The Minnesota Great River Road: An All-American Adventure
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 2:58AMVia an e-announcement from the Minnesota Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MN-MRPC)
No matter the starting point – from the Headwaters to the Bluffs – All-American stories and vistas await Great River Road travelers along the Mississippi River.
Minnesota’s Great River Road became an All-American Road this year, putting it among the best-of-the-best scenic byways in the nation – a true destination unto itself. Follow the route to find your favorite All-American adventure during Drive the Great River Road Month this September.
The 565-mile Minnesota Great River Road is designated along a variety of state and local roads from the iconic Lake Itasca headwaters to the Iowa border. It provides up-close river experiences in a variety of settings, with All-American treasures always nearby.
Find unique scenic reaches - Lake Itasca, the winding Serpentine River, Headwaters Lakes, Prairie River, St. Anthony Falls, The Gorge, The Big River and Driftless Area.
Take in the history and lore - Rustic Architecture of Itasca State Park, Headwaters Dams, Charles Lindbergh House & Museum, Oliver Kelley Farm, St. Anthony Falls Historic District, Historic Fort Snelling, Dayton’s Bluff/Mounds Park, and River Towns.
And so much more - Plan Your Trip online mapping provides information on over 700 things to see and do, along with digital travel guides.
Find your favorite - The Great River Road offers something for everyone. Need some inspiration? Start with a few examples of All-American Favorites for personal tips on great locations. And share your own favorite!
September is the perfect time for a road trip as part of the Drive the Great River Road Month celebration! For more information and a map visit www.mnmississippiriver.com and www.experiencemississippiriver.com.
About the Minnesota Mississippi River Parkway Commission
Minnesota’s Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MN-MRPC) is a statutory Commission, recognized in 1963, whose mission is to...To preserve, promote and enhance the scenic, historic, and recreational resources of the Mississippi River, to foster economic growth in the corridor and to develop the national, scenic, and historic byway known as the Great River Road. The MN-MPRC is part of the larger 10-State National MRPC organized in 1938 to celebrate the Mississippi River by developing the Great River Road Scenic Byway. The 10 states include: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
