Great River Road - Iowa
State: Iowa
Length: 326.2 mi / 524.9 km
Time to Allow: Allow six hours to drive or two days to see the entire byway.
Discover the dramatic vistas of "Old Man River," from its limestone bluffs in the north to sandy floodplains in the south. Enjoy the hospitality of river townspeople. Visit Iowa's 11 interpretive centers from Effigy Mounds National Monument in the north to George M. Verity Riverboat Museum in Keokuk.
For more information see the designated byway:
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Throughout history, the Mississippi River influenced many lives: the Dakota, Chippewa, and Hopewell cultures; early French voyagers; African-Americans seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad; and many more. Through its charming river towns and metropolitan cities, historic sites and cultural artifacts, today's Great River Road still links resources, people, and history.
Local Information
Iowa Department of Tourism
515-242-4705
- Effigy Mounds National Monument:
- Details and history about Iowa's Effigy Mounds.
- Great River Road - Iowa:
- Check out this section of the Great River Road website for Iowa-related cities and travel information along the Mississippi River.
- Iowa's Byways- Iowa DOT:
- View photos and maps in pdf format of Iowa's state and nationally-designated byways. This website also provides links to websites that provide information about a few of Iowa's byways.
