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About Houston, MN

Houston sits in southeastern Minnesota's bluff country along the Root River, about 15 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin via Highway 16. The scenic route attracts Twin Cities visitors traveling 150 miles on Highway 52 and I-90. Highway 76 connects north-south through the rolling hills. The restored 1876 railroad depot now serves as a visitor center highlighting the town's historic role as a Mississippi River shipping hub.

Where is Houston, MN on the map?

Houston, MN is in United States, at 43.758, -91.571 - about 35 km west of Brownsville, MN.

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The closest airport to Houston, MN is La Crosse Regional Airport, 39 km (about 40 min by car).

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