Prairie du Chien is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. Prairie du Chien was established by French voyageurs in the late seventeenth century. The city is located near the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, a strategic point along the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway that connects the Great Lakes with the Mississippi.
Prairie du Chien has five National Historic Landmarks and nine sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Its close proximity to Wyalusing State Park in Wisconsin, Effigy Mounds National Monument and Pikes Peak State Park in Iowa, along with its rich history and location alongside the Mississippi River make the city a popular destination for tourists.
Things to See and Do
* St. Feriole Island
* Mississippi River cruise
* Villa Louis State Historic Site
* Fort Crawford Museum
* Effigy Mounds National Monument
General information
Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Population – 7,000 approx
Land Area - 14.5 km2
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus six hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1
Port Location – The docking site at Prairie du Chien is located at the St.Feriole Island River Front.