Great River Road

States: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin
Length: 2069.0 mi / 3329.7 km
Time to Allow: Six days to drive or ten days to enjoy the entire byway.

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.

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• The Great River Road Overview
  

  In sheer size and importance, the Mississippi River has few equals. The Great River Road borders the Mississippi through the states of...

• Taste the Music of the Great River Road
  

  No matter what kind of music you love, you’ll get your fill on the Great River Road. Traversing seven states, the Mississippi River has tasted...

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• 1-Day Trip: Exploring Southern Treasures of the Lower Mississippi Great River Road
  (Mississippi)

  In just over 100 miles, you can discover multiple sites of historical significance at both the state and national level. This route connects four...

• 2-Day Trip: Touring the Great River - Wisconsin Itinerary
  (Wisconsin)

  The tour of the Great River Road in Wisconsin highlights several of the historical, natural, and scenic sites along the Mississippi in the great...

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The following byways are part of the designated byway Great River Road:

• Great River Road - Arkansas
• Great River Road - Illinois
• Great River Road - Iowa
• Great River Road - Kentucky
• Great River Road - Louisiana
• Great River Road - Minnesota
• Great River Road - Mississippi
• Great River Road - Tennessee
• Great River Road - Wisconsin
• Little Dixie Highway of the Great River Road