Station guide · LSE

La Crosse by train

Mississippi views with time for the walk

Amtrak stops at 601 St. Andrew Street, north of the downtown riverfront. Riverside Park is a substantial walk; this guide allows 45 minutes each way rather than treating downtown as next to the platform.

Times to reach each place are planning allowances from the station, not measured routes. Check directions, opening hours and accessibility before you go.

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Places near La Crosse station

outdoors · culture

Riverside Park and Friendship Gardens

Spend time along the Mississippi waterfront, with park paths, public monuments and the adjoining International Friendship Gardens.

45 min walking allowance each way1h 30m suggested visit

The city lists park hours of 6 AM to 11 PM daily. Flowers, fountains and garden features are seasonal. Check temporary restrictions and winter path conditions.

The planner budgets a walk in both directions. A taxi, rideshare or city bus could change the journey, but availability and transfer times are not included. Riverboat trips and seasonal events are separate.

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Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.

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