There's a cool shelter here with a fireplace on either end that would be a great place for a party! The view is like flying low in a plane...straight down. No trails, so that's a bummer. Still enjoyed the short time we spent there.

The drive up was a treat but once you get out of your car, be prepared to be awed by the view. This is one stop you have to make when in La Crosse.

We went to the bluff about mid-afternoon. The temperature was in the mid-40s, very little wind, bright sun. The view from the top is wonderful. Quite a panorama. For best pictures, I'd recommend visiting in the morning, since the primary view is to the west. There are the standard coin-operated binoculars that probably gave a good look at the countryside,... More

Glad we took the time to drive up to Grandad Bluff as we traveled through LaCrosse. The view is spectacular! We were there in late winter with a strong cold wind blowing, but it was still one of our favorite stops on a trip to Minnesota. A bonus was the bald eagle that flew by, just below the cliff edge.

We just loved the Grandad Bluff even in the winter its Bueautiful . Cant wait to go back in the Fall !!

LaCrosse is a gorgeous town. I grew up here and when I come home I am a dangerous driver as the beauty of LaCrosse distracts me from driving. From Grandad's bluff you can the Mississippi river valley. The best time of year to be on the bluff is naturally in the fall as the leaves are changing color, however the... More

Grandad's Bluff recently underwent a renovation to their viewing platform area, and now offers more unique vantage points to view the town of La Crosse. Absolutely beautiful to watch the sunset. My only wish would be that there be more trails to walk on instead of just only the overlook. Definitely worth checking out if you are a first-time visitor... More

La Crosse, WI is a diamond on the Mississippi and the view from Grandad Bluff is stunning. The entire city lies before you...two universities, lumber baron mansions on Cass St., the "blue bridge," French Island, the marshes, and, across the way, La Crescent, MN and the bluffs of the west bank. Few cities are blessed to have a vista such... More

If you're coming to La Crosse, of course you must visit Grandad's Bluff. The view is really beautiful, and sometimes you can see bald eagles soaring up above.