La Crosse district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Onalaska

Onalaska is a town in La Crosse district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 18,468 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are French Island (4 km), Lake Onalaska (8 km) and Riverside International Friendship Garden (9 km).

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

Onalaska at a glance

Location
La Crosse district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 18,468
Coordinates
43.8844° N, 91.2351° 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 Onalaska

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Onalaska: 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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Things to see near Onalaska, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Onalaska

94 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Onalaska. The closest is Sugarloaf (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Onalaska

39 churches within 100 km of Onalaska. The closest is Onalaska United Methodist Church (1 km); the best-known is Christ Episcopal Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Onalaska

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Onalaska. The closest is Lake Onalaska (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Onalaska

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Onalaska. The closest is Losey Memorial Arch (9 km); the best-known is Edgewood Place Historic District (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Onalaska

23 museums within 100 km of Onalaska. The closest is Visitors Center (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Onalaska

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Onalaska. The closest is Riverside International Friendship Garden (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Onalaska

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Onalaska
  2. 4 km French Island · island, La Crosse
  3. 7 km Christ Episcopal Church · church, La Crosse
  4. 1 km Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman Catholic Church · church, La Crosse
  5. 1 km Riverside International Friendship Garden · garden, La Crosse
  6. 9 km Lake Onalaska · lake, La Crosse
  7. 8 km Back to Onalaska

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How to reach Onalaska

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    Within 15 km of Onalaska

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    Places near Onalaska by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints94Sugarloaf (4 km)
    Churches39Onalaska United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lake Onalaska (8 km)
    Forts & heritage28Losey Memorial Arch (9 km)
    Museums23Visitors Center (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Riverside International Friendship Garden (9 km)
    Waterfalls9Como Falls Park (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves8French Island (4 km)
    Caves6Beer Cave (2 km)
    Parks4Grandad Bluff Park (10 km)
    Beaches & coast4Airport Beach (2 km)
    Other attractions1Our Lady of Spring Bank Abbey (53 km)

    Onalaska: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Onalaska?

    French Island (island, about 4 km), Lake Onalaska (lake, about 8 km), Riverside International Friendship Garden (garden, about 9 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, about 10 km), Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman Catholic Church (church, about 10 km), Grandad Bluff Park (park, about 10 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Onalaska?

    Sugarloaf, about 4 km by road; Green Coulee (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Onalaska?

    Onalaska United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; First Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Onalaska?

    Lake Onalaska, about 8 km by road; Mississippi River Lock and Dam 7 (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Onalaska?

    Start in Onalaska, visit French Island, then Christ Episcopal Church, then Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman Catholic Church, then Riverside International Friendship Garden, then Lake Onalaska, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Onalaska?

    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 Onalaska

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