UW-La Crosse

Located in La Crosse, 2Brothers Powersports is a local motorcycle shop popular with students and residents near UW-La Crosse. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through La Crosse know it as a regular local option near UW-La Crosse. Small businesses like this are part of what gives La Crosse, Wisconsin its own identity, separate from every other college town. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring La Crosse.

Located in La Crosse, corky's Legendary Pizza/Ice cream is a local pizzeria popular with students and residents near UW-La Crosse. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. UW-La Crosse students and La Crosse residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around La Crosse, which is part of the fun of trying them. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around La Crosse. Part of the fun of a college town like La Crosse is finding places like this on your own.

Dee's Auto Care brings an auto repair shop to La Crosse, Wisconsin, just steps from UW-La Crosse. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like La Crosse depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around La Crosse, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around La Crosse.

Drift Mercantile is one of La Crosse's local gift shops, located near UW-La Crosse. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like La Crosse depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what La Crosse has to offer. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around La Crosse. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring La Crosse.

Gaming Generations brings a video game store to La Crosse, Wisconsin, just steps from UW-La Crosse. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own video game store in La Crosse. La Crosse wouldn't feel quite like La Crosse without independently owned spots like this one. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around La Crosse, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Part of the fun of a college town like La Crosse is finding places like this on your own.

Tucked into La Crosse, Wisconsin, Greased Lightning is an auto repair shop that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UW-La Crosse. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local auto repair shop doing its thing in La Crosse. College towns like La Crosse depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around La Crosse. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring La Crosse.

Tucked into La Crosse, Wisconsin, Happy Nails & Spa is a beauty salon that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UW-La Crosse. Around UW-La Crosse, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up La Crosse's everyday scene. College towns like La Crosse depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. It sits alongside the other independent shops that make up La Crosse's retail scene near UW-La Crosse. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around La Crosse.

Tucked into La Crosse, Wisconsin, Karl's TV & Appliance is an appliance shop that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UW-La Crosse. Around UW-La Crosse, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up La Crosse's everyday scene. Small businesses like this are part of what gives La Crosse, Wisconsin its own identity, separate from every other college town. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around La Crosse, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring La Crosse. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

Markos Wholesale & Retail Apparel brings a clothing store to La Crosse, Wisconsin, just steps from UW-La Crosse. Like a lot of small businesses around UW-La Crosse, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. UW-La Crosse students and La Crosse residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring La Crosse. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UW-La Crosse.

North Country Steak Buffet brings a steakhouse to La Crosse, Wisconsin, just steps from UW-La Crosse. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local steakhouse doing its thing in La Crosse. Small businesses like this are part of what gives La Crosse, Wisconsin its own identity, separate from every other college town. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of La Crosse favorites. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around La Crosse.

Located in La Crosse, Olive Juice Quilts, LLC is a local shop popular with students and residents near UW-La Crosse. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own shop in La Crosse. UW-La Crosse students and La Crosse residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. Part of the fun of a college town like La Crosse is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around La Crosse.

Pickerman's Soup & Sandwiches brings a sandwich shop to La Crosse, Wisconsin, just steps from UW-La Crosse. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like La Crosse depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UW-La Crosse. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

Rudy's Drive-In is a burger joint in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serving the UW-La Crosse community. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local burger joint doing its thing in La Crosse. La Crosse wouldn't feel quite like La Crosse without independently owned spots like this one. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Part of the fun of a college town like La Crosse is finding places like this on your own. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of La Crosse favorites.

Tucked into La Crosse, Wisconsin, Schmitty's TimeOut Tavern is an American restaurant that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UW-La Crosse. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. La Crosse wouldn't feel quite like La Crosse without independently owned spots like this one. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of La Crosse favorites.

Sweet Haus is one of La Crosse's local cafes, located near UW-La Crosse. Like a lot of small businesses around UW-La Crosse, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. College towns like La Crosse depend on independently owned cafes like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Regulars come back for coffee or a quick bite between classes. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of La Crosse favorites. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near UW-La Crosse.