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Lookout Point Park is open Sun - Sat (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM).

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Lookout Point Park

15 Reviews

#1 of 4 things to do in La Plata

Sights & Landmarks, Lookouts

Open Now: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

1107 N Brown St, La Plata, MO 63549-1463

Open today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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“super spot to watch trains”

Saw 8 trains in 30 minutes! There is a nice, large deck overlooking the tracks, as well as a small... read more

Reviewed July 3, 2019

jackiemp6

“Great spot”

Great place to watch trains, both East and Westbound, great place to take pictures or video! Easy... read more

Reviewed May 7, 2019

joeF8227PV

Geneva, Indiana

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Jul 3, 2019

“super spot to watch trains”

May 7, 2019

“Great spot”

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jackiemp6

Reviewed July 3, 2019

super spot to watch trains

Saw 8 trains in 30 minutes! There is a nice, large deck overlooking the tracks, as well as a small building complete with a table, chairs, and a heater! Also a small bbq grill (charcoal) outside ready for use.

Date of experience: June 2019

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Bruce1515

Middletown, New York

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Reviewed July 2, 2019

Lookout Park and Railroading

If you are a railfan, it is a good place to watch trains and stay safe! There is also a beach on the Hudson River, should you wish to cool off!

Date of experience: June 2019

Thank Bruce1515

joeF8227PV

Geneva, Indiana

Reviewed May 7, 2019

Great spot

Great place to watch trains, both East and Westbound, great place to take pictures or video! Easy to get to from the Depot Inn, within walking distance.

Date of experience: April 2019

Thank joeF8227PV

Tara P

Reviewed January 27, 2019

Best View in Town

Lookout point provides an excellent opportunity to watch and video trains that run through at lightning speeds!

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Tara P

Railfanmom

Saint Louis, Missouri

Reviewed October 22, 2018

Great spot for railfanning

The lookout is a great spot to watch trains! It's quiet, so you can enjoy the nature around you. It's clean. It's warm (a plus in the fall/winter) and even has a little grill so you can have a picnic! No bathroom, but it's just...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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mikecW9594IM

Athens, Tennessee

466

Reviewed October 20, 2018 via mobile

Best of the best

Beautiful place to watch trains, well kept and a true hidden gem! There is a deck and small cabin to keep the elements out. Perfect views of the trains.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank mikecW9594IM

meganherman89

Saint Louis, Missouri

Reviewed September 17, 2018

So cool!!

This was the coolest little gem! The Depot Inn recommended it to us and we had a blast! We saw two trains in about 5 minutes. There was another train watcher there who said he had seen 10 trains in less than an hour!

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank meganherman89

rinijai

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Reviewed September 6, 2018

Fun watching trains

Everyone adults and kids have fun watching the trains during our family reunion at Depot Inn. We drove there golf cart to the lookout point.

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank rinijai

amykX7889GZ

Yakima, Washington

Reviewed July 18, 2018 via mobile

Fun spot for Train Lovers

If you or a family member is a train enthusiast, this is the place to be. There is a comfortable, enclosed space to watch all manner of trains come through. There is a view of the quaint, Art Deco style La Plata train station as...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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mhlmiller

Quincy, Illinois

Reviewed June 11, 2018 via mobile

Great spot to watch trains

This a great place to watch fast moving trains with elevated deck and air conditioning cabin. We spent couple of hours and saw 11 freight trains with great view to take pictures and videos.

Date of experience: June 2018

Thank mhlmiller

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lookout Point Park

When is Lookout Point Park open?
Lookout Point Park is open Sun - Sat (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM).
What hotels are near Lookout Point Park?
Hotels near Lookout Point Park:
- (0.13 mi) Depot Inn & Suites
- (5.9 mi) Meadway Apartment
- (13.82 mi) Hampton Inn Kirksville
- (16.31 mi) Recess Inn
- (19.06 mi) Comfort Inn Macon
View all hotels near Lookout Point Park on TripAdvisor.
What restaurants are near Lookout Point Park?
Restaurants near Lookout Point Park:
- (0.04 mi) La Pachanga
- (12.13 mi) The Greek Corner Gyros
- (0 mi) Caseys Carry Out Pizza
- (10.46 mi) Colton's Steak House & Grill
- (10.51 mi) 54 Diner
View all restaurants near Lookout Point Park on TripAdvisor.
What attractions are near Lookout Point Park?
Attractions near Lookout Point Park:
- (13.92 mi) Thousand Hills State Park
- (17.94 mi) Long Branch State Park
- (32.75 mi) Walt Disney Hometown Museum
- (0.36 mi) Exhibition of Amtrak History
View all attractions near Lookout Point Park on TripAdvisor.

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