MIDDLE AMERICA

LITTLE LA CROSSE
By: Hanna, 11, WI (AKA bob101)

La Crosse Wisconsin. It has so much to offer. From the beautiful bluffs, so the rushing Mississippi river. Every thing is amazing. It isn't that big, but it isn't that small. Plus, it has really fun holiday activities. Riverfest is around the forth of July, with wonderful fireworks. Octoberfest is in October, with an amazing parade. The lights, Santa, and animals around Christmas, and the fireworks shot from Grandads bluff. All around La Crosse is a great place. Located right by the Mississippi River, it has many waterfront restaurants, parks, and boat landings. Come and visit. If you're hungry go to Pizza Doctors. It's not on the river, but it has great pizza. Located on 7th and King almost right downtown.

MINNESOTA... MALL OF AMERICA
By: Jordan, 14, IL (AKA jordan942)

A couple of weeks ago, I went to the twin cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota. I went to the Mall Of America for about 5 hours! It was one of the most amazing places I have been to. They have OVER 520 stores and an amusement park in the center. The amusement park is great if you feel like taking a break from the shopping. They don't have a lot of rides, but the ones they have are GREAT. I am not a fan of legos, but they have a Lego store and everything in there is made of legos! Harry Potter statues, cars...you name it and they have it made of legos! Since the Mall of America is so close to the airport we were able to stay there for a while. If you love shopping and want to experience the best mall, I suggest the Mall of America. If you plan on going on vacation, I suggest a ticket to Minnesota, home of the Mall of America!