La Crosse Rail Bridge, La Crosse

Name: La Crosse Rail Bridge
Address: La Crosse, United States

#16 among attractions in La Crosse

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Facts and practical information

The La Crosse Rail Bridge is a swing bridge that spans the Mississippi River between La Crescent, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin. The first bridge in this location initially was designed and ready to build by June 1876, and was completed in November 1876 by the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, a predecessor of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. It was later replaced in 1902. It is at the Western end of the Canadian Pacific Railway Tomah Subdivision. Amtrak's Empire Builder crosses this bridge. ()

Opened: 1902 (122 years ago)Length: 1042 ftWidth: 20 ftCoordinates: 43°49'60"N, 91°16'53"W

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La Crosse United States

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La Crosse Rail Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Crosse Center, Riverside Park, Copeland Park, Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman.

1.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Sport venue
La Crosse Center, La Crosse
50 min walk • The La Crosse Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, built in 1980. The arena can seat between 5,000 and 7,500, depending on the type of event. The Center is also a convention center.
1.8 miSE
Park, Historical place
Riverside Park, La Crosse
45 min walk • Riverside Park is a public park located on the riverfront of downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. It hosts events such as Riverfest, Fourth of July fireworks, Oktoberfest, Moon Tunes, and the Rotary Lights. The steamboats American Queen, La Crosse Queen, and Julia Belle Swain make stops along the river in the park.
1.6 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Playground
Copeland Park, La Crosse
41 min walk • Copeland Park, also referred to as "The Lumber Yard", is a stadium in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home field of the La Crosse Loggers baseball team.
2.2 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, La Crosse
57 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman is the mother church of the Diocese of La Crosse. The cathedral, designed by architect Edward J. Schulte, was completed in 1962. Built of limestone, it has a tall clock tower which rises above the surrounding buildings in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin.
2.1 miSE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Gideon C. Hixon House, La Crosse
54 min walk • The Gideon C. Hixon House is a historic residence built in 1859 and located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The house was built for Gideon Hixon, a partner in a lumber business. Hixon would later become a founder and president of the La Cross National Bank and would serve in the state legislature.
1.6 miSE
Park
Pettibone Park, La Crosse
41 min walk • Pettibone Park is a public park on Barron Island in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The park is located across the Mississippi River from the city's downtown riverfront. Its facilities include walking trails, fishing docks, a beach, and a disc golf course.
2 miSE
Bridge
Mississippi River Bridge, La Crosse
51 min walk • The Mississippi River Bridge is a combination of two individual bridges which are also known as the Cass Street Bridge and the Cameron Avenue Bridge, as well as the Big Blue Bridges.
2.3 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture
Mons Anderson House, La Crosse
58 min walk • The Mons Anderson House is a historic house located at 410 Cass Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
2.4 miSE
43°48'21"N • 91°15'10"W
Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse
61 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
2.7 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse
69 min walk • The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a public university in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Established in 1909, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
2.4 miSE
Library
La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse
61 min walk • La Crosse Public Library is the public library system in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The library serves as the resource library for the Winding Rivers Library System and the administrative offices for WRLS are at the public library.