La Crescent, MN Home for Rent

La Crescent, known as the "Apple Capitol of Minnesota," is a city of over 5,000 residents located across the Mississippi River from Wisconsin. The city celebrates its apple heritage with the annual AppleFest, featuring concerts, parades, and food vendors. La Crescent offers a variety of housing styles, including New Traditionals, ranch-styles, and Colonial Revivals, with some properties featuring private docks along the river. The city center has gridded streets with oak trees and views of nearby hills. Local amenities include several parks such as Old Hickory Park and Veterans Park, which offer sports facilities and walking trails. The La Crescent Aquatic Center provides seasonal swimming options with water slides and a climbing wall. Dining options are concentrated on Walnut Street, Main Street, and Veterans Parkway, with eateries like Kaddy’s Kafe and Corky’s Pizza. While the La Crescent-Hokah School District has average ratings, higher education opportunities are available across the river at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Residents should be aware of flood risks along the Mississippi River and Pine Creek. Winter storms can bring significant snowfall, particularly in December. La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility offers bus service to nearby La Crosse, and the La Crosse Regional Airport, 7 miles east, provides flights to Chicago O’Hare.