The Econo Lodge is located minutes from the historical downtown area of La Crosse, right by the Mississippi River. This La Crosse hotel is near many popular area attractions like the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Viterbo University, the Hixon House and the La Crosse Queen riverboat. The La Crosse Municipal Airport is three miles away. Boating and docking facilities are nearby. Various restaurants and cocktail lounges are located in the surrounding area. Visitors can enjoy outdoor recreational activities like golfing, boating, water skiing, swimming, hiking and biking. Forest Hills Golf Course is three miles from the hotel. During the winter, visitors can enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing.Additional points of interest include La Crosse Convention Center, La Crosse River State Trail, Grandad Bluff, Fun City USA and Great River Road. Guests of this La Crosse hotel can enjoy many full-service amenities, including free continental breakfast, free local calls and free coffee. Guests can also enjoy the indoor hot tub. Business travelers can appreciate modern conveniences like free high-speed Internet access and access to copy and fax services. In addition to standard amenities, some guest rooms come equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, irons, ironing boards and hair dryers. Non-smoking rooms are also available. This is a pet-friendly hotel; charges will apply.