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La Crescent

La Crescent is uniquely located on three scenic byways: Apple Blossom Scenic Byway, National Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway and the Great River Road all pass through La Crescent. Come enjoy all the beauty of southeastern Minnesota and the Mississippi River. You will find plenty of outdoor recreation with hiking, bicycling, boating, kayaking, fishing, birding, snowshoeing and more!

La Crescent is “The Apple Capital of Minnesota”! Steeped in tradition, La Crescent has been celebrating the apple harvest for over 70 years. Visit us mid-May when the apple blossoms are in full bloom and the colors in the apple trees are spectacular. Join us the second Saturday in August for the Apple Blossom Bike Tour, an annual bike tour featuring five different rides – from a scenic 16-mile ride along the Mississippi River bed to the 100-mile ride along the tops of the bluffs. Apple Fest is held the third weekend in September and offers fun for the whole family, culminating with the King Apple Parade on Sunday afternoon. Be sure to sample some of our many delicious and unique varieties of home-grown apples. Enjoy the local farmers market held Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. at the Event Center parking lot from May through October. Enjoy the drive and stay for the fun!

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Best Western Plus

Business
Best Western Plus
Street
509 N Chestnut St
City
La Crescent
State
MN
507-895-1001
Website
bestwestern.com
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, La Crescent, Lodging, Minnesota

Off US-14 and next to La Crescent Area Event Center, this relaxed hotel is 1 mile from hiking trails at Eagles Bluff Park, 6 miles from La Crosse Regional Airport, and 10 miles from Mount La Crosse Ski Resort. Warmly furnished rooms offer Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with premium channels, along with microwaves and minifridges. Suites add living areas and sofa beds; some have bathtubs. Amenities include a lobby lounge and a gym, plus a heated indoor pool. There's also a business center and a guest laundry. Large parking lot great for truck/boat, RVs, tour bus, motorcycle groups. Rooms large enough for safe bicycle storage.

Explore La Crescent

Business
Explore La Crescent
City
La Crescent
State
MN
800-926-9480
Website
www.explorelacrescent.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, La Crescent, Minnesota, Recreational, Services
Tags
Biking, Hiking, Organizations

Explore the trails towering over the Mighty Mississippi. Cruise along our 3 scenic byways. A designated bicycle-friendly community, we have routes that fit your needs, from easy to challenging. Taste your way through the many apple orchards that dot our landscape. Finish you amazing day at one of our restaurants or shops. Come to Applefest in September.

La Crescent Farmers Market

Business
La Crescent Farmers Market
Category
2025-2026, La Crescent, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market

Mid-May through mid-October
Tuesdays 4-7pm
595 Veterans Parkway

Time Out Tavern

Business
Time Out Tavern
Street
444 N. Chestnut Street
City
La Crescent
State
MN
507-895-4239
Website
schmittystimeout.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, La Crescent, Minnesota
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Bar, Bar & Grill, Breakfast, burgers, pizza

You gotta try our Award-Winning Wings, Bloody Mary Bar, and Vikings Parties! Great burgers, wraps & pizza! Daily food and drink specials. Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm.

Van Lin Orchards

Business
Van Lin Orchards
Street
4002 Tschumper Road
City
La Crescent
State
MN
Website
Facebook
Category
2025-2026, La Crescent, Shopping
Tags
Agriculture, Gifts, Orchard

Minutes from La Crosse, WI. You pick apples and pumpkins. Free wagon rides on Sunday. Gift Shop and cider donuts. 15 apple varieties.

La Crescent, Honeycrisp, Sweet Tango, Pazazz, EverCrisp, CrimsonCrisp, and First Kiss.

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