The Shelf
The Shelf is a scenic viewpoint in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. The Shelf is situated nearby to the climbing site The Point, as well as near the peak Grandad Bluff.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Grandad Bluff and Saint Joseph Catholic Cathedral.
Grandad Bluff
Park
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Grandad Bluff is a bluff on the east side of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is approximately 590 feet above the surrounding land and 1,183 feet above sea level.
Saint Joseph Catholic Cathedral
Church
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The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman is the mother church of the Diocese of La Crosse. The cathedral, designed by architect Edward J. Schulte, was completed in 1962. Saint Joseph Catholic Cathedral is situated 2 miles west of The Shelf.
La Crosse Center
Convention center
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The La Crosse Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, built in 1980. The arena can seat between 5,000 and 7,500, depending on the type of event. La Crosse Center is situated 2 miles west of The Shelf.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Crosse and Medary.
La Crosse
La Crosse is a city in the Coulee Region of Southwest Wisconsin on the Mississippi River. It is the county seat of La Crosse County. It's nestled between the river and picturesque bluffs that rise behind it.
Medary
Village
Medary is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,461 at the 2010 census. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The unincorporated community of Medary is located in the town. Medary is situated 3 miles north of The Shelf.
Shelby
Village
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Shelby is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,715 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Shelby is located in the town. Shelby is situated 4 miles southeast of The Shelf.
The Shelf
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: La Crosse County, Wisconsin, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
43.81167° or 43° 48′ 42″ northLongitude
-91.21175° or 91° 12′ 42″ westOpen location code
86MCRQ6Q+M8OpenStreetMap ID
node 8074594212OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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