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West Salem

West Salem is a town in La Crosse district, Wisconsin, United States of about 5,014 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 25 churches. The must-see places are Grandad Bluff Park, French Island and Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel.

43.8991° N, 91.0812° WPop. 5,014

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Within 30 km82 places
Within 50 km128
Must-see31
Notable218
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from West Salem

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:14 pm

69 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave West Salem
  2. French Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Lake Onalaskalake · 45 min
  4. Christ Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Grandad Bluff Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in West Salem
Today’s loopWest SalemStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Salem?

Grandad Bluff Park (park, about 17 km), French Island (island, about 18 km), Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel (church, about 19 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, about 20 km), Riverside International Friendship Garden (garden, about 21 km), Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman Catholic Church (church, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Salem?

128 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to West Salem?

Gill COulee, about 6 km by road; Knudson Coulee (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to West Salem?

17 Reservoir, about 12 km by road; Lake Onalaska (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Salem?

Start in West Salem, visit French Island, then Lake Onalaska, then Christ Episcopal Church, then Grandad Bluff Park, then Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.