Population (2010) 1,529 Introduction I was going write that Trempealeau has an old-fashioned charm and is oddly picturesque, then I realized that I could just call it quaint. So, Trempealeau is quaint. Visitor Information If you are planning your trip from home, contact the Trempealeau
Population (2010) 22,172 Introduction Hastings is a pleasant surprise. When I was in college, the sum total of my knowledge about Hastings was that it marked the gateway to (or exit from) the Twin Cities on my many road trips between La Crosse and Minneapolis. Now I know that
Population (2010) 16,459 Introduction A popular destination for daytrippers from the Twin Cities, Red Wing is a good place to use as a base to explore the surrounding area; stick around for a few days. Visitor Information Get your questions answered at the Red Wing
Population (2010) 688 Introduction The sign welcoming you to Potosi says “World’s Longest Main Street.” Maybe I’m over-thinking this, but I haven’t been able to figure out what this claim actually means. Robert Ripley (Ripley’s Believe It or Not) once said that Potosi “was the smallest town with the
Population (2010) 3,429 Introduction The oldest city in northern Illinois, Galena was more populous than Chicago at one time and has the infrastructure for a city three times its current population. It has a compact center of well-preserved 19th-century commercial buildings tucked into a narrow river valley; terraces race
Population (2010) 844 Introduction Hanover, the Mallard Capital of the World, is in a picturesque location along the Apple River. The town has a couple of sights worth a stop. Visitor Information Direct your questions to Galena Country Tourism (101 Bouthillier St.; 815.776.9200). History
