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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: 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 Legacy of Martin Luther King on Tennessee's Great River Road

Apr 18, 2011 in The American Civil War

Visit the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis for a trip back to one of the most turbulent times in our nation's history.
Explore Civil War History on the Plantations of Louisiana's Great River Road

Dec 8, 2010 in The American Civil War

Follow the calm waters of the Mississippi River through Louisiana and explore the living history of the American Civil War through some of the best-preserved remnants of that era – the stately plantation homes of the Great River Road.

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2-Day Trip: Baton Rouge to New Orleans
(Louisiana)

Take a tour of the Louisiana Great River Road and enjoy the interesting history of the area. Cross the Mississippi River by way of several bridges...
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...

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

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Local Information

Great River Road Interpretive Center

Arkansas
Arkansas Delta Byways
870-972-2803
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Illinois
Western Illinois Tourism Development Office
309-837-7460; 877-GRR-7007

Iowa
Iowa Department of Tourism
515-242-4705

Minnesota
Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Minnesota
763-212-2560

Mississippi
Vicksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau
601-636-9421

Missouri
Missouri Division of Tourism
1-800-877-1234
753-751-2016
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
608-266-2161
1-800-432-TRIP (8747)

Iowa and Illinois Great River Road:: Visit this website for great information about the attractions for the Great River Road in Iowa and Illinois!
Minnesota Great River Road:: The official site of the Minnesota Great River Road.
Mississippi River Parkway Commission:: The official travel site of the Great River Road - a historic byway of the Mississippi River.
Wisconsin Great River Road Site:: Discover Wisconsin's Great River Road on this website. It describes the features and history of this section of the Mississippi River corridor.