Prairie du Chien – Journey Through Time
As the oldest European settlement on the Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien is bursting with rich history that dates back to the 17th century. Hosts Mariah Haberman and Eric Paulsen explore the historic sites, exciting events and natural beauty that allows Prairie du Chien to blend the past and present with ease. Mariah begins her journey with a tour of the dungeon at the Old Crawford County Jail before heading to the Fort Crawford Museum to check out its wide variety of exhibits. The crew gets in on the fun by dressing up in period costumes and taking an old time photo at The Local Oven in downtown Prairie du Chien.
Eric dives in to Prairie du Chien's fishing industry with an early morning fishing trip along the river with Mike Valley of Valley Fish & Cheese, where they reel in over 200 pounds of fish before Eric samples some of Mike's tasty catches at the shop. Prairie du Chien fully embraces its identity as a fishing community even throughout the winter with fun events like the annual ice fisheree on Gremore Lake and of course, the famous Droppin' of the Carp on New Year's Eve.
Mariah and Eric each check out a few of Prairie du Chien's iconic spots, including Pete's Hamburger's, which has been serving up delicious burgers for over a century, and St. Feriole Island, with its beautiful gardens and picturesque views of the river. Mariah visits Shiahata's orchard, and Eric joins in the action at Villa Louis during its annual War of 1812 reenactment before hopping aboard the Maiden Voyage tour boat for a scenic journey down the Mississippi River. With its incredible beauty, fascinating history and unique events, there are so many reasons to explore Prairie du Chien!
Wisconsin River Communities: Prairie du Chien | Discover Wisconsin
Mariah makes her way to Prairie du Chien to explore recreational opportunities along the southern portion of the Wisconsin River.
Trip from McGregor, Iowa, to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, USA
This video starts out on the outskirts of McGregor, Iowa, on highway business 18, and we travel down main street (the path of the tornado on Jully 19, 2017. This was taken July 6th before the tornado.
Next, we travel north to Marquette, Iowa, and then get on the bridge to go to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. We go to Lawler Park on St. Feriole Island. If you were to keep on going, you would find the Villa Louis mansion. (aka Dousman mansion). This area was occupied by French Canadians who hunted and trapped for fur trading back in the 1800s.
If you would like to donate to restore McGregor and help the families affected by the tornado of July, 2017, please contribute to the Restore McGregor 2017 Tornado Fund.
Villa Louis - Wisconsin Historical Society
Experience Victorian life during the 19th century as you visit the estate of one of Wisconsin's most prosperous families.
In the mid-1840s, the Dousman family began developing an estate on the banks of the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien that would evolve into Villa Louis.
The immaculately decorated mansion is one of the best restoration examples in the country. The mansion's collection of decorative arts is continually changing based on the current season or special event.
A visit includes a costumed interpreter-led tour of the house, Wisconsin's sole 1812 battlefield, the historic remains of the site's original structure, Fort Crawford, and a National Landmark fur trade museum.
Visit villalouis.org
Spiritual Tours and Places in La Crosse, WI
Did you know that the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the only Catholic Marian Shrine on the western side of the state of Wisconsin? Yet, visitors don’t have to be Catholic – all are welcome!....more at
The staff, friars, and volunteers want each person to feel welcome. Whether you are a tourist coming to appreciate the beauty of the outdoors, or seek to be uplifted in viewing original and traditional sacred art and architecture, or you are just a bit curious about what this Shrine is all about, the Staff personnel is ready to assist and answer questions, so that your visit is a wonderful experience.
It all started in 1995 with a dream to build a Marian Shrine on the western side of Wisconsin. Then came a 70-acre donation from the Robert and Lucille Swing family, and with $29 million, the Church was completed in 2008. The Shrine now encompasses about 100 acres with a Meditation Trail, Rosary Walk, Way of the Cross, Church and several outdoor devotional areas, in addition to the Pilgrim Center which houses a restaurant and gift shop....
List 8 Tourist Attractions in La Crosse, Wisconsin | Travel to United States
Here, 8 Top Tourist Attractions in La Crosse, US State..
There's Grandad Bluff, Riverside Park, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Motherhouse, Children's Museum of La Crosse, Turtle Stack Brewery, Hixon House, Pettibone Park and more...
GET MORE INFORMATION - Subscribe ➜
SHARE this Video: ➜
CHECK Another Playlist
Tourist Attraction in USA ➜
Place to Visit in America ➜
Touris Attraction in Europe -➜
Top Cities in the World ➜
Tourist Attraction in Asia ➜
Thank you for watching this video about Best Tourist Attractions in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
IMPORTANT:
If you have any issue with the content used in my channel or you find something that belongs to you, before you claim it to youtube, please SEND ME A MESSAGE and i will DELETE it right away. Thanks for understanding.
Wisconsin Historical Museum - Wisconsin Historical Society
The Wisconsin's Historical Museum is full of wonderful stories and artifacts detailing the State's rich history.
See two floors of permanent exhibits and learn the stories of the native people living in Wisconsin before and after the fur trade and explore themes unique to Wisconsin history from settlement days to the present.
Visit the featured exhibits including Odd Wisconsin featuring scores of curious and authentic artifacts, documents, and images which will surprise, perplex, and astonish.
Try your hand at crafting history by participating in art activities, youth workshops and hands-on tours.
Taste the flavors of Wisconsin's heritage while attending the adult dinner and lecture series.
Visit wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Video production by Highlights Media.
AmericInn Prairie Du Chien, WI
From the lakes of Minnesota to the big skies of Texas, the Rocky Mountains to the eastern seaboard, taking good care of people in this great big country of ours is what we do best. Stop in and discover true AmericInn hospitality in many friendly neighborhoods Nationwide. When it comes to genuine hospitality, we've earned our stripes and you'll feel it the moment your family walks through our doors. AmericInn Hotels are proud to provide the amenities and services you want most and the little extras that make you smile.
US Highway 30 West near Atkins, Iowa
US Highway 30 West near Atkins, Iowa. - BigRigSteve is an American trucker that trucks all 48 states. He has equipped his truck with LIVE Truckcams and Still-Image webcams. He keeps his Road Crew up to date by using Fully Automated GPS trip maps and other GPS related information, and Blogs on his daily experiences on the road, He uses HD Videos, Photography, and Interactive Panoramas to show America's Highways to the rest of the world. become one of the RoadCrew and visit us on To learn more about BigRigTravels, visit these links:
Homepage:
Facebook:
Trucking in America. Reality and Slow TV in it's original and truest form. Get your BigRigTravels shirts and decals at Get your BigRigTravels shirts and decals at #trucking #BigRigTravels #BigRigSteve
Wisconsin River Communities – Along the River’s Edge
In “Wisconsin River Communities – Along the River’s Edge,” Mariah takes on waterskiing in Tomahawk while Jake explores the trails near the Wisconsin River in Merrill. We also make our way to the Stevens Point Area, where the Wisconsin River serves as the backdrop for fly fishermen and even competitors of the quirky summer event, Paddlequest. In Adams County, Jake tries his hand at bowfishing at dusk while Mariah gets a history tour in Wisconsin’s third oldest city, Portage!