Historic Prairie du Chien Riverfront Walking Tour
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Historic Prairie du Chien Riverfront Walking Tour
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608-264-4848
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608-326-2721
Visit historic buildings and landmarks and hear captivating stories of the people who helped shape the city's history, including that of the Ho-Chunk Nation, whose ancestral land the city was founded on. Stops include the homes of Michel Brisbois and Joseph Rolette, both of whom helped establish the French fur trade along the Mississippi River. Stop by the site of Wisconsin's only War of 1812 battlefield and uncover the story of the conflict between British and American forces. Learn about the establishment of Fort Crawford and the history of the enslaved men and women brought to the fort by military officers.
What's Nearby
Places To Stay
Dining
Things To Do
1
Waterfront Hotel
Prairie du Chien - 0.53 miles away
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River District Hotel
Prairie Du Chien - 0.55 miles away
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Motel 6
Prairie Du Chien - 0.86 miles away
4
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Prairie du Chien - 1.64 miles away
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Prairie Motel
Prairie Du Chien - 2.07 miles away
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Microtel Inn & Suites
Prairie Du Chien - 2.27 miles away
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Windsor Place Inn
Prairie Du Chien - 2.41 miles away
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Quality Inn & Suites
Prairie Du Chien - 2.51 miles away