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Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center

N455 O Ophus Rd, Coon Valley, WI 54623
608-452-3424
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites, Historic Sites
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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012
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An astonishing hidden gem - a step back in time. Whether hiking, taking a tour of the homestead, or enjoying a special event - this is the best family-friendly place in the area. More

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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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went when it was a heritage day. the place is well kept and i would love to spend a whole weekend there. More

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Onalaska, Wisconsin
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108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Unless you are bored i would pass on the visit. Not real exciting. More

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wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2008
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I have stayed in the Paulson Cabin at Norskedalen twice now - once in the summer and once this winter. What a special place it is! Cozy, comfortable and welcoming, it is definitely a home away from home. You can see deer and turkey out the windows and wander down to play in the creek after everyone else has gone... More

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Rthanne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2008
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I love everything about Norskedalen. There are about 400 acres of nature, ponds, and trails. It is open year round, except for a a few days in the middle of winter. They seem to have some special event just about every month. My favorite part is the immigrant homestead, the best genuine living history-type immigrant displays I have seen anywhere... More

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China
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2008
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We held a family event at Norskedalen in late October 2007 when the leaves were simply gorgeous, the air was crisp. We stayed overnight in the Paulsen Cabin. It was my sister and her family, her husband and three kids and myself. There are 3 floors. The bottom floor has 2 bathrooms-one with a shower. The first floor has a... More

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Wisconsin
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2008
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This place is so cool. It is hidden away in a valley where it is peaceful and serene. They have some great hiking trails and we really experienced nature. We saw some deer, a fox, birds, and rabbits. They do a really nice job telling the story of Norwegian immigrants who came to Wisconsin and settled here because the bluffs... More

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