 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Holmen. The closest is Spring Coulee (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Holmen

40 churches within 100 km of Holmen. The closest is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (10 km); the best-known is Christ Episcopal Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Holmen

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Holmen. The closest is Lake Onalaska (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Holmen

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Holmen. The closest is Midway Site (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Holmen

19 museums within 100 km of Holmen. The closest is Visitors Center (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Holmen

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Holmen. The closest is Trempealeau Lakes State Public Hunting Grounds (16 km); the best-known is Riverside International Friendship Garden (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Holmen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holmen
  2. 14 km French Island · island, La Crosse
  3. 6 km Riverside International Friendship Garden · garden, La Crosse
  4. 1 km Pettibone Park · park, La Crosse
  5. 9 km Lake Onalaska · lake, La Crosse
  6. 22 km Mississippi River Lock and Dam 6 · dam, Winona
  7. 19 km Back to Holmen

Plan a longer trip from Holmen — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

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    Within 15 km of Holmen

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    Places near Holmen by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints94Spring Coulee (6 km)
    Churches40Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Lake Onalaska (14 km)
    Forts & heritage21Midway Site (9 km)
    Museums19Visitors Center (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Trempealeau Lakes State Public Hunting Grounds (16 km)
    Waterfalls9Horseshoe Falls (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves8Rosebud Island (8 km)
    Parks4Pettibone Park (21 km)
    Beaches & coast4Airport Beach (13 km)
    Caves2Beer Cave (11 km)
    Other attractions2Our Lady of Spring Bank Abbey (55 km)

    Holmen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holmen?

    French Island (island, about 14 km), Lake Onalaska (lake, about 14 km), Mississippi River Lock and Dam 6 (dam, about 19 km), Riverside International Friendship Garden (garden, about 20 km), Pettibone Park (park, about 21 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Holmen?

    127 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Holmen?

    Spring Coulee, about 6 km by road; King Bluff (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Holmen?

    Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, about 10 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Holmen?

    Lake Onalaska, about 14 km by road; Mississippi River Lock and Dam 7 (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holmen?

    Start in Holmen, visit French Island, then Riverside International Friendship Garden, then Pettibone Park, then Lake Onalaska, then Mississippi River Lock and Dam 6, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holmen?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Holmen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Holmen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Holmen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.