Conference Venue
UMISC 2026 will be held at the La Crosse Center, located in charming downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin right along the Mississippi waterfront and within walking distance of 50 restaurants and shops. La Crosse Center is a 15 minute drive from the La Crosse Regional Airport and 7 minutes from the Amtrack Station.
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Check out the map for key landmarks and read below for more information on parking and accommodations.
Parking at the La Crosse Center
There are multiple parking ramps near the La Crosse Center, including the La Crosse Center Ramp and Riverside Ramp. Rates are $1/hour up to a $10/day maximum payable by kiosk or using the ParkMobile app. If you are staying overnight, many hotels offer free parking to registered guests.
Hotels
Room blocks are available at hotels conveniently located near the La Crosse Center.
The deadline for receiving the group rate varies by hotel. Check booking link for details.
Some blocks close as early as September 3rd.
Some blocks close as early as September 3rd.
Getting to La Crosse
The La Crosse Center is located at 300 Harborview Plaza in downtown La Crosse. The City of La Crosse is serviced by the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) located approximately 6 miles from the La Crosse Center. LSE is served by American Airlines with flights connecting through Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Planning to drive? La Crosse is located along I-90 just east of Rochester (1 hr). It is located southeast of Minneapolis (2.5 hrs), northwest of Madison (2.5 hrs) and Chicago (4.5 hrs), and northeast of Des Moines (4 hours).
Enjoy your stay!
Come early and stay late. Check out the Explore La Crosse website for dining suggestions, a list of bars, breweries and coffee shops, and opportunities to enjoy evening entertainment, live music, and other local events!
Sustainability
UMISC is committed to sustainability by minimizing the environmental and economic impacts of our conferences. If you would like to learn more, we invite you to read our guidance document, Best Practices for Sustainable UMISC Conferences, which covers efforts to: 1) reduce solid waste, 2) increase diversion of solid waste to recycling and organics, 3) reduce miles traveled and fuel use, and 4) reduce energy consumption.