La Crosse - a river boat ride

We arrived in La Crosse, a large historic city with a population of over 50,000, in the early afternoon.





Many of the historic buildings and downtown district date back to the 1800s, when La Crosse was one of Wisconsin's most important centers for trade and commerce.

We checked in to our room and relaxed before needing to get ready for the evening.

 We spied a family of coons below the window.

We were invited to join the wedding party for a private party on the La Crosse Queen Cruise.  When we arrived, it began to pour!  Luckily, there was a canopy while we waited.

 When it was time to board, there was only a light sprinkle.

Dave and Marilyn

 After a delicious dinner, people went outside.

A railroad bridge swiveled to let the boat pass.

 

Marilyn got a picture of the captain.

When we got back to shore, we went to a little ice-cream shop with Dave, Marilyn, RJ and Mary Ellen.

Walking back to the hotel, we admired this very old corvette!

 Beautiful sunset view from our room.