Other universities are available by commuting approximately one hour or more. The University of Wisconsin system has campuses in Platteville and La Crosse, as well as a two-year campus in Richland Center. Students able to venture further from Prairie du Chien can take advantage of the programs offered by the University of Wisconsin - Madison and the University of Iowa. There are a wide variety of options available for individuals seeking higher education in or near Prairie du Chien. For those who crave a good day's shopping adventure, Prairie du Chien has everything it takes to satisfy the most die-hard shopaholics.
Retail establishments feature their goods throughout the city.
From department stores to quaint specialty shops, discount venues to trendy fashion boutiques, Prairie du Chien's shopping culture is as diverse as it is accessible. Prairie du Chien features the area's only enclosed mall, the Commerce Court Mall. The mall features nearly twenty retailers to make one-stop shopping convenient, easy and fun. Access is simple, just a short drive or comfortable stroll away. For a trip down memory lane or to find that special something to give a room just the right touch, antique dealers house a world of sentimental treasures and yesteryear's delightful gems.